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Chapter 73 Faith is a double-edged sword (2)
After Cersei stepped into the royal conference room and sat at the head seat, she glanced at the ministers present with sharp eyes, while secretly calculating in her heart.
"We have gathered everyone here for an important matter." Cersei sat on the throne and spoke slowly in her cold and majestic voice, "The High Septon claims to have been harmed. Please ask him to come up!"
As Cersei's words fell, the entire conference room fell into silence, with only the ministers whispering to each other. It was obvious that some ministers seemed to have known something about the inside story, but others looked confused and didn't know what had happened.
A moment later, the Archbishop walked into the meeting room. He first saluted the ministers present, and then said emotionally: "Hello, Your Majesty, everyone. I came here today to tell you about an extremely serious matter. As the Archbishop of the Church of the Seven Gods, and also the chief servant of the Seven Gods in the world, I represent the will and dignity of the gods. However, recently someone has shamelessly attacked and insulted me. This is not only an attack on me personally, but also a blasphemy against the gods we believe in!"
Cersei narrowed her eyes slightly, revealing a hint of interest, and asked, "If I heard correctly, you were attacked yourself? Then, could you please describe the situation in detail?"
The Archbishop took a deep breath and continued, "Yes, Your Majesty. That group of hateful thugs called themselves 'Sparrows'. They were fanatical extremists. They broke into my residence, beat and whipped me mercilessly, and even forced me to walk naked and bloody on the cobblestone road. If it weren't for the blessings of the gods in heaven, which allowed me to survive, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to stand here and meet you all at this moment."
At this point, the Archbishop's voice began to tremble, and his eyes flashed with anger and fear. He paused and continued, "This incident is not only an act of violence against me personally, but also a provocation and trampling on the entire Church of the Seven Gods and the faith we uphold. I hope that you can pay attention to this matter and take necessary measures to safeguard the dignity and rights of the church."
After hearing the High Septon's narration, the meeting room suddenly exploded. The ministers were talking to each other. Some expressed sympathy and indignation for the High Septon, believing that the murderer must be severely punished; while others were skeptical and felt that things might not be as simple as they seemed. Cersei sat there quietly, staring at everything in front of her expressionlessly, as if thinking about something...
Varys suddenly interrupted, "From what I have heard, the attack happened in the brothel run by Littlefinger. What's even more incredible is that the High Septon actually let the prostitutes dress up as the Seven Gods, while he himself enjoyed the favor and flattery of the prostitutes with peace of mind." Hearing this, everyone present couldn't help but laugh in contempt.
The Duke of Metz shouted indignantly: "This is simply sensational and lawless! How can a dignified archbishop do such a ridiculous thing?"
Qyburn retorted disapprovingly: "Lord Tyrell, please allow me to remind you that neither religious doctrine nor national law clearly stipulates that the High Septon cannot patronize brothels."
Gillian laughed and joked, "Hahahaha~ So the Archbishop went there to satisfy those prostitutes who worship the Seven Gods. Hahaha~ Sorry, usually, no matter how funny the things are, it's hard for me to laugh. Haha~ But this time I really couldn't hold it back."
At this time, Grand Maester Pycelle stepped out to smooth things over and said, "Everyone, the purpose of our gathering here today is to solve the problem, not to interfere in other people's private lives." In fact, he himself was a frequent visitor to the brothel, so he naturally felt quite touched by this. He prayed in his heart that he would not be involved in such a matter, otherwise he might be the one to be dragged out and paraded through the streets one day.
Cersei smiled and asked, "Okay, be quiet for a moment. High Septon, what do you need us to do this time?"
The Archbishop said quickly: "Of course I ask you to be fair and to uphold our faith. Arrest those criminals and throw them into the dark prison. Severely punish their leaders. The man called 'Big Sparrow' should be executed!"
Compared to the High Bishop's endless chatter, Cersei was quite interested in those "sparrows". She interrupted the High Bishop and said, "Well, High Bishop, I know what happened to you. Where can I find the sparrows you mentioned?"
The High Septon replied, "They are said to haunt Flea Bottom, the poorest and most troubled part of King's Landing."
Cersei nodded, thinking to herself, she was curious about this so-called "High Sparrow" and wanted to see for herself who this person who dared to challenge the authority of the church was.
So, Cersei decided to go to Flea Bottom to find out for herself. She led a team of soldiers, dressed in gorgeous clothes, and set off on the road to Flea Bottom surrounded by people.
Flea Bottom, this is the place with the most poor people in King's Landing. The narrow and winding streets are crowded with dilapidated houses. Garbage is everywhere, and the stench is unbearable. Cersei frowned, looking at the dilapidated scene in front of her, and a feeling of disgust surged in her heart.
However, she still endured the discomfort and continued to move forward. Along the way, people looked at her with awe at the distinguished queen mother.
At this time, Baron Swann of the Kingsguard said: "Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate. You are noble and should not come to such a dirty place. It is full of dangers and uncertainties. If something unexpected happens, the consequences will be disastrous." Ever since the assassination in the Red Castle, the guards have attached great importance to the safety of senior officials.
Cersei smiled and said, "Don't worry, Ser Balon. I just want to see the true face of these 'sparrows' with my own eyes. As the Queen Regent, I have the responsibility to understand the living conditions of my people even in the poorest corners. Moreover, they are all extremely devout believers." Then she smiled at the passers-by and said, "Seven Gods bless you, where is the 'Big Sparrow'?"
The believer pointed the way for her, and Balon Swan nodded helplessly, watching the surroundings vigilantly. Three soldiers led the way, and Balon escorted Cersei in.
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