"It's a pity that now I already have my heart. I once made a vow with my fiancée until death, and we agreed that we would only have each other in this life."

After hearing this, the Queen of Thorns' face turned gloomy at the moment. The person who was rejected by Gao Yuan smiled as if nothing happened. Maybe Margaery Tyrell was just pretending to be strong at this time: "I understand.

That’s what you meant, Lord Gao Yuan!”

"Are you okay, Miss Margery?" Gao Yuan asked with concern.

"I'm fine...Thank you for your concern, sir." Highgarden Rose's voice became a little hoarse, and she laughed sadly, "I'm just a little envious...I envy your fiancée to have someone like you, sir."

Such an excellent man has always loved her deeply, I think that girl must be very happy!"

Gao Yuan clearly noticed that something was wrong with the girl's state. How could Gao Yuan, as a person who had experienced this, not know that the other party was duplicity at the moment.

It's just that at this moment, Gao Yuan doesn't know how to comfort the other party. It's impossible for him to agree to the other party's request for marriage just because he is soft-hearted. This may bring some comfort to the girl, but it is only based on pity.

Just give generously.

A political marriage without any emotional basis will not only not bring happiness to the beautiful girl in front of you, but will instead cause both parties to fall into an endless cycle of pain in the future.

The union between King Robert and Cersei Lannister is the most typical example. Although the two appear to be very harmonious on the surface, secretly they have long hated each other.

As a result, the conflict between the two later developed to an almost irreconcilable level. At that time, both of them had abandoned the strange looks from outsiders, and even hurt each other regardless of face in public, just to compete for the moment.

Of course, not all political marriages are as messy as the royal family. There are also examples of happy and loving marriages like Caitlin and Eddard Stark. However, situations like the Starks are just an exception after all, and most of them are

Couples who are united because of political factors will have a life full of feathers like the royal family.

Gao Yuan actually understood Margaery's mood at the moment. Anyone who was ruthlessly rejected by a man he had high hopes for twice in a row would probably be severely affected by this.

"Lord Gao Yuan, I understand that you have concerns about this... The reason why you are not sure about agreeing to a marriage with our Tyrell family is because you think that the Tyrell family is now on Renly's side.

"The Queen of Thorns stood up tremblingly, "You are afraid that you will offend his brother Stannis, and you are afraid that you will be known as treacherous."

"Before this, Lord Gao Yuan, you have agreed to the marriage between the Arryn family and Stannis." Lady Olenna's tone gradually became aggressive, "I know that you have sent Stannis's only daughter to Fu.

Stone City, Stannis's daughter will always be by Robert Arryn's side as his betrothed."

"In return, Stannis will give you an entire fleet of ships as a dowry."

"You don't have to rush to deny it yet!"

"Although the lords of the Vale are tight-lipped about this, Stannis's people have already spread the news throughout the Seven Kingdoms, and it has also reached the ears of Renly Baratheon." Old Rose said, "This is

I'm afraid this is exactly what Lord Stannis wants to see, and he has quietly pulled you onto his warship."

"The so-called neutrality and being engaged are just your excuses!"

"This is not true...Yes, the Aylin family has indeed been married to Dragonstone Island." Gao Yuan sat back in his seat, "But, what does this mean?"

"Dragonstone Island has a marriage alliance with the Arryn family. What does this have to do with me, Gao Yuan?" Gao Yuan spread his hands, "Madam, please don't forget that I am the real ruler of the Eastern Territory at the moment."

"Until the heir of House Arryn comes of age, whether as the Guardian of the East appointed by the previous king himself, or in the name of the Duke of the Eyrie, my rule over the valley is understandable."

"If Lord Stannis thinks that through this marriage relationship, he can arbitrarily manipulate and influence my decision-making, then he is totally wrong." Gao Yuan's words seemed to have meaning.

"And the East has never asked for a marriage with Dragonstone. If Stannis is dissatisfied with this marriage, he can send people to cancel the engagement at any time."

"I have never been afraid that I will be accused of treachery because I never promised Stannis that I would help him win the Iron Throne in King's Landing." Gao Yuan said domineeringly, "I have never been afraid either.

I will offend Stannis Baratheon because of this..."

"In fact, I have never been afraid of anyone, whether I faced the dragon in the past, or the Lannister army facing Lord Tywin now, or the so-called kings such as Stannis and Renly in the future,

None of them are enough to scare me."

"Except for the cold god in the far north ice land." Gao Yuan secretly added in his heart. Dare to face invincible opponents bravely, and fear of powerful enemies are never contradictory existences. Only when you treat your enemy

Only when you are afraid can you have enough courage to confront and deal with him.

"Lord Gao Yuan, you keep saying that you are not afraid of offending Stannis Baratheon." The Queen of Thorns raised the corner of her mouth, "Then how can you prove your words?"

"Boring proof, Madam, your request is as boring as asking me to prove that I am myself." Gao Yuan poured himself a glass of hot milk, "The only way to prove my words is to let me lead the Eastern Territory

The army joins Renly's side to conquer his brother."

"All I can give is the same answer. This is something I absolutely cannot agree to."

"Regarding this matter, Lord Gao Yuan, you have emphasized it many times before, and we will naturally not make it difficult for you." A proud smile appeared on the Queen of Thorns' face, "However, we have other ways to prove it to you at the moment.

!”

"How do you want me to prove it?" Gao Yuan regretted it as soon as he asked this question. He always felt that there was something wrong with it.

Lady Olenna finally revealed her true purpose: "Cancel the so-called engagement you mentioned, marry my precious granddaughter Margaery Tyrell, and publicly declare the relationship between the High Farther family of the Eagle's Nest and the Tyrell family of Highgarden.

The families have been married."

"This is absolutely impossible!" Gao Yuan immediately stood up angrily after hearing this, "Don't even think that I will break off the engagement and marry Miss Margaery of the Tyrell family."

"Mrs. Olenna, don't mention this matter again!" Gao Yuan pushed away Sir Garland Tyrell who was blocking him, came to the door of the study and opened the door, "Otherwise, I will

I had no choice but to order Ser Jon to see off his guests."

Sir Jon outside the door heard the sound and walked in, followed by several members of the guard team around Gao Yuan. The fully armed guards were seen placing their right hands on the swords at their waists, as if

As long as Gao Yuan gives the order, they will drive these "rude" guests out of the castle.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense. Not only did Sir Garland and Margaery fail to react, but even Lady Olenna did not expect Gao Yuan's reaction to be so huge.

It seems that Lord Gao Yuan really loves his fiancée deeply.

However, the Queen of Thorns' reaction speed was also quite astonishing. After a brief daze, Mrs. Olenna quickly came up with a compromise plan, but she still did not give up her plan to let Gao Yuan marry Margaery: "Lord Gao Yuan,

Also, which of the gods do you believe in?"

For a moment, Gao Yuan was also confused by Mrs. Olenna's question. Does this marriage matter have something to do with which gods he believes in?

Not understanding the intention of Mrs. Olena's question, Gao Yuan had no choice but to answer her question honestly: "I have never dedicated my faith to any of the gods, but I respect those believers of the gods.

and various customs in their religion.”

"In this case, the teachings and creeds of the gods cannot restrain you, Lord Gao Yuan!" The Queen of Thorns smiled again on her face.

Lady Olenna limped towards Gao Yuan. Sir Jon originally wanted to stop this elderly woman from approaching his master, but Gao Yuan reached out and waved him away: "I don't understand what you mean.

, Lady Olenna!”

Lady Olenna raised her head and explained to him: "The noble families of the Seven Kingdoms often arrange marriage contracts, but they can also be broken later. Theoretically, if one of the parties to the marriage contract refuses to pronounce the marriage oath, then in the teachings of the Seven Gods

, this paper engagement can be annulled at any time, and cannot be declared as a consummated marriage."

"This means that the marriage relationship will not be recognized by the gods until both parties to the marriage contract have read out the wedding vows at the wedding."

"I don't mean to say this because I want you, Lord Gao Yuan, to completely terminate the existing engagement..." Halfway through her words, the Queen of Thorns turned to look at Sir Jon and others beside Gao Yuan.

"Sir Jon, please take the brothers and guards out first!" Gao Yuan frowned at this moment, "You are not allowed to let anyone in without my order... And Miss Mia, you are the same, please stay here

Wait for my orders outside the study."

Sir Jon and others took the order and immediately left the room. Before leaving, Mia Shidong glanced at the three grandparents from Highgarden with suspicion.

It wasn't until only Gao Yuan and four other people were left in the room that Mrs. Olena spoke again: "I just want to tell you, Mr. Gao Yuan, that before you fulfill the engagement, that is, before you read the marriage vows with the bride at the wedding, you still

be free."

"You can enter into an engagement with anyone at any time, and you can dissolve the engagement with anyone at any time."

"You mean to let me hold a fake wedding with Miss Margaery to create the illusion that our two families have been married?" Gao Yuan was immediately shocked by the crazy idea of ​​the Queen of Thorns, "This is simply too much.

It’s been crazy!”

"This is deceiving the gods!"

The Queen of Thorns shook her head: "Since you have never dedicated your faith to any of the gods, the mutual doctrines and creeds of the gods cannot bind you."

"This method may be able to hide it from some people temporarily, but sooner or later the trap will be exposed." Gao Yuan retorted, "If the bride has always been a virgin, the princes under my command will attack me and us behind my back.

There is a lot of talk about the marriage."

"Lord Gao Yuan, don't you understand what happened now?" Sir Garland Tyrell stood up and said bitterly, "My sister Margaery has been admiring you for a long time, and now she only hopes that you can

Appear in front of the world as your wife, and for this she will not hesitate to sacrifice her precious virginity to you."

"You and Margaery can still be a couple, and she can even give birth to an heir for your family." The Queen of Thorns added, "But the Tyrell family will also raise their own concerns about this false marriage.

The requirement is that the child born between you and Margaery must be the first heir to your Duke Gaoyuan family."

"Miss Margaery Tyrell, is this what you mean?" Gao Yuan ignored Mrs. Olenna and turned to the sixteen-year-old girl for advice.

Regardless of whether he finally agrees or not, Gao Yuan must understand the girl's truest wishes. Whenever the beautiful girl in front of him shows any reluctance or shows some hesitation, Gao Yuan will immediately reject her grandmother.

And these crazy ideas that my brother came up with.

"I have frankly expressed my feelings to you before, Mr. Gao Yuan!" After a brief shyness, the girl boldly raised her head and looked at Gao Yuan, her brown eyes coexisting with gentleness and grievance, "

Those are indeed the truest thoughts in my heart, it’s just that you don’t want to believe it.”

"If I agree to this marriage, the child born between me and Miss Margaery will become an illegitimate child in the valley from the day he is born!" Gao Yuan reminded, "Miss Margaery Tyrell, you

It’s best to be mentally prepared for this.”

"No one will know that our child is an illegitimate child, Lord Gao Yuan!" A sweet smile appeared on Margaery's face, "And as long as you become the king of the Seven Kingdoms, you can rule that our child is a legitimate heir with the right to inherit the family.

.”

Gao Yuan frowned even more tightly: "What if I don't become the supreme king as you wish?

"Whether you can eventually become king or not, I believe it doesn't matter!"

"The important thing is that we will make sure that no one knows that the child we gave birth to is an illegitimate child." Highgarden Rose emphasized, "and no one will think that our marriage is a sham, because apart from the words we read together at the wedding

Apart from the vows, everything in our marriage is real."
Chapter completed!