iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 105 Imperial Meeting (End)

The content of Cersei Lannister's words made Petyr Baelish's heart skip a beat.

Petyr spread his hands, his tone helpless: "Your Highness, this... I have to say it is very tempting, I hope the truth is like this, but I don't know enough to know myself, and I'm just a herald."

Varys held his hands together, and said in a comforting tone, "Master Petyr, your talent is obvious to all, so there is no need to belittle yourself."

The corners of Petyr's eyes twitched: "Lord Varys, I only know how to do my duty."

Varys immediately replied: "This is the rarest quality."

Petyr's tone was sarcasm: "It's not worthy of praise to be loyal to your duty. How can I feel that you mean something?"

Varys nodded slightly, his eyes sparkling: "I just want to inspire me, who is doing nothing, through Lord Petyr. After all, only your excellence is well known."

I hate him... Petyr said coldly: "Lord Varys, your special ability to penetrate into every hole is obvious to all."

Varys' tone was humble: "The emperor needs someone who can inquire about the news. I just happened to be here. This cannot compare to your ability to govern the country. You can be said to be irreplaceable."

Varys' sweet words sounded full of sarcasm to Petyr.

Petyr's words became a little angry: "I really want to know who can take your place."

Varys' tone was still humble: "Master Petyr, don't worry, as long as you can read and write, anyone is fine."

Petyr's smile deepened, but it didn't reach his eyes.

Varys didn't seem to notice Petyr's anger at all, and his posture became more modest.

Why did Petyr and Varys suddenly "quarrel" inexplicably?They are deliberately diverting attention.

Those of them who eat power and tactics as a meal, tacitly chose not to let Queen Cersei continue to speak.

They all have the feeling that Queen Cersei's next words must be surprising, and they have not yet prepared accordingly.

After a few more sentences, the quarrel would naturally escalate, and Petyr or Varys would angrily leave the meeting, or leave the meeting at the same time, forcibly terminating the imperial meeting.

Queen Cersei can only be at the next imperial meeting... Because of the time difference, if they find that it is not good for them, Cersei will not have the next chance.

How it will eventually develop depends on whether it is profitable.

It's a good idea, and it's in line with the rules of the game of thrones, but it's a pity they ran into Cersei.

"Enough! You two give me some peace!"

Cersei's coquettish drink directly interrupted the rhythm of Petyr and Varys.

Cersei didn't see anything, she just simply felt that these two men...a man and half a man were noisy.

How dare you bicker unscrupulously in front of her, did you put me in your eyes?
Cersei didn't care about the different looks of the others, and said impatiently: "Duke Irene, I came here today to recommend the successor of the Hand of the King!"

After Cersei's words fell, the throne room seemed to freeze instantly, and everyone present was stunned.

Seeing the reactions on everyone's faces, Queen Cersei raised her smooth chin proudly.

Green's tricks are very suitable for me!

The imperial ministers were not so shocked by Cersei's words, but more surprised by her waywardness.

The Royal Council has its own rules of the game, and they can't guess Queen Cersei...whether she doesn't understand, or ignores it on purpose.

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Seeing that he was seriously ill, the lion family in the western region finally couldn't bear it anymore?Queen Cersei suddenly broke into the imperial meeting today, and Prime Minister Jon suspected that Tywin Lannister was behind the incident.

Prime Minister Jon's heart was complicated, and his tone was cold: "Queen Cersei, I have never forgotten my responsibilities. I have made arrangements for this kind of thing."

Cersei sneered, and said, "Duke Irene, you don't even dare to ask who I recommend, do you want to leave the hand of the king to..."

Speaking of this, Cersei deliberately paused for a while, and said mockingly: "Is it going to be passed on to your youngest son, Robert Irene?"

"You, cough cough..."

Prime Minister Jon was made blood boil by Cersei's nonsense words, and couldn't help coughing again.

Renly Baratheon laughed, and his tone was teasing: "Your Highness Cersei, little Robert is still young and will take a long time to grow up. Your humor made me laugh!"

Renly's frivolous tone rarely made Cersei angry, because his words made sense. Cersei did doubt whether the Irene family would always hold the position of Prime Minister.

Although Jon's heir is young, Cersei only temporarily lowered her vigilance, because the Irene family represents the valley, and the valley is not limited to the Ayrin family.

Cersei doesn't want to wait for Joffrey to sit on the Iron Throne, and let the Arryn family or the nobles of the valley continue to dangle in front of her eyes. At that time, all those who are in the way will be expelled by her, and only her Lannister will be left in the Red Castle. tribe.

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Jon, who stopped coughing, stared at Cersei for a while, and said, "It seems that among the people present, only Her Majesty the Queen has no selfish intentions."

Prime Minister Jon has determined that the successor Cersei has gone to great lengths to recommend as the Hand of the King is Duke Tywin.

Cersei's identity is the queen, and Tywin is her father, and no matter how she chooses her father, she cannot avoid selfishness.

Moreover, he can't die for the time being, and when he solves the problem of the royal blood, at least half of the Lannisters won't be able to appear in the Red Keep while King Robert is alive.

Therefore, I will give you the opportunity to formally propose the successor of the Hand of the King, and you should not affect my closure of the city, we will trade fairly!

Petyr lowered his eyes, his eyes were deep... He felt that although some unexpected things happened today, it made him aware of an excellent opportunity.

Petyr's gray-green eyes moved slightly, and he glanced at Prime Minister Jon with a sickly flush on his face.

According to Queen Cersei's previous words, taking advantage of Prime Minister Jon's serious illness, the affairs of acting as the prime minister as a "herald" should also take the initiative to end.

The great nobles have noticed him, and they will not allow outsiders to get their hands on the prime minister's power for a long time.

The value of Prime Minister Jon to Petyr has been greatly reduced... No, he still has the last bit of maximum value left, creating a ladder for me to rise.

Petyr lowered his eyelids, hiding the coldness in his eyes.

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Cersei snorted softly, and said, "I am the queen, of course out of public interest."

Cersei's curly blond hair, which fell over her collarbone, shone brightly in the sun.

"I, Cersei Lannister, recommend, as queen, Lord Mace Tyrell of Highgarden as successor to the Hand of the King."

Queen Cersei's speech at the imperial meeting at this time shocked everyone.

Queen Cersei raised the corners of her lips, and said in a contemptuous tone: "How is it? Duke Irene, do you still want to question your queen for no reason?"

Cersei was pleased with the effect of his pre-meeting.

None of the incompetent imperial ministers is her match!
Cersei took a long breath slowly, suppressing the warm excitement, and the pair of slender and white legs that were close together in the skirt moved.

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Petyr's eyes trembled. It was definitely not good news for him that Duke Mace took over as the Hand of the King. The powerful Golden Rose family had the ability to stabilize the situation in the kingdom in a short period of time.

Without the chaotic situation, his upward ladder would not appear.

Petyr's thoughts were racing, and he couldn't stop it directly.

There are no secrets in the Red Castle. What happened in the imperial meeting today will be known to the Golden Rose family sooner or later. Petyr does not want to directly offend the Tyrell family.

Petyr's heart moved, run to the wolf!

Duke Jon moved his lips. What he is most worried about now is whether the Tyrell family and the Lannister family have secretly reached an alliance.

If the lion and the rose have formed an alliance, when the royal blood issue is revealed, it will be the time of the war. At that time, the royal blood issue will become the best excuse for Lannister to completely bind the West and the Reach.

When the fundamental interests of the family conflict, no one will pay attention to the facts themselves.

If this war breaks out, the Seven Nations will be involved, and its scale will not be less than that of the war more than ten years ago, or even worse.

For the sake of the kingdom's stability, would he still take the initiative to cover up the ugly truth and tarnish his honor with his own hands?

Prime Minister Jon couldn't make up his mind for a while, his poor health has been unable to cope with the complicated situation.

Petyr looked at Prime Minister Jon, who had kept his eyes closed and kept silent, feeling secretly anxious.

Petyr had no choice but to remind: "My lord, you should respect Queen Cersei's recommendation, and the imperial meeting should not ignore Her Royal Highness's suggestion. You can report the successor of the Hand of the King to Her Majesty Robert together."

Prime Minister Jon opened his eyes, and a light flashed in his cloudy eyes.

King Robert has been ignoring government affairs all year round, so Jon has become accustomed to taking all problems into his own hands.

Queen Cersei can recommend candidates, but the choice of the final candidate rests with King Robert.

Who will King Robert appoint as the next Hand of the King?
For this, Duke Jon already knew the answer.

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For Petyr's timely reminder, Duke Jon sighed deeply. He has always been very optimistic about Petyr's talent, but it is a pity that his background is not noble enough, otherwise...

Duke Jon withdrew his thoughts and said, "Queen Cersei, I will report the candidate you recommend to King Robert."

Duke Jon cheered up, no matter whether the lion and rose reached an alliance or not, he would try to separate them.

Perhaps Queen Cersei's personal recommendation of the Duke of Mace as Prime Minister is a good opportunity in itself.

Cersei nodded nonchalantly.

At this time, Renly suddenly said: "Duke Jon, please also report my name by the way, I recommend myself as the next Hand of the King."

Renly's grinning words made people unable to tell whether he was joking for a while.

Prime Minister Jon looked at Renly: "Renly, are you serious?"

Renly shrugged, and Prime Minister Jon nodded his jaw in a complicated expression.

Why did Renly suddenly recommend himself?
Prime Minister Jon sighed secretly, Renly is still too young, always impulsive!

Did he feel betrayed?

Prime Minister Jon is aware of the deep friendship between Renly and Loras Tyrell, but Loras does not represent the Golden Rose family.

【Loras Tyrell is the third son of Mace Tyrell, Duke of Highgarden, known as the "Knight of Flowers"; when Renly was in Storm's End, he took Loras Tyrell as his own Squire, and since then formed a strong friendship with Loras. 】

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Standing behind Cersei, James watched Renly clenched his fists with a smile on his face, coldness hidden in his green eyes.

Jaime will not forget the hatred that Renly hurt Cersei secretly.

Green has promised James to help him plan Renly (Chapter 89).

Lannister must pay his debts, but for Cersei's safety, James is willing to pay enough patience to wait for Green to return from Essos.

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Cersei's matter is not over yet, she said: "Duke Irene, Highgarden is far to the south, and Duke Metz must be invited as soon as possible."

Prime Minister Jon frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Queen Cersei, I am still the Prime Minister of the kingdom. The Duke of Mace has not been appointed as the new Prime Minister by King Robert. The Duke of Mace is now one of the candidates."

Cersei said contemptuously: "Of course I know that the Duke of Mace is not yet the prime minister of the kingdom. Since he is already a candidate for the prime minister, it is natural to invite him to the Red Castle. This is due respect."

Cersei snorted coldly, and continued: "If you can invite the Duke of Mace in advance, it's better than asking a chancellor to run errands for you."

Petyr: "..."

Prime Minister Jon has confirmed that behind all this today is Duke Tywin who is far away in Casterly Rock City.

If it wasn't for Duke Tywin's plan, he wouldn't believe that Queen Cersei would have thought of these things herself.

Cersei doesn't have the kind of politics to throw at him ring after ring.

Willful and never calm, this is Cersei Lannister, the former Light of the West.

At this time, the University of Pacelle stood up tremblingly, and said: "Duke Jon, if you can get the support of food from the Reach, you will be able to appease the people when you seal the city."

Hearing this, Prime Minister Jon looked at Petyr.

Petyr smiled elegantly and spoke respectfully: "My lord, I can imagine that the price of grain in King's Landing will become very outrageous. I dare not overestimate the character of the grain merchants in King's Landing."

Petyr did not cooperate with Prime Minister Jon this time, and deliberately answered nonsense that was not nonsense.

Prime Minister Jon frowned slightly... Forget it, I guess Petyr is also in a mess at the moment, he only really saw Cersei's difficulty today!
His real purpose of closing the city is only clear to him.

After Robert sat on the Iron Throne, the Golden Rose family was excluded from the Red Keep.

The Red Castle is the power center of the Seven Kingdoms, and the powerful Golden Rose family will not give up this opportunity easily, so he has to take this matter seriously.

Things have changed, and Prime Minister Jon has no choice but to adjust the original plan.

After pondering for a while, Prime Minister Jon said helplessly: "Don't worry when the city is closed."

"Queen Cersei, I will write personally to invite the Duke of Mace."

After hearing that Duke Jon had agreed to her request, Cersei showed a look of satisfaction.

Varys intertwined his hands, nodded slightly, and said to Queen Cersei, "Your Highness, I have to remind you that there is currently no position suitable for the Duke of Highgarden in the Red Keep."

(End of this chapter)