iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 101 Ascending Ladder
High Court, Rose Garden.

The garden is full of carefully cultivated roses, and roses of all colors are in bloom.

Margaery Tyrell put away the letter, and her elk-like eyes looked at the flowers.

The two letters that Green wrote to the Duke of Metz and Margaery in King's Landing are in the hands of Margaery, and today is the third time she has read Green's letters.

The content of the letter to the Duke of Metz is first about the progress of the matter. There are three lines in total, and the writing is concise and direct.

The remaining dozens of lines are all about novel military theories that my father likes to talk about all night at banquets recently, and Green further elaborated in the letter.

Margery only remembered that her father's face flushed red after seeing the content, and he was full of praise for Green.

"Although Green is young, he has already learned a lot from me. Young people have a bright future."

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Margaret remembered her father's words at that time, and her cheeks flushed slightly.

Margaery sighed secretly, and grandmother didn't stop her, as long as father was happy.

Letters to Margaery... Two-thirds of them are praises of Margaery's beauty.

Hair, eyes, nose, lips, etc., all the parts of the body that are shown to the outside, Green praised them all, and the words are beautiful enough, and they will not make you feel a little offended or disgusted.

Margaret read Green's letter with vigilance, but unconsciously she was in a happy mood.

Margaery felt that her maid had not wronged him by calling Green a bard behind her back.

After praising Margaery's beauty, it was also about the progress of the matter, but it was more detailed than his father's letter.

Compared with her father's letter, Margery was only brief and detailed, but for some reason she felt a little offended here.

At the end, it was told that Green was entrusted with an important task by the king and would go to Essos.

Margery frowned slightly. Although Green said that they would not delay their plan, he did not tell her the specific return date.

Margaery quickly loosened her brows again, Jin Meigui valued the result, and she believed that Green knew the importance.

The grandmother's teachings are still in my ears, and the endless Golden Rose family can take the initiative at any time.

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The reason why Margaret studied repeatedly was to learn more about Green through the letters in her hand.

People like Green are very unfamiliar to Margaery, and it takes a lot of effort to control them.

She is also looking forward to the next meeting with Green, and he still owes her a "advice".

"Miss Margery, let's start the game!"

The laughter of Margaery's maids interrupted Margaery's thoughts.

Margaery's tone was a little helpless: "Sometimes I really envy your liveliness, I just took a break."

Meggle Tyrell's voice was the loudest among all the maids, "Miss Margery, you've been here for a long time!"

Eero Tyrell's tone was concerned: "Margery, you really should relax."

Arlan Tyrell's voice was very soft: "Margaery, do you want to play a song for you?"

All the maids spoke to each other, but they were all concerned about Margaery.

Margaery said helplessly: "Understood, I'm just busy recently, and I always can't show it, so don't worry about me."

Mei Ge glanced at the envelope on the table, and said, "Margaery, are you reading that bard's letter again?"

"A bard again?"

"His tongue is sweet."

All the maids laughed together, and Margaret couldn't help laughing when she saw them.

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Crab Claw Peninsula, Whispering City.

The blue sky is cloudless, and the fresh breeze blows, which is refreshing.

At the gate of the castle, the well-dressed Kalea looked forward.

Bachelor Al beside him blinked his eyes, and said in a teasing tone, "Good boy, don't worry, it's a good thing that the people love the lord."

Kalea's cheeks were slightly red, and she said, "Scholar Al!"

Under Green's arrangement, Kalea has been studying with Bachelor Al and has come into contact with a lot of novel knowledge.

The more time passed, the more Kalea admired the knowledge of Bachelor Al, and she felt that she would never be able to reach the level of Bachelor Al in this life.

Kalea's expression quickly returned to normal.

There's nothing to be shy about, the girls from the Crab Claw Peninsula always fight for what they want!
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Maester Al looked at the changes on Kalea's little face, and showed a kind smile.

As a four-generation veteran of the Kleiber family (Green's grandfather, father, mother, and himself), Bachelor Al, it can be said that he spent most of his life in Castle Whispers, and personally experienced the ups and downs of the Kleiber family.

Green's behavior and actions, in Al Maester's view, Green is a variant of the Kleiber family, which is very different from Kleiber.

The family who only knew how to wield swords and knives unexpectedly ushered in a patriarch who likes to use his brains.

The Kleiber family has gone through ups and downs, and finally ushered in the opportunity to rise, and the appearance of Green is the evidence.

This opportunity may have planted the seeds since Mrs. Kleber paid special attention to Green's knowledge and teaching.

Thinking of this, Maester Al couldn't help but straighten his waist... I taught Green to read and write!

The Kleiber family already controlled nearly two-thirds of the Crab Claw Peninsula, with tens of thousands of people.

The young lord will not stop his footsteps. Maester Al believes that the remaining land on the Crab Claw Peninsula will belong to Kleber's territory in a short time. This will establish the Kreber family's absolute dominion over the Crab Claw Peninsula, and become a pivotal figure in the king's land in one fell swoop. military nobility.

Maester Al sighed secretly, this may be the beginning of a real battle.

Although Duke Jon and the nobles of the valley did not directly use weapons, they caused the Crab Claw Peninsula to shed too much blood. After more than ten years of accumulation, it was already a blood feud.

Maester Al cheered up, he still had a few more years to live, and continued to serve the lord. By the way... the valley also prevented him from adding new books for several years, and the old man was still able to pass a knife.

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At the gate of the castle, Green jumped off his horse.

"Lord Green!"

Carlea held up her skirt, walked quickly, and rushed towards Green.

Green could feel the soft fragrance... he couldn't feel it. In order to show the majesty of the lord, he had been wearing Kleiber's ancestral armor.

The two embraced each other, and Green patted Kalea's back lightly, with a gentle expression on his face, but a daze in his heart.

Did I do something that I forgot?
Maester Al grinned, showing his few remaining teeth: "Lord Green, Kalea is growing up, and Kleiber never lacks courage."

The two separated, Green smiled lowly, and reached out to stroke Kalea's black hair.

Green glanced at Bachelor Al, and said, "Scholar Al, I am very happy to see that you are still healthy. You seem to be several years younger than before I left?"

Bachelor Al stroked his chest: "Master Green, thank you for your concern. I deal with letters from the territory every day, so I can see good news every day, and I have always been happy physically and mentally."

Green nodded with a smile and said, "Come on, Sam!"

Hearing Green's voice, Samwell came out from behind, bowing shyly to Maester Al: "Good day, Maester Al."

"His name is Samwell Tarly, from the Reach, and he will serve as your affairs officer."

Bachelor Al said kindly: "Samwell, you have a pair of bachelor's eyes, welcome to come."

Samwell quickly nodded in thanks, then scratched the back of his head shyly.

At this time, Kalea stared at Green and said, "Master Green, I have prepared hot water for you."

Green raised his eyebrows and said to everyone, "Let's go in."

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Three days later, Kleber Manor outside the city of King's Landing.

The blue sky was as clear as a wash, with not a single cloud in sight, and the sweltering air made it hard to breathe.

Dick clenched the dagger in his hand, and approached a strong rooster lightly.

Just as Dick was about to raise his arm, the rooster flew away from Dick, leaving only a few feathers behind.

Dick gritted his teeth and wanted to chase after him, but Jeffrey stopped him.

"Dick, you only have one chance. If you don't succeed with one blow, you are already in danger. The enemy is not a chicken waiting to be slaughtered."

Hearing this, Dick sat down on the ground, a little dejected.

In the first stage of training the dagger, the chicken is tied with one leg, and as long as he moves quickly, he can hit it with one blow.

Recently, Kleber Manor has been eating roast chicken every day, all chickens slaughtered by Dick.

Whatever the reason, Dick showed good perseverance, and Geoffrey's opinion of Dick improved a lot.

"Wrist strength, speed, you still need to continue to exercise. Take a break, and we will continue."

Dick stood up, patted his clothes, straightened his back, and said, "Okay, Mr. Jeffrey. I think I've found some tricks, and I'm just thinking about it!"

After Dick's voice fell, Jeffrey frowned imperceptibly.

Jeffrey thought about it again, but nodded without opening his mouth.

Some personalities cannot be changed, as long as the goal can be achieved!

Jeffrey stopped leaving, and said: "You have to master it within a week. If you can meet the requirements within a week, I will take your brothers and sisters to Whisper City to meet Lord Green."

After a pause, Jeffrey stared at Dick and said, "If it can't be done, I can only let you brothers and sisters stay here. Dick, this is an order from Lord Green."

Dick's pupils shrank, and he said, "Stay...stay here? Your Excellency Jeffrey, I don't quite understand the meaning of this sentence!"

Jeffrey shook his head and said, "No, Your Excellency Dick, you actually understand very well. I am an illiterate hunter, and I am just repeating what Lord Green said. Don't question Lord Green, do you understand?"

Jeffrey's eyes sharpened, making Dick feel the danger.

Dick's Adam's apple rolled, he swallowed, and his tone pretended to be relaxed: "Don't worry, I don't think there is any problem with me, please tell Lord Green for me, I will never let him down!"

Jeffrey nodded silently and started walking again.

After Geoffrey's figure disappeared, Dick wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

It's like this again... Dick was threatened by various threats almost every day, and the heavy pressure made him breathless.

Dick looked for a while in the direction of the room where his sister was, and pulled himself together.

At least now eat well, dress well, and live well!
It's so bitter... Dick wants to cry, it's really hard, he really wants to go back... He doesn't want to go back to the old days at all, he doesn't want to go back to the dirty and smelly place, he likes the way his sister looks like a noble lady now .

He is an elder brother, for Yulia, but also for himself, he must be strong!
Dick suddenly felt full of strength all over his body. After staring at the vigorous rooster for a while, his shoulders slumped again. How could this little thing be so flexible? If only it had no wings.

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Red Castle, Prime Minister's bedroom.

Jon Arryn was the only one in the room. With a heavy expression and trembling hands, he threw the note into the brazier, and the flames rose immediately.

The note that Prime Minister Jon burned was sent secretly by Duke Stannis Baratheon. After seeing the contents, he had no intention of recuperating in bed.

Stannis suspects that the three legitimate children of King Robert and Cersei Lannister are not of King Robert's blood. (Joffrey, Myrcella, Tommen) are all blond.

Although Duke Jon and Duke Stannis have different political opinions in many places, Duke Jon trusts Duke Stannis very much.

Prime Minister Jon felt that if there was one most honest man in the Seven Kingdoms, it would be Stannis Baratheon.

Jon's expression is bitter. If this matter is true, it will cause great turmoil in the entire kingdom.

If it is not handled properly, it will easily turn into a war, and the scale of the war will not be less than that of the great war more than ten years ago.

This matter is too big to be handed over to anyone. He can't trust anyone, so he can only investigate it himself.

The first thing that Duke Jon thought of was the "Genealogy and History of the Main Nobles of the Seven Kingdoms" in the hands of Grand Maester Pycelle. This book recorded the appearance descriptions of the children of the Baratheon family.

Second, King Robert's illegitimate children left outside are readily available evidence, each of which needs to be investigated and recorded.

If it is true... Prime Minister Jon closed his eyes with a sad expression. This is not only a disgrace to the royal family, but also a disgrace to the Hand of the King.

Duke Jon dragged his sick body and began to secretly mobilize the manpower he brought from the valley.

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That night, Petyr Baelish learned from Lysa Tully that Duke Jon had suddenly mobilized his cronies in the valley.

Duke Jon deceived everyone, but failed to hide his wife, Lysa.

Petyr's gray-green eyes trembled, and he felt that something big was about to happen in the Red Keep.

What will happen?
Petyr was lost in thought, which struck Lysa Tully as nonchalant.

"Petyr, we haven't seen each other for several days, I can't feel your love, it makes me very sad."

Petyr naturally changed the expression on his face, lowered his head, and said slightly surprised: "My Lysa, I just suddenly remembered when we were young, I already had white hair, but you are still so charming. "

There was only deep love in Petyr's eyes.

Lysa hugged Petyr tightly, her eyes became wet: "Littlefinger, you are still the handsome young man in Riverrun who only loves me."

Petyr lifted Lysa's chin, and lowered his head to leave a gentle touch on her forehead.

"My Lysa, I will always love you."

The corners of Petyr's lips curled up, and his eyes flickered... Maybe the chaotic ascending ladder was close at hand.

(End of this chapter)