Chapter 155 The Messenger from Braavos

Summerhall, the Purple Palace of Varese.

This beautiful palace stands on the "Redhorn Hill" in the northwest corner of Summerhall. This hill was once bare and famous for its exposed red soil and rugged rocks. After Longzel ruled here, Valyrian craftsmen who crossed the sea presided over the construction of this palace. Three palaces with round spires are distributed in a triangle at the top of the hill. A long glass bridge connects the three palaces. The tall palace in the middle is made of stone soaked in purple dye. It is the core of the palace, and there is a towering tower on its top. This is the architectural style of the Valyrians.

The top of the Red Horn Hill is paved with marble tiles dyed with special purple dye, forming the gardens and squares surrounding the palace. Countless fountains, artificial rivers, marble columns, transplanted exotic flowers and various statues are distributed in the garden outside the palace. Vine-like plants climb all the columns and stone sculptures, making the whole palace look noble and mysterious.

Longzel used this palace to entertain guests and educate the children of his vassal in this palace. However, when Rogal and his family arrived, they did not live here, but lived in Dragon's Nest. Lisandra regarded it as an honor and boasted about it after returning to Lys. Relying on the prestige of the Vareses family and his daughter's marriage, the old father shamelessly left his daughter in Dragon's Nest and sent his sons to King's Landing. Of course, it was mainly because of the oppression of the dragon. As soon as Lysandro returned to Lys, he completely bankrupted Governor Bambaro. The boys and girls in the family were sent to the brothel Perfume Garden run by the Rogar family. His property, including Dagarion's property, was all transferred to the name of the Vareses family.

The merchants and nobles of Lys still had some objections, but when they saw the Iron Fleet sailing under Lys in a show of force, but did not attack the fleet and the city of Lys, which was wide open, they shut up.

After all, conspiracy and trickery are worthless in the face of absolute force and caution, and so is poison.

"Your Highness, you are looking for me." The Iron Bank's messenger, Oris Silasmire, was a thin man with a curled mustache, a pair of amber eyes, sharp teeth, but a surprisingly gentle voice. The man was wearing a dark purple robe with a stand-up collar without any decorations. It was simple, but anyone with a discerning eye could see that the silk robe was impeccable in both material and weaving. Of course, the most eye-catching feature of the messenger was the tall brimless hat he wore. No matter where he went, the hat that was almost half his height would make people turn their heads again and again. Of course, the messenger never cared about these glances. During the days of temporary residence in the Purple Palace, the two things that the messenger loved to do most were to play with children with his beard, but the children had their own characteristics. Reggon Kaon loved to pull his beard, and Ellarion Hawes, the youngest son of Earl Tegris Hawes of the White Tower, cried when he saw him, and Renly Kawes, the grandson of Earl Randyll Kawes, especially loved his clothes - fortunately he had enough clothes. The other thing was what he was doing now, tidying up several flowers in the garden that he particularly liked.

Longzier actually seldom came to the Purple Palace. In fact, since the palace was built, the people of the Vareses family have basically not come here. After all, Dragon's Nest is big enough - it is the second largest castle in the Seven Kingdoms, second only to Harrenhal and slightly larger than Casterly Rock. It is also comfortable enough. Longzier has arranged many magics in the entire castle, which can not only protect the people and dragons living in the castle, but also provide an extremely comfortable environment. Especially Lady Diana, she opened a small garden in her spare time. Although it is not as luxurious as the Purple Palace, it is warm. Longzier loves to take his children to walk and rest in the garden.

"Your Highness." Seeing that Longzier was just looking at the flowers he trimmed, Oris Silasmier stopped being polite and prepared to say polite words. He knew very well the purpose of Longzier's visit to him - as one of the strongest city-states among the nine free trade cities, what kind of attitude did Braavos have, especially after witnessing the Iron Fleet coming out in full force, taking over the beacon fire of the Silver Fleet and crushing the Kingdom of the Three Daughters, Braavos knew very well that its Purple Fleet was no longer invincible in the seas. How do the descendants of the former slaves view the descendants of their former "masters" who not only did not suffer a serious injury in the blood dragon dance, but the dragon group became more prosperous.

These are the issues that Longzier really cares about.

Looking at Longzel's purple eyes, to be honest, the messenger was really annoyed by the short-sightedness and stupidity of the Sea King's staff and the Iron Bank's bankers. The Iron Bank chose to sponsor Otto Hightower because they did not want to see the war end quickly. The more dragons in Westeros died, the better it would be for the people of Braavos. Of course, they did not expect the war to end so quickly, and the loss of the Targaryen family dragons was not particularly serious. But the messenger still said respectfully: "Your Highness, my arrival is the answer from Braavos."

"The Secret City still likes to test the patience of others with riddles." Longzel took the scissors from Orris and cut off a branch. "I can agree to the Iron Bank's request, but, messenger, this also requires your sincerity." Longzel continued to cut off a branch with flower buds. The messenger looked at the flower buds that fell to the ground and sighed in his heart. The Iron Bank's request was not complicated. They found that they had kicked the steel plate. The Iron Bank's force was completely defeated by Vareses and Targaryen, and the Faceless Men of the Black and White Court refused to accept the orders of the Vareses family. As for the Targaryen family, they offered a sky-high price, especially those who lived in Dragon Nest City for a long time. The price offered by the Black and White Court was even unaffordable for their sponsors.

In short, it's not worth it. It's better to kneel down obediently and get a share of the pie. So the Iron Bank secretly requested to invest in the construction plan of the Vareses family and the renovation plan of King's Landing. Of course, it also requested to establish a branch in Westeros.

"What kind of sincerity do you want?" The messenger took the scissors back from Longzel's hand with some distress. Stop him from further destroying the precious plant in front of him.

"I want to know why the Black and White Court sent the Faceless to Westeros." Longzel said lightly.

"The little eagle has grown up and wants the mother eagle's nest." The messenger still didn't say it clearly, but it was not much different from saying it clearly. The messenger looked at Longzel with sincere eyes, hoping that he would not ask for details anymore. After all, the Black and White Court also has to pay attention to credibility.

"My partner Ago Khal will get married in nine days. Is the messenger interested in going to his khalasar to feel the difference between the Dothraki in my territory and the Dothraki on the mainland?" Seeing that Oris surrendered without hesitation, Longzel didn't need to continue to pester him, and he smiled and made an invitation.

"It's my honor, Your Highness."

Dragon Nest City, Twin Towers

"Rey, did you miss me?" Rhaena finally ended her visit to Tide Head Island and took a speedboat back to Dragon's Nest. As soon as she returned to the castle, Rhaena rushed into her and Rey's room and threw Rey, who was reading, onto the bed.

Rhaena was petite, and looked even more petite and cute in front of the tall Rey, but Rey still let Rhaena crash into his arms and rubbed his cheeks with his hands - in his life, apart from Rhaena, he had only accepted Longzel's face like this.

"Okay, okay." Rey smiled and let Rhaena leave a few kisses on his cheeks. He also gently kissed the girl's forehead, and then smiled and let Rhaena sit aside.

"Rey, I know a big secret." Rhaena was a little excited, but more of a secret joy to hear the secret. Rey's smile suddenly became a little strange: "You tell me."

"My grandfather actually had two illegitimate children, Rey, did you know that? Joffrey is now racking his brains to make them legitimate. It is said that this is also my grandfather's wish before his death." As Rhaena spoke, her face became a little gloomy.

"Poor Joffrey, alas." Rey watched Rhaena quietly share her experiences on Tidehead Island with her hands and feet, and gave a proper response. When Rhaena was tired of talking, Rey smiled and said, "Are the two children you are talking about called Adam and Alyn?"

"How do you know?" Rhaena was shocked.

"Guess." Rey smiled slyly.

"Rey!" Rhaena bumped into Rey's arms again, but her hand reached under his armpit: "If you don't tell me, I'll go find Brother Longzel!"

"No, no, no, I'll tell you, I'll tell you." Rey was ticklish, and was even more afraid that Rhaena would run to Longzel and pretend to cry. "Don't worry, Joffrey will get what he wants."

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