The Death of War

Chapter 38

Rhaenyra and Visenya welcome Jeyne Arryn to Kings Landing. Visenya sees an opportunity to manipulate someone and get something she wants. I hope you guys like it 🥰

3 days later.

Rhaenyra gave her daughter a small smile as they walked down the halls towards the courtyard. The Arryns would be arriving today and Rhaenyra was excited to see her cousin once more. She knew that Jeyne would be happy to see Joffrey and Rhaena, and Rhaenyra also wanted her to meet Visenya. Her daughter was dressed in a blue and gold gown that matched Rhaenyra's, she wanted to show her cousin that she was proud of her Arryn roots. Visenya was also wearing a gold crown with blue stones, it had belonged to her mother. The crown had been gifted to the late queen Aemma by Jeyne, as a thank you for her mother speaking on her behalf so she could be named Lady Paramount of the Vale.

They made it to the courtyard and Visenya stood beside her, her daughter behaving for once. Rhaenyra had promised her that she would not send Aemond anywhere for the next three years if she behaved as a princess should and helped her greet the lords and ladies who were coming to visit. Her daughter had agreed but had also made Rhaenyra promise to get her a new tutor because according to Visenya the septa she was learning from was stupid and did not know what she was talking about. While Rhaenyra knew the seven were false she had not been able to get rid of the religion completely. She had depleted their resources and weakened them, but there were still people who believed in them. Rhaenyra did not have any problems with people believing in whichever gods they wished, as long as they did not attempt to raise against her.

The gates opened and two guards rode in, followed by a wheelhouse and two more guards behind it. Visenya shot her a smile, which Rhaenyra returned before they both turned towards the two women getting out of the wheelhouse. Jeyne stepped out and took a few steps before falling into a curtsy, the second woman immediately followed suit.

"Cousin, you are most welcome to Kings Landing and my palace." Rhaenyra hugged Jeyne before kissing her cheek. "I am so happy to see you."

"Thank you, your grace." Jeyne's smile was genuine. "I am very excited to be here and to see Joffrey and Lady Rhaena once more. I also wish to meet your other children."

"Well, this is my youngest daughter, Princess Visenya." Visenya stepped forward, giving the woman a respectful nod and a sweet smile. "My love, this is my cousin Jeyne, she is the lady paramount of the Vale."

"It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Lady Jeyne." Her daughter was behaving like the perfect lady. "I am glad to meet someone from my grandmother's family."

"Thank you, princess." Jeyne appeared to be charmed by the girl and Rhaenyra prayed that her daughter would not say anything that would cause offense. "I am very happy to be in your presence, I have heard many wonderful things about you."

"You have?" Visenya's eyes shone. "Like what?"

"Well, I have heard you tame the Cannibal, who I know you have renamed, but I do not remember what it is. I also know your dragon is as large as Vhagar." Visenya preened, always happy to hear people complimenting her dragon. "I also know that you have been training with your father and are better with a sword than both your brothers. I have been told that they call you the Rogue Princess."

"All of that is true," Visenya answered pleasantly, happy to know people were talking about her in a positive manner. Rhaenyra was not sure why being called the rogue princess was a good thing, but her daughter loved it and she strived to live up to her name.