iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 277 The most precious gem

Outside the Government Hall, Jorah Mormont immediately walked over when he saw Sir Barristan's figure finally appearing.

Ser Jorah nodded slightly towards the old knight and was about to pass by, but was blocked by a hand.

"Bear Islander, Her Royal Highness the Princess did not summon you."

Ser Jorah was stunned for a moment. He seemed to be in disbelief: "Why? You are lying. There is no way she will not see me!"

Ser Barristan frowned slightly: "This is the order of Her Royal Highness the Princess. Jorah Mormont, although Her Royal Highness did not cancel your banishment (Chapter 207), she did forgive your crime of informing, which is a great mercy. .”

Looking at Sir Jorah who still looked in disbelief, he added: "She also rewarded you with two large boxes of golden dragons. You should be grateful."

Sir Jorah's tone was filled with complaints: "I risk life and death for Her Royal Highness the Princess! Old guy, you should know very well how dangerous this mission is. Our ability to come back alive is the blessing of the old and new gods."

Ser Barristan frowned and said, "Loyalty is an honor. Honorary knights ask for nothing in return. The princess rewards us for our loyalty. That is her generosity and kindness."

He looked straight at Ser Jorah with his deep eyes: "I am very confused about your behavior now. Mormont, you should not throw away the little honor you have left."

Ser Barristan's expression remained cold: "In that case, stop your childish and ridiculous behavior."

After saluting, Bachelor Al blinked his eyes and said: "It is an honor for me to be your teacher. The old man is very energetic, Your Royal Highness."

After a moment of silence, his fists unclenched, Sir Jorah seemed to be pleading: "I just want to stay with Her Royal Highness the Princess..."

The waves gently slapped the hull of the "Black Pearl", making a soft sound.

Daenerys, who was sitting at the table, looked up from the open book and said, "Thank you, my dear Maester Al."

Ser Jorah stared at Ser Barristan and gritted his teeth: "Old guy, I don't need your preaching."

Ser Barristan's big wrinkled hand... solemnly passed over his cloak and sword, and said: "I admit my stupidity, and I also admit that I am unworthy of honor. I will always be a redeemer, and I will atone for my sins." Die with a smile on your face."

Ser Jorah glanced at Barristan's extra blood-red cloak and sword, and said angrily: "The usurper's lackey, you are not worthy of talking to me about honor."

The next day, the sun had just risen, and the golden sunlight shone on the sea, making the waves sparkle as if covered with a layer of golden gauze.

Maester Al from Crab Claw Peninsula held a thick book and tremblingly entered the cabin where Daenerys was.

"Don't ignore my warning."

Ser Jorah clenched his fists tightly: "Old guy, I will never betray Her Highness the Princess. You are insulting me."

After a pause, Sir Jorah said with a painful expression: "I don't want honor or treasure. I just want to stay...stay in Dany..."

Daenerys pursed her lips and smiled and said, "Maester Al, thank you."

Ser Barristan interrupted coldly: "She is now Princess Layla of Summer Island. You should know exactly what this means. I will never allow anyone to put her in danger. The Bear Island whistleblower who has just been forgiven .”

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Ser Barristan put his hand on the hilt of his sword and said: "We fought side by side, you should know very well... Although I am old, my sword can still cut you as easily as cheese. , former informer, Jorah Mormont.”

Bachelor Al sat down tremblingly and said, "Your Highness, would you like to continue telling you about the history of the valley today?"

Ser Barristan stared at Ser Jorah, whose face was full of pleading: "You are too selfish. Your selfishness may insult the honor of Her Highness the Princess. I will keep an eye on you, Bear Islander."

Daenerys nodded slightly and said, "Yes, it is the part I need to learn most now."

Shasha~~~ Bachelor Al said while turning the page: "Okay... maybe you don't have to be so anxious. Learning requires patience. It's like walking, one step at a time."

He suggested: "How about hearing some interesting things that happened in the valley today?" "Thank you for your advice."

Daenerys leaned back in her chair, paused, and said, "I just thought of... I will soon govern the valley on Green's behalf..."

She took a breath and continued: "I'm worried that I won't do well. After all, I have no experience in politics."

"I'll be honest with you, actually... I'm also very nervous. When I was selected as the bachelor of Whispering Castle by the school fifty years ago, when I started teaching Lord Green how to read, even not long ago... I dreamed I never thought that I would become the bachelor of the ruler of the valley.”

Bachelor Al grinned, revealing the few remaining teeth: "Old man, I am not prepared either, as the gods in the sky bear witness."

Daenerys couldn't help but smile and said, "I believe him."

The old bachelor said kindly: "Trust is the most precious gem in the world. You and he trust each other, and under your and his rule, the valley will be peaceful and stable for a long time."

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In Riverrun City, in the hotel rented by Tyrion Lannister, Edmure Tully swung the wine glass in his hand and said: "Lord Tyrion, King Robb will summon you soon. I guess he will also summon you." Two or three days or more.”

Tyrion rolled his eyes and said, "Lord Edmure, can you set a time to receive me?"

Taking a sip of wine, he continued: "I want to comfort poor Sir James with beauty and wine as soon as possible."

Edmure hesitated for a moment and said, "Perhaps I can mention it to King Robb to see if we can improve Sir Jaime's treatment."

"Thank you for your kindness. You are a kind man."

With a change of tone, Tyrion reminded: "But are you sure... At this time, King Stark has time to pay attention to such a trivial matter?"

Edmure scratched his hair and said, "You know?"

Tyrion chuckled, picked up the golden flagon, poured wine into Edmure's glass, and said: "At least I can hear the servants in the hotel talking about the beauty of the new queen. They said her beauty is very charming. .”

After a pause, he said sharply: "I think King Stark's change of marriage partner has confirmed this."

There were only two of them in the room, and Tyrion lowered his voice and said, "I heard that you want to marry a Frey lady on behalf of your nephew?"

Edmure seemed surprised: "You even know...this?"

Tyrion poured wine into his own glass and said with a smile: "Haha, I also heard this news from the hotel servant. I think most people know it."

Edmure sighed and said, "As Robb's uncle, I must help him."

Tyrion nodded in agreement and said, "When I was Prime Minister in King's Landing, my biggest task was to clean up the shit that my nephew, the King, pooped."

Edmure and Tyrion looked at each other, and then they drank the wine in silence.

When he drank the seventh cup, Edmure suddenly said: "Lord Tyrion, do you think... all the ladies of the Frey family are not as ugly as Lord Frey?"

Although his uncle had promised to help him talk to Lord Frey about the matter, Edmure's heart was still filled with worry.

Tyrion's eyes moved slightly and said: "Marquis Frey has married so many wives, he can always give birth to several beautiful daughters, right?"

Before Edmure could be happy, he laughed again: "But why would he give you a beautiful daughter? I heard that Marquis Frey is not a broad-minded person. I guess he will choose a daughter who is difficult to marry. , and vented his anger fiercely."

(End of this chapter)