Since Viserys left, no one else is allowed to come and go in this room at will, so a thin layer of dust has accumulated on the desk, desk and wardrobe in his bedroom.
Viserys's bedroom was not very large, but the decoration style was very elegant. Stone pillars with carved murals supported the ceiling, exquisite tapestries were hung on the walls, and flames were lit in the fireplace to dispel the cold winter nights.
Now an old maid with a wrinkled forehead, wearing a simple gray robe and a gray cloth turban, was tidying up the room in Viserys's bedroom, holding a rag in her hand.
Viserys was standing on the stone balcony of the bedroom, looking at the scenery outside the window.
It's late at night now.
He hadn't been back for three or four months, and he did feel a little homesick, but what he missed most was Rhaenys and the other little guy.
Then the young man's thoughts were so complicated that he didn't know where to start. Viserys held his hand on the balcony and sighed softly.
"Your Highness, are you a little homesick?"
The old maid who was cleaning the room for him in the bedroom heard Viserys sighing.
Then he didn't stop what he was doing, he just raised his head and looked at Viserys's back, and asked in a hoarse voice.
Just like what Viserys said when he met Jon before, there are not many people who still subconsciously call him Your Highness.
The old maid in front of her is one of them. She is the maid of Viserys's mother, Queen Layla, and she even came to the Red Keep when Layla was still a girl.
She watched Layla grow up and marry Aerys, then became a mother and gave birth to Rhaegar and Viserys. Later, she witnessed the collapse of the Targaryen mansion and followed Layla to escape to Dragonstone.
island.
This old maid once changed Viserys's diapers and held his hand while he was toddling in the garden when he was little.
However, there were many things that his mother, Queen Leila, told him later, and Viserys did not remember them at that time.
On the eve of the fall of King's Landing, his father Aerys used his last waking moments to order the transfer of his queen and his son.
At that time, the old maid arranged Viserys's clothes, then met her mother, and then was hurriedly put on a carriage to escape from King's Landing.
"Sophia..."
When Viserys heard what the old maid said, he turned to look at her, opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but was speechless for a moment.
However, he finally shook his head and said.
"No..."
"I don't miss the Red Fort."
The Red Keep was indeed the beginning of everything for Viserys, but he did not miss the life in the Red Keep.
Because it's not him there, but another Viserys.
"I think the concept of 'home' is not a place, but 'people'."
Viserys looked out the window at Andalus, which was gradually falling into silence. This was a city he created with his own hands. It was like planting a seed, and then watering it diligently and watching the seed gradually take root and sprout, and eventually grow into a
A small tree.
"As long as you still have family, you are still home no matter where you are."
Viserys spoke in a calm voice, then fell silent for a moment before changing the subject and continuing.
"Mother-in-law, how are Rhaenys and Daenerys doing?"
The relationship between the two girls Rhaenys and Daenerys is actually not very harmonious, perhaps because of their conflicting personalities.
Rhaenys had been pulling Daenerys since she was a child, but the two often quarreled. Only when Viserys was around did they restrain themselves.
"Little Danni is still the same."
"Well-behaved and sensible."
Speaking of the two girls, the old maid smiled and said.
"Now I often go to play in the royal forest under the protection of Sir Evan and the guards."
"Danni is willing to run out and play?"
Viserys tilted his head slightly when he heard the old maid's words, with a little surprise on his face.
Daenerys is introverted and likes to be quiet. While Rhaenys is always noisy and runs out to play, the little silver-haired girl always likes to stay alone in the house. She is afraid of going out to play and even more afraid of meeting strangers.
In fact, the main reason was the fire, which made the girl a little shy to see others.
"Yes, little Dani's character is much more lively."
The old maid opened her mouth and then continued.
"And speaking of the eldest princess..."
"Recently, Her Royal Highness the Princess's personality has also undergone obvious changes."
"Maybe little Rhaenys has really grown up."
Although Rhaenys is a few years older than Daenerys, they are all treated equally by the old maid.
"oh?"
Viserys was slightly surprised when he heard what the old maid said, but he was really concerned about the changes in Rhaenys mentioned by Sophia.
After Viserys left Andalus, the city was entrusted to Rhaenys. Although there is no maester to assist now, Rhaenys did a good job, at least there was no big trouble.
After all, the camp where her uncle Oberyn is stationed is not far from Andalus. If there is any problem, Oberyn will take care of his niece at any time.
And during this exercise, the girl also experienced some significant changes.
"What happened to Rhaenys?"
Viserys turned around, leaned on the stone balcony and asked.
"Her Royal Highness the Princess' temperament has calmed down a lot."
"And I began to seriously study the female celebrities and their experience in governing. If I have any questions, I will write to Prince Oberyn for advice."
"She really looks like a noble princess."
When she said this, the old maid's wrinkled face showed a smile.
Rhaenys used to have a lively personality and was the devil in the castle. She did not like lady-like education, music, poetry, singing, dancing and embroidery.
Instead, he is like a tomboy who likes to dance with knives and guns.
At that time, the issue of Rhaenys's education once caused Sophia a deep headache. After all, it was the bachelor's responsibility to teach the prince, and it was the responsibility of old nannies like Sophia to teach the princess well.
However, now, perhaps the girl she once had has grown up, gradually understood the responsibilities on her shoulders, and wanted to take the initiative to share some of the pressure for Viserys.
Because Rhaenys knew very well that she was the person Viserys trusted the most.
If she didn't help Viserys, Viserys would be lonely fighting alone.
"Perhaps, Your Highness the Princess... really wants to help you."
The old maid said.
"Is it…"
After listening to the old maid's words, Viserys raised his head slightly and froze on the spot.
...
The next morning.
Viserys woke up from his sleep early and rested for a night in Andalus. Today he will ride the dragon back to Pentos.
He left Pentos without saying a word. If he didn't go back for a long time, there might be trouble. Viserys was not worried, and he still had a lot of work in Pentos that he didn't have last night.
However, after getting up early in the morning, packing up his clothes, having breakfast with Rhaenys and little Dany, a letter suddenly arrived in his hands.
Coming from an unexpected place, Viserys was slightly hindered in his journey.