384 Mercy
It wasn't until the servant knocked on the door to remind them that the dinner was about to begin, and the two of them crawled out of the bathtub. Samwell changed his clothes first, and said to Daenerys, who was still coiling her hair:
"I'll go to Margaery's." "Hmm."
Turning a corner from the door, Samwell soon found himself in Margaery's room. When I opened the door, I saw five people talking in the room.
Margaery sat in the main seat, with a baby cradle beside her, on her left hand sat Duke Mace Tyrell and Earl Leighton Hightower, and on her right hand was a couple, the man looked to be in his forties, orange-haired and black-eyed, and should be the cousin of Earl Paxter, Sir Desmond Redwing from Qingting Island.
When the man saw Samwell, he immediately got up and saluted respectfully. The rest of the people also stood up and saluted.
Samwell nodded in return, his gaze sweeping over the faces of Duke Mace and Earl Layton, thoughtful.
"Sir Desmond." He stepped forward and sat down beside Margaery, and said, "Isn't Count Paxter free to come to the meeting?"
"My cousin is sick, so he sent me." Sir Desmond explained with a smile, "My cousin is very sorry for the conflict that took place on the Sea of Dorne a month ago, and Qingting Island has no intention of being your enemy······
Samwell interrupted with a sneer:
"Alright, stop talking nonsense like that. The encounter on the Sea of Dorne was the first of my fleet to attack on the island of Qingting. And don't pretend to be innocent, the Redwin family hates me to the core."
Sir Desmond hurriedly said:
"That was once upon a time. Your Majesty, now the Redwyn family is willing to reconcile."
Count Leighton Hightower smiled and said, helping his son-in-law:
"Yes, Your Majesty, we also talked about it just now, and the conditions given by Earl Paxter are very sincere. Duke Mace also wanted to speak, but suddenly remembered his daughter's previous reminder and remained silent. Samwell smiled nonchalantly and said:
"Oh? What are the conditions, let's hear about them."
"Your Majesty, Lord Paxter is willing to bow your knees to you····· That's it?"
"We can also help you deal with the threat of the Iron Fleet."
"How to solve it? If I'm not mistaken, most of the ships of the Qingting Island Fleet have sunk in the Sea of Dorne, do you still have the strength to fight the Iron Fleet?"
Sir Desmond was a little embarrassed, but explained anyway:
"Your Majesty, it may not be possible to fight head-on, but there is another way. While the news of our allegiance to you spreads, Lord Paxter will invite Euron Greyjoy, King of the Iron Islands, to Qingting Island to discuss revenge, and then...
Sir Desmond made a murderous gesture that revealed his intentions.
Samwell laughed, "Euron will be fooled?"
"I think it's fine." Earl Leighton said, "The fleet of Qingting Island has almost been wiped out, and you have forced Lady Olenna to death before, such a deep hatred, Euron will not suspect that Count Pexter has surrendered to you."
Samwell laughed:
"But you did surrender, didn't you?" Sir Desmond said:
"Your Majesty, the Redwin family doesn't have an indissolvable enmity with you, so why don't you show some kindness? And, we will prove our sincerity to you by offering the head of the King of the Iron Islands."
"I've heard that Queen Daenerys also has a golden dragon that has been snatched by Euron, and perhaps Earl Pexter can help you get it back this time." Earl Leighton said again.
Samwell looked at the two sons-in-law who were singing and harmonizing, and his heart was extremely annoyed. Of course, on the surface, nothing is missing. ap.
The Redwin family has been isolated in the river bay, and the Qingting Island fleet has suffered heavy losses, so there is no need to worry. But the Hightower family's influence in the riverbend is too great and the strength is also extremely strong, and Earl Layton's words still carry a lot of weight.
It's just a pity that Samwell has a plan for Qingting Island in his heart. How can you be at the mercy of others at this moment.
And Pixter Redwyne is a person, he will never take him in.
"Your Majesty." See the mountains
Mwell was silent, and Earl Layton spoke again, "The king needs to show mercy when necessary, or no one will surrender from now on."
Hearing this, Samwell snorted lightly and said coldly:
"Didn't I give Redwin a chance? After the Deer Party rebellion, I didn't show enough kindness? Sir Desmond, didn't the envoy I sent to Qingting Island understand what I meant?"
Sir Desmond was suddenly embarrassed.
After Lady Olenna's death, the High Court did send people to Qingting Island to persuade him to surrender, but the Earl of Perixter, who was furious at the time, refused without hesitation.
They relied on the Qingting Island fleet to be separated from the strait, and they had nothing to fear.
But I didn't expect that now, the Stormlands actually has such a strong sea power. Once the Qingting Island fleet could not be used as a guarantee, the Redwin family immediately panicked. "Your Majesty·····." Sir Desmond was about to explain.
But Samwell unceremoniously interrupted:
"I gave Pexter Redwing a chance, but he turned me down. In this case, what awaits the Redwin family is only a thunderous blow. Only in this way will no one dare to squander my kindness in the future. Lady Leighton, are you right?"
Earl Layton smiled bitterly and said:
"Your Majesty, the Redwin family did go too far before, but now that winter is approaching, you also said that we must unite to face the strong enemy in the north, in that case, why not give them another chance?"
Sir Desmond said:
"Yes, Your Majesty, we are willing to help you eradicate the threat of the Iron Fleet, and if you can't, you will punish us."
Samwell pondered for a moment, then suddenly laughed; "Okay, then I'll give you another chance." Desmond was overjoyed and hurriedly said:
"Thank you, Your Majesty Caesar! We, the Redwing family, will remember your grace!"
"Don't worry." Samwell waved his hand and said, "In order to help you better deal with the Iron Fleet, and to dispel Euron's wariness, I will give you a small gift."
Sir Desmond said:
"Your Majesty, we appreciate your kindness, but it's best not to let Euron know about our relationship, otherwise the other party will definitely suspect it······
"When you see my gift, you won't say that." With that, Samwell got up and walked out. A few people were left looking at each other.
It wasn't long before Samwell returned again, holding a wooden box. Sir Desmond took the box and immediately smelled blood.
He was horrified in his heart, and asked cautiously:
"Your Majesty, what are you ······?"
"Open it and take a look." Samwell laughed.
Sir Desmond carefully opened the wooden box, and found a bloody head in the box—the head of Horace Redwing, the eldest son of Qingting Island!
Samwell's deep, cold words rang out in his ears:
"Now, Euron won't doubt your invitation anymore."
Sir Desmond trembled, not knowing whether it was out of fear or anger. "Your Majesty! You do this······
"It's just that I'm doing this." Samwell interrupted coldly, "This is the punishment for your kindness before you rejected me. As for the goodwill this time, whether to accept it or reject it, you decide for yourselves."
Sir Desmond froze in place, as if he had become a stone statue. The Earl of Layton sighed to himself and said no more.