Time passed slowly.
The night grew darker.
The welcome feast in the castle hall of Winterfell lasted until late at night and early in the morning, and then slowly began to disperse.
As Morgan left the hall and headed back to his residence.
Only then did I realize that heavy snow was falling in the sky again.
Braving the wind and snow, we returned to our residence.
Close the door and feel slightly tipsy.
Morgan stood in front of the window, looking at the snowflakes falling suddenly outside the window, feeling peaceful in his heart.
Take out the oak pipe, fill it with tobacco, and light it.
"Pa bang..."
"call..."
He took a deep breath and then exhaled the smoke in a long breath.
Morgan looked out the window at the quiet wind and snow, recalling tonight's welcome banquet in his mind.
It must have left a familiar impression on Queen Cersei Lannister.
As for the queen’s twin brother, Jaime Lannister of the Kingsguard.
I must have left a deep impression on myself.
If he agrees to his proposal, he will continue to hold a martial arts tournament with Ed Stark.
Then, that will be a great opportunity for you to make a name for yourself in this world.
Otherwise, if the other party does not agree.
I have nothing to lose.
Although he may have offended Jaime Lannister.
But Morgan didn't care.
If you want to quickly rise to the top and become famous in this world, it's never that easy, and there's no way you won't offend others.
As for Ed Stark of Winterfell, who is now his employer in name only.
Based on the impression in Morgan's memory, coupled with the contact and understanding over the past few days.
This time, I may have gone too far in the eyes of Duke Eddard Stark, who is calm, conservative, chivalrous, disciplined, and honorable above all else.
No one is a fool.
Morgan first spoke to help Ed Stark when he was in trouble.
It was indeed an excellent job to protect the face of the employer.
But when he spoke for the second time and specifically proposed a test method without consulting Ed Stark in advance, it was a bit too much.
Although it did leave Jaime Lannister speechless and embarrassed; it also saved Eddard Stark's face.
But it may also make the conservative Duke of Winterfell feel uncomfortable, who originally had no intention of participating in the tourney mentioned by James Lannister.
But Morgan has no regrets.
He never thought about whom he would always follow or be loyal to.
Applying to be a swordsman in Winterfell is just to catch up with the Stark family and gain a better understanding of the upper-level situation in the world.
Of course, it is Morgan's purpose to use the Stark family relationship platform to find opportunities.
Just like tonight's banquet.
The night grew darker.
Snowflakes suddenly fell.
A quiet night.
Morgan suddenly reached out his hand out of the window and caught a few cold snowflakes.
Look at the crystal snowflakes that quickly melt in the palm of your hand.
At this moment, Morgan thought of his wife and children far away in Middle Earth.
...
"Huhu..."
The biting wind blew snowflakes against the glass windows.
The main castle of Winterfell.
Warm and luxurious room.
Catelyn Tully, who was wearing exquisite pajamas, closed the window, returned to bed, and was hugged by her husband Eddard Stark.
I sensed that something was going on in my husband's mind.
Catelyn Tully didn't speak, she just hugged her husband quietly.
There was silence for a while.
Ed Stark, who was in a trance, finally came back to his senses.
"After I leave..."
"etc..."
As soon as Ed Stark finished speaking, his wife Catelyn Tully raised her head and interrupted: "You have decided to go to King's Landing?"
"Are you going on your own, or did the fat man force you?"
After hearing his wife's words, Ed Stark just smiled and shook his head.
"Tell me, I won't let him take you away."
"You are mine now."
"I don't allow you to leave, and no one can take you away."
Listening to his wife's slightly playful words.
Ed Stark touched his wife's head and said softly: "He is the king..."
"If the king's words could be easily overruled."
"Then he is no longer a king..."
After Ed Stark finished speaking, he changed his tone and continued: "I just didn't expect that he would become so fat after not seeing him for only nine years."
"He is much more comfortable than you."
"Besides eating, drinking and having fun every day, what else does he do?"
"I don't feel weird no matter how fat you are."
Caitlin Tully smiled and answered.
At this time.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door.
"What's up?"
Eddard Stark asked.
"Lord Stark, Maester Luwin wishes to see you."
The guard's voice came from outside the door.
Maester Luwin has been a retainer of the Stark family for a long time, and he is still the most trusted one.
Ed Stark didn't care, he was still lying on the bed with his wife and said directly: "Let him in."
The words fell.
As the door opened, an old man with short hair wearing a gray academic robe walked in.
"Excuse me, Madam. A messenger arrived overnight. It's a letter from Madam's sister."
After hearing this, Catelyn Tully immediately got out of bed and took a small envelope sealed with red wax from Maester Luwin.
"Hey, the letter is from the Eagle's Nest..."
"She has never gone back there since she married Jon Arryn..."
Catelyn Tully looked at the writing on the envelope and spoke with some confusion.
Then he opened the envelope and unfolded the letter paper.
Immediately afterwards, Caitlin Tully's face turned ugly at a speed that could be seen.
At this time, seeing Maester Luwin turning around and preparing to go out, she immediately said: "Luwin, wait a minute."
Finally, after quickly reading the letter, Catelyn Tully quickly walked to the burning fireplace in the room and threw the letter and envelope in her hand without hesitation.
"What's wrong..."
"What did the letter say?"
Seeing his wife's abnormal behavior, Ed Stark, who was lying on the bed, noticed something strange and got up from the bed.
Catelyn Tully watched the letter in the fireplace being quickly burned to ashes.
Then she turned to look at her husband: "She escaped from King's Landing back to the Eagle's Nest..."
"He said that his husband was killed by a Lannister."
"He also said that even the king is in danger at this time..."
Catelyn Tully watched her husband finish speaking in a deep voice.
Not only Eddard Stark was stunned by this information, but Maester Luwin standing at the door was also shocked.
"I can understand the feelings of a woman who has just lost her husband, but this is not a reason for him to say crazy things..."
"Ed!"
As soon as Ed Stark opened his mouth, he was interrupted by his wife: "If this letter is discovered, my sister Lysa will definitely be executed."
"How could she have risked so much to send us this letter if she hadn't figured out the cause of her husband's death?"
"Ed, I don't agree with you going to King's Landing."
Catelyn Tully looked at her husband seriously.
Just when Ed Stark had made up his mind before, he was a little embarrassed and didn't know what to say.
Maester Luwin's voice rang out at the right moment: "I think your Lordship should go..."
"..."
Half an hour later.
Maester Luwin has left.
The room is still warm.
Eddard Stark and Catelyn Tully lay back on the bed again.
"I promise that if I go to King's Landing this time, I will be back in three years at most..."
Ed Stark hugged his wife and said softly.
"Okay, but you have to bring some people with you."
Caitlin Tully had no choice but to compromise.
"Of course, not only will I bring Sansa with me this time, I decided to bring Arya with me as well."
"Take Arya?"
"Yes, Arya should have learned the rules and etiquette of the ladies of the southern court. In a few years, she will be ready to get married like Sansa."
"Okay, you have the final say."
Caitlin Tully nodded and continued: "What about others?"
"Of course there are other guards, but I don't plan to bring too many warriors. If you and Robb stay to guard the north, we need more warriors..."
"You have the final say, but there is one person you must bring with you."
"who?"
"Our swordsman Morgan."
"Well, Morgan is indeed a good candidate. If you didn't tell me, I would also take him with me this time."
"It will definitely be dangerous to go to King's Landing this time. With the powerful Morgan, I can feel more at ease."
"Kate, I can feel your concern..."
"But have you forgotten my strength? My strength is no worse than Morgan's."
"I would definitely believe you if you were ten years younger!"
"But now, you are just an old man, so don't be brave..."
"Ha ha..."
...
"Bang bang bang..."
Early the next morning.
Morgan did not sleep until he woke up naturally, but was disturbed by a knock on the door.
"Mr. Morgan..."
"Lord Stark will accompany His Majesty the King on a hunting trip today, and I have specifically asked Your Excellency to accompany you."
A voice came from outside the door.
Morgan responded: "I know..."
The sound outside the door quickly disappeared.
"Hunting with the king..."
Morgan lay on the bed and thought for a while, then turned over and got up.
After washing up.
Wearing wire mail, a long sword on his waist, and a black exquisite robe and coat, Morgan went out.
Accompanying the king on a hunt at short notice.
Today's training for brothers Brandon Stark and Rickon Stark will naturally be cancelled.
But this time even longbow arrows are needed.
Morgan had no intention of using the "Galatrim Bow" given by Galadriel from the Middle-earth world in his own dimensional ring space.
After all, they were just dealing with some ordinary beasts.
Walked out of the residence.
Morgan walked straight towards the kitchen.
Along the way, we also saw the direction of the training ground, where many soldiers were busy.
Didn't take much time.
Come out of the kitchen after breakfast.
Morgan then walked to the training ground.
At this time, he saw a large number of fully armored warriors putting saddles on their horses and arranging their long bows and arrows, obviously preparing for the king's hunt.
Come to the training ground.
Morgan saw a very conspicuous combination at a glance: a dwarf figure shorter than the dwarves of Middle-earth and a tall man with an ugly and terrifying half of his face were sitting side by side in front of the warehouse next to the training, talking without a word. What.
""Little Devil" and "Hound"..."
Seeing this combination, Morgan smiled and then walked towards the two of them.
"I need to rest, otherwise no matter how good I am, I will die of a woman sooner or later..."
The little devil Tyrion Lannister was wrapped in a wide black robe and casually dealt with the hound Sandor Clegane beside him.
at this time.
Tyrion Lannister's half-opened eyes suddenly saw a tall figure walking towards him.
Black robe, silver mail, tall and strong, with a ponytail, handsome appearance, cold temperament...
"This guy, based on his appearance alone, can almost compete with his brother, the Kingsguard Jaime Lannister, who is famous throughout the Seven Kingdoms for his handsomeness."
"Another enviable and jealous guy..."
Looking at the tall figure, Tyrion Lannister subconsciously commented on the appearance of the person.
But soon, looking at the figure walking straight towards him, Tyrion Lannister immediately thought of something: "Handsome looking, with a black ponytail..."
"Isn't this guy in front of me the person that the illegitimate child said he wanted to introduce to him last night?"
Thinking of this, Tyrion Lannister sat up a little straighter.
Morgan walked directly to the little devil, smiled and said, "Tyrion Lannister?"
Looking at the man in front of him, the little devil nodded slightly but said nothing.
"I'm Morgan, nice to meet you."
Morgan smiled again and spoke.
Seeing the friendly attitude of the man in front of me.
Tyrion Lannister reacted at this time: "I think I should be the same."
"Were you the first to see me and didn't mention that you were the queen's brother?" "Or maybe you are the "little devil"?"
Listening to the little devil's slightly self-deprecating words.
Morgan smiled.
People who are good at laughing at themselves have great wisdom.
The Tyrion Lannister in front of him was somewhat different from the one he remembered and imagined.
"Morgan, right? I know you."
At this time, Tyrion Lannister looked at Morgan and said.
"oh..."
Morgan wondered.
Tyrion Lannister continued: "Yesterday, someone said they wanted to introduce you to me, an illegitimate child."
Morgan nodded: "Okay, I should know who it is."
Who else is the most famous bastard in the entire Winterfell, and even the entire North, besides Jon Snow?
After some pleasantries.
The two of them got to know each other for the first time.
Morgan didn't forget the terrifying "hound" standing next to him with half of his face disfigured.
"Are you going to join the hunt too?"
Morgan looked at the hound who was adjusting his mail armor and said.
"It seems you are too."
The hound looked up at Morgan and said.
She is much easier to talk to than her appearance looks.
Morgan then said: "I am Morgan..."
The Hound stood up, looked at Morgan carefully, and said, "Sandor Clegane."
at this time.
A burst of laughter suddenly came from a distance.
The three of them looked up.
I saw two burly figures in the distance, followed by a large group of fully armed soldiers, talking and laughing as they walked towards the training ground.
It was Eddard Stark, Duke of Winterfell, and Robert Baratheon, King of the Seven Kingdoms.
"Ed, thank you..."
"I know this is hard for you to do, but thank you for not pushing back."
"I really need you..."
"Otherwise I wouldn't have come so far to trouble you..."
"You are a loyal friend, the last and only one..."
Robert Baratheon looked at his old friend beside him and spoke sincerely.
This also made Ed Stark understand that His Majesty the King did not seem to be ignorant of matters in King's Landing.
Ed Stark: "I hope I can help you."
Robert Baratheon: "You can do it, and I also want to change your cold and bad behavior..."
Ed Stark: "Haha, that's not easy..."
The two walked and chatted and soon arrived at the training ground.
Ed Stark looked at the ponytailed figure not far away, turned to the king and said, "I will introduce you to a marksman."
"oh..."
"Ed, there must be something extraordinary about what you introduced. Then I want to see it."
Robert Baratheon immediately became interested.
Ed Stark then looked not far away and shouted: "Morgan..."
