Princess Myrcella wore a burgundy gown of the same style as Queen Dowager Cersei. She also had long, curly golden hair and jewel-like blue-green eyes...
Having not seen her for several months, the Little Lioness seemed to have grown taller and resembled her mother even more... Hmm, how to describe it appropriately... A kind version of a miniature Cersei?
Lord Greene withdrew his gaze.
Just as he was about to bow, Lord Greene's eyebrows twitched, his brown eyes shifted, and he looked at Jaime, only to receive a warning look.
Lord Greene: "..."
Lord Greene glared back: Are you an idiot?
Unfortunately, Ser Jaime didn't understand, and he glanced at Lord Greene again.
A red skirt appeared in their line of sight, and both Lord Greene and Jaime simultaneously placed their hands on their chests and bowed towards the stairs.
As she descended the stairs step by step, Queen Dowager Cersei's gaze constantly moved between Jaime and Lord Greene, so... their "little actions" did not escape her eyes.
Cersei curved her lips. From her perspective, this was a display of them vying for her favor, and she was very pleased and proud.
Queen Dowager Cersei couldn't help but slightly lift her chin. Her two swords had returned, and no one could force her anymore, not even the Old Lion.
Descending the stairs, Queen Dowager Cersei led Princess Myrcella closer. She released her daughter's small hand, stood silently for a moment, then parted her red lips: "Ser Jaime..."
Hearing this, Jaime looked up. His Cersei was still so captivating, no... even more captivating. Her eyes told him that she loved him, that she missed him terribly.
At this moment, Ser Jaime's world contained only the woman he loved before him. He slowly said, "Cersei... Queen Dowager."
With "outsiders" present, the two exchanged restrained glances. Queen Dowager Cersei's beautiful eyes held a gentle smile, and she nodded slightly.
Then, Queen Dowager Cersei turned to Lord Greene. Her gaze lingered on him for a moment before she extended her fair hand.
"Count Green, welcome back."
"Queen Dowager Cersei, the Vale and the Claw Isle await your command." Lord Greene gently lifted Cersei's soft fingertips, symbolically touching the back of her hand.
On the surface, Cersei seemed to behave no differently than usual; she still "loved" Jaime the most. But Lord Greene didn't think so, because he felt it deeply... the alluring glances she subtly cast... the subtle hook when their fingertips touched... Hmm, just two men, even in such an occasion, for a talented Cersei, it was effortless.
As Lord Greene finished speaking, Queen Dowager Cersei nodded with satisfaction.
Then, Princess Myrcella curtsied lightly, saying, "Good day, Ser Jaime, Count Green."
Lord Greene and Jaime bowed in return: "Good day, Princess Myrcella."
After the greetings, Queen Dowager Cersei gently stroked her daughter's hair and said, "Myrcella, Jaime and I have matters to discuss. Please help Mother entertain Count Green."
Princess Myrcella's bright blue-green eyes sparkled as she nodded.
Queen Dowager Cersei looked at Lord Greene and said gently, "Count Green, I have prepared a dinner for you and Jaime. Before dinner begins, please take care of Myrcella for me."
Jaime's face instantly turned ashen, while Lord Greene nodded slightly and replied, "Queen Dowager Cersei, Princess Myrcella is your daughter; this is my duty."
Lord Greene once again stated his position, making Queen Dowager Cersei even more satisfied. She said cheerfully, "Go."
With that, Queen Dowager Cersei turned and walked towards the stairs: "Jaime, follow me."
Lord Greene ignored the "daggers" occasionally thrown his way by Jaime. He first lowered himself to Myrcella's eye level before speaking: "Your Royal Highness, how is your horsemanship coming along?"
...As he ascended the stairs to the second floor, Ser Jaime couldn't help but ask, "Cersei, why is Myrcella here?"
Queen Dowager Cersei looked at him with a hint of confusion. Jaime continued, "Are you planning to marry Myrcella to Count Green? He already has a fiancée."
Hearing this, Queen Dowager Cersei stopped and said, "Lord Greene has a fiancée? Which family's lady is she?"
"Tyrion told me. He said she's a princess he met in Essos."
Mentioning Tyrion, even though his beloved was right before him, even though his heart was still stirring, he suddenly remembered... Lancel... Did she truly betray me?
"A princess from Essos?"
Queen Dowager Cersei scoffed, saying disdainfully, "I've heard that in those lands, even the children of minor lords call themselves princes or princesses."
After a moment's thought, she curved her lips and suddenly said, "Jaime, you've brought good news."
Although a little surprised, Cersei thought about it and decided it was a good thing. If Lord Greene's wife wasn't a noble lady from Westeros, then there would be no in-laws from the Seven Kingdoms. Thus... he would be able to serve her wholeheartedly.
Ser Jaime asked in confusion, "Good news? Are you not planning to marry Myrcella..."
Queen Dowager Cersei frowned and interrupted, "Why would you think I would marry Myrcella to Lord Greene? Is it necessary?"
Yes, Cersei indeed felt it was unnecessary. Her charm was enough to control Lord Greene, this sharp sword. Moreover, she had long considered Lord Greene her "private property"; how could she "share" him with her daughter?
Cersei's look told him she was looking at an idiot. Jaime shrugged: "To be honest, seeing Myrcella with you was such a surprise, so..."
He spread his hands, explaining, "I made that mistake."
Queen Dowager Cersei glanced at Jaime. As she walked, she said, "The Old Lion is secretly watching Maegors Holdfast... I want to tell him that I decide my children's marriages, not him."
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