Game of Thrones: The Red Dragon Lord.

Chapter 7 Edmond

In the year 284 of the Aegon calendar, Sir Edmund led his troops back to the Three Towers. Although they did not win the war, no one in the Three Towers expedition was killed or injured.

To this end, Earl Horton announced that he would hold a banquet in the castle to celebrate the safe return of his heir, and generously distributed food to the people. There was jubilation inside and outside the castle, and people were immersed in this long-lost joy.

After the banquet in the castle, Sir Edmund was called to the study by Earl Houghton alone.

In the spacious but slightly gloomy study, Holden paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back, looking gloomy. Edmund sat in a chair, looking equally unhappy.

Holden stopped abruptly, turned around, glared at Edmund, and scolded loudly: "You are such an ignorant person! During the war, you clashed with the Hightower family for a woman, and almost had a duel! Do you know that our family is now weak, with only the two of us left! You are causing so much trouble outside, what if something happens to you, what will happen to the family? Who will it be passed on to?" His voice echoed in the study, and the muscles on his face trembled slightly with anger.

Edmund stood up with a bang, his face flushed, and he loudly retorted: "Father, we are mortal enemies with the Hightower family anyway! This time it is obvious that they are humiliating the Cotoin family. They dared to flirt with my fiancée in front of me."

Then, seeing that Earl Horton's expression had eased a little, Edmund tried again, "Besides, if you really think that your family is too small, why don't you acknowledge your brother's child and incorporate him into the family! At least you can bring him back to the castle to train him. After all, he is the bloodline of the Cotoin family."

Holden snorted coldly, turned his head away, and said coldly: "Absolutely impossible! That's a bastard, and the illegitimate child will never tarnish the honor of my family!" After that, he sighed heavily. After a pause, he looked at Edmund and said coldly: "Now I will leave all the affairs of the castle to you to manage, and it's up to you to make decisions. But you have no right to add members to the family. At least wait until I die!" After that, he waved his sleeves and no longer looked at Edmund.

Edmund clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and finally sat down helplessly, sighing heavily.

When they finished their conversation and walked out of the study, Sir Edmund had a thoughtful look on his face. The Cotoin family suffered no losses in this war, but they also failed to gain the expected benefits.

Edmund originally wanted to use his contributions in the war to ask Lord Mace Tyrell to decide the ownership of two disputed villages located on the border between the Cortoin and Hightower families. However, the war ended hastily and the matter was ultimately left unresolved.

He called his attendant and asked in a serious tone, "What has happened in the territory recently while I was away?"

The servant bowed his head and reported the recent affairs of the territory respectfully. Sir Edmund listened quietly, nodding slightly from time to time, frowning from time to time.

Suddenly, Edmund seemed to remember something and asked again, "How are the mother and son outside the castle?"

The attendant hesitated for a moment, then said after thinking for a moment: "Sir, the mother and son live a relatively peaceful life, but..."

Sir Edmund's eyes narrowed, and he pressed on, "Just what? Don't hesitate."

"Sir, some high-quality refined salt that only nobles can eat has been circulating in the territory since I don't know when. After my investigation, I found that it points to your brother's illegitimate son, Gavin Flowers."

Edmond suddenly became interested and asked:

"Does my father know?"

"I don't know, sir. You asked me to take care of the mother and son. I dare not make a decision on my own. I want to wait for you to return before making arrangements. After all, selling salt without permission is against the law of the territory." The servant replied respectfully. Edmund was relieved after hearing the answer. He was the second son of the earl. According to the customs of Westeros, he had no chance to inherit the family castle and title. All of these originally belonged to his eldest brother. The earl also found a way out for him. He was sent to the Tyrell family as a knight's squire early on. After being knighted, he served as a captain of the Duke's Guard.

However, a letter from his father six years ago changed his original life trajectory. His brother died of illness on the way home, and overnight he became the heir to the Three Towers. Even the Tyrell family introduced a woman from the side branch of the family as his fiancée. This series of sudden news brought him both the surprise of gaining the inheritance and the grief of losing his brother.

After getting what belonged to his brother, he felt somewhat guilty and took good care of his brother's illegitimate child and the woman from Volantis.

After thinking for a moment, Edmund decided to meet the child and take them back to the castle.

The next day, Alice went to work in the barracks, while Gavin prepared lunch alone at home. The fire in the stove was burning, and the smoke was rising. He skillfully turned the food in the pot.

At this moment, there was a knock on the slightly worn and mottled door of his house. Gavin wiped his hands quickly and walked out the door quickly.

Outside the door, he saw a man dressed as an aristocrat, and he greeted him respectfully and politely: "Good afternoon, sir, I wonder what you want from me.

Edmund raised his head slightly, stared at Gavin sharply, and asked, "Do you know who I am?" Without waiting for Gavin to answer, he said, "Forget it, you are just a child, where is your mother?"

"Lord Edmund, my mother should be doing laundry over at the barracks and should be back soon."

"Do you know me?" Edmund asked in surprise after seeing Gavin's answer?

"I saw you outside the castle on the day of your triumphant return," Gavin said respectfully.

"Triumph? I can't be called a triumph. I just took the troops for a stroll. I didn't get any honor in this war." Edmund curled his lips and said with a helpless look.

"Sir, although you did not win the war, your utmost loyalty is touching and worthy of admiration." Gavin took the opportunity to compliment him.

Hahaha, Edmund laughed after hearing the answer. It was obvious that Gavin's compliment was very useful to him. At the same time, he also found that although this child was only 6 years old, he answered the questions clearly and was obviously very smart. Moreover, there was no fear in his eyes like other people in the territory when facing nobles, but only clear and calm eyes.

This little guy is worth training. Edmond thought for a while and asked, "Little Gavin, do you know who your father is?"

"I've heard something about it, sir. People around me are talking about it, and my mother also told me about it." Gavin replied calmly.

Edmond's eyes revealed a hint of curiosity and scrutiny, and he asked, "Little guy, do you hate the Cotoin family?"

(End of this chapter)