Chapter 226 The Prince Under Attack

"Joffrey, what does Uncle Renly look like?"

In a bedroom in Maegor's Holdfast, King's Landing, a black-haired little boy, about four or five years old, sitting on a chair and wiping his nose, asked the seven or eight-year-old boy who was leaning on the side of the chair and looking out the window: "They all say he looks like father, so is he fat too?"

"How should I know?"

The seven or eight-year-old boy also has black hair and blue eyes, and looks similar to the little fat boy, but his expression is full of impatience when he speaks, as if he doesn't like the younger brother next to him.

"I haven't seen it before."

"Then what are you looking at?"

The little boy asked blankly: "Aren't you looking at your uncle?"

"This is Maegor's Holdfast!"

The older boy turned his head and glared at the little fat boy: "They are all in the throne room, how can they see here!"

"Then what are you looking at?" the little fat boy asked repeatedly

"What do you care what I'm looking at?"

"Aren't you looking at Uncle Renly?"

"...Shut up, you idiot!" The boy couldn't help scolding his brother, causing him to pout in grievance, looking like he was about to cry.

However, Joffrey didn't care at all. After glaring at his brother, he turned his gaze back to a courtyard under the tower outside the window. He seemed to be observing a white cat walking leisurely in the courtyard, but he was actually sulking.

He was very curious about his uncle Renly, whom he had never met, because he had heard servants talking about him recently, saying that he had defeated all the nobles of the River Reach and forced them to show loyalty to the king, and that he had thwarted the evil conspiracy of Targaryen and made great contributions. He also heard that he was a very powerful knight, who had participated in many tournaments in the River Reach and won the championship, and had also formed a knightly order...

Life in the Red Castle was very boring, and these novel rumors aroused Joffrey's great interest, so when he heard that his uncle had arrived at the Red Castle, he wanted to go and see it directly.

But his mother refused him and claimed that she would only call him to go at the banquet in the evening.

Why can't he go to see it now, but have to wait until the evening?

Joffrey didn't understand, so he was very dissatisfied and thought that his freedom was restricted.

"I'm a prince. A prince has the right to walk around in his own castle. Why can't I go to the throne room?" He muttered quietly, secretly wondering if he should sneak out, but...

Looking at the fat boy beside him who had already held back his tears and started playing with his fingers, Joffrey secretly rolled his eyes.

If it weren't for this brother who always told tales, he would have slipped away long ago, why would he hesitate until now.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he got, so he couldn't help but say something.

"You're so annoying, Tommen!"

This made the fat boy stunned, and then the grievance that had been restrained on his face reappeared, and it was more serious than before. He pursed his lips and burst into tears.

"You're annoying, Joffrey, you're annoying! You wronged me, you're annoying!"

The crying quickly attracted the nanny outside the door to rush in, but Joffrey didn't care about it, instead he crossed his arms and sneered.

"Why do I have a brother like you? A crying pig!"

"You are the pig! You are the pig! You are! You are!" The little fat boy cried even louder, crying and shouting. The nanny who came over hurriedly picked him up and patted his back to comfort him, while glaring at the big boy with a little blame.

"Your Highness Joffrey, you can't say that about your brother."

"Is it your business?"

The black-haired boy said disdainfully: "I am a prince, I will do whatever I want to do with my brother!"

The nanny was a little annoyed when she heard this, but she knew that the person in front of her had been spoiled by the queen, and it would not be effective to continue talking, so she couldn't help but sigh, and then turned around and left with the crying little fat boy.

"You are the stupid pig! Stupid pig Joffrey--!"

After the door of the room was closed, the little fat boy's crying voice quickly became weak, which made the black-haired boy feel quite bored. He thought that his stupid brother was really too stupid and meaningless...

Thinking of this, he suddenly froze and found that there was no one around him to bother him. It seemed that he could take the opportunity to sneak out... So he decided to do it.

However, the black-haired boy had just opened the door and had not run a few steps when he suddenly felt a sharp pain in the back of his head. Then his eyes went black and he knew nothing.

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"I also brought the captured Pentos ship and all the people on board."

Standing on the red carpeted floor of the throne room, the black-haired young man, wearing an expensive black velvet tight robe, with an upright posture and a heroic aura, said to the fat middle-aged man opposite: "The ship is at the port, and the people have been escorted into the Red Castle."

The young man's voice was steady and full of vigor, which made the black-haired fat man opposite nod his head, and then patted his shoulder happily: "God bless you, you have improved a lot in a few years."

After the voice fell, a tall and beautiful blonde woman beside the black-haired fat man also smiled gently.

"You are getting more and more handsome, Renly, all the girls in the Seven Kingdoms will be fascinated by you."

"Your Majesty, you are too kind." Renly responded with a smile.

King's Landing is no different from what I saw ten years ago. The crowds are crowded and the air is full of stench, but the people in it are no longer the same as before.

Brother Robert in front of him was a vigorous and strong young man ten years ago, but now he has become a fat man with a bulging belly. Queen Cersei beside him looks much more graceful than ten years ago. The passage of time has made her no longer look like a girl, but she looks more and more beautiful.

In addition, the captain of the Kingsguard, Barristan Selmy, who was standing not far from the three people and quietly watching here under the shadow of the towering Iron Throne, also looked older. His original gray hair has turned white, but he is very energetic...

This is a private meeting, or in other words, Renly came here to meet his cheap brother and sister-in-law as soon as he arrived, so there is only another unfamiliar Kingsguard here besides these three familiar people.

After a greeting, he found that his brother Robert was quite enthusiastic about his arrival, but Cersei beside him looked very cold under the smiling face.

This made Renly think of the rumors he had heard over the years. It was said that the relationship between Robert and Cersei was very bad...

What he thought in his heart did not affect Renly's response on the surface. His cheap brother Robert seemed to be particularly interested in his life in the River Bay, or the incident a while ago. He asked about the relevant situation again and again. Queen Cersei beside him was also listening quietly, and also seemed curious.

In addition, Robert also asked about the cause and effect of the incident on the Crab Claw Peninsula a while ago. Renly answered selectively, and it can be seen that this cheap brother obviously intended to send troops to the Crab Claw Peninsula.

This is also normal. The first traitor who jumped out after the Targaryen incident was exposed, the Crab Claw Peninsula must be punished accordingly.

But this matter is not too important in general, so as they talked, the topic between them finally turned to the reason why Renly came here.

"I think Dorne is proposing this now, the fundamental purpose is to delay time."

When they talked about the marriage, Renly said without hesitation: "The Dornish will not forget what happened in the Red Castle, and they believe that we will not forget it either. Proposing a marriage under this situation must be because they are afraid that we will take action against them now!"

"Do you think we should refuse?" Robert asked.

There are also similar voices in the Royal Council, but they hope that Dorne will sincerely express its position in the current situation. After all, there are many ways to stabilize the Iron Throne, and there is no need to propose a marriage.

However, Renly has never thought of marrying a Dornish wife. After all, the country is known for its openness, so he nodded after hearing this and said: "If the Martell family is really sincere in the marriage, then let their Princess Arianne come to King's Landing in person, instead of letting us go--"

He was suddenly interrupted before he finished speaking, because someone hurriedly reported that Prince Joffrey in Maegor's Tower in the Red Castle was attacked and was currently seriously injured and unconscious.

The king and queen's faces changed drastically.