The cloudless sky is as blue as smooth silk, the autumn sun shines on the grass, and the pale yellow petals dance in the breeze.

Margaery Tyrell walked through the woods with Samwell's arm in her arms, with a sweet smile on her bright and picturesque face, and a faint spring love hidden between the corners of her eyes and eyebrows.

The dark green tight-fitting hunting suit outlines the graceful curves, and the long flowing brown hair brushes the tip of Samwell's nose, exuding a fresh and elegant fragrance that tugs at the heartstrings.

"You've never been here to hunt?" Margaery was incredulous.

"Not never." Samwell rubbed his nose and said that this was all a frustration of the original master, "My father brought me here a few times, but every time I didn't dare to fight the prey, so he gave up later." ”

Margaery's eyes widened as she looked at Samwell, unable to connect a coward who didn't even dare to take part in a hunt with the man in front of him who had crisscrossed the battlefield and performed countless miraculous victories.

I don't know if I remembered Samwell's fat and bloated appearance when we first met in the High Court, Margaery pursed her lips and laughed.

Samwell deliberately pretended to be angry and glared at her, but she smiled even more happily.

So, he simply lowered his head and gagged her.

For a long time, the lips parted.

"And how did you change so much?" Margaery crouched in the man's arms, squinting like a lazy kitten, "Is it because of that pioneering trip?" ”

Sam Will rubbed Margaery's waist and said:

"Nope. It was because my father had specially invited two wizards from Quells, and they sacrificed a bison and bathed me in the blood. That's how I gained strength and courage. ”

This is what Samwell knew from the memories of the original owner, but it didn't end up as he said it was.

The sacrifice did not change the original owner, and Earl Landau angrily whipped the two wizards.

"There is still such a story." Margaery apparently believed, "No wonder you've changed completely. ”

"yes." Samwell sniffed the fragrance of the girl's hair, hesitated for a moment, and still asked the question that had been pressing in his heart, "Margaery, if one day, I stand on the opposite side of your father, who will you choose to help?" ”

"Then we'll try to avoid this day." Margaery gave a flattering answer.

Samwell was clearly not happy with the girl's escape: "Some things can't be avoided. ”

Margaery finally raised her head from the man's arms: "Sam, are you worried about this trip to the High Court?" ”

"Yes." Samwell didn't hide it, "You should also know that Duke Mace is now more inclined to cooperate with the Lannisters, and the hatred between me and the Lannisters is irreconcilable. ”

"I love my dad a lot, but to be honest, sometimes I really don't agree with some of the decisions he makes. That's why I decided to go with you when the sky was in the city. Margaery looked at the man with a gentle but firm gaze, "This time too. If my father really wants to ally with the Lannisters, I'll be on your side. ”

"Even if you are an enemy of your own father?"

"Hmm!" Margaery nodded heavily, but hesitated, and then asked, "Sam, you're not going to hurt my father, are you?" ”

Samwell laughed, "Of course not. How could I hurt my future father-in-law. ”

After a pause, he added, "I'm just trying to stop him from hurting himself, hurting the Tyrells, and even taking Riverbend down the wrong path." ”

Margaery looked into Samwell's eyes and seemed to realize something, but she didn't persuade anything, just threw herself back into the man's arms and said softly:

"Sam, I believe in you."

"I will not fail your trust."

The two hugged each other intimately, blended with each other's breath, and quietly enjoyed the warmth and sweetness of the moment.

Until a string of footsteps approached.

Samwell turned around and saw his sister Tara approaching.

"I really didn't mean to bother you." Tara looked apologetic, "But there's important news for you. ”

"What's the news?" Although Samwell was reluctant, he still let go of the soft body in his arms.

"The Hornling's army that went to conquer Dorne has returned."

Samwell's eyes lit up: "So, Deacon is back too?" ”

"Yes. Hurry up, brother, the team is almost outside the East City Gate. ”

"Okay."

Samwell immediately pulled Margaery and walked towards the city gate.

When the three of them arrived, they saw a huge procession in sight, and the Tully family's Walking Hunter banner fluttered in the wind, clearly visible.

But Samwell soon noticed that the group was a little too large, and it was clearly more than just Hornling's army.

Margaery's slightly surprised voice came from the side: "The armies of Bright Water City and Golden Tree City are actually here. ”

Truly. Samwell also saw the Florentine family's flower fox banner and the Rowan family's white-on-white gold tree banner.

It is not surprising that the Florentine family's army will come to the Horn Tomb, after all, the two families are in-laws, and the wife of the Count of Landau is the eldest daughter of the Count of Bright Water City.

But the Luo Wan family is not in-law with the Tully family.

Moreover, the army of the Florent family returned to Liangshui City from Tianji City, and it could be regarded as a smooth way to pass through Jiaoling, but Luo Wan ...... You don't need to come to Jiaoling to go to Jinshu City.

Samwell glanced at Earl Landau, who was standing at the gate of the city, and knew it.

Count Matus Rowan was apparently invited by Count Landau to come to the Horn Tomb, but what was he doing here...... What else can you do? It's not just about looking at the scenery.

Thinking of the conversation he had had with his father, Samwell immediately realized that Earl Landau had probably already contacted the other Riverbend Lords before he arrived at Hornling, ready to put pressure on the High Court.

"Golden Tree Luowan" is a pivotal lord in the riverbend.

The fief of the Luo Wan family encompasses the entire northern part of the riverland, second only to the Hightower family and the Tyrell family in terms of area, and the power is the first tier even in the riverbank land where there are many big families.

The current patriarch, Count Matus Rowan, is also a lord of great ability. Samwell remembers that, after the death of Duke Tywin, his brother Kay von Lannister considered Earl Matus to be one of the best candidates for the Hand of the King.

It seems that this time to conquer Dorne, the Earl of Matus was also disgusted by the "Emperor of the Ages" Joffrey, and actually came to the Horn Tomb with such fanfare.

As a result, a riverbend alliance hostile to the Lannisters has quietly taken shape.

Eagle's Beak Island, Jiaoling, Liangshui City, and Jinshu City, once these four forces are united, they already have a decisive influence in the river bay.

Samwell believed that even if Duke Mace was determined to stick to the Lannisters' ass, this opposition would make it impossible for the Tyrells to raise a large army.

Even, if they were a little tougher, they could force Duke Metz to change his mind.

Now, Samwell is even more confident about his trip to the High Court.

The group of men and horses gradually slowed down outside the city, and several cavalry squads came out of the crowd and quickly came to the city.

The two at the head were Count Matus Rowan, the lord of Goldtree City, and the eldest son of Bright Water City, that is, Samwell's uncle, Sir Alekon Florent.

"Randolph! You've given birth to a good son! Count Matus shouted from afar, his voice loud.

It's just that there is something wrong with this tone, and there is always a smell of ridicule.

The corners of Earl Landau's mouth twitched slightly, and he finally managed to squeeze out a smile:

"Matus, welcome to the Horned Tomb."

Count Matus laughed, turned over and dismounted, and stepped forward to give Count Landau a warm hug.

The two seem to be very familiar with each other, and they should be old acquaintances.

Then the Earl of Matus looked at Samwell and made no secret of his admiration:

"Baron Caesar, your father used to say that you were not worthy to be his heir, but now it seems that he has no vision! Hahaha, a character who can kill the 'Red Viper' in a desperate situation, and slash down the four white knights with a sword, he actually feels unworthy of inheriting the Jiaoling! Hahahaha! ”

"You've won a prize." Samwell could only speak modestly, and then his eyes stole to look at Earl Landau, whose expression was extremely exciting.

Well, it's refreshing.

Afterwards, the Count of Matus came forward to greet Margaery.

"Miss Margaery, I commend you for your courage and support your actions. Mace is so confused that he wants you to marry a madman and idiot like Joffrey, hehe. ”

Margaery smiled sweetly and said, "Master Matus, thank you for your support. I have heard many times from my grandmother that you are one of the wisest lords of the Riverlands. ”

The Count of Matus laughed, and seemed pleased to be praised by Madame Olenna:

"Roseanne once said to me that you are very similar to Lady Olenna. I didn't think much of it at the time, thinking how such a delicate rose of yours could resemble Olenna's piercing thorns. But judging from the elopement, your grandchildren are really the same kind of people. Hahahaha. ”

Samwell listened with emotion.

The "Besanna" in the mouth of Count Matus was his wife, Bezanie Redwin.

This daughter is the niece of Lady Olena, the "Queen of Thorns", and the sister of Count Paxter Redwin, the lord of Qingting Island.

The marriage relationship between the nobles was like this, intricate, and the interests were thus entangled.

The Luo Wan family is clearly on the side of Eagle's Beak Island this time, will it make the other big family in the riverland, the Redwin family, also take advantage of the trend?

If Redwin also joins this "anti-lion coalition", then the High Court will hardly have a choice.

Of course, this is too unlikely, and the Redwings are clearly closer to the Tyrells.

At this moment a carriage also slowly came to the gate of the city, and the curtain was lifted, and out came a woman with a slightly fat figure and a kind face.

She is Samwell's mother, Melissa Florent.

Then Mrs. Melissa helped a teenager out of the car, who was none other than Samwell's brother, Dickon Tully.

(End of chapter)