After Gryn finished speaking, the hall suddenly fell silent.
Duke Mace·Tyrell, who was digesting the content of Gryn's words, slowly puffed up his cheeks.
The Lord Oaf...Gryn sighed inwardly, it was indeed the wrong nickname.
Margaery·Tyrell Although he was also surprised by what he heard, he still kept the smile on his face.
As a daughter, Margaery knew her father very well and knew that he would not be able to recover for a while, so she took the initiative to speak.
"Lord Gryn, this is not a small matter. On behalf of House Golden Rose, I would like to thank you very much for your honesty to us, but..."
Margaery's beautiful eyes looked directly at Gryn and continued, "I like to listen to your wisdom-filled opinions. Can you tell us the reason first?"
Gryn first touched her chest to thank her, and then said, "Miss Margaery, you're welcome. I'm willing to be honest with you."
Margaery smiles like a flower, taps his chin lightly.
Gryn opened his mouth, paused again, and then lowered his voice and said, "Hand Jon Arryn's situation is more serious. It has affected the kingdom's government affairs and is more serious than everyone thought."
Margaery covered his mouth with his white hands and opened his eyes wide.
Gryn can't help but praise it, it's such a good performance...Little Rose is an excellent supporter.
Mace·Tyrell Duke murmured to himself: If I become Hand of the King, House Tyrell's position in Seven Kingdoms
Very tempting.
Duke Mace·Tyrell finally came to his senses and coughed lightly. "Gryn, tell me what you think."
Gryn nodded and said, "Your Majesty the Duke, although Hand Jon Arryn's health no longer allows him to work hard, he is still worried about the kingdom. In serious cases, he even has to handle government affairs in bed."
Gryn depicts a responsible Hand of the King who works hard for the kingdom regardless of his physical condition.
Lord Mace and Margaery looked at each other without trace.
Lord Mace thinks Lord Jon is quite difficult.
Margaery noticed that there was something in Gryn's words. On the surface, it sounded like a compliment, but she realized another meaning in the words.
The state of Hand Jon Arryn has aroused the dissatisfaction and ambition of many caring people.
Gryn looked at Lord Mace and said respectfully, "Lord Jon has been working hard for more than ten years. For Lord Jon's health, Red Keep has no choice but to consider new Hand of the King candidates."
Lord Mace suppressed the smile that was about to overflow and asked in a kind tone, "Have you decided on who?"
Margaery secretly sighed that his father was too anxious and added, "Lord Gryn, are there any difficulties?"
Gryn's eyes moved, he glanced at Margaery, nodded and said, "After all, this is a major event in the kingdom. Everyone attaches great importance to this matter, and they are actively recommending others, or recommending themselves, the next candidate who can assist King Robert in governing the kingdom."
Lord Mace had a trace of unconcealable nervousness on his face and couldn't help but ask, "Who is there?"
Gryn hesitated to speak, looking hesitant.
Margaery's gaze stayed at his father for a moment, and he said to Gryn Chen Chen: "Lord Gryn, I think my father has roughly guessed what you are thinking. What we need now is mutual trust and honesty. House Golden Rose will not forget anyone's help."
Gryn shook his head, and his tone was equally sincere. "Lord Mace, Miss Margaery, I naturally have to be honest. Because Cersei Queen's Nobushige, as her Chief Steward, His Highness Queen did consult me on this matter, and it was I who boldly recommended Lord Mace to Cersei Queen."
Mace·Tyrell Duke touched his beard, a trace of satisfaction appeared on his face.
Margaery's brown eyes trembled. "Lord Gryn, did you move Cersei Queen? Or... can I ask you how you moved Cersei Queen?"
"Of course."
After a pause, Gryn said, "As far as I know, the most popular candidates for the new Hand of the King are Duke Master of Ships Stannis·Baratheon and Duke Master of Laws Renly·Baratheon."
Confusion flashed across Margaery's little face. "Lord Renly and Lord Stannis?"
Mace·Tyrell Duke frowned.
Gryn put a palm on his chest and said respectfully, "This is my analysis. Lord Renly has always been Master of Laws, but he cannot be seen in Red Keep. He lacks responsibility and governance ability compared to Lord Mace.
The upright Lord Stannis lacks flexibility and kindness compared to Lord Mace. Hand of the King needs to help His Majesty the King unite people's hearts.
Now in the entire Westeros, only you can fill the gap in Lord Jon and quickly stabilize the situation of the kingdom."
The analysis is so good...Mace·Tyrell Duke smiled and touched his beard.
Margaery's fingers flexed slightly.
Margaery found that when in contact with Gryn, he would unknowingly relax his vigilance, and because of what he revealed, he would inevitably raise his vigilance, and so on.
Margaery has always remembered his grandmother's teachings and his father's actions, so he never dared to relax.
Having been concentrating all the time, Margaery felt a little tired.
Highgarden's life was so comfortable that Margaery had not experienced mental fatigue for a long time, but it actually made her feel kind.
Margaery's brown eyes met a bright light. This silent contest made Margaery feel indescribably excited.
Gryn said, "Cersei Queen has no interest in kingdom government affairs, but she needs to consider Prince Joffrey because Prince Joffrey needs more support."
"House Baratheon has already occupied two important seats in Small Council. Going any further will not be conducive to the stability of the kingdom.
At this moment, Lord Mace, your ability and strength are Cersei Queen's natural allies. Because of you, I convinced Cersei Queen to support you in taking over Hand of the King."
Gryn finally added, "Everything is for the kingdom. This is my public heart."
Lord Mace already had a smile on his face, "Gryn, you are rare and I will never forget your contribution."
Lord Mace couldn't help but sigh in his heart. He didn't expect that the person Seven Kingdoms who understood him best was the young man in front of him who had always admired him.
Margaery suddenly said, "Lord Gryn, do you already have a plan?"
Gryn first glanced at the kind-looking Lord Mace before replying, "I have an immature plan, but I need to obtain Lord Mace's consent first."
King's Landing, Street of Sisters, the light blue sky is as clear as washed.
Little Steward Leyton of Gryn was standing in a dark corner of the street, staring at the figures of several Gold Cloaks in the distance.
Among several Gold Cloaks, Leyton focuses on the leader among them.
The man had a thin face. Although he was wearing a Gold Cloaks uniform, he was too thin and made people worry that a strong wind would blow him down.
Leyton Little Steward frowned.
This Gold Cloaks, who uses the surname Crabb, does not look like House Crabb.
The Crabb bloodline living outside?
Since the surname Crabb is used, it also shows that the child was born out of wedlock.
Leyton feels that this issue needs his attention.
Leyton, as one of the few civil servants in Whispers, was not in a hurry to take action.
After all, this person's identity is Gold Cloaks. If things are not handled well, things can easily get into trouble, and the gains outweigh the losses.
And, the most important thing is this kind of thing, without the order of the lord, he is not enough to decide on his own.
It happened that people from Survey Corps were also at King's Landing, so Leyton decided to let people from Survey Corps keep an eye on this person first and collect relevant information.
Red Keep, Maegor's Holdfast.
Jaime·Lannister's dark circles have become darker due to lack of rest recently.
Cersei·Lannister Queen glanced sideways at Jaime, who was yawning secretly, and said, "Jaime, your interest has been very high recently?"
Jaime looked at Cersei in confusion and asked, "Why are you so excited?"
Jaime only heard the cold snort of Cersei.
Suddenly, Jaime's sleepiness was swept away. After thinking for a while, he asked tentatively, "Are you talking about me going out at night?"
Cersei took a sip of Summer Wine and said, "King's Landing has a hundred women's branches, which is enough to satisfy your remaining time. I suggest you not to be so anxious."
After saying that, he snorted again and said, "Don't treat that place as your bedroom like your dear Dwarf brother, you are Lannister."
Jaime smiled and said helplessly, "Cersei, it's not what you think. You should know that I don't like it there. You will always be the only one for me."
Jaime said as he walked behind Cersei and put his hands on her shoulders.
Cersei raised his chin slightly, raised the corners of his lips, and said, "I don't like you hiding things from me."
Jaime put his big hand on Cersei's shoulder and froze for a moment.
Cersei's green eyes moved and said, "It seems that you choose to continue to hide it."
After saying that, Cersei shook his shoulders, left Jaime's hands, and turned around to stare at Jaime.
Jaime suddenly thought of Gryn.
Jaime explained, "It's about Gryn. He speculated that there might be other black hands hidden in Queens Quarter's incident. He and I have been secretly investigating."
Jaime, who knew Cersei, noticed that her anger was rising, and immediately said, "I didn't mean to hide it from you, we were just guessing, so we didn't tell you, just in case. You know me, I want to ensure your absolute safety, and I want to find out as soon as possible."
"Jaime, I'm not that delicate."
Cersei slowly approached Jaime.
Cersei looked up at Jaime, put his fair hands on Jaime's chest, and curved his lips. "Jaime, only after you entered my body did I feel that I was complete. Since I asked you not to hide from me, I will not hide from you either."
Jaime held Cersei's hand, looked at Cersei, and slowly raised his lips. "Cersei, me too."
Jaime was addicted to Cersei's tenderness, but Cersei's next words made Jaime break into a cold sweat.
"Jaime, I have already started taking action."
"???"
"I've had enough of that drunkard Robert! Jaime, it's already started. It's too late for you to stop it. You can only choose to help me."
Dragonstone, dark clouds are gathering.
Dragonstone is an island formed by the eruption of an active volcano. It is located at the exit of Blackwater Bay. Its castle is carved into the shape of a dragon.
During the Targaryen Dynasty period, according to tradition Dragonstone was canonized to the king's heir.
Therefore, the king's heir is also called Prince of Dragonstone.
After War of the Usurper, the king Robert·Baratheon granted Dragonstone to Stannis·Baratheon, but it no longer has the meaning of the king's heir.
Within Dragonstone Castle.
The sullen Duke Stannis·Baratheon sat in front of the long table, handling government affairs meticulously.
Davos·Seaworth The knight stood quietly and waited.
Brush brush brush.
Stannis waved the quill, signed the order, and stamped it with a bang.
Stannis looked at Davos and said, "Davos, have the arrangements been made?"
Davos nodded and said respectfully, "Lord Stannis, I have other things to report, about Gryn·Lord Crabb."
Stannis put down the quill in his hand and said, "What happened?"
"Our people found out that Lord Jon wants to send Gryn to the other side of the strait and ask him to deal with Dragon House's two Young Dragons."
Stannis frowned and said, "Varys has never been responsible for this matter..."
Stannis suddenly said angrily, "It's like this again, they only know how to indulge in dark methods. Jon, Hand of the King's position has completely made him lose his heart of honor."
After saying that, Stannis closed his eyes.
Davos raised his eyes and looked worriedly at Stannis, whose eyes were closed, but there was no word of comfort.
Stannis doesn't need comfort from others.
Not long after, Stannis opened his eyes with sharp eyes.
"Loyal Davos, do you think I still need to continue to support Hand Jon Arryn?"
Davos looked at Stannis with reverence. "Lord Stannis, with all due respect, you need to change your strategy."
Stannis nodded slightly imperceptibly. "Well, I can't let him tarnish my honor."
Stannis looked at Davos and asked, "Tell me your suggestions."
Davos took a step forward, stroked his chest and nodded, with a respectful voice. "Lord Stannis, while our people were investigating Lord Gryn, they accidentally obtained information about Hand Jon Arryn. I have to say that Red Keep indeed has no secrets."
Stannis snorted mockingly.
Davos continued, "Lord Stannis, according to our information, Hand Jon Arryn's body is no longer allowed to perform his duties. The kingdom needs a new Hand of the King to restore the situation of the kingdom. I sincerely suggest that you compete for the new Hand of the King. Only great people like you can stabilize the kingdom under King Robert."
Robert...Stannis shook his head slightly. "Davos, I feel your loyalty to me, and I am willing to sacrifice everything for the kingdom. However, Robert will never agree."
Davos knelt down on one knee towards Stannis: "Lord Stannis, I understand your concerns, but King Robert has been addicted to wine and beautiful women for many years. He is no longer heroic, and his authority in Red Keep is no longer what it used to be."
Stannis stared at Davos with sharp eyes for a while, then said, "What do you want to do?"
Davos raised his face and said, "Please allow me to go on a mission to find allies who support you. If you can become Hand of the King, they will also be your help in the future."