Tyrion glanced at Jaime, a smile on his face, and said, "Count Greene, my friend, I am honored to introduce you..."
He extended a hand towards Ser Kevan: "This is my and Jaime's uncle, the Master of Laws, Hand of Duke Tywin, Ser Kevan Lannister of the Westerlands."
As he finished speaking, Greene smiled and placed a hand on his chest, saying, "It's an honor to meet you, Ser Kevan."
Then, Tyrion turned to Ser Kevan: "My uncle, please allow me to introduce you..."
He gestured towards Greene: "This... this is the Conqueror of the Vale, a renowned general throughout the Seven Kingdoms, Count Greene Crabb of the Claw Isle."
After a pause, Tyrion nodded gratefully at Greene and continued, "In the Riverlands, when the Lion was in dire straits, it was Count Greene who saved Jaime and me from the wolves. He is our savior, Uncle Kevan."
Ser Kevan placed a hand on his chest and said, "Count Greene, thank you for everything you've done for Jaime and Tyrion."
Ser Jaime's lips curled slightly as he said, "Count Greene, Lannister always pays its debts."
Tyrion was also smiling, but his eyes flickered, subtly glancing at Ser Kevan. His uncle's geniality was... somewhat unusual.
The atmosphere was warm, like a small family gathering.
Arrogant Lannister... Greene's eyes held a smile. Ser Kevan had indeed deliberately waited for him. The person before him had subtly given a gentle "push" and created such a warm scene. Perhaps many people in this situation would easily lose some of their ability to think, for example... immersing themselves in the warm atmosphere and unthinkingly agreeing to some inappropriate invitations.
Ser Kevan's tone was amiable: "Count Greene, my brother, Duke Tywin, has always looked forward to meeting you. Hearing that you have arrived in King's Landing, he specifically asked me to bring you over."
Greene smiled reservedly and said, "Ser Kevan, I am deeply honored. Please convey my respects to the Lord Hand on my behalf."
His smile faded slightly: "After I have paid my respects to Queen Regent Cersei, please allow me the honor of meeting Duke Tywin at an appropriate time."
If Lord Greene were to visit Duke Tywin first after entering the Red Keep, due to the difficulty of refusing such hospitality, what would Cersei think, given her personality? Perhaps, given Cersei's current situation and Green's current strength, she wouldn't show anything; or perhaps, looking on the bright side... Cersei, fearing that Green might be won over by Duke Tywin, would instead try to "please" him?
It was imaginable and executable, but unnecessary. Because this was just a small trick of the Lannister, or a small test.
Since Lord Greene had already seen through the small pit dug beneath his feet, why should he inconvenience himself by stepping into it and actively "adding drama" for himself?
The Red Keep held no secrets. As a staunch supporter of the Queen Regent, Lord Greene would not waver.
What was important was... if Green's attitude were inappropriately stronger, it would diminish the confidence of the mother and son who were resisting paternal and grandfatherly love... Ser Kevan's smile did not lessen. Although Green had declined the invitation, he seemed not to mind at all; he remained the amiable uncle of a good friend.
He nodded slightly: "You are welcome anytime, Count Greene."
After Greene and Ser Jaime left, Ser Kevan looked at Tyrion, then reached out and patted his small shoulder with satisfaction, saying, "Tyrion, you did a fine job rescuing Jaime from Riverrun."
He added, "It's a pity that if there hadn't been an accident with the heir of Riverrun, your proposed marriage alliance could have directly ended the war in the Seven Kingdoms."
"Uncle Kevan, I contribute to Lannister, but not everyone thinks I'm worth praising."
Tyrion spread his hands, then continued, "For example, my dear sister—Cersei, she must hate me to death."
At the mention of Cersei, Ser Kevan couldn't help but frown.
After a moment of silence, he patted Tyrion again and said, "Tyrion, Duke Tywin will protect every one of his children."
Tyrion pouted and murmured, "He protects Lannister."
He paused, then asked, "Uncle Kevan, I want to find an opportunity to talk to Lord Tywin and also ask him... why he was so unthinking as to put his obedient son, who is good at spending money, in the Master of Coin's chair."
Ser Kevan looked at Tyrion and said, "You made contributions during your time as acting Hand of the King. This is Duke Tywin's reward for you."
His gaze flickered as he asked, "Or, tell me, what do you want from your father, Tyrion?"
Tyrion looked up at Ser Kevan, laughing self-deprecatingly, and retorted, "What do I want from Lord Tywin? Uncle, he's my father, do I still need to ask for anything?"
He grinned: "I guarantee he loves me to death; the more I contribute, the more he loves me."
"Think positive thoughts, Duke Tywin is a just man, my nephew."
Ser Kevan patted Tyrion again and said, "Go rest. Also, you are Duke Tywin's son; you can see him anytime, no need to ask me."
With that, Ser Kevan turned and left.
Tyrion, with his small hands behind his back, watched Ser Kevan until his figure disappeared. Only then did he limp towards Bronn and the pageboy who were waiting for him.
Shae... Before facing his amiable father, he needed to find gentle comfort and necessary courage in her... Near the Red Keep, by the Godswood, Jaime Lannister stopped, looking around, and said, "Greene, have you noticed... it seems different here than before?"
Hearing this, Greene casually glanced around and said, "No change, it's still the same."
After a pause, he added, "Perhaps your pace was too fast."
Greene first looked at Ser Jaime's beautiful clothes, then felt his own hard plate armor, and joked, "I don't mind running over."
Ser Jaime looked sideways at Greene, took a few steps, walked for a while, and then suddenly said, "Just now, did you and Ser Kevan... have a conflict? I apologize, I can't find the right words."
Greene shrugged. He pondered for a moment and said, "The little incident just now allows us to confirm one thing."
After a few more steps, he continued, "Queen Regent Cersei's situation in the Red Keep might be even worse than I imagined."
Ser Jaime frowned in thought and said, "Are you referring to the marriage alliance?"
Greene glanced in the direction of Maegors Holdfast and said, "Not just because of the marriage alliance."
...Maegors Holdfast Hall.
Greene and Jaime waited for a while, then the sound of a servant chanting rose: "Welcome, Queen Regent!"
Then, the servant's voice came again: "Welcome, Princess!"
Greene's eyebrows raised slightly. On the stairs... Queen Regent Cersei was holding Princess Myrcella's small hand, slowly descending.
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