Stoke Worth Fort at night is far less lively and noisy than the Red Castle, and even has a faint air of decay and depression.
Ever since the male master here, the former golden robe Commander Manly Stokeworth Ser, died in the war more than ten years ago, this once prominent family in King's Landing has been gradually marginalized and slowly faded out of the center of power.
In a fairly tidy bedroom, Shae was performing her duties as a maid.
She held a comb in her hand and "patiently" combed Miss Lollys's messy hair. The stupid Lollys sat on a back chair, babbling meaningless syllables.
"Oh, there's a knot here, miss!"
Xue Yi said in a sweet voice, but the movements of her hands were far from being as gentle as they appeared on the surface. She pulled hard, and the comb teeth scraped across her scalp fiercely, pulling out a few strands.
Lollys cried out in pain and shrank her neck in confusion, but she didn't know how to resist. She just turned around with blank confusion, and saw that her maid's face was full of concern.
Then, she picked up a soaked handkerchief and wiped Lollys's face roughly with such force that it almost rubbed off a layer of her skin.
"You have to clean it up, miss."
She whispered, but her voice was full of resentment. "Otherwise there will be bugs."
However, maybe her actions scared Lollys, or maybe it was because of pregnancy and mental problems that she could not control her excretion.
A wave of Strange Odor gradually filled the air.
"Damn it, you got it on me again, idiot!"
Seeing Lollys's skirt seeping out a dark yellow color, Xue Yi's stomach churned and she couldn't help but curse.
However, she still had to suppress her nausea and clean it up reluctantly.
"Look at you."
While Xue Yi served her mechanically, she vented her inner anger to Lollys in a very low voice. "A fool who was beaten to death by the mob, a waste who can't even control his excrement and urine."
"Why should I serve you like a queen, wipe your butt, comb your hair, and endure your disgusting look!"
The more she spoke, the angrier she became. She simply threw the veil aside and forcefully tore open Lollys's dress, revealing the other party's bloated body.
"So fucking ugly!"
Seeing Lollys still giggling, as if he had no idea that he was being bullied, a strong resentment welled up in his heart.
She is not willing to give in!
She, Xue Yi, had been transferred to countless Military Camps, and she was able to move among those wolf-like soldiers with ease. Even if she sometimes had to deal with several at once, she was still able to handle them with ease.
She knows how to read a man's words and how to please a man, and she has trained her behavior to be more elegant than the ladies. She considers herself to be thousands of times better than this mentally retarded woman with an empty title of nobility!
It was the Tyrion she brought out from the prostitution camp and gave her hope, but then pushed her into another abyss with her own hands.
He promised warmth and protection, but what was the result?
At first, she was just raising a canary that could not see the light, but now, she was sent to this gloomy and ruined castle to act as the nanny of a fool!
She hates it!
What she wants is simple, very simple!
She just wants to stand upright next to Tyrion, even if he is just Tyrion!
She wants to put on a beautiful silk dress and sparkling jewelry to let everyone know that she is a Lannister woman!
However, even such a simple dream is out of reach.
Even if he comes to the King's Landing he longs for most, he is just going from one disgusting place to another!
She felt like an object, being transferred and used at will, and never being respected as a real person.
"Dong dong dong."
But just when Xue Yi was cursing in the most vicious words in her heart and roughly putting Lollys into a clean petticoat, there was a knock on the door.
Xue Yi was startled and hurriedly arranged Lollys's clothes, quickly kicked the torn hair to the bottom of the bed, pushed the toilet to the corner, and made sure everything looked normal.
Then, he skillfully put away all the resentment on his face and replaced it with a respectful expression.
Gently opened the door.
"You're too slow."
A mean face came into view, it was Lollys's sister and House Stokeworth's eldest daughter - Falyse Stokeworth.
This woman makes Xue Yi very afraid, because her slender eyes always seem to be flashing with dissatisfaction with the whole world, as if everyone owes her millions Gold Dragon.
Falyse stepped in, not even looking at his sister from beginning to end, but looking up and down Xue Yi unscrupulously.
"Take off your clothes."
Just when Xue Yi was being stared at, she ordered coldly.
Shae Yi was stunned.
"Madam... you are...
But the only person who answered her was Falyse's increasingly harsh tone, "Take off your clothes, maid!"
Hearing this, Xue Yi gritted her teeth and had to follow the order to untie her long skirt.
The soft fabric slipped from her shoulders, exposing her slender and curvy body to the air.
Falyse walked around in circles, his gaze grazing over her naked skin as if looking at goods. This gaze made Xue Yi feel intense humiliation.
Although she once sold her body for a living, since she followed Tyrion, she has already drawn a clear line between herself and her past self, trying hard to imitate the behavior of a noble lady, hoping to one day become a real noble lady.
But Falyse's eyes seemed to easily bring her back to her original form.
Time passed in silence, until Xue Yi started to shiver slightly from the cold, Falyse finally spoke, mockingly. "She is indeed a beauty, no wonder men can't forget her so much."
As soon as these words came out, Xue Yi was stunned for a moment.
Man?
Tyrion?
No, the relationship between them is very secretive. Even his brother James Ser has no idea about it. In the Red Keep, only the mysterious intelligence chief knows about it and is always eager to help the two have trysts.
Suddenly, a bold guess came to mind.
The elegant, calm face with deep eyes during the day suddenly appeared in front of my eyes.
Could it be him?
Inexplicably, Xue Yi was looking forward to it.
However, before she could clear her thoughts, Falyse had already turned around and walked out.
"Put on some clothes and follow me."
"Of course, if you don't want to wear it, that's fine. I'll sell you to Silk Street tomorrow."
Meeting hall.
Herb·Lake is sitting on the chair carefree and elegant.
He changed into a clean silk coat, and his hair was carefully combed. Beside him, five golden robes stood like guards. Those who didn't know thought he was Commander of the City Watch.
Who would have thought that this guy would still be in jail this afternoon.
"You are really willing to spend a lot of money to engage in such a big battle for a maid."
Knocking on the table in boredom, Herb couldn't help complaining to the Dothraki Warrior behind him. "It's even more exaggerated than when my brother got engaged to Lady Staunton."
"Is that woman's bottom made of gold?"
Hearing this, Yego, who had always been taciturn, couldn't help but said, "I don't like that woman."
"She's too skinny and short. She might not even be able to get on a horse."
"In Dothraki, women who cannot ride a horse cannot give birth to strong children and are generally thrown away to fend for themselves."
These words made Herb couldn't help but glance at him, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
It's so boring to chat with this guy. Every time he takes the topic to something completely incomprehensible to me.
Fortunately, they didn't wait too long.
Following Falyse to the hall, Xue Yi quickly swept her eyes and saw that the person sitting there was not Corleone as expected, but a slightly exaggerated young nobleman. A trace of disappointment flashed in her eyes.
However, when she saw Yego, her heart started to lift again and she unconsciously tightened her skirt.
"I brought someone to you, Lake."
Standing still, Falyse glanced at several golden robes, feeling a little jealous. "What you promised me must be done!"
Since the death of her father Manli Ser, Stoke Worth has not been to the Golden Robe for who knows how many years.
It's all because of her husband's failure to live up to his expectations and his failure to serve in the City Guard through the power of Stoke Worth, which has resulted in the family being in decline.
And Herb·Lake, although only the second son, is deeply loved by his father.
You must know that the tax rate in Mugu Town is the lowest in the entire royal territory. The Lake family has been in business for more than ten years and has accumulated immeasurable wealth.
It's a pity that her sister...
"Tsk tsk tsk...
, just when Falyse was thinking wildly, Herb·Lake stood up, walked slowly to Xue Yi, and circled half a circle around her.
"She looks pretty good and has a decent figure."
His tone was the same as Falyse before, even more unscrupulous, as if he was sizing up a mare that was about to be sold.
Xue Yi just stood stiffly, letting the two nobles decide where she belonged, but she had no say at all.
She secretly made up her mind that if this Herb·Lake insisted on taking her away by force, she would immediately scream and remind Tyrion to arrange for the guards to be hidden in the dark and ask them to report to the Red Keep as soon as possible.
However, Herb's review continued, "It's a pity... it's too small."
"I really don't know why Lord Corleone values you so much."
Corleone!
Hearing this name, Xue Yi's heart jumped suddenly and she looked at Herb in disbelief.
Seeing her like this, Herb nodded politely and said, "I am Herb·Lake. As entrusted by Lord Corleone, I am here to invite you to have dinner with him."
As soon as these words came out, Xue Yi almost jumped up with excitement. The disappointment, humiliation and fear in her heart instantly faded away and were replaced by indescribable joy.
It turns out that the elegant and mysterious man has not forgotten that brief glimpse during the day!
No, not only did he remember, he sent a real nobleman with a golden robe to invite her to leave this disgusting place!
Lake family, Xue Yi is very familiar with this surname. It is a large family that ranks at the top of the royal family in terms of strength. Corleone can actually command such a nobleman, and also bring people from the capital defense team!
His energy is so unimaginable!
Xue Yi tried hard to maintain a calm surface, but her slightly trembling fingertips revealed her inner excitement.
Tyrion stuffed her here like she was hiding garbage, and Corleone not only invited him to dinner openly, but also gave her exaggerated respect!
"It seems you agreed."
Herb saw this reaction, so he clapped his hands, and a gorgeous sedan was immediately carried in by the servants.
Then, he turned his head, looked at Falyse and grinned. "Thank you for your generosity, madam, Mr. Corleone asked me to convey that he will definitely make arrangements for your husband Ser Balman to serve in the Capital Guard."
"Say hello to Lord Corleone for me."
Hearing this, Falyse finally showed a slight smile on his face.
Although she did not know who this "Sir Corleone" was, Lake did produce a handwritten letter signed by Hand of the King Tywin.
It clearly says: Vito·Corleone is appointed as Chief Intelligence Officer of the Small Council.
Falyse has never heard of this strange and unfamiliar position, but it does sound very scary.
"So.
Herb turned to look at Xue Yi and spread his hands. "Please clear it, Miss Xue Yi, don't let Mr. Corleone wait too long."
In such a scene, Xue Yi could no longer suppress her excitement of eager to cling to the powerful.
Completely forgetting Tyrion's advice, he smiled and lifted up his skirt and stepped onto the sedan.
Touching the soft gold embroidered cushion with her hands, at this moment, Xue Yi felt as if she had really become one of those aristocratic ladies!
The team slowly left Stoke Worth and headed towards King's Landing.
When the golden robes disappeared from the castle gate, a servant who was sweeping the floor threw down the dustpan and followed quietly.