King's Landing:
Red Keep, Parliament Hall:
A royal meeting is held to discuss the princess's marriage.
Viserys lost his temper and said indignantly, "Aemon cut off contact with me as soon as he arrived in the Vale."
He was furious!
"Prince Aemon is still young. It's normal for him to avoid commitment."
A strong, middle-aged man with black, curly hair and a beard smiled and said this.
He sat in Lyonel's original seat, holding the position of Minister of Justice — the king's right-hand man.
Viserys glanced at him and said resentfully, "He should write a letter back to his king instead of making his uncle wait."
Jasper Wilde laughed and said, "Young people need more experience to become stable."
"All right, Lord Jasper."
Prime Minister Lyonel interrupted, disliking the heir apparent sitting opposite him.
Jasper is called "Iron Rod."
He earned this reputation after taking over as Minister of Justice.
It was because he married several wives in succession and fathered more than a dozen children.
All of these wives died under mysterious circumstances, and it was said that Lord Jasper was broken by an "iron rod."
He was inexperienced, but more experienced than the young people.
"Then tell me, what about Rhaenyra's marriage?"
Viserys pointed his finger at the prime minister, eager for a solution.
Lyonel was silent.
Anyone could see that Prince Aemon had no improper thoughts about the princess.
The king was interested in his nephew, so he tried his best to promote the matter.
The conference table was silent for a while.
Viserys looked around. Is there no one to give him advice?
"Your Majesty, I have something to say."
Grand Maester Meros suddenly spoke up.
Viserys was surprised. "Oh, tell me about it."
With his hands in his sleeve pockets, Meros slowly said, "The prince is still young. Why not let the princess broaden her horizons and have more choices?"
Viserys's face fell. "I've found half the young talent in the Seven Kingdoms, but there's no young man Rhaenyra likes."
"Then you might as well let the princess see the other half of the young men of the right age in the Seven Kingdoms."
Meros suggested.
Viserys was stunned.
"Yes, I agree!"
Seamaster Tyland quickly raised his hand to support the princess's public selection of a husband.
His brother, Lord Jason, was already married, but he had not given up.
Whoever marries the princess will rise to prominence.
Viserys looked at the other ministers suspiciously and asked, "What about you?"
Lyonel frowned deeply but still did not speak.
Prince Aemon's father is Daemon.
If he is unwilling to marry, then he and his son are both unstable factors.
If the king were to die in an accident after the marriage, the princess would definitely not be able to control the two Targaryen men.
The marriage cannot be rushed; it must be done gradually.
If it is delayed, however, Prince Aemon may change his mind.
"I agree. There are many good men in the Stormlands."
Jasper raised his hand to vote.
"I..."
The Finance Minister, Lyman, hesitated for a moment before opening his mouth to object.
Daemon is a recognized dangerous element.
However, Prince Aemon was raised by the Centenary King when he was young and has grown up in the Red Keep in recent years. His character and personality are beyond reproach.
As long as the king pushes for it, the marriage can be arranged.
"Okay, with three votes in favor and two abstentions, the result is obvious."
Meros interrupted and made the decision for Lyman.
Lyman's face changed; he looked angry, but there was nothing he could do about it.
Prime Minister Lyonel remained silent, and his opposition alone was invalid.
"Well, let's do it this way."
Viserys sighed and said, "Rhaenyra has come of age. She will tour the continent as the crown princess and broaden her horizons."
The ministers nodded one after another, supplementing the process of touring and selecting a husband.
...
Afternoon.
A huge bronze dragon crossed Blackwater Bay, hovered over King's Landing, and slowly descended into its lair.
The Red Keep, Maegor's Holdfast.
Aemon walked into the castle and climbed the stairs.
By chance, he ran into Rhaenyra strolling in the open-air corridor.
"What are you doing?"
Aemon was surprised, as he had just been about to find her.
The others had to fleece her.
Rhaenyra raised her eyes and glanced at him. She said lightly, "My father convened a royal meeting and kicked me out."
"Uh..."
Aemon was speechless for a moment.
No wonder he looked so resentful.
Rhaenyra lightened the mood and asked, "Would you like to accompany me for a walk?"
"Okay."
Aemon agreed frankly.
The only issue that could have driven her out to meet with him was probably the marriage issue.
He had listened to her complaints many times before, so he wasn't surprised.
The two walked and talked.
"Do you think I should listen to my father and get engaged as soon as possible?"
Rhaenyra asked, glancing at Aemon's profile from time to time as she talked about the marriage.
She knew who her father had in mind.
"You have your own responsibilities, don't you?"
Aemon avoided answering.
Being a trash can is one thing; giving advice is another matter entirely.
"My responsibility is to give birth to children," she said.
Rhaenyra lowered her head, looking listless.
She thought of her mother, that gentle woman.
Her father forced her to get pregnant, miscarry, and then get pregnant again.
Her mother's funeral was a nightmare.
This is also why she didn't want to marry young and had a bad relationship with her father.
She was very scared.
Aemon pondered for a moment and whispered, "The world is unfair. Instead of living in fear, it's better to be brave."
"What should I do?"
Rhaenyra asked, confused.
"I don't know."
Aemon shook his head. "Everyone's path is different, but the end is the same."
The only thing you can do is strengthen yourself.
Even if he were a little kid without a dragon, he would still face the inheritance problem in Runestone City.
Rhaenyra hung her head, silently thinking about what she could do.
"I found a new territory when I went back this time, and I'm planning to start construction."
Aemon laughed and wanted to tease her.
"New territory, new..."
Rhaenyra muttered to herself, her beautiful eyes gradually shining.
Yes!
She could find new allies, expand her power, and deal a severe blow to Alicent's party.
She could prove to her father that she is not like him.
Aemon's eyes were strange, and he found that his words had touched a nerve.
Rhaenyra couldn't stop.
"Ahem, let's continue talking about the marriage."
Aemon quickly changed the subject.
Rhaenyra wasn't the brightest to begin with, so she couldn't be fooled.
"You're right!"
Rhaenyra clapped her hands and smiled.
What's right?
Aemon was horrified.
Rhaenyra tilted her head to look at him and suddenly found him much more attractive.
"Isn't he a ready-made ally?"
Leaning forward, Rhaenyra raised her face and started talking. "Aemon, how are you doing in the Vale? Are you having any difficulties?"
Aemon raised his hand to push her face away and create distance. "It's a new, uncultivated territory, and I have a problem with my mother."
Speaking of which, it's really depressing.
This is what it feels like to be urged to get married.
With this thought, Aemon looked at Rhaenyra.
No wonder she always looks so down.
She can withstand pressure!
"My father asked me to get engaged."
Rhaenyra wasn't angry; she wanted to test the other party's attitude.
"Coincidentally, my mother is the same."
Aemon laughed dumbly.
The two looked at each other with sympathy and locked eyes.
They said at the same time,
"My father asked me to choose you."
"My mother asked me to marry a girl from the Vale."
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