Chapter 46

Entering the banquet hall, Samwell saw Miss Margaery Tyrell at a glance.

  The "Highgarden Rose" wore a pink satin dress with a halter neck tonight. The backless and waist design perfectly outlined her graceful figure, and her clear and deep brown eyes seemed to be like a beautiful gemstone, the elegant and charming smile on the crystal clear red lips, the noble temperament and the stunning beauty made this daughter of the duke a well-deserved focus no matter where she goes.

  Of course, Samwell would not go to her so rashly.

  This is the Hightower , he must first express his greetings and thanks to the Lord.

  Lord Layton was also easy to spot.

  The gentlemen on the right half of the hall faintly surround a core, and there were only four people in that core -

  One is Sir Baelor Hightower who welcomed Samwell into the castle in the afternoon, and the other is the "Knight of Flowers" who dressed up beautifully Loras Tyrell . Last one was a tall, handsome young man with a "crowned stag" embroidered on his chest -

  this should be the king's younger brother, Duke of Storm's End, Renly Baratheon.

  And the white-haired old man who was talking respectfully with Duke Renly should be the owner of the Hightower , Earl Layton.

  Sir Baylor noticed Samwell's approach, and whispered something in his father's ear.

  Then, Earl Layton turned his gaze.

  Before Samwell could speak, the old earl said with a smile:

  "Sir Caesar, I have received your gift and I like it very much!"

  "It is my honor, Lord Earl." Samwell stepped forward and bowed.

  At the same time, Duke Renly asked curiously:

  "Excuse me, is Caesar a new family in the Reach? Why have I never heard of it?"

  Loras explained:

  "Lord Renly, this is the pioneer knight of the Tyrell family, Samwell, the eldest son of Earl Randyll Tarly. He has just established a new territory in the Red Mountains, and Caesar is his new family name."

  When Duke Renly heard the words, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes. He was very surprised why the eldest son of the Tarly family gave up Horn Hill and went to develop a barren land like the Red Mountains instead.

  Of course, out of politeness, he would not ask such a question, but said with a smile:

  "It turns out that he is a knight from the Tarly family. No wonder he can open up a territory in the Red Mountains. Really a hero!" "

  " My lord, thank you but my castle has not been built yet, so I dare not say that I have opened up a territory."

  "I believe you can soon build a castle." Duke Renly encouraged, Then he also saw that Samwell had something to discuss with Earl Layton, so he said thoughtfully, "I'll get some food, you guys talk."

"I'll go too." Loras followed naturally.

  Facing Earl Layton and his son alone, Samwell didn't beat around the bush, and said directly,

  "Lord Earl, this time I came to Old Town, as I mainly want to ask for your help on three matters."

  "Let me hear ." Earl Layton said with a smiling face.

  "The first thing is that a silver mine has been discovered in my territory. I have sent someone to King's Landing to apply for authorization from His Majesty. However, I still need a maester who is proficient in mining, refining, and casting. I wonder if you can Introduce one for me?"

  "The rules of the citadel will provide each lord with a maester as an advisor. However, before your castle is completed and recognized as an official lord by the Duke of the reach , the citadel may not Send a maester to you."

  "That's why I want to ask you to do me a favor, ask if the citadel can help me and send a maester in advance? If not, then at least give me the technology of silver mining."

"Citadel have no room for flexibility in the rules, and I can't interfere with this."

  Hearing this, Samwell secretly rolled his eyes—the Hightower family, as the founders and patrons of the citadel , said that they couldn't even do such trivial things, who are they were lying ….to ghosts!!..

  Before Samwell could speak again, Earl Layton said again: "However, I can ask Moroya to teach you the technology of mining and refining silver mines."

  Malora Hightower? The "The Mad Maid"."?

  Samwell withdrew his previous complaints about Earl Layton, and quickly thanked: "Thank you for your help! Where is Miss Malora ? I want to thank her in person later."

"She's not here." Baylor smiled wryly Shaking his head, "My younger sister never likes to participate in social activities among nobles. I will take you to meet her tomorrow morning."

The "The Mad Maid" really deserves her reputation.

  "Okay, I'm sorry to trouble you." Samwell thanked, and then continued the previous topic, "The second thing is about the supply of food and materials. You must also know that barren land like the Red Mountains can't grow crops at all, so I need to purchase food from the outside world, as well as other living supplies. I don't know if the Hightower family is willing to be my supplier."

  Although there is already a supplier of the Cuy family, Samwell certainly will not be willing to hand over the lifeline of the territory to a family. Finding multiple suppliers and diversifying risks is the kingly way.

  Moreover, the Cuy family can supply a maximum of 30,000 people. Samwell certainly does not think that this is the upper limit of the population of his territory, and it will be a matter of time to find more supply channels.

  "That's no problem." Earl Layton's answer was very straightforward. Earning money is what the Hightower family likes to do most. "You can directly discuss the details with Baylor."

Baylor leaned slightly and said with a smile : "Yes, Sir Caesar, I am now taking care of the business affairs of the family."

  "Thanks." Samwell nodded to Baylor, and then said, "As for the third matter, it is brewed in my territory. There is a new wine, and I would like to talk to you about collaborating on sales"

  "New wine?" Earl Layton sniffled subconsciously, "Can I have a taste?"

  This is an old drunkard .

  Samwell looked at the other party's red wine-grooved nose and secretly smiled, took an oak jar from Todd's hand beside him, and said,

" This is a new wine made from grapes from the Red Mountains and if it's good or not , you can decide . Please have a taste."

  Then, Samwell waved for a waiter, took out a cup from the tray, filled it with brandy, and handed it to Earl Layton.

  Samwell just wanted to remind the other party that the wine was very strong, but before he could speak, Earl Layton raised his head and drank it down.

  "Good wine!" The old earl breathed out the smell of alcohol, fine beads of sweat oozed from his forehead, and his rosaceous nose instantly became redder.

  Baylor's eyes lit up when he saw this, and he said,

  "Can I have a drink too?"

  "Of course." Samwell nodded happily.

  At this time, the good friends Renly and Loras just came back from the meal, and they also asked Samwell for a drink.

  The nobles of Westeros can be said to be alcoholics per capita due to their wealth and social needs.

  So Brandy's first official appearance in public was more perfect than Samwell imagined.

  "The sweetness of the grapes and the aroma of the oak are perfectly combined to form such a mellow and sweet taste, Sir Caesar, you are really a wine-making genius!" Earl Layton shook his head and praised in a drunken tone, "This wine , Does it have a name?"

  "Brandy." Samwell smiled, and then showed some regret, "It's a pity that the storage time is too short, and the aroma of oak wood has not fully penetrated into the wine, otherwise the taste would be even better. My lord, as you sae , can the Hightower family help sell this wine?"

  "Of course!"

  [END]