Game of Thrones: The Red Dragon Lord.

Chapter 26 Knight
Her eyes revealed an unconcealable joy. Her expectant gaze focused on Gavin again, and then she asked with a bit of coquettishness: "Gavin, you just said a lot of ways? Can you tell me more about them?"

Margaret's tone instantly made Gavin's cheeks flush. He hurriedly smiled, trying to hide the embarrassment that surged up at that moment, and said:
"There are indeed many ways. For example, the Tyrell family can completely ban all gambling games, retain only the most powerful ones, collect and supervise all bets, so that the other party's profits can be clearly identified and gambling taxes can be collected appropriately. Moreover, people who participate in gambling will be more assured to place bets knowing that it is the Tyrell family that collects and guarantees the safety of the gambling funds. And the public security problems caused by the collapse of gambling games and running away with money every year can also be solved at the same time."

Seeing Gavin come up with another solution easily, Margaret finally recovered from her shock. Recalling her coquettish tone just now and looking at Gavin's handsome face, her face turned red involuntarily.

But think about it, if acting like a spoiled child can really get these good advice, then it's nothing. Then, she immediately used the same trick again.

The two talked for a long time until a maid ran to Margaery eagerly and said, "Miss, why are you here? Go back to the banquet quickly, the cake is here, and Lord Mace is looking for you."

After hearing the maid's report, Margaret did not answer, but stood up and bowed to Gavin. She made up her mind and invited him with a smile: "Gavin, come in with me. Let me cut a piece of cake for you. Thank you for helping me with my advice."

After hearing this, Gavin stood up and said in return, "Then I'll trouble you, Margaret."

The two quickly returned to the banquet hall. At this time, a 13-layer cake had been pushed to the middle of the venue.

When the Duke of Metz saw his daughter coming in, he waved to her and said lovingly, "Come on, Margaret, it's your turn to cut the cake." Margaret then walked to the cake, bowed to her father, took the knife handed over by the waiter, and began to cut the cake. The waiters carried small plates and served them to the guests at the banquet.

A moment later, the Duke of Metz took Margaret, who had just cut the cake, to the podium, raised his glass and said, "This is to celebrate my daughter's thirteenth name day." Then he drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

Suddenly, Margaret bowed respectfully to the Duke of Metz and said, "Father, I want a gift." After that, the whole place fell silent, and everyone focused their eyes on the podium.

The Duke of Metz asked curiously, "My daughter, what do you want?" Margaret first glanced at the people in the venue, then looked at her father and said, "Father, I hope to get a guardian knight."

Upon hearing this, the Duke of Metz laughed out loud, and said to the people in the audience: "Is there any handsome guy willing to be the guardian knight of my daughter?" In an instant, the venue was boiling, and countless people volunteered.

Seeing this, Margaret bowed to the people in the audience, then looked at her father and said, "Father, can I choose and confer the title on one myself?"

After hearing this, the Duke of Metz said cheerfully, "Of course, it seems my daughter has already chosen a candidate in mind." Then he drew the sword from his waist and handed it to Margaret, "Use my sword to confer the title."

Margery took the sword and took two steps forward. Everyone in the field showed expectant eyes. Gavin found that Margery was looking at him, and a hint of expectation rose in his heart.

Sure enough, Margery's next words confirmed Gavin's guess. "Gavin Flowers, please come forward." Hearing Margery calling him, Gavin walked forward without hesitation.

Soon, the two stood facing each other. Margaret looked at Gavin in front of her and said seriously: "Gavin, you can think of a new surname for yourself now..."

"Belleris" Gavin chose his mother's surname without hesitation.

"Please kneel down." Gavin immediately knelt on one knee after hearing Margaret's request.

Margery raised the sword with some difficulty and gently placed it on Gavin's shoulder.

"I, Margaery Tyrell, in the name of the daughter of Lord Mace Tyrell, appoint Gawain Bellerys as my knight of patronage.

In the name of a warrior, I ask you to be brave. In the name of the Father, I ask you to be just.

In the name of the Virgin Mary, I ask you to protect the weak."

Then Margaery put the sword down.

"Arise, Gavin Belleris, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms"

In Westeros, knights have entered the quasi-aristocratic class. However, according to the treatment, knights are also divided into different levels. The highest level is undoubtedly the property knights, who will own a village or manor. Although they have no right to make laws in the territory, they enjoy the taxation within the territory.

Next were some paid knights who served under their loyal feudal lords and whose lives were also supported by their lords.

Finally, there are some people who simply have the status of knights, most of whom are sworn knights and honor knights.

The former only needs to abide by the oath made when canonizing, and the situation varies depending on the oath. If it is just a simple canonization of knighthood, he will be canonized as a knight of the seven kingdoms at the end of the canonization.

But Gavin's situation is slightly different. When Margaery canonized Gavin, she did not ask Gavin to swear any oath, but simply canonized him as a knight of the Seven Kingdoms, but the way of canonization was unique to her Guardian Knight.

The appointment of an unmarried noble girl as a guardian knight was mostly a symbol of formality, and the knight only needed to protect her honor.

If no special oath is taken at the time of canonization, then after the girl gets married, the responsibility of protection will automatically be transferred to her husband, and the original knight will become a free knight.

Although Gavin's title of Guardian Knight was honorary, it was still recognized by the laws of Westeros. From then on, commoners had to address him as Lord or Sir. He had the right to recruit servants and establish armed forces, and he also had the right to apply for pioneering orders.

After the enthronement ceremony, they returned to the courtyard they had just been in.

Gavin and Margaret strolled in the courtyard with a small plate of cake in their hands. Gavin looked at the girl beside him and thanked her, "Thank you, Miss Margaret."

"You're welcome, Lord Gavin." Margaret said teasingly.

After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled.

The two slowly walked to the tree they had just been to, and Margaret asked, "Gavin, what are your future plans? Do you want to stay in High Court?"

After thinking for a while, Gavin answered seriously: "I plan to travel to the continent of Essos."

"Gavin... I wish you all the best." Margaret hesitated and finally gave a lost blessing.

(End of this chapter)