iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 175 Prime Minister Tyrion

Cersei Lannister: "...",

Varys picked up the letter, looked at it, and sighed: "Queen Cersei, I think Lord Tyrion did not deceive you. You see..."

He turned the letter towards Queen Cersei, pointed to the seal on it, and continued: "Only Lord Tywin's letters will use golden seal. I have to say that he is too thoughtful, which allows us to recognize it at a glance. His handwritten letter.”

Pycelle stretched out his neck tremblingly, glanced at the letter, and nodded slightly towards Queen Cersei.

Queen Cersei's beautiful eyes were fixed on the ugly dwarf, but her hand reached out to the eight-clawed spider.Varys quickly stood up from his chair, walked over and respectfully placed the letter in Queen Cersei's hand.

Queen Cersei glanced at the seal of the golden lion, then opened the envelope and read it.

Tyrion first glanced at the long table of the royal council, and then at Cersei, who was sitting in the king's seat. He heard that his nephew, the king, rarely attended the royal council like Robert I... He looked again Seeing the empty Prime Minister's chair to Cersei's right, his father was indeed very considerate. His lonely sister needed a well-behaved younger brother to accompany her.

Tyrion couldn't help but have a smile on his face, and then he looked at Lancel Lannister standing next to Cersei.

His sweet cousin's face was haggard, and the dark circles under his eyes were thick and deep, just like... just like... Tyrion scratched his head... He remembered!It seems that this is what he looked like after getting up from the women's branch.

Several lions in the Lannister family like to look in the mirror, and it has nothing to do with beauty or ugliness.

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"Hey, my cousin, please bring me a glass of the Queen Regent's favorite summer red."

Lancel glanced contemptuously at Tyrion, who had a playful expression on his face, and ignored him.

Tyrion suddenly curled up his lips: "The Royal Council is indeed cautious. A deaf person is naturally more reliable than most people in this place...my poor cousin."

Varys turned his face to one side and covered his mouth with a smile. Pycelle seemed to be asleep.

Lancel's face turned red, and he gritted his teeth and said: "I am not a waiter, nor am I deaf, I am a knight now!"

The smile on Tyrion's face did not change. He nodded in agreement and said, "Okay, Knight Lancel, please bring me a glass of wine."

Lancel quickly glanced at the people present. He suppressed his anger and whispered: "I told you I'm not a waiter!"

Tyrion looked at Varys, who had a theatrical expression on his face, and said, "Why is Knight Lancel still alive?"

Tyrion looked like he was whispering, but his voice was the same as usual.

Wallis's eyes moved slightly, and he smiled and said, "The Queen Mother is kind."

Tyrion's eyes widened slightly: "But to me, he looked like he was drunk. I mistakenly thought it was a last party, but it turned out to be a celebration of survival."

After Tyrion finished speaking, Varys turned to look at Lancel, and Pycelle, who seemed to be asleep, also looked over.

Tyrion smiled and said: "My knight cousin, which women's branch did you go to? Let's go together next time?"

Cersei almost tore off a corner of the letter, and she said without raising her head: "Lancel, tell him to shut up."

Tyrion's words made Lancel's face become even paler, and he glanced at the hilt of the sword at his waist and the golden wine flask in panic.

Tyrion glanced at Queen Cersei strangely. Did she give in because of the content of the letter?But isn’t this the usual style of the lioness?

Not long after, Lancel came over with his head held high, and he placed the jug and wine glass on the table in front of Tyrion with disdain.

Lancel turned to leave, and Tyrion said playfully: "Knight Lancel, do I need to pour my own wine?"

Lancel paused in his steps, glanced at Queen Cersei who was lowering her head to read a letter, and angrily picked up the wine flask.

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"Thank you, Lancel Knight."

Tyrion squinted his eyes and took a sip of wine... A small victory, a good start.

"This is impossible!"

Queen Cersei finished reading the letter and slapped it on the table.

After a pause, Queen Cersei picked up the letter again and read it again, which only made her more and more annoyed.

"This is so unreasonable!" The letter was slapped on the table by Queen Cersei again.

Varys whispered: "Queen Cersei, what happened?"

Queen Cersei leaned back in her chair, took a deep breath, and then said: "My father ordered Tyrion to go to the Red Keep to take over his duties. He told us to treat Tyrion as the real Prime Minister until he comes to the Red Keep in person. As far as the fort.”

Grand Maester Pycelle twirled his white beard, nodded thoughtfully, and said: "Duke Tywin must have made careful arrangements for this arrangement. It seems that the Royal Council has to formally welcome Prime Minister Tyrion."

Queen Cersei angrily said: "I disagree! Putting a dwarf on the Prime Minister's chair is a joke in itself."

Tyrion smiled slightly and said, "Sister Cersei, I really like your welcome ceremony."

Queen Cersei clenched her fists under the table: "If Renly comes to the city, or Stannis crosses the sea from Dragonstone to attack, what's the use of a dwarf? What I need is someone who can destroy them, not laugh them to death." people."

She added: "Also! The Prime Minister is personally selected by the king and can only be appointed with the consent of the Imperial Council. Joffrey appointed his father, not you, so you are not qualified."

Tyrion raised his glass and took a sip of summer red with a smile, and said: "Sister, our prime minister father appointed me."

"Father has no right to do this unless he has Joffrey's permission."

Tyrion shrugged and said: "You can only ask your kind father face to face for those questions, but he is far away in Casterly Rock City and is busy gathering an army. He probably won't have time to talk to you in a short time."

After saying that, Tyrion stopped smiling.

He said politely: "Grand Maester Pycelle, Lord Varys, and all of you, could you allow me and my sister to have a few words in private?"

Everyone made eye contact quietly, lowering their eyes in tacit understanding, waiting for the Queen Regent's order.

Tyrion grinned: "My sister's sweet voice is nostalgic, and I also like sweetness..."

"That's enough, you can go out first." Cersei interrupted Tyrion in disgust.

Varys stood up smoothly and nodded goodbye; Pycelle stood up tremblingly, caressed his chest and saluted before leaving; Knight Lancel glanced at his cousin fiercely before leaving.

After the Kingsguard left, only Cersei and Tyrion were left.

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"Has the old lion lost his mind? Tell me, did you forge the letter?" Queen Cersei clenched her fist and crushed Duke Tywin's letter: "What I want is for him to come in person. I am Joffrey's regent." Queen Mother, I issued a royal order to him!”

Tyrion waited silently for Queen Cersei to vent her anger before sighing: "Queen Regent, we should be realistic. Sooner or later, Renly and Stannis will come to the city, and the old lion can lead the troops outside to contain those people..."

As he spoke, Tyrion grinned and continued: "To be honest, you have found many opponents for our old father. You are indeed his good daughter. He must love you to death."

Cersei pursed her lips and looked angry.

"My brother, if I say this letter is fake and tell them to throw you into the dungeon... I guarantee that no one will dare to disobey me!"

Tyrion's smile remained unchanged, but his heart trembled. Her sister could definitely do such a thing. He knew Cersei's willfulness very well.

Tyrion nodded: "Of course, I have no doubt about this. If I hadn't held my father's letter in my hand, I think I would be crying pitifully for your forgiveness in the dark dungeon. .”

Queen Cersei raised her chin slightly, a look of contempt on her face
After a pause, Tyrion said seriously: "Cersei, you and Joffrey both need the old lion's army, and you should not easily shake your father's trust in you."

Queen Cersei's pupils shrank, and Tyrion touched the part that worried her the most. The royal meeting before Tyrion came had already let her know that she was now surrounded by enemies everywhere.

She's not afraid, but she doesn't want to lose.

Therefore, she cannot do without the support of the old lion.

Queen Cersei deliberately showed a nonchalant look: "I have Ser Jaime and Earl Green."

Tyrion sighed: "Thank you, old man, Seven Gods, for not saying Lancel's name."

Cersei stood up suddenly, stared at Tyrion, and said coldly: "What do you mean?"

Tyrion's heart skipped a beat. Why was he so angry all of a sudden? !

He climbed down from the chair and walked over like a trot. His flattering expression was like the jester in the Red Keep: "The roar of the lioness is really scary. Charming sister, please don't be angry. We are all Lannis." Te, without your support I would not be able to hold the position that my father gave me."

Queen Cersei shook off Tyrion's hand and sat back in her chair.

Tyrion quickly picked up the flagon and poured wine for Queen Cersei. Seeing that her face looked better, he poured himself another glass of wine.

After doing all this, Tyrion climbed onto the throne chair next to Cersei.

Tyrion squinted his eyes and took a sip of summer red. He felt that the Prime Minister's chair was more comfortable than he imagined.

Although he relied on flattery, he finally got into this chair, which was a good start.

Queen Cersei put down her wine glass, her voice full of warning: "Remember your words, no one will take you seriously without my support."

Tyrion nodded cordially in agreement.

Tyrion didn't show it on his face, but he was suspicious in his heart. The lioness behaved abnormally twice because he mentioned Lancel.

The corners of Tyrion's lips curved imperceptibly. His curiosity had aroused, but he could put it aside for now. Now he had to deal with the Queen Mother sister who hated him.

Tyrion said sincerely: "We just talked about Jaime and Green... Let's talk about Sir Jaime first. He will be a good helper for my father in leading the troops outside. The old lion... loves him the most, doesn't he? As for Green...he has to help you guard King's Landing, doesn't he? I heard that Stannis is building a warship on Dragonstone, will he suddenly appear outside the city to say hello to us one day?"

Cersei considers herself shrewd and sophisticated, but Tyrion has grown up with her and has a clear understanding of her personality. For him, reading the expression on her face is as easy as reading his own favorite book.

Cersei's face showed less anger and more uneasiness about the situation, or she didn't know what to do now.

His lioness sister could only regain some sense after venting her anger.

After a pause, he continued: "Cersei, as long as you support me, I guarantee you that you and Joffrey will be safe and sound."

Queen Cersei mocked: "Just you? Can you hold a sword? Can you help me destroy the enemies who threaten Joffrey's throne?"

Tyrion grinned: "At least my foolish father chose to believe me, didn't he? Someone has to work for you. This is no loss to you, my good sister."

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After a long silence, Queen Cersei said coldly: "I can give you a chance, don't let me down, my good brother."

Tyrion was both moved and grateful: "Don't worry, I will serve you with all my heart, my lord."

Tyrion's eyes turned slightly. He thought that the old lion had the same idea as him. Cersei and Joffrey were so talented at making enemies. Their mother and son were the Lannister's biggest opponents.

The smile on Tyrion's face deepened... Maybe before the old lion could eliminate an enemy, the mother and son would probably make him two new enemies. Fortunately, the old father was always in good health.

Therefore, his most important task after becoming Prime Minister is to isolate Cersei and Joffrey as soon as possible.

Tyrion picked up the wine glass and gestured to Queen Cersei... Earl Green is a problem. It can be said that Queen Cersei controls King's Landing through him. As long as Earl Green is still the commander-in-chief in the golden robe, it will be difficult to ignore Cersei's that power.Although Sister Cersei is stupid, she is not stupid, and she will not give up the position of Earl Green easily.

Trust is key...how to shake it...or who is easier to shake? !

Tyrion took a sip of summer red, and his eyes suddenly lit up... a tradition of the Crabb family!

Tyrion put down his wine glass and looked at Queen Cersei in a good mood... The Queen Mother is the Queen Mother, but the Queen Mother is not the Queen.

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Queen Cersei looked at her ugly brother and showed a rare smile.

The dwarf... the ugly and deformed monster... the dwarf prime minister... the source of sin and suffering... what a good thing to put out to appease public anger!

Cersei felt that she understood the deep meaning of the old lion. Sure enough, she was Tywin's true heir.

Cersei feels sorry for her father because she doesn't have a baby.

Tyrion was stunned by her smile, Cersei blinked innocently, her smile was very charming.

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Cersei smiled... Tyrion saw a girl as beautiful as summer... Only when she smiled did he realize how beautiful she really was.

Tyrion also laughed... She is so charming, and he almost felt sorry for plotting to evade the beauty's power.

Tyrion coughed lightly and said, "My good sister, tell me about Pycelle and Varys?"

Cersei's green eyes moved slightly and said, "What are you referring to?"

Tyrion spread his hands and said, "Let's put it this way, are these two ministers useful?"

(End of this chapter)