The letter from Stennis proposing to Robert was quickly sent, and everyone including the person concerned was happy, Robert was finally able to dream of joining the aristocratic family he had been looking forward to, and Lady Romon was happy that they could finally get rid of this burden, and Stannis was looking forward to biting a large piece of meat from the Hoth family. The whole castle was filled with joy, and they didn't think about whether the other person looked up to them or not......

For three days in a row, Stannis stood confidently in the crow cage waiting for the raven carrying the letter from the Hoth family, but he waited for the cobwebs and did not wait for the reply from the Hoth family, and it seemed that the other party was not interested in this marriage at all.

Enraged, Stennis immediately rallied his men, and in a rage, he announced in the War Council that he would send troops against the House of Hoth, paying the price for their contempt for him.

"Boss, I know you're trying to get me back, I'm so touched. Robert was crying profusely.

Although his purpose this time was not for his younger brother at all, he happened to use this as an excuse to attack the White Horse Territory, because it was a very serious diplomatic incident not to reply to the letter among the nobles of the Western Continent, so he started a war on this reason, at least legally.

But Maester Romon stood up and objected, "Your Excellency, tomorrow is the New Year, and it is understandable that the Hoth family was busy with the celebration of the gods and forgot about it. Moreover, during the New Year, the gods are not allowed to fight in vain. ”

"And this kind of rule?" Stannis withdrew his sword, and it seemed that the people of the Western Continent also paid attention to the holiday system, "Then let's wait for the crusade to be over the holiday, by the way, how is our New Year's celebration here?"

Korodov stood up to speak, he was in charge of the celebration of the gods, and at the end of each year, the people of the Western Continent would hold a grand bonfire to pray to the gods with a vigorous and 24-hour fire in the hope of good weather and victory in the coming year.

"My lord, everything is ready, and it is time to rent a noble donkey for the celebration. ”

Stannis covered his face with his hands in pain, "I told you a long time ago not to mention the stupid donkey and that stupid custom, what is wrong with you worshipping the donkey!"

"But!" said Master Romon to explain to the traveler why the donkey was so worshipped, for the white donkey Jackace was the messenger of the king of the gods, and offending him would be damned.

"Don't mention these stupid donkeys to me again, it will cost you 50 gold coins to rent a donkey for the festivities! I'm stupid!" Stannis thought that the guy who came up with this custom must have something to say about donkeys.

"Also, it's not good to rent a donkey for anything, for example, I'll give you the 50 bonuses as a year-end bonus!" Stannis said abruptly.

Robert said in a disdainful tone: "Boss, if you want to save money, just say it, why do you say that you will give us a year-end bonus, I really don't want to be happy in vain." ”

But the lord winked at him, "You touch your left pocket. ”

"Don't fool me, boss. Robert said as he kicked his hand into his pocket suspiciously, at first with a look of disdain, but when his hand reached into his pocket and touched something so mysterious, he was suddenly stunned.

"Surprise! Because there's really nothing to say, I'll give you an early birthday here, 5 gold coins per person, don't say that I'm the boss and poor and doesn't take care of you or anything. Stannis opened his hand, believing that with such a hand, his subordinates would have to increase their loyalty to him by dozens of points.

Sure enough, Robert laughed excitedly, he could finally pay off the interest owed to the village blacksmith Hemp Zi this year, without worrying about being crushed to death by the hammer of his sanctions.

"Your Excellency, I am so touched that this money can be used to buy another batch of manuscripts in the hands of the priests for my granddaughter, and I really don't know how to repay you. ”

"Then stop talking about retirement, and don't talk about stupid donkeys. Stannis looked at the old man who was the same age as his grandfather, and there were some tears in his eyes, and then he wiped his eyes and continued to shout: "By the way, you bastards don't spend all the money, remember to buy gifts! This year there will be no more dinners in this leaky and broken castle, and tomorrow everyone will come to Lucia's house, and I have an important matter to announce." ”

"It's a wedding date with Miss Anne, and a wedding date with Miss Anne. Lady Romon prayed with his eyes closed.

Stannis pretended not to hear and continued, "I've asked Cook to help tonight, and you'll be busy tomorrow and get over early, silly big man, remember to call Hypatia, I don't want to welcome the New Year with a bunch of singles." ”

"And what do I do as the scout captain around the territory every day?" asked Jebotai curiously.

The lord had already thought of this, and he asked Kanye to accompany him on his tour tomorrow, so that they could come to the dinner immediately after 7 p.m.

"Anyway, Aya and I congratulate you on coming. ”

The next night, Stannis, who had already drunk three eggnogs, felt like his bladder was about to explode, but when he saw the snowy ground outside, he felt that he could bear it.

Almost all the named people in the territory were present, except for Brother Romney, who was still in his clinic, and it was customary to celebrate Chinese New Year's Eve every year as a time of high casualty accidents, especially when peasants who had been ploughing the land for a year could finally drink with their stomachs open.

Now only Kanye and Jebertai have not arrived at the banquet, but it is believed that they are already on their way back.

Although the people were not together, Stannis couldn't contain his emotions and prepared to announce the exciting news.

"Everyone, everyone, please be quiet, that Annie, don't lie on Aya's body, you're only 14 years old, don't you think it's a little early to do that!"

After several minutes of yelling, the noisy crowd was quieting down, and Robert was still drunken with a burp by the fire.

"I'm asking you all to be here this time to announce something important," Stannis said with determination, looking down at Aya sitting on the carpet, then pinching the ring in his pocket.

"I want to ...... to those I love"

With a loud bang, the door was slammed open, and a man covered in blood broke through the glowing snow in the moonlight.

Anne's screams pierced the warm atmosphere.

And when they saw the faces of the comers, they were even more shocked and speechless.

Because the one who broke in was Jebertaise!