Chapter 113 Petition in Seagull Town
"Members of the Arryn branch in various parts of the valley have caused too much trouble, Master Attis." Maester Colemon scolded the message that High Steward Nestor Royce had sent to the Eyrie from the Gates of the Moon. Letter, looking a little ugly.
Attis put his left hand on his chin and looked at the medals of various families in various castles on the letter, "Why are there so many Arryn families in the canyon?"
"Well, this has a lot to do with history. After all, this can be considered a strange thing in history. The main branch of the Aylin family." Ke Meng shrugged, "I don't know whether to talk about it or not. This is an embarrassing thing. The main branch There are not many heirs, but the descendants are suspicious.”
Attis listened quietly to Ke Meng's next series of popular science stories about the Aelin family, which included the secret history of the palace, the official history of the academy, and even folklore. The corner of his mouth rose with great enjoyment.
"We have strayed from the topic, haha," Maester Kemen said with some annoyance. "The territorial boundaries of the canyon are always unclear, especially among the wealthy knights. Most of the branches of the Aelin family have become the knights of the canyon. They are very proud. , and a few are engaged in trade and adventure, such as the Aylin family in Seagull Town.”
"Adventure." Attis recalled the experience of having a long conversation with Wilmar Royce in Runestone City all night long. His dream at that time was to travel around the world.
That day, he and Weimar became more and more emotional as they talked, and even planned a trip to Asshai to explore the ruins of Valyria
With beautiful memories, Attis touched the weirwood throne under him, which was once the main seat of the King of the Valley and is now the main seat of the Duke of the Eyrie. The cool touch spread from his fingertips to his palms.
"What suggestions do you have, regarding the conflicts between various branches of the Arryn family and other knights' territories, Maester Colmont." Attis asked.
Kemen frowned and raised his long sleeves, "This issue has been left in the valley for a long time." The bachelor pondered for a moment and gave advice, "Your father, Lord Jon Arryn, worked hard and never complained. He traveled around a lot when he was young. The manor of the birth knight, I solved a lot of troubles by myself.”
"The situation in the Seven Kingdoms is like this. It is impossible for me to deal with the troubles among these knights like my father." Attis shook his head. This method was too time-consuming.
"Duke Donal Arryn, ahem, once tried to define the boundaries of the landed knights of the valley. However, the definition process was not only difficult, but also failed due to various wars." Colemon recalled the history of the Arryn family and said: Attis said.
"After a battle, these contradictions will be temporarily resolved, and they will be allowed to return home to welcome the glory of the Seven Gods, but they will be caught in the dispute over the fiefdom," Attis murmured, "I remember that there is a record of Maester Cologne in the library. "Genealogy and Fiefdoms of Vale Property Knights"
"Indeed, Master Attis," Kemen nodded, "Maester Cologne's contribution to the valley and the Arryn family is really remarkable and makes me envious."
Attis smiled slightly, "There is no need to belittle yourself, Maester Kemen, you are destined to do better. The things that the valley has to deal with are much more complicated and glorious than in the past."
"High as glory," Maester Kormon muttered, "I remember, Lord Attis."
"Using this book as a model, organize people to investigate the historical changes in these years and determine the boundaries of their fiefdoms. The affairs of these wealthy knights should not be handled by the Eagle's Nest City. If it weren't for the branch of the Arryn family that made the matter big , I will never interfere in the private affairs of the vassal. In the name of the Duke of the Eyrie and the head of the Arryn family, Maester Kemen, you choose capable people in the valley to inform the vassal to help handle this matter."
"But remember," Attis said emphatically, "this matter is only allowed to interfere with the branch of the Arryn family, listen to the suggestions of the local vassals, and do not expand."
Bachelor Ke Meng nodded, "As you command, sir."
"Is there anything else?" Attis nodded and continued to ask.
"There is also the matter of a few vassals petitioning. Ahem, the Arryn family branch of Seagull Town wants to petition the Eagle's Nest City. It is rare. Since they married a wealthy businessman from the Free Trade City, they have basically never dared to do so. I’m going to petition the Eagle’s Nest City,” Ke Meng said.
"Who specifically?" Attis asked.
"Evan Aylin, the heir of the Aylin family in Seagull Town." Coleman said.
"Is he in the Eagle's Nest?" Attis asked.
"No, he's still at the Gates of the Moon. Maybe Miss Mia will bring him up." Maester Coleman said.
Attis didn't know what to say for a moment, so he just nodded.
"There is also the issue of the construction of the road in the Arryn Valley that Lord Nestor handed over. It probably requires a lot of funds, but the bridge tolls in the Twin River City are indeed very profitable." Bachelor Kemen once again talked about the recent major projects in the valley. The purpose of revamping and constructing the roads in the Erin Valley is naturally to make it easier for the canyon riders to get out of the valley faster.
Attis listened quietly, and time passed like the rushing water of Alessa's Tears Falls.
"Tell that, Evan Arryn, I will receive him in the evening, in the inner hall of the Arryn family. After all, he is one of my own family." Attis said to Kemon,
Kemen nodded, "I will tell him, sir."
Attis let out a long breath and said, "I'm going to the bedroom to rest. You'll take that distant relative around and visit the main castle of the Arryn family first." He stepped down from the weirwood throne, and Ange and Ange, who had been silently by his side, The blue-robed bodyguards followed Attis.
He closed the door to his bedroom, and candlelight and incense filled the whole room. It seemed that the lonely and aloof Eagle's Nest City had become warmer after the addition of many women and children. Roslin served him and decorated the room. More tender.
The warmth of the fireplace can be felt on the floor even with your boots on, and the bedroom is so warm that you can't help but think about slacking off.
Roslin is not here. She spends most of her time wandering around the Eagle's Nest with Pia Frey. Sometimes she even goes to the Giant's Spear Peak to gaze at the beautiful scenery of the Arryn Valley.
Attis lay on the bed and fell into a deep sleep.
It was already night when he woke up again, and Roslin was waiting beside Artis. Her curly hair and reddish cheeks were very touching.
"Evan Aylin." Attis opened his eyes and murmured.
"The one who came up the mountain? I've been waiting for you for a long time." Roslin said with a smile.
Attis got up from the bed, and Roslin put on the prepared robe for him. "He will be waiting for you in the inner hall, Duke." He nodded, kissed Roslin's forehead, pushed away the bedroom, and walked toward Go to the inner hall.
Evan Aylin sat quietly in the distance. When he saw himself walking in, he stood up slowly and bowed, "Duke Attis, I am Evan Aylin from Seagull Town. I represent my father. Quin Arryn is here to express his most sincere respect to Atys Arryn, Duke of the Eyrie, Patriarch of House Arryn, and Warden of the East in Westeros."
"We are all a family," Artis Aylin waved his hand upon seeing this and looked at the rather calm-looking Evan Aylin with a smile, "No need to be formal, sit down."
Evan Aylin opened his mouth to express his gratitude to the Duke, and sat down in his original position, sitting upright, waiting for Attis to ask questions.
"So, do you need help from the Eagle's Nest City for something urgent?" Attis didn't want to waste too much time. After all, Roslin was still waiting for him in the room.
Artis was also very satisfied with Evan Aylin's response. He replied fluently, "Forgive me for disturbing your rest. The purpose of coming to petition this time is to recommend a stranger to you."
This was something Artis did not expect. He only knew that the branch of the Aylin family in Seagull Town had always been called the "Golden Eagle". Although this was the nickname of their ancestor Esamba Aylin, compared to Aylin The main branch of the family, the Arryn family of Seagull Town, indeed knows best about flexibility and finance. This nickname is used to describe them. They are even responsible for a considerable part of the logistics of this army expedition and the construction of the roads in the Arryn Valley.
This is why Attis Arryn is willing to get close to them. Although the Arryn family of Seagull Town has deviated from the orthodox culture and traditions of the Canyon Knights of the Andals Arryn family to a certain extent, Attis's experience in King's Landing and The small shock given to him by the Twin River City's small treasury showed the importance of the golden dragon.
This is also the reason why the Lannister has been defeated repeatedly. Although it was overwhelmingly attacked by Robb Stark's northern army, the Lannister can still fight in Westeros and the Eastern Continent with its generous golden dragons and commissions. Recruit countless mercenaries and slavers.
The reason why most branches of the Aylin family, who are obsessed with the Canyon Knights, are constantly fighting over an inch of land is because they have no money.
The Aylin family of Seagull Town disagreed. Their ancestors sold their family's land to others at low prices, and the family engaged in trade between Seagull Town and the Eastern Continent. In the end, the family's rich assets far exceeded those of other Aylin families. The Lin family branch, if it weren't for the tax power and the treasury raids in Twins City, the Eagle's Nest City might not be much richer than them.
"Stranger?" Artis was slightly surprised. He originally thought that the eagle from Seagull Town came to visit at starry night because he needed support from the Eagle's Nest City for business.
"Yes," Evan Aylin nodded, "You should have heard about the red-robed monk who appeared in Seagull Town."
Attis frowned slightly. He seemed to have heard somewhere, oh, one of the more interesting things among the pile of letters received in Twin River City.
He remembered that his reply was, "Keep him under strict guard and advise him to leave."
But in Evan Aylin's description, the two red-robed monks didn't seem to leave, but instead enjoyed themselves in the Seagull Town branch of the Aylin family?
"Those two red-robed monks?" Attis said.
"Strictly speaking, a red-robed monk, and he was a woman. The other red-robed monk, I remember he was in prison in Gulltown." Evan Aylin recalled.
"Don't they know that Seagull Town has a place specifically for pagan activities?" Attis did not understand the behavior of these R'hllor Red God believers.
The valley is inherently conservative, and the Andal people's belief in the Seven Gods is deeply rooted in the valley. There are many cases of people in the valley beating them to death for preaching privately. Most pagans will only stay in Seagull Town for a while, and will not think about starting from Seagull. Walk inland into the valley.
Seeing Evan Arryn wanted to answer again, Attis just shook his head, "Give me a reason. In the territory of the valley, there will only be the seven-pointed star of the Seven Gods, not the flame of R'hllor."
Evan Aylin breathed a sigh of relief, "No noble in the valley will forget the teachings of the Seven Gods. I also told this heretic. She took the initiative to find me." He looked at Attis, Something seemed to be brewing, "I hope you don't think I'm cheating, Duke Attis."
"I will always trust the family members bearing the surname Aelin." Attis replied, not knowing what this distant relative would tell him.
"She could see prophecies in the flames and saved my father," Evan Arryn said. "The red-robed woman prevented my father, Quin Arryn, from going to sea. She predicted that my father's big ship would be ruined. Under the rocks and storm, my father was doubtful and simply did not go to sea. The big ship hit the rocks and sank to the bottom of the sea after a storm. Only a few people came back alive."
"You mean," Attis Aylin's eyes suddenly became solemn, and he looked at Evan Aylin solemnly, "you can see prophecies in the flames."
Evan Aylin nodded, "That's it."
"What does this have to do with the red-robed woman you recommended?" Attis's palms trembled slightly. He remembered what he saw in the bonfire before his father died, and what he saw in the bonfire when Bran fell.
But he asked calmly to get as much information as possible.
"The red-robed woman insists on this. She said that you can also see the future from the flames. This is what R'hllor gave you. With all due respect, these are the red-robed woman's original words." Evan Aylin noticed Atty. Si's changes, he said nervously.
Attis stood up, "You have a mission, Evan Arryn, in the name of the Duke of the Eyrie."
Evan knelt down on one knee without thinking much, "Evan Aylin obeys the Duke's orders."
"Take this red-robed woman and bring her to the Eagle's Nest City. Remember, she is not allowed to preach on the road, and she is not allowed to wear any objects that symbolize the Red God's faith. You only need to bring her to the Eagle's Nest City. No. You are not allowed to mention this matter to anyone, and you are not allowed to let anyone on the road know about your mission and disguise her, no matter what method you use," Artis said in a deep voice as he approached Evan who was kneeling on one knee.
"I understand, Duke Attis, I will definitely fulfill my mission," Evan Aylin nodded in agreement, "I swear."
Attis nodded, "Stand up, Evan Aylin of the Aylin family of Seagull Town," he put his hand on Evan Aylin's shoulder, "I believe you, tell me the name of the woman in red robe."
"Melisandre, she claims to be from Asshai," said Evan Arryn.
Asshai Attis repeated the place name in his mind.
(End of chapter)