NOVEL NEXT Chapter 7: Chapter 7 Edmond
In the year 284 of Aegon's calendar, Sir Edmond led his team back to the Three Towers Territory. Although they did not win the war, there were no casualties in the expedition team led by the Three Towers.
For this reason, Earl Horton announced to hold a banquet in the castle to celebrate the safe return of his heir, and generously distributed food to the residents. There was great joy inside and outside the castle, and people were immersed in this long-lost joy.
After the banquet in the castle, Sir Almond was called to the study alone by Earl Horton.
In the spacious but slightly gloomy study, Holden had a gloomy face and paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back. Edmond was sitting on a chair, his expression equally ugly.
Holden stopped abruptly, turned around, glared at Edmond angrily, and reprimanded loudly: "You ignorant thing! During the war, you actually had a conflict with the Hightower family over a woman, and almost had a duel! Do you know that our family's bloodline is very weak now, and we are the only ones left! If you are causing trouble outside, what will happen to the family? Who will you pass on to?" His voice echoed in the study, and the muscles on his face Trembling slightly with anger.
Edmond suddenly stood up, blushed, and retorted loudly: "Father, we and the Hightower family have become mortal enemies! This time it is obvious that they are humiliating the Cotoin family, how dare they pretend to be me. Flirting with my fiancée."
Then Edmond saw that Earl Horton's expression softened slightly and he tried again: "And if you really think that the family is sparse, why not recognize your brother's child and incorporate him into the family! At least you can take him back to the castle to train him. After all, it is The blood of the Cotoin family."
Holden snorted coldly, turned away, and said coldly: "Absolutely impossible! That's a bastard. There's no way an illegitimate child can tarnish the honor of my family!" After saying that, he sighed heavily. He paused for a moment, looked at Emond and said indifferently: "Now I leave all the affairs in the castle to you, and it's your business to make decisions. But you have no right to add members to the family, at least wait. I'll die!" After saying that, he waved his sleeves and no longer looked at Emond.
Edmund clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and finally sat down helplessly, sighing heavily.
When they ended their conversation and walked out of the study, Sir Edmund's face showed a trace of contemplation. The Cotoin family had not lost anything in this war, but it had not gained the expected benefits.
Edmond originally wanted to rely on his contribution in the war to ask Duke Mace Tyrell to come forward to rule on the ownership of the two disputed villages on the border between the Cotoin and Hightower families. However, the war ended in a hurry. , the matter finally came to nothing.
He called his attendants and asked in a serious tone: "What happened in the territory recently during my absence?"
The attendant hurriedly lowered his head and reported the recent affairs in the territory with a respectful expression. Sir Edmund listened quietly, sometimes nodding slightly, sometimes frowning.
Suddenly, Emond seemed to remember something and asked again: "How are the mother and son outside the castle?"
The attendant hesitated slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "Sir, the life of the mother and son is quite peaceful, but..."
Sir Edmund's eyes narrowed and he asked: "Just what? Don't hesitate."
"Sir, I don't know when some high-quality refined salt began to circulate in the territory that only nobles can eat. After I investigated, I found that it pointed to your brother's illegitimate son Gavin Fohua."
Edmund suddenly became interested and asked:
"Does my father know?"
"I don't know, sir, please ask me to take care of the mother and son. I don't dare to make decisions on my own. I want to wait for you to come back before making arrangements. After all, selling salt without permission is against the laws of the territory." The attendant was respectful. replied.
Edmund was relieved when he heard the answer. He is the second son of an earl. According to the custom 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 and sent him to Tilea early. The family served as a knight's squire, and after being knighted, he served as a captain of the Duke's Guard.
However, a letter from his father six years ago broke his original life trajectory. His brother died of illness on his way home, and overnight he became the heir to the Three Towers Territory. Even the Tyrell family introduced him to a woman from a side line of the family as his fiancée. A series of sudden news, including those who had obtained the right to inherit. Surprise, but also sadness of losing my brother.
After getting what belonged to his brother, he felt somewhat guilty and took good care of the illegitimate son his brother left behind and the Volantis woman.
After thinking for a moment, Edmond decided to meet the child and take them back to the castle.
The next day, Alice went to work in the military camp, while Gavin prepared lunch alone at home. The flames in the stove were burning brightly, and the rising smoke filled the air. 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 quickly wiped his hands and walked out of the door quickly.
Outside the door, he saw a man dressed as an aristocrat, and he quickly greeted him respectfully and politely: "Good afternoon, my lord, I wonder what you want to do with me.
Edmund raised his head slightly, looked at Gavin sharply, and asked, "Do you know who I am?" Without waiting for Gavin's answer, he said, "Forget it, you are just a child, where is your mother?"
"Lord Edmund, my mother should be doing laundry over there in the barracks, and she should be back soon."
"Do you know me?" Seeing Gavin's answer, Edmund asked in surprise?
"I saw you outside the castle on the day of your triumphal return, sir." Gavin said respectfully.
"Triumph? I can't be called a triumphal return. I just took the troops for a stroll. I didn't get any honor in this war." Edmond curled his lips and said with a slightly helpless look.
"Sir, although you didn't triumph in the war, your loyalty with all your strength is moving and worthy of admiration." Gavin took the opportunity to compliment him.
Hahaha, Edmond laughed after hearing the answer. Obviously, 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 questions clearly and was obviously very smart. Moreover, he didn't have the fear of other people facing nobles in his eyes, but his eyes were clear and calm.
This little guy is worth cultivating. Edmond thought for a while and asked, "Little Gavin, do you know who your father is?"
"I have heard of it, sir. People around are talking about it. My mother also told me." Gavin answered calmly.
Edmond's eyes revealed a hint of curiosity and scrutiny, and he asked, "Little guy, do you hate the Cotoin family?"