Chapter 95 The Duke’s Naming Day Banquet (4th update)
Duchess Ellie Hightower looked at the back of Dickon leaving in a hurry, and couldn't help saying:
"Mother, you don't have to treat the Tully family like this, let alone he is just a child."
"What do I need you to teach?" Mrs. Olenna glared at her daughter-in-law, "Also, don't call me mother, I don't remember giving birth to you."
Mrs. Ellery lowered her head and sighed, secretly scolding herself for why she had nothing to do to provoke the "Queen of Thorns". She deserved it if she got stabbed.
"Grandmother." Margaret hugged Mrs. Olenna's arm, and said coquettishly, "Let me take you for a walk in the garden."
She is probably one of the few people who can turn Madame Olenna's anger into joy at any time.
"Okay, let's go out for a walk, so that no one will think that I, an old hen, is in the way here."
Margaret helped the old lady out of the long pavilion and strolled in the garden full of fragrance of flowers.
"Grandma, you seem very unhappy to see Sam and the others win the battle?"
"Why would I not be happy to see the Riverbend people win?" Mrs. Olenna shook her head and sighed, "I'm just worried about the things behind this victory."
"what?"
Mrs. Olenna didn't answer right away. She took her granddaughter and continued along the winding path. She didn't speak again until there was no one around:
"The Tyrell family was just the castle stewards of the King of the Reach. After the battle of 'Blazing Fire', all members of the Gardener family were burned to death by dragon flames, and we were able to inherit Highgarden. This is not convinced.
Especially the Florens family in Bright Water City!
Do you think what that old Alister said was just a joke?
The River Bend is the richest region in the Seven Kingdoms, but because of this, there are too many ancient and powerful families here, how difficult it is to make them all obedient!
Why did I try so hard to facilitate intermarriage among Tyrell, Redwyne, and Hightower? It's not because as long as the three of us form an alliance, we can overwhelm any other Riverbend family.
So a no-brainer like your father can secure the seat of Governor of the River Bend and Duke of Highgarden.
However, we must also be wary of other families using the same method against us. "
Margaery suddenly realized: "No wonder you care so much about Sam's marriage to Miss Florens."
"Yes." Madam Olenna didn't hide her worry in front of her granddaughter, "I believe you have seen the combined power of the three families of Horn Hill, Liangshui City, and Yingzui Island. The Dornishmen were beaten so badly. And the knight you handbooked, after this battle, I'm afraid it will soar into the sky! I'm afraid this alliance will include Starfall City and Gaoyin City in the future, this kind of strength is already enough to rival us."
Margaret had a complicated expression when she heard this: "They... shouldn't be against us, right?"
"Who knows?" Madam Olenna sneered, "Rando Tarly sent his heir to Highgarden this time, in fact, to reassure us, but this still cannot change Horn Hill-Brightwater City- The fact that the Yingzui Island Alliance has been able to threaten us. When the sword in your hand is sharp enough, it is difficult for people to stay safe."
Margery froze for a moment. She didn't expect that Dickon Tarly's visit to Highgarden had such a hidden meaning, and she also began to understand her grandmother's worries.
"I'll take care of the marriage." Madam Olenna said again, "Dorne should send someone to negotiate peace, and our Tyrell family can no longer remain silent. Tell your brother Garland to let him represent Gao. Take a trip to Starfall. Remember to have your father sign an order before you go, making Samwell Caesar the Baron of Eagle's Isle."
Margaery reminded: "But grandma, the castle on Yingzui Island hasn't been built yet. According to the lord's law..."
"Bullshit lord rule." Madam 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 a small baron title?"
Margaret didn't say much more.
After walking for a while, she suddenly said, "Grandma, I also want to go to Starfall City."
Mrs. Olenna looked back at her granddaughter, and said with a smile: "Go, good granddaughter, and use your charm to conquer Samwell Caesar. The noble lady just needs a loyal and heroic knight."
…
Night falls.
The banquet hall in High Court was brightly lit and bustling.
Dickon Tully was wearing a gray dress, sitting quietly in his seat and enjoying dinner, from time to time he sneaked glances at the members of the Tyrell family on the main seat, especially the Lady Olenna.
Until now, he still has lingering fears about the conversation in the afternoon.
Fortunately, Mrs. Olenna didn't pay more attention to him, and Dickon kept a low profile all the time, not wanting to cause any trouble.
Unfortunately, sometimes the more you want to hide, the more trouble will come to you.
"Sir Colin." Lady Olenna said suddenly.
Colin Florent quickly got up and saluted, and said with a smile, "Ma'am, are you calling me?"
"Well, why didn't your brother Earl Alister come? I haven't played chess with him for a long time, and I miss him."
Colin explained with a smile: "My brother really wants to come to celebrate the Duke, but his health is not very good..."
"Ha!" Madam Olenna interrupted with a smile, "In the afternoon, a young guy just told me that Alister is in good health."
Dickon's face froze immediately.
If there is a hole in the ground at this time, he will immediately go into it.
"Dickon, isn't it?" Lady Olenna seemed unwilling to let the poor child go.
Dickon could only bite the bullet and stand up: "Grandfather...he..."
Fortunately, the veteran Colin Florent rescued him: "It's such a lady. My brother was in good health when he was at home, but he couldn't stand the long-distance travel, so he sent me to replace him."
Madam Olenna chuckled and said, "That's a reasonable excuse. Dickon, have you learned anything?"
Poor Dickon didn't know how to answer, did he learn? Still haven't learned?
Fortunately, Mrs. Olenna did not continue to pester him, and turned to Colin Florent:
"I heard that Earl Alister has a beautiful and sensible granddaughter named Elo Florent?"
Colin frowned, as if realizing something, couldn't help but glanced at Dickon, and said:
"Yes, ma'am. Didn't expect you to have heard her name."
"Not only heard, I also want to marry you."
Now Dickon also came to his senses, he wished he could slap himself.
Looking at the strange gaze cast by his uncle Colin Florent, the boy of the Tully family was full of grievances and had nothing to say.
Colin coughed lightly, and was about to find a reason to refuse the call, but Mrs. Olenna said again:
"Hey, it's my grandson Vilas. Don't look at him with a broken leg, but he is very nice, and he is a rare Tyrell with a brain. He is qualified to marry your family's Eero Florent, right? "
Of course you are qualified!
Colin immediately swallowed the words of refusal.
Although he knew that his elder brother was planning to betroth the eldest granddaughter of the Florent family to Samwell Caesar, how could a pioneering knight compare with the heir of Highgarden.
"Madam, I will bring your wishes back to Bright Water City."
"Okay, I look forward to your reply." Mrs. Olenna finally smiled.
Colin Florent also sat down with satisfaction.
Only Dickon was still standing there foolishly, his heart filled with remorse and self-blame—
I seem to have accidentally lost my brother's wife...
what to do?
(end of this chapter)