Cersei writing a letter with a face full of happiness and sweetness?
Lord Green picked up Cersei's letter again; he understood her, and he could even imagine Queen Regent Cersei gritting her teeth as she wrote the letter.
His thumb caressed the letter paper, and Lord Green weighed the pros and cons.
The next step was Riverlands, so… it was more in Kleber's interest for Queen Regent Cersei to remain in Maegors Holdfast.
Although Lord Green appeared to be looking at the letter, his thoughts were racing.
After Stannis was defeated, neither Lannister nor Tyrell wanted Cersei to remain in Maegors Holdfast… Lord Green's brown eyes trembled slightly; perhaps Joffrey also wished for this.
According to the intelligence Leyton sent from Red Keep, the King was increasingly annoyed by the Queen Regent's nagging.
Lord Green threw Queen Regent Cersei's love letter into the brazier, and with a whoosh, the flames shot up.
He watched it burn to ashes.
Now, Queen Regent Cersei's situation felt like she was abandoned by all; she had no choice but to lower her usually proud chin, and her most trusted Jaime was still a prisoner, so she could only turn to him for help.
Jaime… Jaime… Lord Green pulled out a map and spread it on the table.
He stared at the intersection of River Road and Kings Road, and his gaze slowly moved along River Road towards Riverrun.
Without intelligence support, Lord Green could not know the specific situation of Tyrion in Riverrun; he could only deduce that the negotiations there could not end in a short time.
Lord Green's gaze narrowed slightly; Queen Regent Cersei had mentioned Highgarden and… Riverrun in her love letter.
She wrote in the letter: Highgarden and Riverrun are trying to stop me from whispering in your ear…
Lord Green couldn't help but scratch his head.
Queen Regent Cersei could easily grasp what men focused on, but she always missed the point of things.
This was very Cersei.
So, Lord Tywin intended to marry Queen Regent Cersei to Riverrun, which… was very likely Tyrion's idea.
If Lannister and Tully successfully intermarried… this did not align with Kleber's strategy; what he needed was a chaotic Riverlands.
Lord Green missed Varys and Petyr a little; if they were still here… never mind, let's not talk about it.
The essence of hiding behind the scenes was to pick up scraps; he needed to adapt to his new identity… Lord Green had already taken a seat at the table of the game of thrones, and he should personally seize his own interests.
Although he had not experienced the joys of the bedchamber, Lord Green and Cersei had established deep trust, and more importantly, she was very generous, which was the part Lord Green valued most.
If he were to return to Red Keep, at this time… Queen Regent Cersei would be eager to consolidate Lord Green's loyalty using her most adept methods.
Now was not before; now, even if Lord Green got on Cersei's ship, the cost for him to get off would not be high.
He controlled the Vale and Crab Claw Peninsula; he already had the strength to choose allies.
Although Cersei was willful, one had to admit her charm.
As a man, it was difficult to refuse Cersei's beauty and charm, and this included Lord Green.
He had always been able to hold firm… in fact, he had to thank Jaime and Lancel.
Because they both made it easier for Lord Green to recall his knowledge from before his transmigration, as they were kindred spirits.
Because they were familiar with each other, many times, it could instantly extinguish Lord Green's lust.
There was another important point: the detail-oriented Lord Green later discovered that Cersei looked down on all men she had been intimate with, including Jaime Lannister, who deeply loved her.
What was unobtainable was the best and most valuable.
Lord Green had to continue to maintain "fairness" in his dealings with Queen Regent Cersei; an alluring body could not replace the value of land.
Moreover, if Jaime were present, Lord Green would find it harder to focus on external matters.
Therefore, Lord Green also set his sights on Ser Jaime, who was a captive in Riverrun.
Lord Green pulled out a blank parchment, picked up a quill, and dipped it in ink.
The quill moved, and he wrote new orders: Kleber's sworn knight, Mason Baker, was appointed Commander of the forces advancing on maidenpool, and Dick Cleboe was appointed as his deputy.
If there was to be peace, the conditions were that Earl William Muton of maidenpool, along with the entire House Mooton, would swear fealty to Kleber, and his eldest daughter and heir, Elanor Muton, would marry Dick Cleboe.
After sealing the wax, Lord Green handed the letter to Brienne and said, "Take this to Crow's Nest and have Scholar Elrin arrange it immediately."
Once Brienne took the letter, he added, "Brienne, tell Elrin that if a letter from Leyton arrives, no matter when, it must be delivered immediately."
The cautious Lord Green believed that if his guess was correct, Leyton, who was in Red Keep, would soon send news that Lord Tywin intended to discuss a marriage alliance with Riverrun.
Not long after Brienne left, Baron Gryven came to the study and said, "Lord Green, your fiancée's party will rest at the inn in the eastern town tonight and arrive at Moon Gate Castle tomorrow morning."
Lord Green stopped his quill, looked up, and said, "Is the welcoming ceremony ready?"
Baron Gryven showed a confident expression, placed his hand on his chest, and said, "Tomorrow morning, Moon Gate Castle will gather over a thousand people to welcome the future mistress of the Vale."
Lord Green smiled and said, "Thank you, loyal Gryven."
He then said to the joyful Baron Gryven, "Tonight, we will all rest at Moon Gate Castle; please arrange for someone to prepare."
Lord Green would personally welcome Daenerys at Moon Gate Castle to show his respect for his fiancée.
"Go arrange it."
The quill moved, and Lord Green continued to write, his head down; its recipient was Cersei Lannister.
Cersei was the Queen Regent; as long as he had her permission, Lord Green's actions in the Seven Kingdoms would be legitimate.
He told her that her loyal knight would depart Blood Gate and head south to Riverlands, in the name of conquering the rebel, the Earl of Lady Spring Town.
To prevent Queen Regent Cersei, if pushed too far, from suddenly "booming" and destroying Red Keep, Lord Green mentioned a time limit in the letter: her guardian knight would enter King's Landing within a month.
As evening approached, Lord Green and others descended from Eyrie to Moon Gate Castle in the specially modified basket he had arranged.
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The next morning, more than a thousand people gathered on both sides of the road outside the East Gate of Moon Gate Castle.
The women wore their most beautiful clothes, most men had their children on their shoulders, and flowers and ribbons made it feel like a festival.
Lord Green led his vassals, standing at the very front; the cloak embroidered with swamp marigold swayed slightly in the wind, and one of his hands lightly gripped the ruby hilt of lady forlorn at his waist.
In an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation, distant hoofbeats were heard, and a magnificent carriage gradually came into view, followed by dozens of cavalry holding high banners of swamp marigold.
The carriage was decorated with exquisite patterns, and its windows were draped with gauze.
As it approached, the figure inside became visible, and Lord Green's lips curved slightly.
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