Game of Thrones: The Bronze and Fire Lord.

Chapter 161: Muzan Jenny

The next day.

The sun rises, shining on the streets of King's Landing.

The houses are made of grey bricks and red tiles, reflecting the prosperity.

"Quack quack..."

A flock of white seabirds flew over the majestic dome-shaped dragon cave.

Red Fort.

Otto stood at the balcony, just in time to see the tranquility outside.

It’s a beautiful sight.

But his deep eyes and resolute face concealed a hint of dissatisfaction.

“This should have been better.”

Otto snorted coldly, turned around and picked up the opened letter on the table.

He already knew that the sea serpent Corliss was seriously injured and the Stone Steps Islands were in crisis.

The authenticity is in doubt!

"Sea Snake is a farsighted veteran of the battlefield."

Otto squinted his eyes, trying to find something strange between the lines.

There is no content about Damon.

Is it to attract attention or earn royal support?

No matter what, he would not agree to Viserys sending troops to drag the kingdom down.

Both Sea Snake and Damon are cunning!
dong dong!

There was a knock on the door and Grand Maester Melos walked in.

"Sir Otto, do you need to send a message to Oldtown?"

Meros asked as usual.

"Not really."

Otto took out a letter that he had written long ago and handed it over: "Send it to River Valley Town by raven, requesting the king to return as soon as possible."

"give it to me."

Meros tucked the letter into his sleeve.

"I'm going to see my little grandson."

Otto's thoughts turned, and he pushed the door open and walked out.

After being away from King's Landing for several years, the informants he had during his time as Prime Minister have almost disappeared.

As a last resort, he found two people to cooperate.

One of them was Larry Strong, the second son of Prime Minister Leonor.

He ordered the other party to spread a rumor.

Aemon usurped power in the Vale and proclaimed himself "King of the Vale".

Damon started the war privately and proclaimed himself "King of the Strait and Stone Islands".

The father and son joined hands in rebellion, coveting the power of the Iron Throne.

A mixed bag of truth and falsehood.

The purpose was to discredit the two men, make the king fear Aemon, and at the same time completely nail Daemon to the pillar of shame.

……

The queen's chamber.

Otto went to his daughter to coax the child, holding his little grandson Darren as usual.

Allison got a moment to relax and lay limply in the recliner.

When people relax, they tend to think too much.

"Viserys is attending the tourney in Riverdale. I wonder if Aegon and the others will cry or make a scene?"

Allison said sentimentally.

It was the first time for the children to travel far away.

"Don't worry, their father is with them."

Otto was very calm.

Alicent sighed helplessly and could only trust that Viserys could take good care of the children.

Maybe Aemon would try harder.

The father and daughter put aside the years of estrangement and the content of their conversations gradually became richer.

Otto suddenly asked, "Did Viserys ever say that Aegon should be heir to the Iron Throne instead?"

"Ok?"

Allison froze on the spot.

"Aegon is the eldest son of the country and should inherit the kingdom according to tradition."

Otto looked calm, as if he was talking about a trivial matter.

Alicent felt a headache. "Viserys never said that he always believed that Rhaenyra was the heir."

"There is no precedent for a female heir."

"..."

"It would do you no good if Rhaenyra ascended the throne."

"..."

"Now that Aegon has grown up, will he serve their half-sister?"

Otto's endless speech was met with silence.

"Alison, you should think about the children's future."

Otto stopped there, put his sleeping grandson down, and went out with satisfaction.

Allison was left alone with her thoughts.

There was a flash of stubbornness and sadness in Allison's eyes.

On the one hand, he was disappointed that his father had not changed and had never given up his obsession with power.

While feeling uneasy, he listened to those slanderous words.

"Rhaenaila..."

The two have been enemies for a long time, and now the black and green parties are like water and fire.

The only thing she was thankful for was that Rhaenyra's future husband was Aemon.

Even if you lose Viserys' protection, you won't have a bad life.

However, Aegon lost his rights.

Allison clenched her hands tightly together, scratching her nails until blood oozed.

Her heart was in turmoil.

I urgently need to find someone to talk to openly.

……

Riverdale Town.

Aemon stood in front of the bronze door, seeing off the caravan.

News came that the sea snake was seriously injured.

Aunt Rhaenys immediately drove Melias to the Stone Islands.

This sets off a chain reaction.

Lannar was worried, so he drove Vhagar away.

Uncle Viserys was worried about the unstable situation, so he appointed Ser Stefan of the Kingsguard to escort Aegon and his sister back to King's Landing.

He and Rhaenyra rode ahead on Syrax.

"Prince, everyone has left."

Johanna said softly.

Aemon nodded.

The martial arts tournament ended and noble lords from all over the country took their leave.

Jeyne Arryn of the Eyrie walked the fastest, as if she were being chased by some ferocious beast.

However, the departure of the noble lord does not mean the departure of the noble second son and illegitimate son.

They all want to see if there are any opportunities for improvement.

The flow of people to River Valley Town suddenly increased dramatically, and merchants from Arryn Valley and Seagull Town also rushed over, making the city lively.

……

Aemon returned to Evergreen Hall, pondering the events.

Sea snake seriously injured!

This represents the declining war situation in the Stone Steps Islands, and there is a high possibility that the entire army will be wiped out.

"What do Damon and Lanino do for food?"

Aemon felt something was wrong.

Put it down here first.

Otto Hightower's return to King's Landing is also a big trouble.

If the old fox doesn't show his teeth, he really thinks he can pretend to be a sheep.

"I have to write to Allison and tell her to stop listening to Otto's nonsense."

Imon anticipated Otto's prediction.

Those who play politics have dirty hearts.

"And the valley."

Iemon stroked his chin, looking eager to try.

The uncle's not objecting meant that he agreed with his unification of the valley.

What are you waiting for?
Just do it and it's done.

"It's almost time. Let's get Jenny back to the Eagle's Nest safely first."

Aemon smirked.

It's impossible for him to fly to Eagle's Nest City as soon as someone leaves River Valley Town.

What a bully!

Imon held his chin with one hand and tried to unravel the strange things.

Sea Snake and Damon shouldn't be that weak.

In the next few years, the Stone Steps Archipelago will definitely be a place of chaos.

One thing is very important.

Damon is his biological father and the sea serpent is his father-in-law.

The bad things they did have a huge impact on their reputation.

And Uncle Viserys is indecisive.

It made him a little uneasy.

“I always feel like something is missing.”

Aemon frowned.

So quiet!

A coup is imminent in the valley and there is strife in the Stone Steps Archipelago.

There was no news at all, like the calm before the storm.

"Someone's going to hold back a big one!"

An idea suddenly occurred to Aemon.

It’s hard to say who it is specifically.

It could be one person, or more likely a group of people.

"No, I have to strike first."

Aemon stood up suddenly and decided to secure the title of "Prince of the Valley" first.

Make a time difference.

……

A few days passed by.

King's Landing.

Viserys returned to the Red Keep from the dragon's lair and urgently convened the Royal Council.

"What's the situation on the Stone Steps Archipelago? Have the three women's nations joined forces?"

Viserys said eagerly.

"No, Reese is still fighting among himself."

Lionel stood up and reported, "According to intelligence, Lord Corliss was seriously injured and unconscious during the battle with the Tyroshi mercenaries."

"Where's Damon? Isn't he riding on Korakhu?"

Viserys was distraught.

"There is no news about Prince Daemon at the moment. No one knows his whereabouts."

Leonor scowled.

The king's courtiers had good reason to suspect that Daemon's talks with the Velaryons had fallen through.

Otto stood up and said coldly: "We should have taken precautions earlier, Your Majesty."

"what?"

Viserys wondered.

Do the Three Women's Kingdoms dare to attack King's Landing?
Otto said seriously: "Daemon is a variable. The kingdom must guard against him colluding with foreign enemies and expanding the war to Westeros."

The Battle of the Stepstones was chaotic enough.

If the free trade cities such as Bravs and Pentos intervene, things will go out of control. "Then close all ports and be extremely vigilant."

Viserys hesitated for a long moment.

The power that the royal family can mobilize is limited, unless it is absolutely necessary.

"As I said, we should take the initiative."

Tailan raised his hand and took the initiative to speak: "Let the troops of the Three Women's Kingdom withdraw from the Stone Steps Islands and let them continue their internal fighting."

As soon as the words fell, everyone was silent.

Tailan looked around and saw that no one supported him, so he put down his hand with a wry smile.

Everyone is a conservative, and suddenly a radical appears.

A bit out of place indeed.

"Lord Tailan's opinion has merit."

Otto broke the silence and said, "The war has spread to this point, and the royal family should not sit idly by and wait for death."

At least send someone to supervise the battlefield.

"Who's going?"

Viserys glanced sideways.

Everyone was quiet again.

"I go!"

At this moment, Rhaenyra pushed back her chair and stood up.

Viserys was surprised. "Rhaenyra, sit down."

"Father, the situation is out of control."

Rhaenyra mustered up her courage and said, "Instead of all of you talking about it, why not see the situation for yourself?"

"You think too simply."

Viserys scowled.

"If I go, it can at least serve as a deterrent."

Rhaenyra said.

"You're just a little girl."

Viserys disagreed.

Rhaenyra's eyes sparkled as she said seriously, "Father, I am a dragon rider."

The only dragon rider in the royal family!
Viserys was speechless.

He turned around and winked at the Iron Guard Commander Harold, signaling him to take his eldest daughter away.

"Princess, please!"

Harold treated him differently, but he had no choice but to do his job.

Rainier opened her mouth, waved her hand and walked out angrily.

She didn't understand her father's weakness.

The valley was Aemon's battlefield, and he swallowed up the entire valley with a rune city.

If it were the royal family, why would they avoid it everywhere?

As long as the Iron Throne deters the Three Women's Kingdom, there is a high probability that the Stonehenge Islands can be preserved.

Using the Stone Steps Islands as a springboard, they can also counterattack the Three Women's Kingdom.

But in my father's eyes, there seemed to be only the Seven Kingdoms, without the Stone Archipelago and the disputed land.

……

Rhaenyra was indignant. She went back to her room, took off her skirt, and changed into a black and white nun's outfit.

He gave his female companion a word and slipped out of the Red Castle through the secret passage in the room.

Go around Silk Street and enter an inconspicuous three-story stone building.

"your Highness."

A charming woman with a seductive figure in a white silk dress was sitting in a study.

Seeing Rainier coming, he put down the book he was reading halfway and looked at her admiringly as he walked.

"Has anything happened in King's Landing recently?"

Rhaenyra sat down.

"Thanks to your generosity, I was able to purchase this stone building so that I don't have to live in a brothel."

Messalia has a magnetic voice.

"I didn't say that."

Rhaenyra waved.

Since the other party has come to her for help, of course she cannot treat him unfairly.

Besides, she couldn't always go to brothels with her identity.

Messalia's eyes turned and she became serious: "A rumor has arisen from the Red Keep that Prince Aemon and Daemon and his son are rebelling together and want to rebel against the king."

"Has it been stopped?"

Rhaenyra was surprised.

"Rumors stop with the wise, not with others."

Mesaria shook her head. "It seems that the rumor was spread by the new Minister of Justice. He has found helpers in the Red Castle. My people dare not act rashly."

"Otto, he really has evil intentions."

Rhaenyra almost laughed out of anger.

Father is really going to make trouble for himself and Aemon.

“Is there any solution?”

Rhaenyra asked for help.

"I'm sorry, I can't help you."

Mesalia thought: "But Prince Aemon has always intended to rule the valley, so why not go with the flow and take over the valley first."

After that, he pledged allegiance to the Iron Throne and the rumors were dispelled.

Rhaenyra nodded silently, knowing that she could not help.

Princess of Dragonstone and heir to the Iron Throne.

It has a big name, but lacks influence.

"Can you find the rat in the Red Keep?"

Suddenly, Rhaenyra spoke.

Mesaria was slightly startled and said hesitantly: "I'll try."

……

at the same time.

Valley, Eagle's Nest.

After a tiring journey, Jenny finally returned to the Maiden's Tower, dragging her exhausted body.

"Jansif, prepare the bathtub for me."

I feel tired and smelly, so I take a hot bath to relax.

"Yes, ma'am."

Jane Sifu's voice came from outside the door.

Jenny leaned against the head of the bed and couldn't help but sigh softly.

Not long after the inheritance dispute was over, new challenges arose.

Half of the Vale pledged allegiance to Aemon Targaryen, using the title of "Bronze King" of House Royce to emphasize legitimacy.

The nobles in the remaining half of the valley were scattered and unable to unite as one.

"This is definitely the king's intention."

Jenny's eyes darkened.

He acquiesced to his nephew's coup in the Vale in order to expand the power of the Targaryen family.

But Aemon Targaryen really has the blood of the First Men, and can be considered half Vale.

Such a blatant conspiracy leaves people with no way to seek justice.

"Ma'am, the hot water is ready."

Jansif's voice came.

"understood."

Jenny's thoughts were interrupted and she pushed the door open and walked towards the bathroom.

The rise of River Valley Town caused dissatisfaction among the valley nobles.

Radical factions such as Xinsu City and Hongge City who opposed women's inheritance rights, and old neutral nobles such as Changgong Hall and Jiuxing City were unwilling to kneel.

Unless a brutal battle breaks out.

Otherwise, the situation in the valley will remain deadlocked.

And starting a war is definitely something the king does not want to see.

"Hold on."

Jenny lay in the bathtub, making up her mind.

The motto of the Irene family: "High as Glory"

Kill her if you dare, otherwise Eagle's Nest will never surrender.

"Where to push?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a man's teasing voice was heard in the bathroom.

"who!?"

Jenny opened her eyes instantly, only to feel a sense of horror.

"I!"

Aemon folded his arms across his chest, leaning against the open wooden door of the bathroom.

"what!!"

When Jane Sifu heard the noise, she screamed in fright.

"Shh, don't shout."

Aemon grabbed her waist and held her mouth.

After seeing who it was, Zhan Sifu said in disbelief, "Your Highness?"

They had just returned from River Valley Town, so how could the other party appear in Eagle's Nest City?

"Go guard the door and don't let the guards find you."

Aemon whispered in his ear.

He came here alone and didn't want to commit more murders.

"Uh-huh."

Jen Sifu looked at Jenny helplessly.

"traitor!"

Jenny gritted her teeth.

"I won't hurt you. Let's talk face to face."

Aemon came closer step by step.

"So?"

Jenny lay in the bathtub, holding the edge of the tub tightly with her hands.

Bright rose petals were floating on the water, her fair skin was faintly visible, and her long legs were tightly together.

Aemon glanced past it and pulled a towel over it.

He commented with an appreciative attitude and definitely did not take advantage of someone's misfortune.

"You trespassed into the Eagle's Nest. What is your plot?"

Jenny quickly covered her body and asked nervously.

"Replace the Eagle's Nest."

Eamonn was brutally honest.

"dream!"

Jenny's eyes were blazing with fire as she said excitedly, "There are no cowards in the Arryn family. If you want war, I will give you war."

Even a rabbit will bite when it is cornered, let alone a proud female eagle.

dong dong!

Eamon tapped the edge of the bathtub with his fingers, as if weighing the pros and cons.

"Get out, or kill me!"

Jenny trembled all over, suppressing her fear.

"I remembered a rumor. Do you want to hear it?"

Eamon said.

Jenny's eyes were sharp, as if she could stab someone.

Aemon was indifferent and said, "During the Conquest of the Conqueror, the last Storm King, Argilac the Proud, died in battle. Her only daughter was betrayed by the garrison and sent to Orys Baratheon's camp."

According to legend, Orys was the bastard brother of Aegon the Conqueror.

It was he who founded House Baratheon.

Hearing this, Jenny's pupils suddenly shrank.

Anyone who is familiar with history books knows this period of history.

Oris married Argena, inherited the flag, crest and motto of the Durrandon family, and became the Duke of Storm's End.

"I don't want to start a meaningless war that will cause the deaths of innocent people."

Aemon said solemnly: "But I want to rule the Vale!"

(End of this chapter)