Royal Woods Camp, Green's Tent.
After bidding farewell to Queen Cersei, Green learned of Jaime's whereabouts from the Clan Soldiers.
It turned out Jaime had been teaching Princess Myrcella how to ride recently.
When they were alone, Green felt Queen Cersei's interest in teasing him growing stronger, and he needed Jaime as a shield.
Queen Cersei knew her beauty was her most powerful weapon, and she had an excellent talent for using honey traps.
Green understood that Queen Cersei was using her beauty to win over his heart and mind.
As Green continued to achieve various merits, both big and small, the intensity of Queen Cersei's honey trap also increased.
Queen Cersei was using her own methods to control Green step by step, so she could trust him with important tasks.
The mature Green believed that if it were any other young man, facing Queen Cersei's honey trap, he would have been ruined by her long ago.
Green would not forget his original intention; he needed to keep the rhythm in his own hands.
Green needed Jaime.
Green felt that he could completely take over the task of teaching Princess Myrcella how to ride; Jaime should immediately return to his original post and always accompany Queen Cersei.
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Green, the 'King of Competition,' immediately used the issue of the Highgarden messenger as an excuse and obtained Queen Cersei's consent to send out a portion of Lannister's Red Cloaks to expand the outer perimeter with Kleber's Blue Cloaks.
Most importantly, regarding the guards around Queen Cersei, the Gold Cloaks could not be trusted, and with a portion of Lannister's Red Cloaks moved away, the Queen's side needed the powerful Jaime to fill the defensive gap.
Green volunteered to Queen Cersei to take over the task of teaching Princess Myrcella how to ride from Jaime.
Queen Cersei agreed to Green's plan without much thought; she also enjoyed Jaime's company and had been a bit unaccustomed to not having him around recently.
Finally, Green took the reins of the white horse from a grim-faced Jaime, taking over the task of teaching Princess Myrcella how to ride.
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Three days passed.
Although the noble ladies at Royal Woods Camp consciously or unconsciously avoided him, the Klaeber Tribe Soldiers gained a lot of popularity in the camp.
Most of Kleber's Clan Soldiers, from their grandfathers' grandfathers' grandfathers... had been hunters, and as born hunters, hunting was naturally their forte.
Under Green's arrangement, Kleber's Blue Cloaks went out in batches, bringing abundant game to the camp and enriching everyone's plates.
In the lively camp, everyone cheered for Kleber's Clan Soldiers.
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Royal Woods Camp, night fell.
Green sat by the bonfire, glancing at the lively crowd in the distance.
Tonight's main course at the camp dinner was wild boar meat roasted with mushrooms and apples, and the main characters of the feast were women, each holding a cup of summer red, creating a lively atmosphere.
Green's ears twitched, hearing footsteps approaching him.
A bit bored, Green even guessed the height and weight of the approaching person based on the footsteps.
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At a normal person's reaction distance, Green timely shifted his gaze towards the approaching person.
The person who came was a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl, with brown eyes and brown hair, fair skin, medium height, and a slightly plump figure.
The girl saluted: "Good evening, Baron Green."
It's the rumor-monger!
Green recognized the girl's identity, but showed no expression, rising to return the greeting: "Good evening, Miss, and you are?"
The girl's smile was appropriate: "Please forgive my presumptuousness, my name is Taryana Mooton, and the Earl of Lady Spring Town is my uncle."
Riverspring is a major port and trade center in Crab Bay. House Mooton of Riverspring is a noble house of the Riverlands, and the current head is Earl William Mooton.
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Kingswood Hunting was an activity for Crownlands nobles. When Green was "eavesdropping" a few days ago, although he was curious why a noble lady with a Riverlands surname would appear here, he didn't delve into it.
After all, no one stipulated that other members of House Mooton couldn't settle in King's Landing.
When the girl mentioned the Earl of Lady Spring Town, Green caught a fleeting moment of pride on her face.
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Taryana Mooton, at Green's invitation, also sat by the bonfire.
The full moon hung high, and the moonlight was soft.
Green instructed a servant to bring wine glasses, but Taryana Mooton shook her head apologetically, refusing.
Green's brown eyes flickered, but he said nothing, only having the servant fill his own glass.
Green took a sip of summer red and said, "Lady Mooton, why aren't you attending the banquet?"
Taryana Mooton brushed her hair back: "You can call me by my name, Taryana."
At night, alone with a girl, it was not difficult for the always sharp Green to guess Taryana Mooton's purpose.
Green's mind turned, "Am I being schemed against by a young girl?"
[Green wasn't angry at all.]
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Green nodded slightly: "Alright, I am honored, Lady Taryana."
Taryana Mooton smiled and naturally adjusted her dress, pulling up the hem to reveal a section of her fair calf.
Having seen many of Queen Cersei's honey traps, Green compared and noted the huge professional gap between Taryana Mooton and Queen Cersei.
Green took another sip of summer red with a calm expression.
The smile Taryana Mooton maintained on her face stiffened slightly; did he still not understand her meaning at this point?
Although not explicitly stated, at this time, in this atmosphere, Taryana Mooton felt she had expressed herself very clearly!
Baron Green, you can start pursuing Taryana Mooton now.
Taryana Mooton began to feel a bit annoyed in her heart; no matter how well he dressed, he was still a half-savage noble, just no fun!
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Taryana Mooton composed herself and answered Green's first question: "I've never been very accustomed to lively environments since I was young, so I quietly left. I happened to see you, and unconsciously walked over, Baron Green, I hope I haven't disturbed you."
Green shook his head slightly, answering very professionally: "It's alright, Lady Taryana, you are free in the camp, and the guards will ensure your safety."
Taryana Mooton could only thank him first.
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Green was the "prey" Taryana Mooton had set her sights on. Due to the Crownlands nobles' preconceived notions about Crab Claw Peninsula, her scheme easily succeeded.
Considering Green's demeanor, Taryana Mooton's scheme, upon closer inspection, was actually full of loopholes.
If no one cared, no one would investigate.
Green thought more deeply; Crab Claw Peninsula had no allies.
The North, also descendants of the First Men, might naturally be close to Crab Claw Peninsula, but the North was too far away.
The future "Guardian of Crab Claw Peninsula" Green's choices had always been limited.