Chapter 248 The hatred of the sea snake

Time flies and seven days pass.

The three-masted sailboat flying the three red dragon flags crossed the Blackwater Bay and arrived at the port of Chaotou Island.

The port is no longer as noisy and lively as it used to be, and looks a little cold.

Apart from a few cargo ships, the only sound left was the rustle of the tide washing against the beach.

Lan Naer, wearing a white gauze dress, was waiting at the port, looking at the moored royal ship.

A group of guards stepped onto the harbor, splitting into two columns.

Allison, who was wearing a green skirt, was the first to show up, supporting Viserys who was pale.

"Slow down, we have reached land."

Allison patted her husband on the back and whispered comfort.

Viserys' seasickness returned and he vomited violently.

The king and queen walked in front, and Rhaegar walked behind with his younger brothers and sisters.

In order to accommodate his father, he did not ride a dragon and chose a slower boat ride.

"Hiss..."

The dark dragon shadow flashed across the sky, disrupting the peaceful atmosphere of the other dragons.

Golden Syracuse, Yang Yan, light silvery gray sea smoke.

As soon as they saw the gluttons arriving, they all scattered.

Lanner stepped forward to greet him and greeted him respectfully: "Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness the Queen."

Viserys nodded and tried to speak, but his throat rolled and he swallowed again.

"He's a little uncomfortable. We'll have to ask the maester to take a look later."

Allison smiled and took the decision for her husband.

Lanner expressed her understanding and led the way.

…

Entering Climax City in a carriage, the atmosphere inside the castle becomes even more bleak.

Walking into the hall, many guests were waiting.

Lanner apologized: "My father is in bed recovering from illness, and my mother has to take care of the guests, so I can only entertain them."

Sea Serpent was seriously injured in the defeat on Bloodstone Island.

During this period, I have been recuperating on Chaotou Island, and I just woke up not long ago.

After hearing the news of Weimond's death, he developed a high fever that night, which made him very tormented.

Viserys' seasickness had eased, and he forced a smile: "It's okay, take me to meet Lord Corliss."

Come here, of course you have to meet the owner of the castle.

"Come this way, Your Majesty."

Lanner did not refuse, and helped the king go upstairs together with Allison.

Rhaegar, who was thrown aside, shrugged and said to his younger brothers and sisters: "Move freely, don't run around."

"good."

Helena was the first to respond, holding Emond and Darren on the left and right, and walked towards the table where the food was placed.

Like a curious baby, Darren broke free from his sister's hand and ran away without a trace.

Aemond's face turned slightly red, and he let his sister lead him, following him like a gourd.

Rhaegar paid no more attention.

The hair color and eye color of several younger siblings are very identifiable.

On Chaotou Island, no one would bully them blindly.

"Rhaegar!"

Suddenly, Rhaenyra's call came from behind.

Rhaegar turned around and saw Rhaenyra on the stairs leading to the second floor.

At this time, Rhaenyra changed from her previous luxurious dressing style.

The strapless black dress has the gorgeous Mill lace and jewelry embellishments removed from the chest, and the long hair is tied back.

With just one glance, Rhaegar discovered the reason.

"Rhaenayla, are you a wet nurse?"

Rhaegar raised the corners of his mouth and looked at the swaddles in her arms.

Rhaenyra raised her chin proudly and denied, "No! I have no milk and am the foster mother of two babies."

After the celebration banquet for quelling the rebellion in the Riverlands, the siblings briefly separated.

Rhaegar repaired Harrenhal, and Rhaenyra rode the dragon to Tidehead Island to take care of the children.

After all, she is an adoptive mother in name only, and she has promised to help Lan Naer share the burden, and she must keep her promise.

Rhaegar strode up the steps and reached out to take a swaddle.

"Humph, you are sensible."

Rhaenyra smiled. Her shoulders and waist were particularly tired from holding two children.

Rhaegar lowered his head and looked at the dark-skinned baby girl in the swaddle. She was bouncing around, her little arms and legs kicking around.

After watching it for a while, he lost interest.

He leaned close to Rhaenyra's ear and blew hot air: "How is Lord Corlys?"

"Don't do anything bad."

Rhaenyra pushed him and said sternly: "Lord Corliss is fine, but Lanino is crying so much that he can't accept it."

I went to the battlefield with my uncle and both survived the fight, but died of cowardly abdominal distension.

Lanino vaguely sensed something was wrong and was greatly shocked.

Hearing this, Lei Jia's eyes flashed slightly and his thoughts drifted away.

It stands to reason that even if the Three Women's Kingdom wanted to assassinate her, it would not be Weimond's turn.

Aegon and Lannino are the first choices.

It happened that these two people were fine, but Weimond was attacked.

I can't figure it out.

Rhaenyra bumped him with her shoulder and said softly: "Don't think about it, the funeral will be held in the afternoon."

"Okay, let's find a wet nurse to feed the baby."

Rhaegar came to his senses and walked upstairs with a teasing smile.

…

afternoon.

The sea breeze blows gently and the tide washes over the rocks.

In the back garden of Gaochao City, there is a flat cliff facing the sea.

The guests gathered together, and a solid wood coffin carved with a human figure was placed in the center.

Viserys joined hands with Allison and stood on one side with his children.

Corliss was sitting in a wheelchair, with gauze wrapped around his neck, and Rhaenys, who was covered in black gauze, was pushing behind him.

When the time came, Corlys ignored Rhaenys's dissuasion and buried his brother himself.

The voice was dull and hoarse as he recited the eulogy:

"Today we gather at the Sea Seat to send Ser Waymund of House Velaryon into the eternal water, the realm of the Mermaid King."

"In the years to come, I will always have his protection."

"..."

As the eulogy was recited, the guards put a rope on the coffin and slowly pushed it into the seawater under the cliff.

At this point, the most important part of the funeral is over.

The guests dispersed, and the servants brought food and wine for a farewell banquet.

"Hiss..."

A dragon roar sounded, and Syrax flapped his wings and hovered over the castle like a joyful one.

Along with it, there are Red Queen Melias and Sea Smoke.

On the top of the mountain leaning on the castle, there is a light blue dragon crawling, flicking its tail lazily.

On the cliff adjacent to the cliff bank, Yang Yan stood on both feet and looked down proudly.

Glutton and Vhagar are not here. They are too large and there is no place for them to stay here.

Viserys took Allison's hand and returned to the castle with the Corliss.

Lannar found Rhaenyra and called her aside to chat.

Rhaegar was left aside again, looking around helplessly.

Lanino looks sad and drinks one cup after another, accompanied by a handsome knight.

Aegon drank wine at a decent speed, his eyes lingering on the maid's butt, occasionally slapping it with his hands.

Rhaegar, who had nothing to do, stretched out, found Helena who was sitting on her knees in the corner playing with a ball of thread, and closed her eyes to fall asleep.

"elder sister……"

Aemond came running from a distance with a smile on his face.

Helena immediately turned her head, put her index finger on her lips, and reminded: "Shh! Keep your voice down."

As he said that, he pointed at Rhaegar who was sitting behind him, and his eyes signaled him to stay quiet.

Emond was stunned for a moment, moved his hands behind his back, and whispered: "Oh, okay."

He glanced at his eldest brother Rhaegar, with a hint of jealousy in his eyes.

…

At the wine table, Lannar held Rhaenyra's hand and smiled gently: "Rhaenyra, thank you for the dragon eggs you prepared for the children."

"I am the adoptive mother of the children, and this is my responsibility." Rhaenyra said calmly.

"Thank you too."

Lannal's eyes flashed with reluctance, and she took a deep breath: "When the children reach their first birthday, they will be sent to Dragonstone or King's Landing and raised by you."

An adopted son is equivalent to a proton.

The two parties have made an agreement, so it is difficult to break it.

But as a mother, it is hard to avoid feeling uncomfortable when giving away two children.

Rhaenyra was not yet a mother and could not understand her friend's feelings.

But it didn't stop her from speaking out to comfort her.

"Leave your children to me and they will grow up healthily. Whether they are dragon masters or ladies, I will let them choose."

"I trust you."

Lanner smiled bitterly and changed her voice: "How is Damon...?"

She had not heard from her husband for a long time since leaving King's Landing.

Rhaenyla thought for a moment and said, "Fortunately, I don't know much about it. I should be confessing in the dungeon every day."

Saying the word "confess", Rhaenyra and Lannar looked at each other and smiled.

With Damon's aloof character, he would never admit when he made a mistake, let alone repent.

Lannar held Rhaenyra's hand slightly and begged, "Rhaenyra, on the children's first name day, I hope to allow them to meet their father and daughter."

"Ask my father about that." Rhaenyra narrowed her eyes.

Lanner's eyes were sincere and she whispered softly: "I will pray for His Majesty's mercy, and I hope you can help me, just for the sake of my two children."

"I'll give it a try. It's just a one-time meeting. It should be fine."

Rhaenyra withdrew her hand, her voice cold.

"Thanks."

Lanner thanked her softly.

…

Climax City, Nine-bill Hall.

Collis was sitting in a wheelchair, his face looking ugly.

Rhaenys looked worried and concerned about her husband's health.

"Lord Corliss, I deeply regret the passing of Sir Wymonde. The kingdom will remember his dedication."

Viserys sat on the driftwood throne, looking down at the Corliss couple in the hall.

While speaking, a smile appeared on his face and he expressed it with gestures.

Rhaenys spoke on behalf of her husband: "Cousin, you and I both know that Weimond's death was not normal."

She has sent someone to investigate, it may be Reese's famous poison.

Tears of Rhys.

The toxin is colorless and odorless, and can be added to the diet without causing any detection.

At first I just felt gastrointestinal discomfort, and the poison lurking in my body got worse day by day until it exploded.

Viserys suppressed his smile and said in a low voice: "The Three Women's Kingdom suffered heavy losses. I imagined they would counterattack, but I didn't expect it to be in this way."

If Mingren doesn't tell secrets, there's no point in pretending to be stupid.

Rhaenys opened her mouth, but Corliss spoke first: "Your Majesty, it is the honor of Weimond's life to sacrifice his life for the country."

"But the Three Women's Kingdom is too rampant, and the defense of the Stepped Stone Islands is still insufficient."

Viserys wondered: "The mercenaries hiding on Gray Gallows Island are retreating, and the kingdom's army is stationed. What's wrong?"

Corliss said in a hoarse voice: "If we want to end things once and for all, we must build fortresses on Bloodstone Island and Gray Gallows Island to always be on guard against attacks from the Three Women's Kingdom."

This was a proposal he advocated from the beginning of his tenure as Sea Lord.

"I will consider it carefully, Lord Corliss."

Viserys was silent for a moment before responding.

He thought of Allison's idea of ​​enfeoffing Aegon.

There is also Damon who is locked in the dungeon and never sees the light of day.

The conversation ended and Viserys left the Hall of Nine Walls.

Corliss looked at his back, his eyes dim and unclear, and he secretly clenched his fists.

House Velaryon sacrificed too much for the Stepstones War.

"Colliss, be more open-minded."

Rhaenys's concerned reassurance.

"I'm fine."

Corliss took a deep breath, looked at the candlelight dancing on the wall, and murmured to himself: "Sooner or later, in the Three Women's Kingdom, you will have to pay a more painful price!"

"..."