#501 - Chapter 233 Development of the Situation (I)
#501 - Chapter 233 Development of the Situation (I)
Jaime raised a hand to stop their argument: "There was nothing about me before, how does the Dragon Queen plan to deal with me?"
"............I tried my best!" Tyrion's eyes flickered, avoiding Jaime's gaze.
Jaime smiled self-deprecatingly: "Heh, it's within my expectations, after all, I'm the famous Kingslayer! It was already a miracle that she let me go when I was in the North."
At this time, Gillyan on the side said: "Maybe we can consider negotiating some other conditions......"
However, Jaime interrupted him, "No need, Tyrion. You can reply to the Queen, I, Jaime Lannister, accept her conditions! The Lannister family's heritage shouldn't be cut off in my hands."
Tyggett was a little unbearable: "But, you..."
Jaime: "This is what I should bear, don't persuade me anymore. It's worth it to exchange my life for the safety of more than 20,000 people in the city! You guys go down and arrange the surrender matters, pay attention to appease the soldiers' emotions, and don't cause any trouble. I have something to say to Tyrion and the others."
After the others left, Tyrion turned his head away, his shoulders trembling involuntarily.
Jaime looked at Tyrion, a trace of helplessness flashing in his eyes. "Brother, I know you want to save me, but this is the only way. The Lannister family's honor cannot be lost."
Tyrion's facial features twisted, and he bit his lip: "I understand, brother. But I still feel sorry for you."
"Don't say that, this is my own choice." Jaime patted Tyrion's shoulder, "Moreover, maybe this is a kind of relief."
Brienne took a few steps forward and said lightly: "Now that the official business is over, should we talk about some private matters?"
Jaime's eyes dodged a little: "That... I'm sorry, Brienne, I shouldn't have left you alone back then..."
"Bang~" Before he could finish speaking, a huge fist slammed into his face.
"I..." "Bang~!"
"Gently..." "Slap~"
"Don't hit the face..." "Slap slap slap~"
............
Maybe she had vented her anger, Brienne grabbed Jaime's collar and lifted him up in front of her. The two looked at each other for a moment, then kissed each other fiercely.
"Hahaha~ I was suffocating! Your expression just now was so funny, I almost couldn't hold back." Tyrion laughed while hammering the chair.
His wild laughter interrupted the two people who were lost in their emotions. Jaime and Brienne separated awkwardly. Four sharp eyes glared at him. Tyrion shrank his neck and pointed to the door and said: "What? You guys talk first. I'll wait for you outside, and Jaime, you really deserve to be beaten."
Then, Tyrion walked out, leaving Jaime and Brienne alone. Jaime: "I'm sorry, Brienne, I have my own responsibilities to bear, and I can only let you down in this life."
Brienne said: "I have already asked the Queen for grace, Jaime Lannister must die. But you can come back to Tarth with me, and from now on, our family of three will live a good life."
"Our family of three?" Jaime's mind couldn't turn around for a while.
"You're so stupid! You bastard ran away after putting on your pants, but Brienne gave birth to a son for you." Tyrion poked his head out from behind the pillar.
Jaime excitedly hugged Brienne, not even caring about Tyrion's peeping.
Tyrion simply didn't hide anymore, and said directly: "The Queen's meaning is that 'Kingslayer' Jaime Lannister must die, and this is also an explanation to King Aerys. But from now on, you must live incognito, live with another identity, and you cannot appear in other people's sight."
Jaime: "Thank you, my brother. And you, Brienne! Thank you for everything you have done for me."
That night, Kingslayer Jaime Lannister set fire to himself in the Hall of Heroes, and the entire palace turned to ashes. Then the generals of the Lannister family led more than 10,000 defenders in the city to surrender, symbolizing the end of the old era.
Tyrion Lannister took over as Duke of Casterly Rock, and announced that the entire Westerlands completely surrendered to the Queen, and would be forever loyal to the Empire for generations. The Lannister army originally in Casterly Rock, after being reorganized, selected 10,000 people and went south to participate in the battle for the Reach.
These 10,000 Golden Lion troops and 5,000 Riverland troops, followed by 20,000 Imperial troops, went south along the coastal road, captured Old Oak, and approached Highgarden.
The cavalry originally near Red Lake, led by Robb, secretly crossed the Mander, bypassed Goldengrove, and launched an attack on the rear of Bitterbridge, cutting off the defenders' retreat.
Robb cooperated with the central army and annihilated all the church forces in Bitterbridge. After this battle, the Faith of the Seven no longer had armed forces in Westeros, and the Faith of the Seven was no longer the state religion.
This bad news reached Highgarden, causing shock among the high-level Tyrell family! Because the Imperial army acted too fast, in fact, many nobles in the Reach secretly sided with the Queen, and a large number of lords surrendered wherever the Imperial army went.
The real blow to them came from the south. The Redwyne family of Arbor and the Hightower family of Oldtown officially announced their joining the Empire and swore allegiance to the Queen.
Duke Willas Tyrell quickly learned of these situations, and he understood that the situation in the Reach was over. After a painful struggle, on the advice of his grandmother Olenna, he decided to seek peace with the Queen, hoping to retain some of the Tyrell family's territory and honor.
So, Willas sent his younger brother Garlan as an envoy to the Imperial army to express the Tyrell family's willingness to surrender.
Grand Commander Bick represented the Queen and said that the Empire would only accept their unconditional surrender. After Garlan Tyrell's efforts to win, the two sides negotiated and finally reached an agreement. Soon after, the Tyrell family formally surrendered to the Queen, and the Reach became part of the Empire.
Just when Highgarden changed hands, former King Tommen Baratheon jumped from the tower window, ending his confused and painful life.
This war ended with the victory of the Empire, and the situation in Westeros underwent tremendous changes. As a punishment for the defeated Tyrell family, the title of Warden of the South was lifted, and Highgarden was handed over.
The Tyrell family was divided into two, Willas led a part to move to Brightwater Keep, and Garlan led another part to Dustonbury. At the same time, the Queen also kindly retained the Tyrell family's property and allowed them to take it away.
Highgarden was granted to Rickon Stark, who became the new Duke of Highgarden, and was married to Lyanna Mormont, the Lord of Bear Island.
EBE