Game of Thrones: Holy Flame King

The Watergardens, on the beach three miles west of Sunspear, are the private residence of the Martell family.

More than a hundred years ago, in order to make Dorne submit to the Iron Throne, the Targaryen family married Princess Daenerys to Sunspear. This water garden was the resort that Prince Martell built for his wife.

The salty sea breeze blowing from the sea dilutes the heat of the scorching sun and brings the coolness of autumn.

Walking in the garden, Samwell watched the blood orange trees cast mottled shadows, forming wonderful patterns on the marble floor.

Passing through an elegant archway, Samwell stopped by the fountain.

All kinds of water toys scattered on the ground stop and stand still, as if you can vaguely hear the laughter of children playing here.

"Your Majesty, Trystane Martell has been brought."

Samwell turned his head and saw the guards brought a thirteen or fourteen-year-old child.

He has olive skin and straight black hair, and his eyes are weak and submissive, and his appearance is seven points similar to that of Prince Doran.

Prince Doran has three children. The eldest daughter, Arianne, has died in Yronwood City. The second son, Quentin, tried to tame the dragon in Slaver's Bay, but was burnt to charcoal. Therefore, the youngest son, Tristan, is the first son of Sunspear. Heir in line.

And because the "Red Viper" Prince Oberyn was not married and left only a bunch of illegitimate daughters, Tristan was also the last member of the Martell family's direct lineage.

Although the prestige of the Martell family in Dorne has greatly declined after the wars in recent years, the emaciated camels are bigger than horses. If you want to rule Dorne, it is impossible to ignore the influence of the Martell family.

In fact, Samwell originally planned to let the illegitimate son of the Yronwood family clean up these Martell tribes in the name of revenge, and it was done once and for all.

Even if there is infamy, the Yronwood family will bear it, and the Dornish people will not resent Caesar.

But who would have thought that the illegitimate son of the Yronwood family was so useless that he was beaten up by the Golden Company, and he couldn't even enter Sunspear City.

And Samwell to wipe his ass.

But without this scapegoat, Samwell is a little trickier to deal with these people in the Martell family.

"Your Majesty Caesar..." Trystane Martell felt worried when he saw Samwell staring at him without speaking, "You...you won't kill me, will you?"

"Do you think I'm going to kill you?" Samwell asked.

"I don't think you will."

"Why?" The corners of Samwell's mouth curled up slightly.

"Because..." Tristan plucked up his courage and said, "A real king should possess the virtues of benevolence and forgiveness. Only in this way will more people be willing to surrender to you and pledge their allegiance to you in the future."

Samwell deliberately said with a cold face:

"Forgiveness is not unconditional, nor is it regardless of the target. Your father tried to assassinate me under the guise of forming an alliance, and your sister pretended to surrender but was poisoned in wine. It can be seen that the body of the Martell family The blood of betrayal flows, who knows if you will stab me in the back one day?"

Tristan's face turned pale with fright, but he still gritted his teeth and said:

"That is why you should forgive me all the more."

"oh?"

"If the nobles of the Seven Kingdoms see that you can even forgive the Martell family who has repeatedly betrayed, then they will not be worried when they surrender."

Samwell laughed loudly:

"That's a good answer. Did you come up with it yourself, or was it taught to you?"

Tristan glanced back and said, "It's... Mrs. Ellaria taught me."

Following his gaze, Samwell also saw the illegitimate daughter of the Prison Gate Castle who stood watching from a distance——

Ellaria Sand.

This woman is also the lover of Prince Oberyn, the "Red Viper". Samwell also met her a few times when he was in King's Landing.

"Bring her here." Samwell ordered the guards.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The guard trotted over and brought Ellaria over.

After some greetings, Ellaria sincerely persuaded:

"Your Majesty Caesar, I beg you to forgive the Martell family. This is not for us, but for you to rule Dorne better."

Samwell smiled noncommittally, and asked:

"You don't want to avenge Oberyn Martell?"

Ellaria shook her head slowly:

"Believe it or not, it never occurred to me to avenge Oberyn. You killed Oberyn in a fair duel on the battlefield, the most honorable way, and I hold no grudges.

Moreover, revenge will never solve the problem, it will only create more hatred, more blood.

Doran lost his own life to avenge his brother, and Arianne killed more people to avenge his father.

Too many people have died in Dorne over the years, and we haven't seen so much blood and death since the Conquest.

Donne has had enough blood.

Enough is enough, really enough.

Today's Dornish people only hope for peace, hope that they will no longer have to worry about food, and hope that they will not be suddenly dragged into the battlefield to avenge a certain noble.

Your Majesty Caesar, you should be able to understand the psychological changes of the Dornish people along the way. They are willing to submit to you, as long as you can show mercy and give them a chance. "

Samwell looked at the two people in front of him and remained silent for a long time.

So long that Ellaria and Tristan almost thought that the other party was unwilling to forgive the Martell family.

"I can forgive the Martell family." Samwell finally spoke.

"Thank you, Your Majesty Caesar!" The two thanked quickly, their faces full of surprises after the catastrophe.

"But you also have to pay for what you did before." Samwell continued,

"First of all, the Martell family no longer has the titles of prince and princess, and has been reduced to the title of earl. Secondly, the fief of the Martell family will only retain Sunspear City, and I will distribute the surrounding villages and towns to other families. Finally, Trystane will Be my adopted son, and follow me back to Storm's End."

Tristan looked at Ellaria beside him in bewilderment, expecting her reaction.

Ellaria sighed secretly. She knew how harsh these conditions were. If she agreed, from now on, the Martell family would fall from the throne of Dorne rulers and become a second-tier nobleman.

It is still a second-tier noble who is always guarded by Caesar, and will never have a chance to rise again.

But even knowing that these conditions are harsh, Ellaria also knows that she has no right to refuse.

The Martel family also has no bargaining capital.

Ellaria sighed and asked, "If the Martell family is reduced to earl, who will become the new ruler of Dorne?"

"Natalie Dayne." Samwell said, "When she arrives in Sunspear, you will lead the Dorne nobles to swear allegiance to her."

At least Dane was a Dorne noble. Ellaria could only comfort herself in this way.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Thank you for your kindness."

Tristan had no choice but to salute, agreeing to Caesar's terms.

But suddenly, he seemed to remember something, and asked again:

"Your Majesty, can I still marry Princess Myrcella Baratheon? We have an engagement."

Samwell glanced at his adopted son with a strange look, and said:

"The Lannister family has stolen Myrcella, so the engagement is of course void. But don't worry, I will help you arrange an engagement that matches your current status."

But I still want to marry Myrcella. Trystane wanted to say that, but he didn't dare.

"Yes, Your Majesty, everything is at your disposal."