Not through the system, not through any supernatural force, but something more primal and profound.
Those two wrinkled little things, the weak breathing, and the corners of the mouth that occasionally twitched slightly in sleep, all silently told him: This is your bloodline, your continuation.
This is the first time I feel like this in two lifetimes.
Redd looked at them in silence, with an unprecedented complex emotion welling up in his heart.
For the first time, the word responsibility took a concrete shape in his mind.
It is not a responsibility to power, not to power, but to these two little lives - he must ensure that they grow up safely, ensure that they have the best of everything, and ensure that no one can harm them.
This feeling... is strange. But not annoying.
Rhaenyra was lying next to him, his face pale, and there were still traces of dried sweat on his forehead, but there was a satisfied smile hanging on the corner of his mouth.
She tilted her head and looked at Redd and the two children, her eyes so gentle that they could shed tears.
"Redd," she called softly.
Redd turned his head and looked at her.
"Thank you." Rhaenyra's voice was very soft, with postpartum weakness, but extremely sincere.
Redd said nothing, just held her hand tightly.
At this moment, there were footsteps and whispered conversations outside the door. Immediately afterwards, the door was gently pushed open.
Viserys walked in first.
His steps were a little hurried, and his face showed excitement and expectation that could not be concealed.
Following him was Alicent - her pregnancy belly was already obvious. She was holding on to the maid's hand and walking cautiously.
Behind them are several maids and bachelors, holding various gifts and supplements in their hands.
"Rhaenyra!" Viserys walked quickly to the bed. Seeing her daughter's pale face, a trace of distress flashed in her eyes, "How are you? Are you feeling well?"
Rhaenyra smiled weakly, "Father, I'm fine. I'm just a little tired."
Viserys nodded, and his eyes immediately fell on the two swaddles beside her.
At that moment, uncontrollable excitement welled up in his eyes - that was his grandson, the continuation of the Targaryen bloodline.
"Let me see..." he whispered, approaching cautiously.
Alicent also came over and stood beside Viserys, looking down at the two tiny babies.
Her eyes were complicated, with sincere blessings and a hint of imperceptible... envy?
She stroked her swollen belly and seemed to be imagining the scene when her child was born.
"It's so cute." Alicent said softly, "Like Rhaenyra."
Viserys nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of love. "Okay, okay, they are all good children.
The boy looks like his grandfather and will definitely be a handsome prince in the future."
Redd Hearing this, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, but he didn't say anything.
Everyone sent blessings and gifts one after another.
There are exquisite baby clothes, precious gemstones and jewelry, and tonic medicines carefully prepared by bachelors...
Viserys was even more generous, directly granting each of his two children a large territory and a generous annuity.
Rhaenyra managed to hold on for a while, but finally couldn't bear the exhaustion and fell asleep.
Seeing this, everyone quietly exited the delivery room and went to the reception room next door.
The maids brought the two children over and placed them in a cradle covered with soft velvet blankets.
Viserys sat next to the cradle, looking at his two grandchildren, the smile on his face never stopped.
"It's great..." he murmured, "House Targaryen's bloodline has a new continuation."
Alicent sat beside him, his eyes also fell on the two children.
She spoke softly, "Your Majesty, according to tradition, newborns should choose a Dragon Egg and put it in the cradle to cultivate it together.
The dragon who grew up like this has the best tacit understanding with Dragonrider."
Viserys's eyes lit up. "Yes, yes! This tradition cannot be forgotten!"
He looked at everyone present and said in an excited tone, "Which female dragon do you think has the best eggs?"
Syrax? Or from other dragons? I remember that Dragonstone's Dragonpit also has a few Dragon Egg in excellent condition..."
Everyone began to discuss. Some said that Syrax's eggs were the best because they had pure blood;
Some said that although the eggs of Vhagar are a bit old, the dragons hatched will definitely be powerful; others suggested that some special varieties of Dragon Egg be brought from the East to try...
Just as everyone was talking, a calm voice interrupted them.
"No need."
Everyone turned to look at the source of the sound - Redd.
He leaned against the window, folded his hands on his chest, and without any unnecessary expression on his face, he just repeated calmly, "My child does not need Dragon Egg."
The living room instantly became quiet.
Viserys frowned. "Redd, what do you mean? If you don't choose Dragon Egg, how will they get their own dragons in the future? Do you want them to ride someone else's dragon?"
Alicent also cast a puzzled look.
Redd said calmly, "I have several adult dragons, and I can give them two to my children. When they get older, I can just tame them."
Viserys was stunned for a moment, then shook his head. "Redd, you don't understand.
Children who have grown up with Dragon Egg have a tacit understanding with dragons that cannot be compared to those who have been tamed later. This is the experience of our House Targaryen for thousands of years..."
"That's you Targaryen." Redd interrupted him, his tone still calm, but with an unquestionable certainty, "My child, there is a better choice."
Viserys's face changed slightly, and a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes.
But he looked at Redd's calm face, and then thought of King Ghidorah entrenched outside the city, and finally swallowed the words that came to his lips.
Alicent looked at Viserys, then at Redd, but wisely did not interrupt.
The atmosphere was a little awkward for a while.
Redd also seems to realize that his words are a bit too direct.
He softened his tone and added, "Your Majesty, I understand your good intentions.
But please believe that I have a way to let my children have the best dragons without affecting the tacit understanding between them and the dragons. This is my promise."
Viserys was silent for a moment, and finally sighed, "Okay. Since you said so, then I'll do what you want.
But..." He paused and couldn't help but add, "If you change your mind, you can come to me at any time to choose Dragon Egg."
Redd nodded and said no more.
After chatting for a few more words, Viserys took Alicent and left. Before leaving, he looked back at the two sleeping babies, his eyes full of reluctance and love.
In the living room, only Redd and two maids were left.
Redd walked to the cradle and looked down at the two little lives.
They were sleeping deeply and had no idea what had just happened. They had no idea how many people in this world were coveting them and how many people were plotting against them.