Chapter 344 Xirui’s Decision

Ringol did not sit on the obsidian throne, but walked to the girl’s side: “I respect your opinion, child.”

“I respect the family’s choice.” Xirui was not excited or anything, she simply lifted the hem of her skirt.

“Even if it means leaving home, marrying that cute little guy in your eyes, and losing the chance to train dragons?”

Xirui was silent.

“Don’t rush to answer me, Xirui. Ask your brothers and sisters, ask everyone, and ask your father.” Lingol said gently: “The family will not force its children to do anything. Everything is up to you to decide.”

Xirui nodded and slowly left the hall.

She learned about this yesterday. Aegon told her when she was communicating with the dragon Serenis in the dragon pit. Eleven days ago, King Aegon handed Blackfyre to Daemon in the Conquest.

And brought him back to King’s Landing five days ago.

It is said that there was not much peace within the royal family. Prince Aemon stayed indoors and Prince Aerion was said to have flown from Oldtown to King’s Landing in person. No one knew what happened, but the final result was that two giant dragons roared away from King’s Landing.

Aerion took Varys away, along with two dragons.

Prince Maegon visited Dragon’s Nest secretly. Before that, Crown Prince Daeron also arrived at Dragon’s Nest and had a long secret conversation with Ringol.

She remembered what Brother Igor had said.

“The family will not force its members to do things they do not want to do, but you must be informed of these things. The royal family does not want the Vareses family to become too powerful, nor does it want to break with the Vareses family. Aegon wants to use the illegitimate dragon rider to check and balance the Vareses. Rhaena, Aemon, and Aerion hope to continue to tie us to the Targaryen chariot through Daeron’s marriage. Sister, the final decision on these matters is still up to you.”

She thought for a long time.

Maybe I need to think about it for a while longer.

“Brother, my daughter is fine, isn’t she?” Serena walked out from behind the obsidian throne. She has always been there. As a mother, she also hopes that her daughter can consider this matter carefully.

“If Xirui was a boy, Igor would have made her his right-hand man. Unfortunately, Xirui was a girl, and Igor could only respond to his father’s plan. There was nothing he could do.”

Serena pointed her finger and stopped her brother from continuing: “Igor has his own mission, and Xirui has his own mission. It depends on what she chooses. By the way, who was the husband you originally planned to choose for Xirui?”

Ringol looked at his sister: “Isn’t this your choice?”

Serena walked up to her brother without commenting: “Brynden is indeed suitable, but Serena does not have any feelings for him between men and women. Brynden has embarked on a road destined to be lonely. Father’s present may be his future.”

“Father can decide when to leave this world, but he can’t.” Lingol sighed: “Okay, now we will give the time to the children and see what kind of answer they can give us.”

Xirui left Dragon Nest City.

Of course, she didn’t run away from home or anything, and she had no intention of doing so.

She just went to Shengxia Hall to relax. After all, compared with Dragon Nest City, Shengxia Hall had a stronger atmosphere of life and was more like a place where people lived.

With her cloak and veil on, she could hardly be recognized as the Princess of Varese.

Walking through the long streets, listening to the bells of the Seven Dragon Cathedral and gazing at the Purple Palace in the distance, Xirui entered the Midsummer Market.

“Xirui.”

Being called suddenly did make Xirui stunned for a moment. If the voice wasn’t so familiar, she might have been scared.

“Bran, how did you know?”

“I have a thousand eyes, Xirui.” Brynden walked up to Xirui, wearing a mask and disguising himself as an Asshai. Since Dan’s mission to Asshai, many merchants from Asshai have chosen to trade in Midsummer Hall. Of course, no one knows whether these guys are here to trade or to get a taste of magic. “The ancient weirwood saw you leave, Xirui. Is that the case?”

Xirui nodded and stopped in front of a stall.

The person selling the gems there was a Qartheen merchant with a big beard and a big belly, who was shouting loudly.

“My beautiful lady, please take a look at the gemstone jewelry I brought. They are all top-quality gemstones from the east of the Jade Sea Gate. If you want raw stones, we have all kinds of raw gemstones here, as well as jade and jadeite from Yidi. If you want handicrafts, we also have pre-made ones here. You can also entrust us to make them. Please rest assured that I am from the Tourmaline Brotherhood and our craftsmen are the best.”

As he spoke, the merchant from Qarth actually became a little proud: “The craftsmen of the Thirteen Masters are only fit to be assistants to our craftsmen.”

Xirui picked up a necklace made of amethyst, gold and cat’s eye, and decorated with pearls and broken diamonds.

“How much.”

Brynden asked in a calm voice.

“You are from Asshai?” The Qarth merchant looked at Brynden uncertainly. Then he immediately waved his hand and said, “Please forgive my rudeness. After all, it is an Asshai merchant who can come here.”

“How much.”

“Oh, 20 gold dragons. That’s the price of King Daeron’s gold dragons. King Jacaerys and King Aegon II only need 16 gold dragons. King Viserys’s gold dragons need 22, and King Aegon III’s gold dragons need 30.”

Brynden handed the merchant a small bag without hesitation. The merchant counted the money in the bag, grabbed a handful of silver deer from the side and put them back in the bag. “You have two gold laurel coins from the Silver Blood Bank.” The merchant whispered. “You are…”

The Silver Blood Bank minted two types of gold coins in Tyrosh, one with very high purity and rarely circulated, and the other with average purity and everywhere in the conquered lands. Some merchants knew the difference between the two, like this Qartheen.

Brynden nodded without saying anything, took the purse and necklace, and without saying anything, gently put the necklace around Xirui’s neck.

“Your annuity.”

“Grandpa gave me a large reward when he tested my results before. It’s okay.” Brynden said softly.

“Bran, I have a question for you.”

Xirui also said softly: “You know, I always say what I think. I am very troubled now and need your help.”

“I’m always here.”

“Have you ever liked me?”

Brynden paused.

“Have.”

He and Xirui grew up together, so it would be a lie if he said he had never liked Xirui.

Xirui suddenly laughed: “I said, if I married someone else, would you be unhappy?”

Brynden shook his head. “If I didn’t have the legacy of the Greenseer, I would propose to you without hesitation, Xirui, even though I am your adopted son. However, the Greenseer’s legacy has given me responsibilities. I can’t watch my future wife guarding a tree, so please forgive me.”

“Is that so?”

Xirui tapped Brynden’s mask gently, and there seemed to be a hint of relief and a hint of determination in her tone.

(End of this chapter)