Game of Thrones: The Bronze and Fire Lord

Accidents always come before tomorrow.

Aemon spent two days preparing to lead the army in sweeping the Moon Mountains.

Before they departed, new guests arrived in the river valley.

At Long Lake.

Aemon rode a white deer and led the escort team to greet them.

When they were half a kilometer away, a red flag came into view.

It resembled a red fortress against a red background with white edges.

"The Redford family of the Red Fort."

Rhaenyra looked at the slowly approaching convoy and chuckled. "Lady Rhea is really picky. The Redford family is descended from the ancestors and holds a very important position in the Vale."

As she said this, she blinked at Aemon.

Too lazy to look at it, Aemon whipped the white mare under the other's crotch on the butt.

"Ouch!"

The white mare cried out in pain and kicked out.

Rhaenyra was startled and spent a long time tying the reins to comfort her.

Not long after,

The convoy arrived at Long Lake. Two rows of Vale knights reined in their horses and stopped.

The Redford family's pomp was quite impressive.

There were fifty knights in total, all wearing tin cans and carrying red flags.

The two knights in the front stood out as extraordinary and heroic; their armor was more exquisite, bearing the Redford family crest on their chests.

One of the knights took off his helmet, revealing light red curly hair. He was a young man with an ordinary face.

"Your Highness, Your Highness."

The young knight dismounted, placed one hand on his chest, and said solemnly, "Horton Redford greets you both, and may the Seven Gods bless you."

"You're welcome, sir."

Aemon gently raised his hand, indicating that he didn't need to be so polite.

Rhaenyra asked curiously, "Are you the eldest son of Lord Redford?"

"Yes, Your Highness."

Horton lowered his head slightly, adhering to the rule of not looking directly at her.

It was clear that he was a conservative and polite person.

In the Vale, he will be an exceptional heir to the nobility.

Aemon made way for them and said, "You have come from afar. Runestone City has prepared a welcoming banquet."

Faced with the invitation, Horton shook his head and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I am only here to see my younger sister off, and I must hurry back."

He was not ungrateful, so he stepped aside to let the person behind him appear.

Another knight took off his helmet, revealing short black hair and a handsome, slightly immature face.

Horton introduced him, saying, "This is my younger brother, Adrian Redford."

"Prince, Princess."

Adrian looked younger than 20, and he dismounted and saluted.

Aemon raised his hand again.

Judging by the other person's hair color and face, his mother must have been a beauty with ancestry from the old days.

The Redford family of the Red Fort usually has red hair.

The two brothers greeted each other, one by one. The curtain of the opposite carriage was lifted.

The scene grew quiet, and Aemon and Rhaenyra looked at each other.

The girl from the Vale who could visit the river valley at this time was, of course, the future daughter-in-law chosen by Lady Rhea.

The curtain gently opened, revealing a pair of exquisitely designed deerskin boots.

Then came a light green silk skirt that revealed a section of her snow-white calves.

When the person fully emerged from the carriage, their long, light red hair danced in the sun like a flame.

Aemon tilted his head and looked at her, not wanting to offend her.

She was very beautiful, with long, light-red hair as passionate as fire; healthy, fair skin; and a tall, well-proportioned figure.

With her head slightly lowered, her face was hidden.

But her brown eyes were like a deer's, and her high nose bridge showed a bit of heroism.

Judging from her appearance alone, she was a classical beauty, similar in style to her mother, Lady Rhea.

She was indeed carefully selected.

"Your Highness, Jansif of the Redford family greets you."

The redheaded girl bowed and saluted. Her voice was slightly harsh but not unpleasant.

She repeated this to Rhaenyra, who looked her up and down.

It was clear that the Redford family of the Red Fort had strict rules.

"Welcome to the Vale."

Aemon smiled faintly; he looked gentle and elegant.

No one knew that he was crazy inside.

Jansif Redford!

During the "Dance of the Dragons," she was the close female companion of Jeyne Arryn, the Lord of the Vale.

Lady Jeyne never married, and it is said that she had an unusual relationship with Jansif.

When she was dying from a severe cold, she closed her eyes in Jansif's arms.

"I knew my mother was unreliable, but I never thought she was so unreliable!"

Aemon was full of helplessness.

"Thank you."

Jansif smiled lightly and behaved generously.

Horton said goodbye and returned with ten knights of the Vale, leaving the rest to his younger siblings.

Before leaving, he chatted with Aemon alone.

"Lady Rhea kindly invited you, and I hope Your Highness will tolerate it."

"No matter the outcome, the Red Fort is a solid ally of Runestone City."

After that, Horton put on his helmet and mounted his horse.

Aemon nodded slightly, appreciating the other party's honesty.

If he remembered correctly, the Redfort family of the Red Fort had been quite prominent during the "Dance of the Dragons."

Jansif was not only a close companion to Lady Jeyne but also the second son of the family, Adrian, who was chosen as Rhaenyra's "Queen's Guard."

His status was equivalent to that of the Kingsguard.

Clearly, the Redford family tradition is good and worth winning over.

Aemon assured, "Don't worry. I just think of your sister as a guest."

Horton was slightly startled and unable to hide his regret.

He still fantasized about marrying a Targaryen.

In the evening,

Aemon had dinner with the Redford siblings.

At the table, Jansif took the initiative to talk about trivial matters.

For example, they discussed the scenery of the Red Fort, the power of the family, and personal problems.

Aemon learned that Jansif was 15 years old this year.

He was one year younger than Rhaenyra.

"I'm done."

Rhaenyra put down her knife and fork, wiped her mouth, and left the table.

Aemon glanced at her but did not stop her.

He knew very well that Rhaenyra was indifferent to Jansif's arrival.

Especially after learning that the other party was younger, she had been very caring at the table.

Aemon even felt that she had been watching his excitement.

It seemed that she hoped for some development.

"Her Royal Highness is elegant and worthy of her reputation as 'the light of the kingdom.'"

Jansif also put down her knife and fork and smiled as she praised him.

Aemon casually said, "She is trying to adapt to her role as heir to the Iron Throne."

It was as if he was sincerely complimenting her.

Jansif shook her head and said, "I'm serious. It's difficult for girls in the Vale to travel. This is the first time I've seen the majesty of the royal family."

A woman's intuition is very accurate. She could see that Her Royal Highness was wise.

However, how this wisdom is used depends on who the guide is.

"I'm done eating. I'll go feed the horses first."

Adrian stood up and left, whispering, "Little sister, chat with His Highness first."

Aemon did not stop him either.

Adrian was 19 years old, three years older than William, and already a knight.

They both died in the Dragonpit Riot.

After he left, only two main characters remained at the dinner table.

Aemon had almost finished eating and was ready to hear what the other party had to say.

"Prince, your mother is a shrewd lady."

Jansif folded her hands in front of her belly and said seriously, "The Riverlands are opening up new territories, and the Red Fort is willing to form an alliance with you."

"Me?" Aemon noticed the word.

"Yes."

Jansif said rationally. "The key to the rise of Runestone City lies with you, Prince Aemon. The Red Fort has been neighbors with Runestone City for generations and will continue to be neighbors with the river valley."

The distance between the river valley and the Red Fort is shorter than the distance between Runestone City and the Red Fort.

The Long Lake drains from the Narrow Sea into the river valley, forming a vast inland lake.

The lake is divided into thousands of streams that eventually flow into Redford territory.

Aemon was surprised by the other party's wisdom and nodded, saying, "The river valley needs a good neighbor."

"If you don't mind, we can take it a step further."

Jansif said something ambiguous and turned back soon after. "I heard that the River Valley City mass-produces a kind of honeycomb coal. It's a safe coal-based fuel."

"That's right." Aemon replied.

"Redford has less land, but fortunately, grain production is not low."

Jansif finished talking about the advantages and then said, "However, Redford is located in the mountains. Every winter, cold winds blow through the thick walls, so we have to wrap ourselves in thick fur coats."

Aemon understood. "You plan to trade," he said.

Jansif smiled. "I can make the decision and exchange food for an equivalent amount of honeycomb coal so that the family can stay warm during the winter."

"No problem."

Aemon naturally couldn't refuse.

Just when he was worried about finding a place to sell the honeycomb coal, a buyer appeared.

Jansif was quick-witted and said, "If you need it, Redford can sell it for you. Many of the family's secondary nobles and wealthy knights will be happy to buy it."

On the way here, she saw that the marriage was not going well.

Otherwise, she would not have come to River Valley City alone; she should have accompanied Lady Rhea and waited for her in Runestone City.

This proves that His Royal Highness and Lady Rhea disagree about the marriage.

Her original advantage would become a disadvantage.

If you want to seize the opportunity, you must first understand the other party's needs.

Consider how much His Royal Highness values the Vale and whether he can compete with Her Royal Highness the Princess for the crown.

"That would be the best."

Aemon smiled and asked, "How can I help you?"

Everything is give-and-take; you can't just take advantage.

Sure enough.

Jansif put away her smile and looked sad. "My mother had a difficult birth when she gave birth to me, and my father never remarried."

Aemon listened silently.

The other party said, "Before leaving, my father told me to be careful with my words and deeds, and to try my best to please His Highness."

"If I fail, I will be sent to the Arryn family as Lady Jeyne's companion."

"Being Lady Jeyne's companion is a good thing."

Aemon said objectively.

He didn't exist in the original world, and the other party probably skipped the marriage and went directly to the Vale.

Jansif didn't know what the other party was thinking, so she implicitly said, "My father is old. As his daughter, I want to spend more time with him. Please let me stay in the River Valley for a while and don't go to the Eyrie so soon."

Aemon smiled and said, "It's a small matter."

After talking for a long time, the fox's tail was finally exposed.

Another cunning woman with eight hundred minds.

Jansif stood up, bowed, and said with tears of gratitude, "Thank you, Your Highness."

"Rest early."

Aemon waved his hand and turned to leave.

River Valley is not complete yet; there is only one palace, the Summer Hall.

Behind the hall, there is a bedroom for rest, which is enough for the other party and Rhaenyra.

As a man, he will not sleep with them.

By the time he stepped outside, it was dark.

A full moon hung high in the sky.

On the white marble steps, two figures sat together and chatted.

Aemon glanced over and saw that they were Adrian and William.

The two guys had similar interests and were chatting very enthusiastically.

"Well, I gained a lot."

Aemon lowered his head and did the math: "As the first ally, the Red Fort is quite strong."

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