Your quill is about to rewrite the history of the Vale, and the new historical account of the Vale I will entrust to you, Scholar Elrin."
...
...
"Catelyn, the Kleber Family is called a half-savage noble family; you are taking a risk."
"I have long been accustomed to the rudeness of the First Men nobles in Winterfell, and I trust Ned; he would never like a child of poor character.
Petyr, I hope you will address me as Lady Stark, or Lady Catelyn."
"Alright, I've always known no one can change your decision, Lady Catelyn."
"Petyr, I decided to come with you for Lysa and Robert, and I don't want you to have any other misunderstandings; at least I haven't thought of forgiving your crimes."
"What an unnecessary explanation… but I have to admit… I still can't help but feel sad, Catelyn."
"Please address me as Lady Catelyn, or Lady Stark."
"Alright, alright… are you… bringing the dagger again? Lady Catelyn?"
"It at least gives me peace of mind; it's Ned's."
"Don't worry, even if I die, I will protect your safety, my Lady."
"Will they search us? They can't possibly mistake a frail woman for someone who would go to war with a dagger."
"You have never been a delicate flower, Lady Catelyn."
"If necessary, I will explain it myself, Petyr."
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Clatter… Clatter… Thump…
After a jolt, the descending basket from Eyrie arrived at Moon Gate Castle, and Petyr helped Catelyn out.
Catelyn's face was very pale: "I sincerely hope this is my last time taking a basket, gods preserve us."
After a slight pause, she immediately withdrew from Petyr's arm: "Thank you, but no need."
Petyr's lips curved slightly as he said, "My Lady, please don't be so polite."
After speaking, he scanned the dense crowd of Blue Cloaks around them, then raised his voice and said, "We two are envoys from Eyrie.
I am Petyr Baelish, and in the name of Duke Robert Arryn, I request an audience with Earl Greene Kleber."
Petyr and Catelyn waited for a while, and the Blue Cloaks surrounding them cleared a path.
"In the name of King Joffrey, Earl Green has granted your request for an audience; please follow me."
Petyr gracefully bowed slightly to the small, silver-haired herald and said, "Thank you, Knight."
"Hey, Mr. Moustache, I'm not a Knight yet."
Petyr shrugged, taking the first step, while Lady Catelyn tightened her cloak and followed behind him.
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Beautiful woman… in her thirties… blue eyes… reddish-brown hair…
In the main hall of Moon Gate Castle, upon seeing Petyr and the others appear, Lord Green collected his thoughts.
He rose from his high stone chair and descended the steps.
Lord Green smiled, and as he walked, he said, "Lord Petyr, it's a pleasure to see you again; truly delightful."
As the two approached, Petyr, who had stopped, was about to bow when he was interrupted by Lord Green's embrace.
As their bodies separated, Petyr's smile was a bit bitter: "Earl Green, I'm also glad to see you."
Lord Green smiled and said, "The Vale is a good place."
Petyr's eyes flickered; this was their private deal (Chapters 147, 159).
He subtly changed the subject: "Earl Green, your renown has spread throughout the Seven Kingdoms.
I represent Lord Arryn and…"
Lord Green raised a hand, directly interrupting Petyr's next words.
He said, "Lord Petyr, King Joffrey is not a warlike king; you should know why he sent troops to the Vale of Arryn.
He is a benevolent king, but before negotiations begin, I need to see the sincerity of the Duke of Eyrie first."
Benevolent Joffrey… Petyr's eye twitched slightly.
He elegantly bowed and said, "Of course, please believe in the sincerity of the Duke of Eyrie; for the peace of the kingdom, we will do our utmost."
Lord Green nodded slightly and said, "Blood Gate is the sincerity of the Duke of Eyrie.
If you intend to negotiate peace, as a token of sincerity for the negotiations, you must first hand over Blood Gate to King Joffrey for 'safekeeping'."
Petyr seemed to sigh with emotion: "Earl Green, your sword is as sharp as ever."
Lord Green's slender fingers lightly tapped the ruby hilt of his sword, "lady forlorn," and said, "Lord Petyr, forgive my bluntness, but this is a prerequisite for negotiations."
The two looked at each other motionlessly for a while, then Petyr shrugged: "We understand each other; you and I are indeed good friends."
He sighed deeply, pulled out a rolled parchment, and as he handed it to Lord Green, he said, "This is a personal letter from the Duke of Eyrie.
Please give it to the Blood Gate Knight; he will open the iron gates of Blood Gate."
Lord Green unrolled the parchment and, after reading it, his eyebrows raised slightly; Littlefinger was too clever.
He re-rolled the parchment, then turned his head to look at Reyna, who stood beside him, and said, "Reyna, this matter is entrusted to you; depart immediately."
After speaking, he tossed the parchment to Reyna.
Reyna caught it and said loudly, "Understood, Lord Green."
After Reyna scurried away, Petyr seemed to have regained his composure, pausing before saying, "Earl Green, it seems you will soon see the sincerity of Eyrie."
Lord Green smiled, turned sideways, and extended a hand towards the long table, saying, "No bread and salt, but I have prepared fine wine.
Please, Lord Petyr, and…"
Lord Green seemed to have just noticed Catelyn's face beneath her hood, and he said in surprise, "Miss Sansa? How could you…"
He quickly shook his head: "You are not Sansa… I apologize…"
When Catelyn saw Lord Green, she had been secretly observing him.
His expression when he mistook her for Sansa just now, she saw clearly: warm and joyful.
It seemed that Petyr Baelish had not deceived her about this matter.
Catelyn confidently pulled back the hood of her cloak, her blue eyes looking at Lord Green as she said, "Earl Kleber, I am Sansa's mother."
Lord Green was startled, then very pleasantly surprised: "I never expected to meet you here.
My unintentional offense just now, respected Lady Stark."
Petyr stepped back, making space for the two of them, and the corner of his lips curved almost imperceptibly.
Lady Catelyn approached Lord Green, staring at him, and said, "I am Catelyn of Tully; Duke Ned is my husband."
Lord Green placed his hand on his chest and said, "It is an honor to meet you, my Lady."
Lady Catelyn then said, "Earl Kleber, I have heard of the friendship between Stark and House Clebber."
Lord Green's eyes flickered.
He met Catelyn's gaze and solemnly said, "My Lady, Kleber will never forget."
Catelyn showed a gentle smile and nodded slightly.
Immediately after, her finger suddenly pointed to Petyr, who stood to the side, and she said, "This man, my father's foster son, he personally pushed my sister down the Moon Gate.
He is the murderer of Lysa Tully!
Earl Kleber, I request you, have the guards seize him."
Lord Green did not hesitate at all.
He made a gesture, and two Blue Cloaks immediately strode over.
Petyr was firmly held.
Catelyn walked in front of Petyr, who said in shock and disbelief, "Catelyn…"
"I am not a naive little girl!"
A cold glint flashed, and Lady Catelyn's dagger sliced across Petyr's neck, and warm blood immediately gushed out.
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