Game of Thrones: The Bronze and Fire Lord.

Chapter 255 Viserys: "My nephew has a rebellious streak."

"you sure?"

Imon sat up straight.

The venomous hand of her parents' pressure to get married has finally reached out to Helena, whose eyes are clear and bright.

Leonor nodded silently.

After pondering for a moment, Imon asked curiously, "Who are the candidates?"

It wasn't that he looked down on the noble men of Westeros.

There are three main focuses when it comes to marriage:
Background, talent, and character.

Of the three factors, for commoners seeking marriage, character is the first priority, followed by talent and social status, which is the exact opposite of the normal order.

Noble marriages, however, follow the same order as above.

Royal marriages, on the other hand, prioritize character over social status, and social status over talent.

As long as the person is of decent character and comes from a good enough background, marrying a good-for-nothing is not necessarily a bad thing.

The worst thing is that the person's character is questionable, and you end up entrusting the wrong person to.

Aunt Renis wasn't the first Dragon family daughter to marry out, but she was definitely one of the most successful in marriage.

Aside from his coveting of the Iron Throne, which is a bit morally questionable, Corliss the Sea Serpent is of exceptionally high caliber in terms of background, talent, and personal morality.

Are there any similar male nobles on the continent of Westerlin today?

Have!
There are a few old descents in the Reach and Stormlands, and a few small descents in the Riverlands and the North.

For example, Kregan Stark is 11 years old this year, only one year younger than Helena.

Judging from his life experience, Xiao Deng's background, talent, and character are all impeccable.

The "Wolf Wars" laid the foundation for the Black Party's ultimate victory, washing away the century-old shame of their ancestors being "surrender kings," and allowing the world to once again recognize just how ferocious the direwolves of the North are.

After the deed was done, he did not covet the power of the prime minister and resigned to return to the north.

When the people of the North were struck by a once-in-a-century cold snap, he borrowed money from the Iron Treasury in his personal capacity to help them through the crisis.

He was especially long-lived, living to be seventy or eighty years old, and was known as the "Old Man of the North".

Aemon highly values ​​a man who has risen from an excellent young Deng to a great old Deng.

...But then again...

What would the Targaryen family be thinking to marry their daughter off to the North?

When Dreamfire reached the North, its uterus became so cold from the lack of cold that it stopped laying eggs.

In particular, Imon had a slight worry.

This Kregan is great in every way, except that she's a bit like Damon's wife-killer.

He married three wives, none of whom died a good death.

Helena married him, enduring the harsh cold of the North while also being cursed, and might not live to see the "Dance of the Blood Dragons" timeline of the original world.

"Tell me, I've beaten up almost all the famous male nobles on the mainland, so I can help you vet them."

Imon's eyes were bright and piercing.

Upon hearing this, Viserys's lips twitched slightly.

I didn't notice it when he was a child, but as he's grown up, I've realized that my nephew looks more and more like Damon.

In recent years, the seven kingdoms have been at peace, and many martial arts tournaments have been held in King's Landing and other regions.

Imon participates occasionally, but he specifically chooses to duel with powerful knights.

The ending was completely unexpected; the whole thing was a complete stomp.

The one-sided crushing victory, where the opponents were not even in the same league, filled the nobles who loved participating in martial arts tournaments with fear.

you could put it that way.

In Westeros today, half the population despises and fears Daemon, while the other half hates Aemon to the core.

Beneath the glamorous title of a powerful prince lay a chorus of helpless curses from a large number of nobles.

"His Majesty."

Leonor asked tentatively.

"Let me tell you."

Viserys composed himself and said seriously, "The two candidates are Lord Thaddeus Rowan of Golden Tree City and Sir Mond Hightower, son of Lord Hobert Hightower of the Voice of Old Town."

boom!
No sooner had he finished speaking than Imon slammed his fist on the table and stood up.

"Calm down, Your Highness."

Leonor quickly grabbed him.

Sir Harold narrowed his eyes and quietly gripped the hilt of his sword at his waist, preparing for any unexpected events that might occur during the meeting.

"Haitar, and Luo Wan too!?"

Aemon was so excited that he laughed out loud: "If I remember correctly, Thaddeus Rowan is only a year younger than you, Uncle. Are you looking for a son-in-law or a brother-in-law?"

It must be said, the Imperial Council really knows how to choose its members.

Count Thaddeus Rowan was one of the few old Dengs he knew well.

Regarding his character, those who have met him unanimously describe him as loyal, kind, and reliable...

In terms of lineage, the first-rate nobles of the Reach are in no way inferior in strength to their vassals, Highgarden and Tyrell, and Oldtown Hightoar.

In terms of talent, during the Dance of the Dragons, he led troops to support the Black Party and nearly defeated the army of Mond Hightower, the Green Party commander of the Reach.

The near miss was due to Darren's sudden appearance with a dragon.

Darren, riding the "Blue Queen" Tserion, completely turned the tide of the battle.

After the Dance of the Dragons ended, Thaddeus served as regent and then hand of the king. His abilities, while not exceptional, were certainly no less than those of Leonor, who stood beside him.

But isn't the age difference too big?

If Eamon remembers correctly, this old Deng was also cursed with losing wives; all three of his wives died tragically.

His Highness the Prince was very upset because he did not want to see Allison's daughter, Helena, whom he had watched grow up, marry an old man.

Viserys was even more agitated than his nephew when he questioned and mocked him.

boom!
Viserys slammed his fist on the table and shouted angrily, "What nonsense are you spouting? Count Thaddeus is devoted to the country and will not tolerate your humiliation."

Seeing this, Imon took a deep breath to calm himself down.

The Luo family of Golden Tree City controls the entire northern part of the Reach.

Not only is its strength comparable to that of Highgarden's Tyrell, but it is also the first line of defense against the southward entry of the western frontier into the Reach.

Whoever sits on the Iron Throne must be treated with due respect. "The Earl of Thaddeus' wife died of puerperal fever, leaving him with only an infant son who needs care at this time."

Leonor whispered a reminder from the side.

Imon, thinking he had calmed down, delivered a devastating blow: "His eldest son could have given birth to a Helena."

What a joke.

"That's how arranged marriages are; they have to consider the family's interests."

Viserys was speaking in anger.

Aemon's eyes widened, and he asked, "What do you think of your aunt and mother-in-law, Daenerys Targaryen?"

Viserlis was momentarily stunned.

Daenerys Targaryen was the eighth child and fourth daughter of her grandfather Jaehaerys I.

She was petite, only five feet two inches (158cm) on tiptoe, and her grandmother, Queen Alexandra, described her as "my little flower."

Danila is considered sweet, kind, and gentle, with a tender heart.

She is shy and timid, speaks with a stutter, and sometimes cries over minor pain or punishment.

It is worth mentioning that she had several blind dates after she became an adult.

The most anticipated blind date was with Lord Royce Blackwood of Raventree City, the biological father of Runeguard Rob Rivers.

In his youth, the Earl of Reuss received a high level of education and was not only skilled in riding and archery but also had a profound knowledge of history and musical instruments.

When Danila met him in Raventree City, they fell in love at first sight and were very pleased with each other.

But the result was not good.

Danila suffered greatly from the persecution of the Seven Gods. When she learned that Earl Royce and the entire Blackwood family worshipped the Old Gods, she fled in terror.

Finally, with no other option, her grandfather married her off to Rodrik Ayrin, the then Duke of the Eyrie, who had retired from his position as Lord Chancellor of the Royal Court and returned to his hometown.

Old Rodrik is four years older than the centenarian king.

However, fate is most fond of playing tricks on people.

Danila got married at the age of 17.

He died at the young age of 18.

The marriage was considered a success.

Because in Danila's letters before her death, she described how gentle and kind old Rodrik was to her.

She also left behind a bloodline and married back into the royal family.

This firmly binds the Targaryens and House Arryn to one chariot.

"Why aren't you saying anything?"

Aemon stuck his head out and shouted, "Answer me!"

He didn't care whether the marriage was successful or not.

The valley was already his valley.

The Eagle's Nest is now his Eagle's Nest.

From the day he rode a dragon onto the spear of the giants, the valley no longer belonged to House Arryn, but to the Targaryens.

His own Targaryen, belonging to Aemon Targaryen.

At the top of the Virgin Tower in the Eyrie, the banner of the Crescent Eagle fell, and his banner rose.

Viserys was jolted by the shout, his face turning pale and then purple, but he endured it and said, "Besides Lord Thaddeus, there is also the heir to the Tower of Oldtown, Ser Mond Hightower."

"Let me state my opinion first. The Luo family of Golden Tree City is a pillar of the nation, but Count Thaddeus is far too young for Helena. I oppose this choice."

Regardless of where he was from, Imon continued, "As for the selection of the Hightoar family, I don't think I need to even guess who came up with the idea."

"Ugh!"

Leonor lowered his head and sighed deeply.

He said that the choice of a marriage partner would cause a stir.

Although there were many instances of young women marrying older noblemen in a marriage where "a pear blossom overshadows a crabapple," times have changed.

In the past, royal rule was unstable, with few people and few dragons.

With the royal family's position now secure, the number of dragons has exceeded twenty.

When it's time to be dignified, one must not lose face.

Viserys doesn't care about decorum; the next queen, the current Princess Rhaenyra, does.

Princess Rhaenyra doesn't care about appearances, but Prince Imon does.

Everyone in the Seven Kingdoms knows that once Princess Rhaenyra ascends the throne, Prince Aemon will undoubtedly be the one in power behind the scenes.

Even the next in line to the throne, Prince Jaeheris, is a descendant of Prince Aemon.

The influence of Aemon Targaryen is indelible and cannot be ignored.

With this sigh, the imperial meeting, attended by only four people, came to an end.

Seeing his uncle's complicated expression, he hesitated to answer.

Imon removed the stone ball and placed it on the coffee table, then got up and left without hesitation.

He doesn't care about the struggle between the Black Party and the Green Party, nor does he oppose the Green Party using this opportunity to strengthen its power through the alliance.

Ultimately, the Targaryen family was the most powerful.

However, if one is desperate and resorts to any means necessary, such as marrying a Targaryen member to an old man like a commodity to be bought and sold at will, it will result in a wedding that is destined to be unhealthy.

if that's the case.

"Uncle, don't blame me for rebelling against you."

Viserys slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the stone ball spinning endlessly on the coffee table.

Aemon left without saying a word.

He could see the stone balls on the coffee table spinning and colliding, and he seemed to hear his nephew's inner thoughts through his heart.

Emon accepts the garbage time before Renilla's coronation.

They are also willing to make sacrifices to enhance the royal family's prestige in all aspects.

But some people want to make a big mess during this period of inefficiency, so that he will take the blame and clean up the mess when he is in power.

Well then, I'm sorry.

Garbage time should end early.

(End of this chapter)