Bab 62: -62- Petyr's timely intervention
In the eyes of most people, Crackclaw Point is considered a backward and barbaric region, and Gallen is a nobleman from Crackclaw Point, a half-wild nobleman.
Therefore, perhaps Tianna Mooton feels that her Mooton surname is more noble in front of Gallen.
Tianna Mooton curls her finger, expecting Gallen to be grateful and honored, and to comply obediently.
Gallen can only say that Tianna Mooton understands the principle of striking competitors and has some cunning, nothing more.
Tianna Mooton's childish tactics, in Gallen's eyes, are like trying to wield a warhammer in front of King Robert.
Trying to show me who's the boss here huh? Foolish girl...
...
Gallen suppresses the urge to snap.
Gallen feels like he's been influenced by his simple-minded soldiers.
Gallen rubs his ink-black hair and raises his hand to stop Tianna Mooton's words, "My Lady, I want to ask whether your actions are influenced by Lord William of Maidenpool or by yourself?"
Interrupted, Tianna Mooton is filled with anger.
In her anger, she also recalls the implications in Gallen's words, and her heart trembles.
He already knew?
Tianna Mooton's heart flutters a bit; her first thought is to escape: "Lord Gallen, I don't quite understand what you mean, and it's late..."
Gallen's indifferent expression changes, his gaze gradually sharpens: "If this is Lord William's idea, I will interpret it as a declaration of war."
Kind-hearted Gallen intends to teach Tianna Mooton a lesson.
"Perhaps it's a tradition of House Mooton? Back then, the arrogant House Mooton united with some minor houses and tried to conquer Crackclaw Point. The weak red salmon, instead of conquering Crackclaw Point, were slaughtered. If it weren't for House Targaryen's intervention, House Mooton would have disappeared long ago."
Tianna Mooton is furious: "How dare you insult my family?!"
Gallen's tone is cold: "Isn't your behavior just that?"
In the face of Gallen's retort, Tianna Mooton is speechless.
Gallen waves his hand, saying, "It's late; My Lady, you should rest."
Tianna Mooton worries whether she has caused a big trouble, but then realizes it's unlikely. Although Lord Gallen is cold towards people, he doesn't seem like someone who would make a mountain out of a molehill.
The two houses won't go to war over such a trivial matter.
Thinking of this, Tianna Mooton breathes a sigh of relief, and the frightened Tianna Mooton finally calms her heart.
At this point, Tianna Mooton knows that taking Gallen would be impossible.
Tianna Mooton just feels a bit regretful; it's rare for someone so young to inherit the family and still not have a fiance.
Tianna Mooton reflects; perhaps she relied too much on her fixed ideas, which made her mentally lofty, and she never seriously observed Gallen, the anomaly from Crackclaw Point.
Without extraordinary abilities, one cannot become the favored officer of Cersei Lannister.
Through this incident, Tianna Mooton has learned quite a bit.
Tianna Mooton also feels a slight apology towards Gallen, nodding slightly to him as she raises her skirt and bids farewell.
Gallen's brown eyes watch Tianna Mooton's departing figure and rubs his chin.
...
The next day, at the Red Keep.
Lord Jon Arryn, still concerned about numerous affairs, rested for a few days. The barely recovered Jon Arryn returned to his study to handle the piled-up matters.
Petyr assists Jon Arryn in the Hand's study, occasionally offering advice.
Jon Arryn is busy when a servant suddenly announces the arrival of Lord Stannis.
Stannis is back?
Jon Arryn is surprised by Stannis's sudden appearance and instructs the servant to let him in.
...
Soon, Stannis enters the Hand's study.
With a stern expression, Stannis exchanges greetings and, without waiting for Jon Arryn's indication, takes a seat.
Stannis would never omit the proper etiquette, nor would he add any unnecessary pleasantries.
The gray-green eyes of Petyr tremble slightly, silently stepping aside with a faint smirk on his lips.
"Lord Arryn, I heard about the situation in this study. On my way here, I heard that you entrusted such an important matter to Janos for investigation! That greedy and incompetent fool?"
Thud.
Jon Arryn sets down the documents in his hand, his cloudy gaze fixed on Stannis. "Stannis, is this the reason for your sudden return?"
Stannis coldly snorts, "Why do you allow slander against the queen to spread unchecked in the Queen's District?"
Jon Arryn trembles his lips, unable to speak.
"What about Renly? Doesn't the Master of Laws know that accusing the royal family without evidence is a crime?"
Stannis's gaze sharpens as he stares at Jon Arryn. "What dirty scheming is behind this? What's even more ridiculous is that in the end, this matter was handled by a mere queen's affair officer, with the incompetence of the councilors exposed to this extent!"
Before arriving at the Tower of the Hand, Stannis surveyed the Queen's District and had already examined the preserved execution records at the constabulary.
Gallen's attention to detail led Leyton to record the charges against each criminal meticulously, naturally including slander against the royal family.
The contents of the records were so detailed that even Stannis read them carefully, word by word.
After reading the records, even the ever strict Stannis nodded slightly.
Gallen Crabb also have talent in laws...
...
Jon Arryn's gaze also sharpens, "Stannis, are you questioning me?"
Stannis's mouth curls with a sarcastic smile, "Actually, I'd rather impeach, but I know it's useless here!"
Jon Arryn's chest rises and falls gradually, "Stannis, governing the kingdom cannot rely solely on laws!"
Stannis stands tall, "Then tell me, honorable Hand, what does governing the realm rely on? Absolute power that can determine a culprit with a song? Do you think our master of laws is not incompetent enough and want to make him even more so?"
"Stannis, you're too paranoid. This isn't just a simple issue; there is much more at stake!"
After speaking, Jon Arryn gasps for breath, his forehead covered in cold sweat.
Stannis coldly snorts again, "Lord Arryn, you treat the the laws of the seven kingdom as your private property. I will not allow it!"
"You, you.... cough!"
Jon Arryn can't help but cough.
Seeing this, Petyr, who has been silent, hurries over. Jon Arryn waves his hand stubbornly.
Petyr can't help but speak up for Jon Arryn, "Lord Stannis, Lord Crabb is just a small figure from Crackclaw Point and won't affect the fairness of the law. Besides, there is no further punishment behind Lord Arryn's decision."
Stannis furrows his brows tightly, his sharp gaze fixed on Petyr, "There are no small or large figures before the kingdom's laws! As the Master of Coin, do you not understand that even a small loophole can sink a big ship? Is this how you manage the kingdom's finances, Lord Baelish?"
Petyr opens his mouth but has no words to say, standing there with a slightly embarrassed expression.
Jon Arryn coughs a few more times weakly, "Petyr, step back."
Petyr, who timely intervened, looks worriedly at Jon Arryn before silently retreating.
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