Due to the sudden appearance and disruption of the situation by Lady Selyse and the red-robed woman, the matters they had previously discussed about the marriage were put aside, and Stannis did not give a reply until Gao Yuan left.

Coming out of the Round Table Hall, Gao Yuan immediately found Bronze Yohn and others outside the door. When he was asked by Count Yohn and others about the conversation with Stannis, Gao Yuan just informed Count Yohn and others that tomorrow morning

They set out to leave here.

Gao Yuan, who met with Stannis in vain, originally planned to leave Dragonstone by boat today. However, the ship they rented was still replenishing supplies in the port, so they were destined to be unable to do so today.

Out of here.

Gao Yuan, Earl Yohn and others will also be invited to attend the dinner that Stannis specially prepared for them in the castle tonight. Moreover, the Duke of Dragonstone has ordered people to prepare a room for them in the castle. After such warm hospitality,

Now, if they leave quietly without even saying hello to the owner of this place, this is obviously not in line with the etiquette of the Seven Kingdoms.

Gao Yuan and the others made a special trip to Dragonstone as guests, and hurriedly left without even having a decent dinner. This taught other noble colleagues how to view him, Stannis. In this way, everyone would think that it was Stannis who entertained him.

Zhou, may even be thought to be Stannis, who intends to harm Gao Yuan and others who came to their home as guests.

If you, Stannis, say that things are not what everyone has guessed, then how do you explain that Gao Yuan and others would rather give up enjoying the dinner carefully prepared by the host and "escape in a hurry" from your home?

At that time, even if Gao Yuan takes the initiative to stand up and explain to Stannis, it may be of no use. People will only think that Gao Yuan was threatened by him, and then they have no choice but to stand up and say this.

In this way, Stannis was completely offended by Gao Yuan. With the serious and stubborn character of the Duke of Dragonstone, he probably would not let go easily with him and others.

As night fell, Count Yohn and the others followed Gao Yuan out of the room. Once again, they walked through the deep and quiet castle corridor. The biting night wind was cold and sharp, filled with the salty smell of the ocean, and penetrated into the corridor from the high windows on both sides.

There were whispers coming from inside.

The torches swaying on the city wall of Dragonstone, and the bonfires in the naval camp outside the castle are blazing, as if the stars in the sky have fallen into the dust. The comet hanging in the sky is still blood-red, seeming to foreshadow the outcome of tonight's dinner.

In this castle, dragon relics are everywhere. The hall where the dinner will be held tonight is a stone dragon lying at the end of the corridor, and the entrance to the hall is its ferocious giant.

mouth.

The kitchen is like a dragon curled up like a snake. The smoke and steam overflowing from the oven spurt out from its nostrils, as if it is really a sleeping dragon. The tower is entrenched on the top of the city or fluttering its wings.

The flying dragon; the dragon on the Flying Dragon Tower raises its head and screams in contempt of all living beings; the Sea Dragon Tower calmly stares at the rough waves on the outer sea.

Smaller dragon carvings decorate the doorway frame, the dragon claws protruding from the wall are torch stands for placing torches, huge stone wings cover the blacksmith shop and weapons underneath them as if protecting dragon eggs, and the dragon tail is

Form arches, bridges and outdoor staircases.

Everyone came under the dragon's teeth at the entrance to the dinner party, and two guards opened the thick red door for them. At this moment, except for Sir Davos, there were only people in the dinner hall who were busy making preparations for the upcoming dinner party.

The servants who were preparing. However, Stannis Baratheon and the other princes attending the dinner tonight have not yet arrived. Gao Yuan and the others obviously arrived a little early.

Seeing them walking in, the Onion Knight hurriedly greeted them: "My lords, I am very happy to see you attending this dinner hosted by my lords!" Although Sir Davos was born in a lowly and humble background, he was a bronze

John also had to admit that the other party's etiquette was in place.

"Originally, I was a little worried about this. I was worried that Mr. Gao Yuan would have a grudge against you because of what happened in the morning, so you would refuse to attend the dinner prepared by my lord..."

"Sir Davos, I'm afraid your worries are a bit unnecessary." Gao Yuan replied in an indifferent tone, "Since we have accepted your family's dinner invitation, naturally we will not break the appointment easily."

Sir Davos felt a little embarrassed when he heard this: "Lord Gao Yuan...about what happened this morning...I'm sorry! My master asked me to say sorry to you on his behalf. He hopes to get your forgiveness."

Gao Yuan, on the other hand, said with an indifferent look: "This is just a deal. The conditions I proposed did not satisfy your family. It is natural for Duke Stannis to reject this deal. There is nothing to forgive.

.”

Although Gao Yuan said this, it would be a lie to say that he really had no idea about this. It was a pity that his purpose of coming to Dragonstone Island was not achieved this time, but it was not enough to make him so

Care. Just like what he said, this is just a special transaction.

What he really couldn't accept was that in the morning in the Round Table Hall, Stannis's wife, Lady Selyse, called herself "The Snatcher".

The use of the title "The Snatcher" fundamentally denies Gao Yuan's legal rule over the East and the Valley. Gao Yuan doesn't know whether Stannis's instruction is involved, or whether it is the Florentine woman.

My own intention. But no matter what, it is unforgivable for the other party to speak so openly in front of me.

"Lord Gao Yuan... I am not referring to the matter about the marriage..." Onion Knight told him, "In fact, my Lord has already made a decision, not long after you left the Round Table Hall."

"Although Lady Selyse strongly opposed him marrying her daughter to the Eyrie, Lord Stannis finally agreed to the marriage with the Arryn family. My Lord hopes that I can convey his decision to you.

"

"This is really an unexpected surprise, Sir Davos!" Gao Yuan raised his lips slightly, "But I would prefer that your Lord, Lord Stannis, inform me of this decision in person."

"I just don't know when Lord Stannis is going to send Miss Shireen to Runestone City?"

"My lord means that the sooner the better, he hopes that Sir Gao Yuan can take Miss Shireen to the valley with you." Sir Davos hesitated for a moment, and then continued, "But I'm afraid it will take some time.

You should also know that Mrs. Celis is the biggest opponent of this marriage. Mrs. Celis loves her daughter very much and hopes that Sir Gao Yuan can give Mrs. Celis and Miss Shirin more time."

"Besides, the handover of ships also takes a considerable amount of time. Twenty sail warships and thirty-five oars warships are not a small number. They are almost equivalent to a small fleet." Sir Davos apologized.

Tell him.

"Sir Davos, you don't have to beat around the bush with me. I know what you are thinking in your heart right now." Gao Yuan said impatiently, "Just tell me how long it will take. I will tell you the next day."

I will set sail from Dragonstone and rush back to the Vale, and I will leave enough sailors and confidants to hand over the ship."

"As for your young lady's matter, I personally can understand it!" Gao Yuan smiled lightly, "The days ahead are still very long, and I am never in a hurry! When will Lord Stannis and Lady Selyse prepare to bring Xi

Miss Lin can send it to Rune Stone City. As long as she and her mother are ready, Rune Stone City welcomes them at any time."

The Onion Knight heard this and quickly thanked him: "Thank you for your understanding, Lord Gao Yuan!"

"Please rest assured that I will complete the division and handover of the ships as soon as possible. I believe these ships will soon appear at the dock of Seagull Town."

"That's great!" Gao Yuan murmured to himself.

In fact, what he values ​​the most right now is these ships. Now he can be said to be in a crazy race against time. I believe that King Robert will die under the tusks of the wild boar before long. By then, in this battle where everyone seems to have what he deserves

The transaction would have no meaning.

If we don't take this opportunity to get these ships as soon as possible, when the news of the king's death reaches Dragonstone from King's Landing, Stannis will definitely not agree to hand over these ships to Gaoyuan.

them.

Stannis originally planned to use these ships and his daughter to expand his influence on land in the future and gain a potential future ally. But after the death of the king, everything Gao Yuan did here

The promise suddenly lost all meaning.

In this transaction, Gao Yuan paid almost no cost, but gained a small and elite fleet. The promise Stannis received at this moment was just a pie drawn by Gao Yuan for him in the future.

.

For this reason, Stannis not only had to lose his only daughter, but also "lost" a small fleet in it. It could be said that he lost both his wife and his troops.

As soon as the king dies, Stannis must begin to gather strength for the upcoming battle for the throne. The power of Dragonstone represented by Stannis is originally weaker than other contenders for the throne, but this war has not yet truly begun.

At the critical moment of the beginning, Stannis suffered such huge losses.

From this we can imagine what kind of unfavorable situation Stannis will face when the war begins. Although this will not make Stannis completely devastated, the Dragonstone forces headed by him will definitely be hurt by this.

Muscles and bones.

Then Gao Yuan and Sir Davos talked about the red-robed woman next to Lady Selyse. When they talked about Melisandre, the Onion Knight seemed to be very afraid: "The servants don't dare to

Call her by her name, just call her 'Red Robe Woman'"

"I'm not afraid of her!" Sir Davos puffed up his chest and told him. "Her real name is Melisandre. It is said that she is a shadowbinder from Asshai and a priestess of Lach, the Lord of Light.

"

A trace of disgust flashed across the Onion Knight's face: "Ever since Melisandre came to this island, she has been preaching her god of shadow and fire everywhere on the island, and now she has completely captured Selyse.

The lady's heart, and now she actually wants to bewitch Lord Stannis."

"R'hllor... I know that god. Those on the other side of the strait prefer to call him the Lord of Light." Gao Yuan said leisurely, "It's hard to imagine that someone like Lord Stannis

I will also believe in gods.”

"I'm curious, how did the red-robed woman named Melisandre seduce your family?"

"How else can you bewitch, just like what you saw in the Round Table Hall this morning, Mr. Gao Yuan?" Onion Knight's tone was full of contempt, "She always claims that she can see the King of Light in the flames.

She was shown a vision of the future, but none of the things she predicted have come true so far.”

Bronze Yohn stood up and asked curiously: "Lord Stannis believes what the red-robed woman said?"

"How is this possible!" Onion Knight retorted, "My elder once told me that he no longer believed in any gods since the day he witnessed the 'Proud Wind' carrying his parents hit the rocks in Shipbreaker Bay and became silent.

.”

"Lord Stannis hates the Seven Gods who cruelly took away his parents, so he will never worship any cruel god who drowned his parents. Lord Stannis also told me that he saw all kinds of things'

"Justice" comes from human actions."

"In that case, why didn't Lord Stannis drive this red-robed woman away from Dragonstone?" Lord Yohn continued to ask: "Hasn't any of you ever doubted her purpose?"

"My Lord often says that people are free to choose which gods they believe in. As their lord, he should not interfere with their freedom to believe in gods. Even Lord Stannis himself hates the Seven Gods very much." Sir Davos said seriously.

He sighed and said, "To this day, the temple and the statues of the Seven Gods are still preserved on the island and in the castle."

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "As for Melisandre's purpose of coming here, this is already known to all islanders. Since she stepped off the deck and stepped onto Dragonstone

From the first day she came to the island, she told everyone on the island that she followed Azor Ahai, who was resurrected by the Lord of Light, according to the guidance of the Lord of Light."

"Azor Ahai?" Sir Anda looked at his father in confusion.

Gao Yuan replied softly: "That is a prophesied prince. He was recorded in the prophecy of an ancient book of Asshai five thousand years ago."

"According to the prophecy, the King of Light will rebirth Azor Ahai and bring his chosen one to all living beings, and all this will happen after the long summer and when the darkness of the long night falls. This 'prince' will
To be continued...