Duchess Ellery Hightower looked at Deacon's back as he hurriedly left, and couldn't help but say:

"Mother, you don't have to do this to the Tullys, especially if he's just a child."

"What do I need you to teach?" Lady Olenna glared at her daughter-in-law, "Also, don't call me mother, I don't remember giving birth to you." ”

Madame Ellery bowed her head and sighed, scolding herself for having nothing to do to provoke the "Queen of Thorns", and deserved to be stabbed.

"Grandmother." Margaery grabbed Lady Olenna's arm and said coquettishly, "I'll walk you around the garden." ”

She was probably one of the few people who could turn Lady Olenna's anger into joy at any moment.

"Okay, let's go out for a walk, so that someone will always think that my old hen is in the way here."

Margaery helped the old lady out of the pavilion and strolled through the garden full of flowers.

"Grandmother, you seem to be upset to see Sam and them win?"

"How could I not be happy to see the Rivermen win?" Lady Olenna shook her head and sighed, "I'm just worried about what's behind this victory. ”

"What's that?"

Lady Olenna did not answer immediately, and she continued along the winding path with her granddaughter until there was no one around, and then she spoke again:

"The Tyrells were originally just the castle stewards of the Riverbend King, and after the Battle of Burning the Plains, the Gardener family was burned to death by Dragonfire, and we were able to inherit the High Court, but due to their low background, there have always been people who have not been convinced.

Especially the Florentine family in Bright Water City!

Do you think what that old Allister thing says is a joke?

Hewan is the richest region of the Seven Kingdoms, but because of this, there are too many ancient and powerful families here, and it is so difficult to get them all obedient!

Why did I go to such lengths to facilitate the intermarriage between Tyrrell, Redwin, and Hightower? It's not because as long as the three of us form an alliance, we can subdue any other riverbend family.

Therefore, a brainless guy like my father can also sit firmly in the position of the governor of the river bay and the duke of the high court.

However, we should also be wary of other families using the same methods against us. ”

Margaery suddenly realized: "No wonder you care so much that Sam is going to marry the young lady of the Florentine family. ”

"yes." Mrs. Olenna did not hide her worries in front of her granddaughter, "The power of the three families of Jiaoling, Liangshui City, and Yingzui Island combined, I believe you have also seen it." How badly the Dornians were beaten. And the knight you personally sealed, after this battle, I'm afraid it's going to soar into the sky! I'm afraid this alliance will count Starfall City and High Hidden City in the future, and this kind of strength is enough to compete with us. ”

When Margaery heard this, the expression on her face was a little complicated: "They ...... Shouldn't it be against us, right? ”

"Who knows?" Lady Olenna sneered, "This time, Randolph Tully sent his heir to the High Court, in fact, to reassure our hearts, but this still can't change the fact that the Jiaoling-Bright Water City-Eagle's Mouth Island Alliance has been able to threaten us. When the sword in the hand is sharp enough, it is difficult for people to settle down again. ”

Margaery was stunned for a moment, she didn't expect that Deacon Tully's visit to the High Court would have such a hidden meaning, and at the same time began to understand her grandmother's worries.

"I'll take care of the marriage." Lady Olenna spoke again, "Dorne should send a peace talk, and we Tyrells can't stay silent any longer, talk to your brother Garland, and ask him to go to Starfall City on behalf of the High Court." Before you go, remember to ask your father to sign a decree canonizing Samwell Caesar as Baron of Eaglespew. ”

Margaery reminded, "But grandmother, the castle on Eagle's Beak Island has not yet been built. According to the law of the lords......"

"The law of lords of bullshit." Lady Olenna rolled her eyes, "After this battle, that kid has actually controlled Starfall City and High Hidden City, do you think he is not worthy of the title of little baron?" ”

Margaery said no more.

After walking for a while, she suddenly spoke, "Grandmother, I also want to go to Starfall City." ”

Lady Olenna glanced back at her granddaughter and said with a smile, "Go, good granddaughter, go and conquer Samwell Caesar with your charm." A noble lady is in need of a loyal and heroic knight. ”

……

Night falls.

The banquet hall of the High Court is brightly lit and lively.

To celebrate the Duke of Metz's fiftieth naming day, all the Riverbend families sent important people to attend.

Deacon Tully sat quietly in a gray gown enjoying his dinner, occasionally glancing at the Tyrells on the throne, especially Lady Olenna.

Until now, he still had lingering thoughts about the afternoon's conversation.

Fortunately, Lady Olenna didn't pay much attention to him, and Deacon kept a low profile, not wanting to cause any more trouble.

Unfortunately, sometimes the more you try to hide, the more trouble will come to you.

"Sir Colin." Lady Olenna spoke suddenly.

Colin Florent hurriedly stood up and saluted, and said with a smile: "Madam, you called me?" ”

"Well, why didn't your brother, Count Allister, come? It's been a long time since I've played chess with him, so I miss him. ”

Colin smiled and explained, "My brother actually really wants to come to celebrate the Duke, but his health is not very good......

"Hah!" Lady Olenna interrupted with a smile, "In the afternoon, a young man just told me that Allister is in good health. ”

Deacon's face froze.

If there is a hole in the ground at this point, he will immediately get into it.

"Deacon, isn't it?" Lady Olenna just didn't seem willing to let go of the poor child.

Deacon could only stand up stubbornly: "Grandfather, he ...... He ......"

Fortunately, the old and spicy Colin Floren relieved him: "This is the kind of lady, my brother was in good health when he was at home, but he couldn't stand the long journey, so he sent me to replace him." ”

Lady Olenna smiled and said, "That's a reasonable excuse." Deacon, have you learned? ”

Poor Dickon didn't know what to answer, had he learned? Still haven't learned?

Fortunately, Madame Olenna did not continue to entangle with him, and turned to Colin Florent:

"I heard that Earl Allister has a beautiful and sensible granddaughter named Elo Florent?"

Colin raised his eyebrows, as if he realized something, and couldn't help but glance at Deacon and said:

"Yes, ma'am. I didn't expect you to hear her name. ”

"Not only did I hear about it, but I also wanted to marry you."

Now Dickon also reacted, and he wanted to smack himself.

Looking at the strange gaze cast by his maternal uncle, Colin Floren, the boy of the Tully family was full of grievances and had nowhere to say.

Colin coughed lightly, and was about to find a reason to refuse, but he heard Lady Olenna say again:

"Now, it's my grandson Vilas, don't look at him with a broken leg, but he's a very good person, and he's a rare Tyrell with brains, marrying your family's Elo Florent, qualified, right?"

Of course it's qualified!

Colin immediately swallowed the words of refusal.

Although he knew that his brother was ready to marry the eldest granddaughter of the Florentine family to Samwell Caesar, how could a pioneer knight compare to the heir of the High Court.

"Ma'am, I will bring your will back to Bright Water City."

"Well, I'm looking forward to your reply." Lady Olenna finally smiled.

Colin Floren also sat down satisfied.

Only Deacon still stood there stupidly, his heart filled with remorse and self-reproach—

I seem to have accidentally lost my brother's wife......

What to do?

(End of chapter)