Lancel regained his composure, a youthful, innocent smile on his face: "Don't worry, I'll remember your good advice. Tyrion also said something similar to me; he told me that growing up is ultimately a kind of happiness!"
Green patted Lancel's shoulder again and sat back down in his chair: "I've arranged for you to be among the guards in the procession behind the Queen's carriage. I think that's exactly where you want to guard."
Lancel blinked: "I can still serve as a guard? What about what you just said?"
Green spread his hands: "Just now, I was advising you as your friend, and I believe you've taken it to heart. Now, I'm still acting as your friend, helping you to fulfill your small wish."
Lancel's eyes sparkled as he said, "Baron Green, you are too kind to me. I owe you one for this. I promise, I won't mess around!"
Green smiled faintly upon hearing Lancel's vow-like promise.
...
The morning sun's rays bathed King's Landing.
Today was the day the Kingswood Hunting party was to depart. Queen Cersei would leave the Red Keep by carriage, travel through the inner city of King's Landing, and exit through the Steel Gate.
Outside King's Landing's Steel Gate, Queen Cersei would first personally receive the noblewomen and young ladies participating in the Kingswood Hunting, primarily from King's Landing and the northern Crownlands. Only after the greetings were complete would the Kingswood Hunting party officially depart south towards the Royal Forest.
Noblewomen and young ladies from the southern Crownlands participating in the Kingswood Hunting would join the Queen's Kingswood Hunting party along the way, according to the location of their territories.
Some noblewomen and young ladies from remote areas of the Crownlands participating in the Kingswood Hunting would not come to rendezvous with the Queen's Kingswood Hunting party but would proceed directly to the Royal Forest.
...
Green, dressed in silver armor and a blue cloak, stood neatly beside the lavish carriage with a group of officers from Lannister's Red Cloaks and the Gold Cloaks, awaiting Queen Cersei's arrival.
This time, a total of 764 guards were under Green's command for the Kingswood Hunting's defense, including 63 Cleber's Blue Cloaks, 201 Lannister's Red Cloaks (including an added Lancel), and 500 Gold Cloaks.
The noblewomen participating in the Kingswood Hunting would also bring their own family guards.
...
With a loud cry of "The Queen has arrived!", Queen Cersei, holding Princess Myrcella's small hand and wearing the Queen's crown, appeared in everyone's sight.
The jewel-encrusted Queen's crown sparkled in the sunlight.
The Kingswood Hunting was somewhat of a 'men-stay-away' affair; apart from the accompanying guards and attendants, no other male nobles would participate. Therefore, Queen Cersei left Joffrey and Tommen at the Red Keep.
...
Green and the others saluted with their hands over their chests in the direction Queen Cersei was approaching.
With his head slightly bowed, Green caught sight of the hem of Queen Cersei's magnificent gown. His usually keen senses detected Queen Cersei's gaze lingering on him.
Queen Cersei's gaze only lingered for a moment: "Baron Green, you've done very well."
When Green heard Queen Cersei's praise and looked up, he could only see Queen Cersei's noble back.
Green wondered about the reason for Cersei's sudden praise.
Just then, Princess Myrcella looked back at Green, and their eyes met.
Princess Myrcella's clear eyes held a smile, and she gave a slight nod with her small face.
Green seemed to understand Princess Myrcella's gaze and also nodded slightly before shifting his eyes away.
It turned out Queen Cersei's praise was because of Princess Myrcella's matter.
Green thought about it; Queen Cersei indeed liked this. Drawing a sword at the slightest disagreement, that was very Cersei.
...
Green straightened his back and first saw Jaime Lannister following Queen Cersei.
Today, Jaime was not wearing the armor he seemed never to be without, but instead a wine-red, slit-sided robe embroidered with a roaring lion and black soft leather boots.
A gentle breeze blew, causing Jaime's bright golden hair to flutter.
Without his armor, Jaime seemed less valiant but more handsome.
As Jaime walked past, he cast a sidelong glance at Green.
Green ignored Jaime's warning gaze and secretly disdained him, thinking, 'Dressed so flamboyantly, does he think he's going out for a stroll?'
A stroll? Green seemed to grasp something.
Green felt that his decision when assigning guard duties yesterday was excellent; he had given all the night guard duties involving Queen Cersei to Lannister's Red Cloaks.
...
After Queen Cersei, holding Princess Myrcella's small hand, had settled into the carriage, Green waved for the others behind him to return to their assigned positions.
Lancel, dressed in golden armor, cheerfully led Green's mount to him, while his squire, Matier, looked on with a helpless expression.
After mounting, Green took the whip from Lancel's hand and waved him away with a hint of disdain: "Once we're outside the city, you don't need to follow Her Majesty's carriage. Keep an eye out from the back for me too, and if you find any problems, come find me immediately."
Hearing Green's clear reply, Lancel nodded vigorously and happily departed.
...
Seeing that the party was ready to depart, Green first ordered a portion of the Gold Cloaks to set off ahead to clear the way for the procession.
After giving the command, Green flicked the reins, rode his horse to the side of the Queen's carriage, and said, "Your Majesty, everything is ready."
Queen Cersei's cool voice came through: "Let's go."
...
The Gold Cloaks cleared the way in front, and the entire procession moved very smoothly.
When the red sun was high in the sky, the Kingswood Hunting party entered the Queen's Quarter along the main road.
When Queen Cersei's carriage appeared, a wave-like cheer erupted.
Inside the carriage, Princess Myrcella looked out the window with her small face and happily said, "Mother, they like you so much!"
Facing her adorable daughter's adoring gaze, Queen Cersei slightly raised her chin, the corners of her lips curving upwards: "You can be like me someday too."
Princess Myrcella shook her small head: "Mother, look outside, you are so amazing. Father can't achieve being as loved as you are, and I definitely won't be able to either."
Although the cheers from the Queen's Quarter's people also pleased Cersei, she refused to give them even a glance.
What good was the adoration of these commoners?
Queen Cersei had not forgotten how the people of the Queen's Quarter had slandered her with rumors.
If she hadn't decisively chosen Baron Green to handle it then, who knew what the outcome would have been today!
Now things had just returned to normal, and she was a Lannister Mother Lion, naturally meant to be adored by the flock.
...
Queen Cersei looked down at Myrcella.
Queen Cersei's delicate hand gently stroked Myrcella's golden curls: "Myrcella, your beauty is your most powerful weapon for the future."
Myrcella's clear eyes, looking up at Queen Cersei, showed confusion.
Queen Cersei leaned down and kissed Myrcella's forehead: "Mother will teach you later."
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