Chapter 538 Old and New Ministers

[Ahem, I forgot about Barristan who was supposed to be standing next to Daenerys in the last chapter, so I’ve added that. 】

At this time, Metz showed his true feelings, and his face was full of excitement and emotion, as if he were reunited after a long separation.

To be honest, the Duke of Metz is actually a very emotional person...

Arianne stood aside, eyes burning with anger, glaring at Duke Mace unabashedly.

Matus' eyes quickly passed over Daenerys, with a hint of caution in his eyes, and then he knelt on the side behind the lord, like a silent statue.

The atmosphere in the camp was filled with sadness, as if it was shrouded in an invisible veil.

The kind-hearted Daenerys' eyes were slightly red, and her voice was clear but somewhat solemn: "Are you the Warden of the South, the Duke of Highgarden, Lord Mace Tyrell?"

Prime Minister Mace's face was filled with tears, and he opened his mouth and said: "Yes, yes, my noble highness, I am your loyal Mace Tyrell."

Wiping away the tears on his face, he suddenly thought of something and hurriedly added: "I am now the prime minister of the kingdom."

After saying that, he secretly glared at Princess Arianne who came to his side, with a warning that was difficult to hide in his eyes.

An imperceptible smile flashed in Daenerys's eyes, and she nodded slightly: "I have heard about your deeds many times from the mouth of Regent Green. The kingdom is prosperous under your governance. Please allow me to serve you for My respect for the outstanding contribution.”

Prime Minister Mace glanced gratefully at Green, who was standing next to the princess. His tone was respectful and humble: "There is no greater honor than being able to serve the kingdom with a humble body. Princess Daenerys, this is It is a great honor for me to be recognized by you for my duties as Prime Minister.”

Green sighed slightly and continued: "During the rebellion that year, Prime Minister Mace, following your father's order, led the Reacher's army to besiege Storm's End, the home of the Reavers. They had no choice but to make a choice until King's Landing was destroyed. yield."

Hearing this, Daenerys said gratefully: "Thank you for your loyalty and courage, Prime Minister."

Hearing Princess Targaryen personally admit her position as Prime Minister, Duke Mace could not conceal his excitement, and then secretly glanced at Arianne with pride, as if to declare his victory to her. .

Then he lowered his face and said respectfully: "The Tyrell family remembers that loyalty is the highest honor. My loyalty will always belong to you, Your Highness."

His words fell like a pebble dropped into a calm lake, causing ripples in the camp.

Many people's eyes swept over the Duke of Highgarden who was eager to offer his loyalty, including Earl Matus, the vassal of the Reach.

After thinking for a moment, he raised his eyes to look at the sitting princess, and said first: "Please forgive my presumption, I am Matus Rowan, Earl of Golden Tree City. The people of the Reach have always missed the glory and glory of Targaryen. Ruler, we have been looking forward to your return. Now, we finally welcome you back, welcome you again, your highness, may the gods bless you.”

"Thank you for your blessing, Count Rowan."

Prime Minister Mace rolled his eyes to the right, with a clear look of displeasure on his face, and then raised his voice to Daenerys: "Your Highness, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, the Tyrell family and the River Bend They will all follow you firmly and give everything they have to you and the kingdom!”

When Daenerys was thinking about how to respond appropriately, Green's voice came over: "Praise the gods and praise loyalty. Princess Targaryen cares very much about the people who have suffered due to the war in the kingdom. As the Queen's Prime Minister , The Duke of Metz has always been dedicated to his responsibilities, and this... is obvious to all.”

Daenerys paused for a moment, looked at Tyrell gently, and said softly: "Prime Minister Mace, I deeply admire your loyalty and dedication. I am full of expectations and look forward to witnessing the new life of the kingdom. I am even more excited. Looking forward to your next political wisdom.”

The inflatable fish duke suddenly smiled, and he said excitedly: "I will kill you and the kingdom, no matter what!"

"..." Count Matus glanced at the excited Prime Minister Metz, moved his lips slightly, and then silently stepped aside and stood.

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After finally waiting for the people of the Reach to finish the ceremony, Princess Arianne had just straightened her skirt and was about to salute, but was interrupted by Pycelle, who knelt in front of the princess with a thump as if he had fallen.

"My princess!"

The old maester cried bitterly, his voice full of regret and self-blame: "It was all Pycelle's mistake! Oh, the cunning Tywin deceived the king, deceived me, and deceived everyone!"

He burst into tears: "I have served three Targaryen kings loyally...I am so stupid! Tywin really deserves to die!"

Looking at the pitifully repentant old man in front of her, Daenerys felt quite complicated. Ever since she stepped into the land of the Seven Kingdoms, she had carefully learned about the causes and consequences of the Battle of the Reavers from Maester Al.

It was the advice of the man in front of her that led her father to open the gates of King's Landing to the Lannister army, which triggered the subsequent tragedy of the royal family. Aerys II was brutally killed, and the Targaryen dynasty was also destroyed.

Thinking of this, Daenerys's chest slowly rose and fell involuntarily, but she also understood how cruel her father's rule was...

After a pause, Green sighed again: "The Grand Maester did make unforgivable mistakes, but it was also when he petitioned that he bravely exposed the conspiracy and crimes of Lannister in front of everyone. Princess Daenerys, although Pycelle made mistakes, his loyalty is also a credit that cannot be ignored."

After speaking, his eyes swept across the faces of everyone around him.

Daenerys's purple eyes trembled slightly. After thinking for a moment, she slowly said: "Pycelle, I hope you will contribute to the kingdom wholeheartedly in the future. I will look forward to your performance."

A faint smile appeared on her face, and she whispered: "Stand up, old maester."

Pycelle shed tears and swore, trembling and retreating to the side... Finally, it was Princess Arianne's turn to appear.

She stared at Daenerys for a while, then knelt down and slowly stretched out her hands.

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Daenerys smiled slightly and stretched out her right hand to her: "Arianne Nameros Martell?"

Princess Arianne stretched out her olive-colored hands and tightly grasped Daenerys's white hands, the color contrast was particularly obvious.

Looking at each other quietly, tears flowed from the corners of Princess Arianne's eyes and slowly slid down her cheeks.

After a long while, she suddenly grinned, revealing her white teeth: "Welcome home, Daenerys Targaryen. My princess, the Martell family..."

She moved her lips, originally wanting to tell Daenerys that the Martell family had never forgotten the hatred they had in the past, but when the words came to her lips, she suddenly became speechless.

Although they had deep hatred in their hearts over the years, what had they actually done for it? For a moment, she didn't know how to speak.

At this awkward moment of silence, the kind Lord Green spoke for Arianne: "Princess Arianne has been secretly planning to expel the usurpers on the Iron Throne. For more than ten years, they have never given up the idea of ​​resistance.

But we have to admit that their strength is too strong. Whether it is Martell or Crabbe... everyone has temporarily hidden the sword of revenge and waited for the right time."

He shrugged, as if joking: "However, the fratricide among the usurpers surprised me for a long time. Thank the gods."

After the voice fell, the tent was quiet for a while, and then everyone laughed with goodwill.

Daenerys turned her head and glanced at Green with amusement. When the laughter stopped, she slowly stood up from the chair.

Her eyes swept over everyone present, and everyone who met her eyes felt her respect and friendliness.

"I am the daughter of Aerys II, sister of Viserys III, Stormborn, Princess of Dragonstone appointed by Queen Rhaella Targaryen, Daenerys Targaryen." Daenerys' voice was clear and melodious, yet full of power, echoing clearly in everyone's ears.

As she spoke, she slightly turned sideways and stretched out her hand in the direction of Green, her eyes full of love and pride: "Today, I solemnly introduce to you all..."

When Green took her hand, she turned to face everyone again: "Earl of Crabclaw Peninsula, Duke of the Eyrie, Ruler of the Riverlands, Protector of the Realm, Regent of the Seven Kingdoms. I am Daenerys Targaryen's fiancé—Green Crabbe."