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Chapter 21 - House Manderly

Just after bear island he left through the narrow sea and then left to white harbour that is the one of house that has swore their loyalty to winter king.that has not been sowing it to realm.

The house of Manderly that has been rulling white harbour for thousands of years under shadow of starks of winterfell.when starks of winterfell knelt to Aegon the conqueror the house of Manderly's heir also wanted to leave with Sirius's ancestors but Sirius's ancestors wanted them to stay in North for white harbour.white harbour is the biggest port in North and also has only standing navy in North.also it is one of wealthiest house in North.

The house of Manderly's men are always loyal to stark in essos.they also have standing military of 20000 thousands men all are well equipped and trained with help of Winter Kingdom.

The Red Keep, King's Landing, Crownlands

The members of the small council were as usual gathered for a meeting for the 'welfare' of the people of Westeros. Surprisingly a sober Robert was also present today and was drinking from his cup.

"Shit. This stuff is strong. A man's drink like they say. So what are you waiting for. Just get on with it." Robert roared while Cersei sneered in disgust. The King has now become a fan of winter kingdom's Vodka and has stopped drinking wine.

"What reports do you have Lord Varys?" asked Jon Arryn the Hand of the King. "Let us begin with Dorne."

The spider tittred and said, "They are silent as usual Lord Hand. They are still closed after war."

Jon said, "Yes that. It is understandable since the unfortunate events in the war. Let it remain like that. Let us give them some more time"

But what they don't know that Oberon the viper is trying to contact to winter kingdom so he can do revenge if his brother's plan doesn't work

"Just call the banners and attack them, and bring them into the realm by force. If it was my father he could have done that by now." Cersei gave her expert opinion.

"It seems that Her Grace is keen to see Tywin the Old Lion sharing the fate of Daeron the Young Dragon." said Stannis.

Robert laughed out loudly. Jon internally laughed and told Cersei, "Your grace the North and the Dorne cannot be taken forcefully. Perhaps we must discuss a marriage alliance with the Martells Your Grace."

Immediately Cersei screamed, "Absolutely not. I will not have my children among those snakes. They should be thankful that they are still the ruling house of Dorne after the war.

Robert roared, "Stop screaming woman. Nobody asked your opinion. You don't know anything about war. But I agree with her Jon. There will be no royal alliance with those Martells."

Jon said, "Yes Your Grace. What about the Reach, Lord Varys?"

"Everything is stable in Reach, Your Grace. Even though Lord Mace Tyrell is the lord of Reach, it is Lady Olenna who is incharge." said Varys with a smile.

The Master of Coin Petyr Baelish suddenly interrupted, "Your Grace, there is a request for reduction in tax from the Reach Lords. They claim that their export of grains have decreased these days."

Then Jon asked, "What is the state of the treasury Baelish?"

Baelish smirked and replied, "We are currently in more than three million dragons debt to the Iron Bank, Lord Hand."

'Tell them that their request is denied. And Petyr please see how we can settle those debts." Jon told Baelish.

With a mocking smile Baelish said, "I will try to the best of my abilties Lord Hand."

"What else Lord Varys," Jon asked.

"There is discontent among the lords in the Stormlands your grace. Lord Renly's occasional long absence seems to the cause." Varys replied.

Cersei said, "Perhaps we should place a suitable regent for Renly if he cannot do his duty properly."

"Perhaps someone from your family I assume," Stannis said gritting his teeth.

Cersei sneered and was about to retort when

Robert stopped them, "Stop bickering you

too. I will talk with Renly. What next?"

Varys said, "Nothing particular from the Crownlands or Westerlands your grace. But there seems to be some discontent towards the the Tully's in the Riverlands. It seems like the Reach they are also not able to sell their foodgrains."

Jon said, "Your Grace, Hoster had requested the crowns interference so that the North buys more food from them."

After Sirius connection with house Manderly most of North house buy food from Manderly as they supply got from winter kingdom and it's is half price of the they purchased from reach or riverland .