Not long after Glynn returned to his residence in Hook Port with Mondon, the Queen's attendant, escorted by several Lannister Guards, delivered 20 bags of Golden Dragons, each containing 100 Golden Dragons, for a total of 2,000 Golden Dragons—very Lannister.
The Queen's attendant also brought a message, the gist of which was that Queen Cersei would not inquire how Glynn would use the Golden Dragons, but he must deliver a satisfactory result.
Good, very Lannister.
Glynn decided to be conservative and initially kept half.
Glynn's first thought was of his own people, as if he had received money from his boss while working away from home and his first thought was of his family.
...
After putting away the Golden Dragons, Glynn sat at the table, stroking his chin.
Glynn first arranged for someone to ride quickly to the Clebert Estate outside the city, urgently mobilizing 20 Clan Soldiers to enter the city for duty.
Glynn somewhat regretted bringing so few soldiers this time, but he also understood that plans often change.
The situation unfolded more smoothly than Glynn had imagined; having just arrived in King's Landing without a position in the Red Keep, bringing too many soldiers would easily lead to criticism, which was to be avoided.
Now that he had an official position in the Red Keep and an assignment, he could transfer more troops from Whispering City.
Glynn's slender fingers tapped the tabletop for a while.
There are approximately 300 Lannister Guards of Queen Cersei in King's Landing... I can't be too hasty; it's better to proceed step by step. First, I'll transfer another 50 soldiers from my territory.
Glynn wrote the troop transfer letter, sealed it with wax, and stamped it.
Glynn currently had no raven and did not know any other nobles in King's Landing who could send ravens at any time.
Since it was official business, Glynn unceremoniously arranged for someone to take the letter to Ser Jaime at the Red Keep and ask for help in sending the raven.
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King's Landing, Queen's Quarter.
Speed was of the essence; that afternoon, Glynn, openly accompanied by guards, personally patrolled the Queen's Quarter, while secretly bribing people to gather urgently needed intelligence.
Glynn discovered many courtyards in the Queen's Quarter that had been uninhabited for a long time and were almost in ruins.
Looking at these vacant courtyards, Glynn sighed, realizing that the Queen's Quarter had once been prosperous.
After the patrol, Glynn directly requisitioned several larger courtyards in the Queen's Quarter, choosing one as his temporary command post, and arranged for people to clean it up overnight.
The next day, early morning, as the sky began to lighten.
Ser Jaime and Lancel arrived together with 100 Lannister Guards at Glynn's temporary command post in the Queen's Quarter.
In one part of the courtyard, a large pot was set up, with the aroma of meat wafting out, and Mondon squatted nearby, constantly swallowing saliva.
Ser Jaime and Glynn simply and clearly handed over the Lannister Guards, then entered the courtyard and walked to the chairs placed next to the large pot, sitting down.
Ser Jaime smiled when he saw Mondon's appearance: "The mutton is good; it smells almost ready."
Mondon nodded foolishly: "Yes, My Lord, it will be ready after a little more cooking. I cut the mutton myself; it's very fatty."
Glynn walked over from elsewhere and also took a seat, smiling: "Ser Jaime, are you accustomed to the scent of the Queen's Quarter?"
Ser Jaime's attitude towards Glynn had improved slightly, which made Glynn's hard work worthwhile.
Ser Jaime spread his hands: "I've been in King's Landing for so long, the only thing I can't get used to is the indescribable smell of the city. Your place here is still acceptable, not too severe."
Glynn yawned inwardly: "My subordinates cleaned up all night..."
"I heard that last night you arrested several of the Queen's Quarter's peacekeepers?"
After Glynn finished patrolling the Queen's Quarter yesterday, he controlled the peacekeepers of the Queen's Quarter overnight. Ser Jaime had his own intelligence channels and quickly learned of Glynn's actions.
This was why Ser Jaime had led the Lannister Guards over so early in the morning.
Glynn's voice was heavy: "Strictly speaking, it should be 'controlled,' not 'arrested.' I needed these people to provide intelligence and assistance. My original intention was merely to control them or even give them a chance to earn merit. After a deeper understanding, I discovered that the crimes committed by these peacekeepers were truly indescribable."
"They are the de facto controllers of the Queen's Quarter, and their mastermind is the Lord Commander of the City Watch, Janos Slynt."
Ser Jaime's swordsmanship was superb, and combined with his leadership ability, he was an excellent commander, but Ser Jaime did not inherit or learn his father Tywin's political acumen, or perhaps he lacked talent in that area.
Ser Jaime frowned: "Could the mastermind behind spreading rumors about Queen Cersei be Janos?"
How could it be that simple!
Regarding Ser Jaime's guess, Glynn outwardly shook his head in denial, but secretly disdained Ser Jaime's political acumen.
Someone was constantly provoking Queen Cersei's nerves, intensifying the conflict between King Robert and Queen Cersei, and deepening Queen Cersei's hatred for King Robert.
For some reason, Glynn's mind drifted to House Tyrell, far away in Highgarden.
Golden Rose, ever-growing.