Chapter 130

Chapter 130 A Failed Plan

  "Wine!"

  King Robert roared at the top of his voice, "Damn it, didn't you see that my wine jug was empty?"

  Lancel Lannister, the servant, hurried to change a jug of wine.

  Robert gulped down a big gulp, then blew his nose at the servant again and scolded,

  "Damn it, undress me! None of you Lannisters can make me feel at ease!"

  Lancel With his head down, he stepped forward to help the king undress.

  As soon as he unbuttoned his collar, he heard the door knocking.

  Lancel ran to open the door again, and saw the king's younger brother, Lord Renly, standing outside.

  "Your Majesty hasn't slept yet?"

  "No."

  Duke Renly walked into the room, greeted his brother, and then waved Lancel back.

  When there were only two brothers left in the room, Robert glanced at his younger brother expressionlessly, and said angrily,

  "What are you doing here?"

  Duke Renly smiled slightly, stepped forward to pour his brother a glass of wine, and said:

  "Long time no see, I came to see my brother, can't I?"

  Robert sneered, as if he had already known his brother's tricks, and said bluntly, "Tell me, what do you want this time?"

  Duke Renly showed a hurt expression: "My good brother, do you think your brother is a person who only knows how to take but doesn't know to give back? "

  "Bullshit!" Robert sneered again, "Smiling at the banquet, and a few more flattery is loyalty? If it hasn't been tested by blood and fire, your loyalty is shit!"

Duke Renly wisely knew not to argue with his brother on this aspect, he turned around and said,

  "Brother, I'm here this time to give you a present."

  Robert drank another sip of wine, and said casually,

  "What gift?"

  "A delicate rose "

  "What roses?" Robert waved his hand impatiently. "You might as well give me some casks of good wine."

  Lord Renly had no choice but to explain,

  "Brother, I mean the roses from Highgarden, Margaery , Margaery Tyrell, you saw her before too. Isn't she beautiful?"

  Robert rolled his eyes and said angrily, "Beautiful! Of course she is beautiful! But brother, it is good you want to find women for me But , but can you find someone who is not so troublesome? No matter how beautiful that rose is, if I fall in love with her, the Tyrell family will bother me to death?"

Duke Renly smiled: "Then you should marry her .Then House Tyrell will be very grateful to you!"

  "What a piece of shit!" Robert scolded. "Are you going to find me a woman, or get me into trouble? Marry that rose, What about Lannister lioness?"

  "Back to Casterly Rock." Lord Renly said lightly, "You're already tired of her anyway."

"I am tired of every women who stays in my bed for more than three days, do you want me to change queens every day?"

A flash of memory flashed in Robert's eyes, and he added, "Except for Lyanna, but she is dead."

Lord Renly said tentatively: "Brother , Don't you thinkLady Margaery looks a lot like that Lady Lyanna?"

  "Shit." Robert scolded again, "You've never seen Lyanna Stark, what nonsense."

  Duke Renly's eyes has a trace of astonishment, but he still persuaded without giving up:

  "Even so, Margaery is much more well-behaved and sensible than Cersei, and the Tyrell family is not as ambitious as the Lannister family. If you marry..."

  "What's going on with you today?" Robert asked suspiciously looking at his brother, "Did that idiot Mace Tyrell look for you?" "

  "Of course not." Lord Renly immediately denied.

  Robert snorted heavily: "Cersei was well-behaved and sensible back then, and that old lion of Tywin helped me capture King's Landing and gave me the Iron Throne. If I drive her daughter back now, will Tywin swallow it? And Cersei gave me three children anyway, so as long as she doesn't make too much trouble, I can bear it."

  Duke Renly's eyes flickered, as if he wanted to say something, but hesitated, After all, he still didn't say it.

  After a moment of silence, he spoke again:

  "But brother, that son that Cersei gave birth to you, Joffrey, hehe, don't you know what he looks like?"

"Enough!"

Robert smashed his glass heavily On the table, "I don't know why the gods gave me such a son! But what can be done? He is my eldest son, the heir to the Iron Throne! So, Renly, you'd better treat him with respect."

  Duke Renly seemed to want to say something more, but Robert had lost his patience and interrupted:

  "Okay, that's it for this matter, if you say one more word, get lost and go back to Storm's End!"

  "Yes ." Lord Renly was helpless.

  Robert's expression slowed down a little, and he asked instead, "How is the situation in King's Landing?"

  "Everything is fine. It's just that two more lives were lost from Reach and Dorne." Lord Renly described Hobber Redwin and Gerold matter briefly.

  Robert sneered after hearing this: "For a woman? Hehe!!"

  But he was obviously not interested in this incident, so he took a sip of wine and changed the subject:

  "How are the preparations for the trial about the murder of Jon Arryn going? Is 'Red Viper' and the witness nobles present there?"

"All present However, Lady Lysa has not arrived yet."

  Robert frowned. "Is Lysa Tully still in the Eyrie?"

  "Yes. She seemed really frightened. I wrote three letters but she didn't want to come to King's Landing.

  " Ahh!!. This trial is to do justice for her husband, how can she not come? Besides, Jon's son is also in her hands?"

"Yes, Robert Arryn, only six years old, i heard that he was in poor health and often fell ill."

  "That child is named after me, I have to help him find a suitable adoptive father, otherwise what would he look like if he grew up in the hands of a woman." Robert paused , and then ordered to his younger brother, "You go to the Eagle's Nest yourself! Bring that mother and son back to King's Landing."

  Duke Renly never thought that what he had planned for so long would fail, and instead he would be hit on the head by such an unfortunate errand , but looking at his brother's serious eyes, he had no choice but to nod:

  "Okay, brother."

  ...

  the next morning.

  Facing the bright morning light, the king's mighty team set off again.

  Samwell rode in the procession and saw Duke Renly leaving with dozens of guards and heading east.

  Rubbing his chin, he guessed the the king's younger brother destination , and wondered whether he had recommended Margaery Tyrell to his elder brother.

  However, seeing Duke Renly being driven away, Samwell felt that this guy's plan was most likely rejected by the king.

  "Hey! Sam, what are you thinking?"

  A crisp and soft voice sounded from behind.

  Samwell turned his head and saw Margaery Tyrell riding a horse to his side. She didn't wear a long skirt today, but changed into tight brown breeches, outlining a pair of shapely and straight long legs, wearing a light green chiffon shirt on her upper body, with a gold rose brooch, and a crown on her head Playful velvet hat with a circle of water waves decorated with gold thread on the brim, shining brightly in the sun.

  It was rare to see the heroic side of "Highgarden Rose", and Samwell couldn't help but take a few more glances.

  "I was just thinking, Lady Margery, why are you in such a good mood today?"

  Margery rolled her eyes at Samwell: "Should I be in a bad mood?"

  Samwell smiled mysteriously, and said in a low voice: " Shouldn't be ? After all, your dream of becoming a queen has been shattered."

  The expression on Margaery's face froze slightly, she was surprised how Samwell would know such a confidential matter, but immediately, she heard the baron say again:

  " Prince Joffrey is already engaged to Lady Sansa of the Stark family, you should be heartbroken."

  Margaery stretched out her hand to brush her messy hair beside her ear, and felt a little relieved.

  However, she also had a little doubt—why did Sam seem to be testing herself on purpose?

  It was the same in Starfall City last time, he wouldn't know anything, would he?

  impossible.

  She immediately dismissed the idea.

  It should be just a coincidence.

  "His Royal Highness Joffrey and Lady Sansa are very suitable. As for my dream..." Margaery smiled, "Which little girl hasn't had an unrealistic dream? "

  Samwell took a deep look at her: "But it wouldn't make you happier, right?"

  "The sun is so beautiful, the breeze is so warm, and flowers, plants and butterflies are all around you, why should you be unhappy?"

Margaery said, the smile on her face became brighter and brighter than the summer sun.

  In fact, after learning from her younger brother Loras Tyrell last night that the king had rejected Duke Renly's proposal, she felt an uncontrollable sense of relief and joy.

  She really didn't want to marry King Robert.

  After all, which lady has never dreamed of Prince Charming, and the fat and old king who likes to drink and flirt with girls obviously has nothing to do with Prince Charming.

  However, when her grandmother told her that the Tyrell family wanted to make her queen, Margaery did not object.

  She knew that this was her duty as a Tyrell.

  The family gave her excellent living conditions, an incomparably noble status, and a reputation that everyone admired, but it also required her to make sacrifices for the interests of the family when necessary.

  She wanted to live up to her grandmother's expectations, and she didn't want to shatter her father's dream, but occasionally in the dead of night, she would secretly pray to the Seven Gods.

  And now, it seems that the Seven Gods have responded.

  Although a little guilty, Margery is really happy.

  "There is still a chance, I believe you will be able to realize your dream." Samwell sincerely sent blessings.

  "Really?" Margaery giggled, "Then when I become queen, I will definitely invite you to the wedding! And I will give you the best position!"

Samwell also laughed loudly:

  "Okay! Then I must also prepare the best gift for you!"

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