With the farce of this battle between dragons finally over, the ambitious Houses Tyrell and Blackwood at last learned to keep their heads down.
The nobles who had begun forming a faction with them also had the sense to behave themselves. They had been reminded once again that as long as Danyla was around, her word alone ruled the Seven Kingdoms.
Vermon and Weywood's removal had also dealt a severe blow to Margaery and Alysanne's standing. Of the three queens, Audrey now seemed poised to gain the upper hand.
Yet she was a commoner by birth, with no noble power behind her. She had always relied on caution and discretion to navigate the struggles between the various factions.
What no one had expected, however, was that Audrey's daughter, Princess Vinya, would get along exceptionally well with Baelon.
Clever and kindhearted, Princess Vinya did not look down on Baelon for his simple nature. Instead, she found being with him free of any pressure, and he felt utterly comfortable and relaxed.
Baelon and his great dragon Bevivest were both very fond of the beautiful princess who had bravely helped them during the Dragon Battle.
In the days that followed, Baelon chose his favorites from the gifts Danyla and Rhaenyra had given him and presented them to Princess Vinya every day.
The great dragon Bevivest also made a special trip out over the deep sea each day to hunt large sea beasts and feed them to the Silver Princess.
One day, Danyla was chatting with Daemon and Audrey in the Godswood on Dragonstone. Seeing how harmoniously Baelon and Vinya got along, Danyla could not help suggesting,
"Look at how well they get along. A bond formed so young is a rare thing. Why not marry Vinya to Baelon?"
Everyone was taken aback by