As night fell, the banquet hall of the Bronze Gate City was brightly lit.

There was also a faint smell of blood in the air, but it was quickly masked by the smell of scented candles.

A wedding is taking place here, featuring Sir Aman of the Peck family and Miss Yali of the Bukele family.

The two families were still fighting during the day, but they tied the knot at night and truly became a family.

It's the norm in this absurd world.

The wedding was promoted by the Count of Landau, with the Count of Peck in favor of it with both hands, and the Count of Bukele nodding in approval...... This is a testimony to the friendship between the Bends and the Stormlands, and it is a big step forward in bilateral relations.

In short, this wedding is no longer a matter of Sir Oman and Miss Yali, and it is not even just the marriage between the Peck family and the Bukele family, but also rises to the height of the relationship between the two realms.

It also marks that Stormland is about to enter a new era.

Everyone knows this, and they know it.

The bishop holding the "Seven Stars Holy Codex" stood in front of the stage, facing the two newcomers, and said loudly:

"In the witness of the Seven Gods and the world, I solemnly declare that Sir Aman Peck and Miss Arry Bukele are married. From now on, they are one body, one mind, one soul forever. Anyone who interferes in their marriage, will be mercilessly cursed! ”

The two newlyweds exchange vows and get close to a deep kiss.

Even before today, the two were strangers.

Miss Arie's face was a little pale, and she seemed to be a little worried about her fate, but Sir Aman was smiling.

He was the second son of the Count of Peck, and it was impossible for him to inherit the city of Stars, and now he was able to marry the daughter of the Count of Bukele, which was already an excellent arrangement for him.

Although the Count of Bukele had a son...... But who knows what the future holds?

The nobles of the river bend who watched the ceremony let out a tidal wave of cheers, and the voices of the nobles of the stormland were a little more reluctant.

But at least no one dared to object.

The ceremony is over and the banquet begins.

Due to the haste of preparations, the banquet was also very informal.

Most of the food is marching food, and there are some simple barbecues, salads, etc., but fortunately, there is enough wine.

The cellar of the Bukele family was almost emptied.

Since the nobles of the river bend were still on the march, they naturally did not bring formal dresses, and all wore linen shirts to attend, and the nobles of the Stormlands were more decent in comparison.

But the real problem is that the ratio of men to women is too imbalanced.

There are no women on this side of the river bend at all, so they can't bring their camp skills, so they can only rely on the stormland side to get out of the people, and the Count of Bukele brought all the women of the family, from sixty-year-old ladies to ten-year-old girls, into the banquet, and even his own illegitimate daughters were brought over to make up for the number, but they still couldn't make up for the gender gap.

Samwell also saw Brienne "Beauty" Tass in the crowd.

The woman who had just fought with him finally took off her armor and changed into a lady's clothes.

But to be honest, Samwell felt that armor was more suitable for her.

She is unattractive when she wears a woman's clothes, but looks clumsy and incongruous.

During the banquet, Brienne shrank in her position, completely lacking the confidence to fight against the river knights during the day, and completely became a socially phobic girl.

However, when the music played, Brienne was approached by a riverbend nobleman and invited her to dance.

No way, there are too few women.

Out of politeness, Samwell got up and invited the Countess of Bukele to dance, and then accompanied the bride to dance, and sat still.

While he was drinking, he saw an old man wearing a bachelor's necklace hurrying into the banquet hall and handing a letter to the Count of Bukele.

After reading the letter, Count Bukele's face changed slightly, and then he got up and walked to Count Landau.

Samwell sat on the left-hand side of the Earl of Landau, and when he saw this, he also leaned over, and listened to the Count of Bukele:

"Lord Lando, word has come from King's Landing that Stannis Baratheon suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of the Blackwater, and the entire fleet was burned except for a few ships that survived."

Earl Landau was stunned when he heard this: "Doesn't Stannis have an absolute advantage on the sea?" How could the entire fleet be burned? ”

"The Lannisters used wildfire." Samwell is well aware of this.

Earl Bukele glanced at Samwell: "Perhaps, the letter didn't say it." ”

Count Landau nodded thoughtfully, and then asked:

"What about the Stannis? Killed or escaped? ”

"The letter didn't mention it either."

"Then it seems that the Lannisters don't know either." Samwell laughed, "There's a good chance Stannis is still alive." ”

"It should be. If they confirmed Stannis's death, they wouldn't hide it. Count Bukele hesitated for a moment, and then said, "In addition, the letter also asks the nobles of the Stormlands to lead their troops to gather at Storm's End, so as to avoid being defeated by the Riverbend Army one by one......"

Samwell laughed, "It seems that King's Landing didn't expect Coppergate City to fall so quickly. ”

"Yes." A look of horror appeared on Count Bukele's face, "They wouldn't have thought that your dragon would have such terrifying power. ”

Samwell smiled mysteriously, but didn't explain.

Earl Landau spoke, "Stannis has been defeated so quickly, I'm afraid that more nobles of the Stormland will choose to fall to that bastard duke." Now that there is another order from King's Landing, it is estimated that many people who are waiting and watching will choose to lead their troops to support Storm's End.

With Bronze Gate City in hand, the nobles in the north of the Stormlands don't need to worry, they can't get by, but the ...... south of Copper Gate City

"So we still have to speed up the march." Samwell proposed, "Hold the nobles out of Storm's End before they lead their armies into the city." ”

Earl Landau nodded in agreement: "Early tomorrow morning, you still lead the cavalry brigade to take the first step, find the Stormland army supporting Storm's Breath, and defeat them in the field." ”

"Okay." Samwell nodded in response.

At this moment, there was a sudden commotion at the banquet.

Samwell looked up and saw that Brienne "Beauty" had actually fought with a riverbend knight.

"Sam, you go take care of it." Count Landau gave his son a look.

Samwell understood, got up and walked over.

Since he wants to rule the Stormlands, Samwell must deal with the contradictions and conflicts between the Riverbend nobles and the Stormlands nobles, and cannot patronize the interests of the Riverlands nobles and chill the Stormlands nobles.

If he wants to control this land, he can't do without the support of the major families in the Storm Lands.

"Stop!" Samwell parted the crowd and yelled.

With his current prestige in the Riverbend Army, several Riverbend Knights immediately stopped and stepped aside.

Brienne saw that it was Samwell, and she didn't dare to be presumptuous anymore.

Seeing that the riots subsided, Samwell asked, "What's going on?" ”

His eyes looked at Mark Mulendaul, the person who had been grabbed and beaten by Brienne just now was the knight of Highland City.

The two had known each other for a long time, but at this moment Sir Mark felt that Samwell's gaze was as sharp as a steel knife.

He is judging me. Sir Mark was worried in his heart, and bowed his head and said:

"I just wanted to kiss Miss Brienne, but I didn't expect her to react so violently......"

Hearing this, Brienne's face immediately flushed.

And the faces of the onlookers were a little strange.

Although it is not a matter of being tempted to kiss your dance partner at the ball, as long as the other party agrees, it ...... Brienne Tuss?

Everyone speculated whether Sir Mark had a unique taste or whether he had a crush on the castle in the Twilight Hall.

Samwell remembered a small plot in the original book, his face became gloomy, and he asked:

"Sir Mark, why are you going to kiss Miss Brienne?"

"I ......" Mark looked into Samwell's eyes, and the lie suddenly became unspeakable.

Samwell looked at Hale Hunter, who had just invited Brienne to dance, and asked:

"Sir Hale, did you want to kiss Miss Brienne just now?"

Hale Hunter waved his hand in a panic, as if to clarify.

But Brienne said, "He just gave me flowers, and I didn't accept them, but he wanted to stuff them into my hands." ”

Now the faces of the audience are even more strange.

Samwell looked at the other Bend Knight who had danced with Brienne:

"What do you say, Sir Beng? What the hell is going on? ”

Ben Bush's eyes were evasive, obviously empty-hearted: "We...... We're just kidding......"

"What joke?" Samwell continued to ask.

In the end, it was Mark Mulendale who told the truth, and it turned out that these guys were betting to see who would get Brienne's first kiss.

It's a cruel joke. Especially for a woman like Brienne.

Everyone restrained their smiles, and their faces gradually became serious.

And the party Brienne gritted her teeth, her body trembled slightly, and her eyes stared viciously at the few riverbend knights who danced with her just now, as if she was about to pounce on them in the next second.

"It's not what a knight is supposed to do." Samwell said sternly, "Now, the three of you immediately apologize to Miss Brienne and ask for her forgiveness. ”

Under Samwell's gaze, the three riverbend knights finally stepped forward to apologize.

Brienne's eyes were red, and she slammed her way through the crowd and strode away.

The farce is over.

The banquet continued, but the original festive atmosphere was gone.

Considering that the march would continue the next day, the Earl of Landau announced the end of the banquet early and let the soldiers go back to rest.

(End of chapter)