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#247 - Chapter 21: Red Wedding (V)

At first, they gathered in small groups, but soon realized that something was amiss.

Then, a gag order was issued, and preparations for war began quietly. Some seemingly ordinary servants used wagons transporting goods to deliver the equipment they needed. The warhorses' eyes and hooves were tightly wrapped in burlap before being led out.

Only then did these cavalrymen realize that tonight's target was actually the Stark soldiers who had been drinking with them earlier! Even most of the officers were unaware of this.

At this moment, the Frey family's advantage in numbers became apparent. Old Walder, nearly ninety years old, had more than twenty sons, countless grandchildren, and his eldest great-grandchild was already twenty years old. With so many family members scattered everywhere, they could easily control the army and maintain strict secrecy.

Inside the spacious castle hall, the lively banquet was gradually coming to an end. At this moment, the Frey family members seemed to be intentionally and frequently toasting the Northern lords, and many guests began to feel overwhelmed and unable to hold their liquor.

Seeing this, Liu Yuan smiled, raised his glass, gently tapped it against Catelyn and Brynden Tully's glasses, and then turned to Roose Bolton, only to be politely refused: "I'm really sorry, Lord Galon, I never drink alcohol. Excessive drinking can easily cloud one's mind."

Liu Yuan's lips curled up slightly, and he responded calmly: "What truly clouds the mind is not alcohol itself, but laziness and greed..." As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his chin slightly, signaling everyone to look in a certain direction. Everyone followed his gaze and saw Dominic Bolton fawning over Sansa, his obsequious appearance truly unbearable to watch.

Roose Bolton's face flushed instantly, and the scene became awkward.

Fortunately, Brynden stepped in to smooth things over: "Hahaha~ Young people are really energetic! Like that one over there, Edmure has been worried and depressed all the way since leaving Riverrun. But look at him now, it really is as people often say, 'The gods favor fools,' I believe it now."

Catelyn said coquettishly: "Uncle, how can you evaluate him like that? Just telling the truth."

Brynden laughed loudly: "Hahahaha, although he's a fool, he's still my nephew, and we all love him."

At this moment, Liu Yuan interjected and asked: "Lord Bolton, I heard that you are also about to marry a Frey family woman!"

Roose Bolton nodded and replied: "That's right, Lord Walder allowed me to choose any one of his granddaughters and promised to give silver coins equal to the bride's weight as a dowry. Therefore, I chose the fattest one..."

Catelyn was so shocked by his sudden words that she almost spat out her wine, and after coughing a few times, she said: "Cough cough, good! Lord Bolton, may she make you very happy."

Roose Bolton's lips curled up slightly: "At least, she will make me very rich."

"Hehe~ Please excuse me, I need to leave for a moment. I'm old, my body is failing, and I need to go find a tree to relieve myself." Brynden said as he stood up and staggered towards the outside.

Lyman Frey, wearing a black cloak, walked steadily into the hall. After entering the room, he first nodded slightly to his two brothers, and then walked straight towards Old Walder sitting on the chair. The two Frey family members quietly stood on either side of the door.

All of this fell into Liu Yuan's eyes. He immediately sensed the change in the situation. So, he quickly gave Grig a subtle look, hinting that he should be prepared. After receiving the instruction, Grig understood and quietly waved his hand, signaling the guards behind him to disperse and prepare silently.

Then, Liu Yuan turned his head to Brienne and the Hound, and they also nodded tacitly, indicating that they understood the current situation. Their expressions were serious and focused, obviously anticipating what might happen next.

Lyman Frey stopped beside Old Walder and said respectfully with his head lowered: "Grandfather, the team led by Uncle Jyslin has already set off according to your orders."

Old Walder picked up the silver goblet and banged it heavily on the table: "Everyone, everyone be quiet! I have a few words to say!"

The hall immediately quieted down, and Old Walder continued: "The monk's devout prayers have been said, and the vows have been made. Our King Robb and Duke Edmure have also wrapped up the Frey girls in cloaks, and now it's time for the next step. A sword needs a scabbard, how about consummating the marriage? Haha..."

"To bed! Consummate the marriage!"

"To bed! Consummate the marriage!"

"To bed! Consummate the marriage!"

"To bed! Consummate the marriage!"

"To bed! Consummate the marriage!" The crowd cheered like wolves.

Old Walder slowly stood up, pressed his hands down slightly, and then continued: "Considering that one of the grooms is our most honorable King, this bedding ceremony probably has to be changed! Girls, please send our beautiful brides to the room, let them lie quietly on the bed, waiting for the groom to come, hahahaha..."

A large group of elaborately dressed female relatives rushed forward, crowding around the two gorgeous brides as they left, leaving behind a string of clear and melodious laughter like silver bells.

Robb and Edmure followed step by step, standing firmly in the center of the field, calmly accepting the tide of congratulations and blessings from the crowd. Robb and Edmure strolled leisurely between the long tables and chairs, frequently raising their glasses to toast the guests and thank them. At this moment, almost everyone's eyes were focused on them, and few people noticed that the two Frey family members were surreptitiously closing the doors and silently locking them tightly.

At this moment, the melodious music sounded again, and the musicians were playing the popular classic song - "The Rains of Castamere". However, such a song seemed out of place in such a scene.

Catelyn couldn't help but frown, thinking to herself. Suddenly, she noticed that Roose Bolton was staring at her with an extremely strange look, a look that was, how should I put it? Full of extremely complex emotions, with pity and pride... She read a lot of information in an instant, and never knew that a person's eyes could express such complex emotions.