Half of Dorne is covered with sand, and half of it is in mountains. Most of the country is very barren, with rolling mountains to the north and mostly deserts to the south. In such a harsh environment, many
The benefactor developed a character that was warm and hospitable, but also despised death and acted recklessly.
Hellgate Castle is located along the Sulfur River. The environment here is considered a relatively good place in the Kingdom of Dorne. There is a large river on the edge. The land on both sides is irrigated by the river water, allowing many crops to grow and many cattle to graze here.
sheep.
Nymeria gave Chen Cheng a house covering an area of more than 300 square meters. Of course, Chen Cheng refused to give it to her for free and took two gold bars and a large diamond as a reward. According to rumors, women and dragons
They all have no resistance to sparkling things. Although Nymeria is a Dornish person, she is also a woman. She originally did not want to accept the diamonds and gold bars, but the shining diamond is really
It’s so lovable.
"These things are just a waste of money in my hands. Only the beauty of the princess is worthy of them."
Nymeria was overjoyed, declined, and then happily put the diamond necklace on her neck. The necklace was silver, and when worn around her neck, it perfectly complemented each other. She looked at the bronze mirror,
I like this necklace more and more. It's just a gold bar. Although it's worth a lot of money, as the heir to the Earl of Hellgate Castle, how can I be so interested in gold?
She looked at herself in the mirror and was originally filled with infinite joy, but when she saw Chen Cheng standing next to him with a smile on his face, her joy eased a lot.
"Chen, this world is so dangerous and life is so short. Why do you have to insist on things that can't be seen or touched? I'm very good at things between men and women and can make you experience things you've never experienced before.
of joy!”
Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Do you know what is the happiest thing in the world?"
Nymeria thought for a moment and said: "The greatest happiness is to ride the fastest horse and run together in the desert with the person you like. In the evening, drink and have fun on the sand-covered ground.
.After the moonlight rises, having sex on the roof is the greatest happiness in the world!"
Her clothes were very cool, even more so after she entered the room and took off her outer robe.
"Chen, I can assure you that as long as you taste this ultimate happiness once, you will never forget it again." Nymeria walked over and put her arm on Chen Cheng's strong body, "In the days to come,
Here, you will pursue such ultimate enjoyment again and again.”
The palm that could hold the steel knife and whip became as weak and boneless as he explored from above, only to be grabbed by Chen Cheng again.
Chen Cheng pushed away Nymeria, who was wrapped around him, smiled, and said, "I don't think you are talking about the most extreme happiness in the world."
After Nymeria was pushed away, her expression gradually became less good. She stared into Chen Cheng's eyes, as if to find his weakness, "Then tell me, what is the happiest thing in the world?"
"There are many happiest things. A bowl of water when you are about to die of thirst, a piece of bread when you are about to starve to death. Only things obtained from extreme desire will make people feel that they are the most beautiful."
Nymeria's expression gradually softened again, "Can't love between a man and a woman be considered a happy thing?"
"Of course it can be counted," Chen Cheng looked at the distant sky and seemed to remember something, "If it is about the relationship between men and women, the fastest thing is: to be deeply lovesick and to be in ecstasy for a moment."
He said in Chinese: "When gold, wind, jade and dew meet, they will conquer countless people in the world."
Nymeria: "?"
Chen Cheng explained again in English. After Nymeria listened, she lowered her head and thought for a while, then raised her head and said, "I don't think your idea is right, but I respect your decision.
Chen, I will not disturb you again while you are living in Prison Gate Castle."
"Oh?" Chen Cheng raised his eyebrows and said, "You know I will leave soon?"
Nymeria laughed, with the liveliness and cheerfulness unique to a girl, "Why would someone like you stop at Hellgate Castle? Although the scenery here is beautiful, it cannot keep you after all."
Chen Cheng laughed, and at this time he really admired the other person, "You are very smart, Nymeria. I heard that Nymeria is the name of Queen Rhoynar in ancient times, and it is also one of the surnames of the Dornish royal family.
Half of it. The fact that Earl Uler gave you such a name shows how much he has high hopes for you."
"You even know this?"
"As long as they are willing to pay, there will be many people who are willing to say something that is known to the public." Chen Cheng said: "I will stay here for two months. In return for my goodwill, you can make a request to me during this time.
."
"Any request is acceptable?"
Chen Cheng said calmly: "If you make too much of a request, you may be punished by the gods. You must think clearly before making a request."
"Hmph, you are talking as if you are a god!" Nymeria raised her head and said proudly: "I am the heir to the Earl of Hellgate Castle, do you want anything?"
She put on her robe and left the room. When she got downstairs, Nymeria raised her head and asked in the direction of the second floor: "Does what you just said mean anything?"
"certainly!"
Prison Gate Castle is a typical desert residence. From a distance, the scenery can be considered pleasant. But if you get closer, you will smell a lot of unspeakable smells. The most famous place here is the giant
The place where the dragon fell. As the pride of the people of Hellgate Castle, the place where the dragon bled still maintains its original appearance.
Chen Cheng went over to take a look one evening, but found that there was nothing meaningful. The dragon's corpse had been sent back to King's Landing, and its blood had long been sucked dry by the sand. After hundreds of years of ice and fire,
The erosion of the sky, the so-called "place where the dragon fell", looks like nothing more than some ruins.
But from the perspective of the Dornish people, you can understand the reason for their pride. In the era of cold weapons, the giant dragon with a huge body and covered with hard scales could not only soar in the sky, but also breathe fire, making it almost invincible.
Existence. Such a terrifying creature was actually shot by the people of Hellgate Castle.
Thinking more about it, Aegon Targaryen was really tolerant back then. After his wife died in Dorne together with the dragon, he was still able to sign a peace treaty with the other party? After all, the Dornish people were too good at fighting.
Or is Aegon too useless? Chen Cheng thought for a moment. If he were Aegon the Conqueror, he would still have many ways to deal with the Dornishmen even if he didn't use cannons and muskets.
Known as the "Conqueror", after many years of planning and fighting a lot of wars, Westeros still has seven countries. Maybe those people don't have the concept of a unified country. Thinking about it this way, "The Conqueror" Aegon
There is a reason for the final break with Dorne. People here are used to the notification method of lords and vassals. Not to mention that Aegon does not know other ways of ruling. Even if he knows, he cannot implement it.
.
Because the weather was too hot at noon, the Dornish people were active in the early morning and evening. Chen Cheng went to the "Land of the Dragon" for a walk. When he saw someone selling watermelons, he walked up and asked:
"Will this watermelon stay ripe?"
The boss had a typical Dornish face. He stared at Chen Cheng with his dark eyes and said, "Keep it cooked."
"Oh, then give me one."
The boss said: "There are frozen ones in the well behind. I'll ask someone to bring one to you."
"OK."
The boss shouted several times to the back and asked his son to fish a watermelon out of the well. The son responded and soon walked out with a big watermelon in his arms and placed it on the table in front of Chen Cheng.
"Do you want me to cut it open for you? Or do you want to take it back to eat?"
Chen Cheng threw a silver deer to the boss and said, "Help me cut it open."
The boss wiped the watermelon knife with a clean rag, skillfully cut open the big watermelon, and then stepped aside. Chen Cheng picked up a piece of cut watermelon, looked at it for a while, and then ate it like a whirlwind.
After eating, he wiped his hands and mouth with his sleeves and said, "Watermelon is very sweet!"
The watermelon is indeed good. The watermelon grown in the desert is very rich in water and has a high sweetness. It has been frozen in well water for a long time and has a very good taste. The boss grinned and said: "Sir, please wait a moment. I
I’ll give you the change.”
Chen Cheng waved his hand and said: "Forget it, the remaining money is for you. Next time you come back when you are free, you have to pick a good one for me like you did today. When selling watermelons, be sure to keep them ripe.
That’s it!”
The boss didn't say much, just nodded.
After Chen Cheng stood up and left, two Dornishmen with beards appeared at the table where he was sitting. One of them pulled out the long sword at his waist, picked up a piece of watermelon rind, and carefully identified it.
After a while, he whispered: "He ate them all."
Another person glared at the boss fiercely and shouted: "What are you looking at? If you look at it again, I will dig out your eyeballs!"
When the boss's son heard the quarrel outside, he rushed out with a machete, but was stopped by the boss. He said to the two unkind visitors: "Do you want to buy watermelon?"
The sword holder looked at the vaguely hostile crowd around him, spat on the ground, and sneered: "You should keep these broken melons for yourselves to eat!"
After that, the man and his companions just appeared and left quickly. The boss was silent for a while and then ordered his son: "Crush a few melons in the well and throw them into the sand.
"
The son asked in confusion: "Why? That's worth a lot of copper!"
"Just go if you are told, why are you talking so much?"
Chen Cheng hummed the song and returned to the house that Nymeria gave him. He first went to the backyard to get some well water, washed the hot and panting horses, and then added water and grass to the stone trough, and then
I just went up to the second floor, sat down in the room, and began to record what I saw and heard in Dorne.
