The carriage galloped through the night.
The wheels made a dull sound as they rolled over the muddy road.
The carriage was shaking violently, but Cersei Lannister didn't notice it at all because her entire attention was outside the window.
In the distance, the outline of Stoke Worth is looming, and the spire of the tower pierces the night sky, like a sword pointing towards the stars.
Soon.
Soon.
She clenched her fists unconsciously, excitement written on her face.
"Cersei...
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Unlike Cersei who couldn't wait any longer, the voice of Tyene, the Sand Snake, came from the side and sounded a little hesitant, "This is just news I overheard. Are you sure we really want to do this?"
Hearing this, Cersei, who was in a state of excitement, turned her head and looked at the Dornish girl.
"What do you mean?"
"I just feel..." Tyene lowered her head, seeming to consider her words: "This news comes too suddenly.
","You just sent me to keep an eye on Queen and I overheard such important news. I always feel uneasy. Do you think this is a trap set by someone waiting for us to jump in?"
"How about we rescue Namei Lia first, and then slowly figure out how to deal with Queen?"
She expressed her concerns appropriately.
Hearing this, Cersei stared at Tyene, thinking that this Dornish girl was still thinking about her imprisoned sister.
She is so smart, subduing the Sand Snakes for her own use is simply the smartest decision she has ever made in her life!
Even the gods were on her side, otherwise why would she have gotten such huge news just after she had just temporarily decided to keep an eye on that bitch Marga li?
Thinking of this, Cersei smiled, and her smile was particularly bright in the moonlight. Paired with her green eyes, she looked like a lioness ambushing her prey in the dark night.
"Teene." She said, with a hint of disdain in her voice, "Do you know what is the biggest difference between you and Obaya?"
Triene was stunned for a moment.
"You are so naive, dear Tyene."
As a mother who has given birth to three children, Cersei held Tyene's hand tenderly and tried to show her gentle side as a mother. "Caution is a good thing, but you need to understand the truth that once an opportunity is lost, it is difficult to get it back."
As she spoke, she leaned back with a lazy and noble posture.
"No matter how smart a person is, he will make mistakes, and no matter how powerful a person is, he will also have weaknesses."
"Marga li·Tyrell That bitch's weakness is that she is too confident. She thinks she can play with everyone at her fingertips, but she didn't expect that I now have enough power to deal with her."
"That is... you."
In front of the two Dornish girls who were "inexperienced in the world", Cersei behaved very generously and tried to imitate her father's example to win people's hearts.
"You come from Dorne and have no friends. It is precisely because you have no connection with King's Landing that I have great trust in our cooperation."
"Think about it carefully, it would be true stupidity to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. That bitch Marga Li has been instigating Tommen to fight against me these days. After tonight, I will let that bitch Marga Li be ruined, and let Corleone that Farmer know the consequences of betraying me!"
"And you, Sand Snakes from Dorne...
With that said, Cersei once again showed a smile that she thought was charming, leaned close to Tyene's ear and whispered, "You will be the sharpest blade in my hand."
"I will help you rescue Namei Lia, and even give you titles, territories, and what you want...
Everything!"
Then... I regained my father's attention and let him know who is the best among his children!
Of course, Cersei didn't say these words. She just stared at Tyene with a serious expression and gave her the promise of Queen Mother.
"You are really wise, Your Majesty."
Seemingly embarrassed to be stared at by Cersei, Tyene lowered her head and praised, "When Obara arrives with the golden robe, Queen and Corleone will be in trouble.
Seeing that her Queen Mother magnanimity had really won over Tyene, a proud smile appeared on Cersei's lips again.
That's right, before leaving the Red Keep, she sent Obaya, the oldest sand snake, to Gold Cloaks Headquarters to inform Commander Adam Malbrandt to bring people to Stokeworth immediately.
The reason... is of course that Stoke Worth is related to the recent disappearance of children in King's Landing.
It's not that Cersei had a sudden idea, it was because that guy Osfryd Kettleblack was doing some "small business" in private these days. Although she was not involved in it, Cersei knew about it.
But she didn't care about it. After all, catching some children from poor families and selling them to the other side of the Narrow Sea didn't interest Cersei at all.
What does the life and death of a group of untouchables have to do with her?
Although she didn't know where that guy Osfryd Kettleblack died, and she didn't even do what she told him to do, she managed to convince a few Sand Snakes with her excellent eloquence.
I just didn't expect that this incident would become a powerful excuse to bring down that bitch Marga li!
"Marga li·Tyrell..
Cersei's teeth itched with hatred when she thought of Little Rose's beautiful, young face in Highgarden.
Damn you bitch, how dare you instigate the king to fight against his mother!
Today I will see how you die!
Meanwhile, on the lakeside outside Stoke Worth.
The moonlight shines on the lake, making the waves sparkle, like a layer of broken silver sprinkled on it.
The night wind blew by, Reeds rustled, and insects chirped one after another.
Two figures stood by the lake.
One male and one female.
The man is not tall but his shoulders and back are straight, like an unsheathed sword.
The woman was wearing a dark green dress, the moonlight gilded her silhouette with a layer of silver, and her eyes exuded a cunning light.
It's Cersei's target.
Corleone and Queen Marga li·Tyrell.
But they did not engage in some kind of primitive communication, but simply looked side by side at Stoke Worth Castle in the distance. There was dim light in the castle, and figures could be vaguely seen walking around.
"I didn't expect you to do it so thoroughly, Your Majesty."
Corleone suddenly spoke, "The war between women is sometimes more cruel than that between men. I deeply understand this. After today, the situation in the court may have undergone major changes."
Hearing Corleone say this, Marga Li turned her head and looked at him, with a hint of smile in her brown eyes.
"My grandmother asked me to do this."
For some reason, Marga li thought for a moment, and finally explained to Corleone that she was not the culprit of this conspiracy.
"Lady Olenna?"
"Yeah."
Marga Li nodded and said matter-of-factly, "Grandma said that although Rose is beautiful, it will always have thorns, and those who want to pick it must expect to pay a price."
Corleone was silent for a few seconds.
Then he smiled, which looked particularly meaningful in the moonlight.
"Lady Olenna is right."
He turned back to look at Marga Li, with an interesting look flashing in his dark eyes.
"The hunter thought she had set a trap, but she didn't know that what was waiting for her in the trap was a Rose flower with thorns and even venom."
Hearing this, Marga li couldn't help but asked curiously, "What about you, Master Corleone?"
"What is your role in this game?"
"Me?"
Corleone smiled, "I'm just a Farmer from the Riverlands who is good at picking apples.
"Hehe..." These words made Marga li laugh. Her beautiful face looked more like a delicate Rose under the moonlight.
However, after a moment, the beautiful Queen stopped smiling again.
"I actually don't want to do this."
"What?" Corleone was stunned by these unreasonable words.
"I said...
Marga Li blinked her big eyes and looked at him, her eyes filled with sincerity. "I don't want to be an enemy of Cersei, nor do I want to use this... means to deal with her, but I have to do this."
As she said this, she looked towards the lake with a hint of sadness in her tone. "She hates me."
"She has hated me since the first day I married King's Landing. Although I don't know why, I can just see the hatred."
"She thinks she hides it very well, but you can't hide the look in the eyes of someone who hates you."
"She targets me everywhere and even wants to send a so-called knight who appears out of nowhere in an attempt to destroy my reputation and use this to seize the opportunity to blackmail me."
"What an unreasonable hatred."
The night wind blew across the lake, and Corleone listened quietly to Marga Li's words, without any resentment in her tone.
"Because you are younger, more beautiful, more popular, and even... smarter than her."
At this moment when the atmosphere seemed to be somewhat frozen, Corleone's gentle voice reached her ears.
"Jealousy can make a woman blind and even stupider, especially when that woman is Cersei Lannister."
Hearing this, Marga li was inexplicably moved in her heart. She couldn't help but look curiously at those dark eyes, with the moonlight twinkling in them, exuding sparkling light.
She has seen many handsome knights, including her brother Loras, Renly, and the knights of the Reach who came to Highgarden to pursue her like a crucian carp crossing the river.
Each of them is taller and more handsome than Corleone, and they always praise her in front of her.
But when these words came out of Corleone's mouth, Marga li was addicted to the ordinary eyes in front of her for some reason.
Seven gods above, this has never happened before.
"Corleone-sama...
"In fact, I once resented someone."
But just when the young and beautiful Queen opened her red lips, Corleone spoke again and ruined the atmosphere.
Marga Li also suddenly woke up. She felt regretful and a little regretful at the same time, but she still pretended to be calm and asked, "What happened next?"
"Later...
Corleone recalled for a moment, "That person is dead."
Marga Li:
The story is really well told, don't tell it again next time.
"Anyway, thank you for your help, Master Corleone."
After regaining her composure, Marga Li breathed a sigh of relief and expressed her gratitude to Corleone very politely.
She admitted that she was indeed somewhat attracted to the man in front of her, but as Queen, Marga Li had never forgotten where her ambition lay.
The love between children is nothing but a stumbling block on the road to building a great career.
"You're welcome, Your Majesty."
Corleone didn't seem to feel any suddenness, and nodded slightly. "I didn't do anything, I just happened to send someone to send a message at the last moment."
"Really?"
Hearing this, a narrow smile appeared on Marga Li's face, obviously not believing this statement. "You don't have any other... plans?"
"No."
Corleone shook his head, then picked up a stone on the ground and threw it out, saying calmly, "Queen Your Majesty, I am not a god."
"I don't know what choice Cersei will make, and I don't know what you will do. I just threw a pebble into the lake."
"Then... see how the ripples spread."
Hearing this, she couldn't help but frown as she watched the ripples in the lake slowly spread out and finally returned to calm.
"Aren't you afraid that I'll mess it up?"
"Of course, do you know what is the biggest difference between you and Cersei?"
Corleone turned her head, with a hint of appreciation in her black eyes. "Cersei thinks she is very smart, so she wants to do everything by herself and control everything herself, but the biggest mistake people make is thinking that they can control everything."
"But you are different. You know when to wait, when to move, and when to let others move."
"Then what do you think is the best time for me to move?"
Corleone:
I almost forgot, this woman has been married three times. Although none of her three husbands seem to have any practical experience with her, the woman's dirty talk is really...
Corleone didn't answer, just coughed twice and looked at the castle in the distance.
This castle... is really a castle.
Look at that roof, it's so red...
Hmm???
Suddenly, Corleone instinctively narrowed his eyes.
I saw an orange-red light suddenly shining through a window in Stoke Worth.
Then... it's on fire!
With this thought, Corleone suddenly found flames jumping out of the windows and licking the stone walls. Soon, more windows lit up and more flames jumped out.
The castle is burning!
Balman What the hell is that guy doing?
Corleone frowned slightly, looked back at Marga Li, and ordered in an unquestionable tone, "It's time for you to go back, Queen Your Majesty."
As he spoke, he glanced at the grass not far away. "Anyway, the actors are already in place. The performance you arranged should start soon, and the person directing the drama is not suitable to be an audience at the scene."
Hearing this, Marga Li also set her sights on Stoke Worth, and her expression suddenly changed.
"That's...
However, Corleone did not explain, but interrupted her and said again, "I will solve it, let's go."
Seeing that Corleone's face was very serious, Marga Li also wisely didn't ask any more questions, just nodded, lifted up her skirt and walked towards the carriage.
After walking a few steps, he stopped and looked back at Corleone.
"Grandma asked me to ask you something, Master Corleone."
"Please say."
"What... do you want?"
Corleone was silent for a few seconds, and then smiled freely under Marga Li's gaze.
"Order."
"Order?" Marga Li was stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting this unexpected answer.
"Yes." Corleone nodded again. "As I said, I am just a Farmer from the Riverlands. I once struggled hard to survive."
"Therefore, let those who want to live be able to live, let those who want to work have something to do, and let those who want to sleep not have to worry about having their throats cut at any time."
As he spoke, he looked towards the burning castle in the distance.
"It's that simple."
Marga Li stared blankly at the man in front of her. Under the moonlight, the Black Hand on his chest seemed to be shining with some kind of light, making people want to reach out and hold her hand tightly.
After a moment, Marga li showed the most sincere smile in her life.
"The Tyrell family will be your most loyal friends, Mr. Corleone.
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After saying that, she turned around and got into the carriage.
The curtain fell, and the carriage slowly drove away and disappeared into the night.
Corleone stood there, sending the carriage carrying Queen away, then turned around and walked towards the burning castle.
The fire spread quickly, gradually burning the sky into a scorching red. The moonlight mixed with the firelight shone on Farmer in the river, dragging long shadows on the ground.
The shadow jumped in the firelight, like a hand reaching out from the darkness.