In most people's minds, the Crab Claw Peninsula was a backward and barbaric region, and Baron Green was a half-savage noble from the Crab Claw Peninsula.
Therefore, perhaps Tanaya Muton felt her Muton surname was nobler than Baron Green's.
Tanaya Muton crooked her finger, expecting Baron Green to be grateful and honored, and to meekly comply.
Baron Green could only say that Tanaya Muton merely understood the principle of striking down competitors and had a bit of cunning, nothing more.
Tanaya Muton's immature tactics, in Baron Green's eyes, were like swinging a warhammer in front of King Robert?
Baron Green suppressed the urge to draw his sword.
Baron Green always felt that he had been led astray by the simple Clan Soldiers.
Baron Green rubbed his ink-black hair and raised his hand to stop Tanaya Muton's words: "Miss Muton, I want to ask if your actions are at the behest of Earl William of Riverspring, or are they personal?"
Interrupted, Tanaya Muton felt a surge of anger.
At the same time as her anger, she also replayed the meaning in Baron Green's words, and her heart trembled.
He knew already?
Tanaya Muton's heart was a little flustered, and her first thought was to escape: "Baron Green, I don't quite understand what you mean, it's late..."
Baron Green's indifferent expression changed, his gaze gradually sharpening: "If this is Earl William's idea, I will interpret this as a declaration of war."
The kind Baron Green decided to teach Tanaya Muton a lesson.
"Perhaps it's the legacy of House Mooton? Back then, the overconfident House Mooton, along with some minor houses, actually tried to conquer the lands of the Crab Claw Peninsula.
The weak Red Salmon were instead utterly defeated by the Crab Claw Peninsula; if the Dragon family hadn't intervened to stop them, the Muton surname would have long since disappeared."
Tanaya Muton said angrily: "How dare you insult our family?!"
Baron Green's tone was cold: "And how is your behavior any different?"
To Baron Green's rhetorical question, Tanaya Muton opened her small mouth, speechless.
Baron Green waved his hand and said: "It's late, Miss Muton, go back and rest."
Tanaya Muton worried if she had caused a great disaster, but then thought it unlikely; although Baron Green was cold to people, she felt he wasn't someone who would make a mountain out of a molehill.
The two families wouldn't go to war over such a small matter.
Thinking this, Tanaya Muton breathed a sigh of relief; the Tanaya Muton who had been scared by Baron Green's words finally calmed down.
With things as they were, Tanaya Muton knew that she and Baron Green were impossible.
Tanaya Muton only secretly sighed in regret; men who were young, had already inherited their family, and were unmarried were very rare.
Tanaya Muton reflected that she had relied too much on preconceived notions, which kept her mindset arrogant, and she had never seriously observed Baron Green, the anomaly from the Crab Claw Peninsula.
Without extraordinary qualities, he wouldn't be Queen Cersei's favored minister, as everyone called him.
Tanaya Muton also learned many lessons from this incident.
Tanaya Muton felt a hint of apology towards Baron Green, slightly lifted her skirt with both hands towards him, and nodded in farewell.
Baron Green's brown eyes watched Tanaya Muton's retreating back as he stroked his chin.
The next day, Red Keep, Prime Minister's Tower.
Duke Jon still couldn't rest assured about the kingdom's affairs; after a few days of bed rest, the barely recovered Prime Minister Jon returned to the Hand's chambers to deal with the accumulated state affairs.
Petyr assisted Duke Jon in the Hand's chambers, offering advice from time to time.
Duke Jon was busy when a servant suddenly reported that Duke Stannis requested an audience.
Why was Stannis back?
Duke Jon was very surprised by Duke Stannis's sudden appearance and instructed the servant to invite him in.
Soon, Duke Stannis entered the Hand's chambers.
Duke Stannis, with a stern face, finished his greeting and sat down without waiting for Duke Jon's signal.
Duke Stannis would never omit the necessary courtesies, nor would he add a single unnecessary pleasantry.
Petyr's grey-green eyes trembled slightly, and he silently moved to the side, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"Prime Minister Jon, I heard about the matter in this study. On my way here, I heard you entrusted such an important matter to Janos to investigate! That greedy, incompetent pig?"
With a thud, Duke Jon put down the documents in his hand and looked at Duke Stannis with cloudy eyes: "Stannis, is this why you suddenly returned?"
Duke Stannis snorted coldly: "Why allow slanderous words disparaging the Queen to spread in the Queen's Quarter?"
Duke Jon's lips trembled, and he said nothing.
"Where is Renly? As Master of Laws, does he not know the crime of slandering the royal family without evidence?"
Duke Stannis's gaze on Duke Jon grew sharper: "Is there some dirty power play involved here? The most ridiculous thing is that this matter ultimately had to be handled by a Queen's Affairs Officer, the Hand of the King is incompetent to this extent!"
Before arriving at the Prime Minister's Tower, Duke Stannis had inspected the Queen's Quarter and had already reviewed the preserved execution records at the security office.
The meticulous Baron Green had Leyton record the detailed charges for each criminal according to his requirements, and slandering the royal family was naturally included.
The content of the records was so detailed that it seemed excessive to "read," yet Duke Stannis read every word and sentence very carefully.
After reviewing the records, even the usually strict Duke Stannis nodded slightly.
Baron Green also has legal talent!
Duke Jon's gaze also sharpened: "Stannis, are you questioning me?"
Duke Stannis's lips curved into a sarcastic smile: "Actually, I'd rather impeach, but I know it's a futile act here!"
Duke Jon's chest rose and fell more rapidly: "Stannis, you cannot govern the kingdom by law alone!"
Duke Stannis stood tall: "Honorable Prime Minister, then tell me what is needed to govern the kingdom? Absolute power that condemns based on a song?"
"From now on, after anyone commits a crime, if they just sing a song from the Crab Claw Peninsula, the murderer becomes Baron Kleber? Do you think the Master of Laws Renly isn't incompetent enough, and you want him to appear even more so?"
"Stannis, you are too prejudiced, this is not a simple legal issue, this is politics!"
Duke Jon was breathless after speaking, his forehead covered in cold sweat.
Duke Stannis snorted coldly again: "Prime Minister Jon, you are treating the kingdom's law as your personal property, and I will absolutely not allow it!"
"You, you, cough cough cough!"
Duke Jon couldn't help but cough.
Seeing this, Petyr, who had been silent, hurried over, but Duke Jon stubbornly waved him away.
Petyr couldn't help but speak up for Duke Jon: "Honorable Duke Stannis, Baron Kleber is just a small figure from the Crab Claw Peninsula, he won't affect the fairness of the law, and the Prime Minister didn't pursue it further."
Duke Stannis furrowed his brow, his sharp gaze fixed on Petyr: "Because he is a so-called small figure, he can act recklessly? I tell you, before the kingdom's law, there is no distinction between big and small figures! As Master of Coin, do you not understand the principle that even a small loophole can sink a large ship? Petyr, is this how you manage the kingdom's finances?"
Petyr opened his mouth, but was speechless, standing there with a slightly awkward expression.
Duke Jon coughed a few more times and said weakly: "Petyr, you may withdraw."
Petyr, who had chosen the opportune moment to deliver a jab, looked at Duke Jon with a worried expression.
Petyr shrugged his shoulders somewhat helplessly and quietly retreated.