It wasn't until this moment that the dusty and weary Imp had time to ask about Jon's advice.
"Tell me, why did you insist that I make a big detour to return to the Westerlands? If you don't give a reasonable explanation, this breakfast alone won't be enough for me to forgive you."
When saying this, a trace of desolation flashed across Tyrion's usually indifferent face, obviously recalling some not-so-good things.
Hearing that this guy actually came here from Casterly Rock, Jon couldn't help asking about his journey.
Then, Tyrion didn't waste many words and explained his journey in a few sentences.
After receiving Jon's warning, although the Imp didn't want to believe it, with the mentality that avoiding trouble is better than dealing with it, he decisively made a big detour and browsed the great scenery of Westeros along the way.
Of course, while bearing the name Lannister, he didn't suffer much hardship.
All the nobles along the way generously entertained this unconventional noble.
After that, Tyrion also returned to Casterly Rock, which he had been away from for a long time, but suffered the treatment of being ignored at home.
Feeling that it was difficult to return home, the Imp set off again and rushed all the way to King's Landing.
It was just that when he returned to the Red Keep, he learned that Jaime had already accompanied His Majesty the King to hunt at the edge of the Stormlands, and Cersei also refused to meet him.
After that, the Imp originally thought that his next arrangement would probably be limited to shuttling between the major brothels in King's Landing, but he unexpectedly encountered Varys and heard about Jon Snow's colorful recent situation from the Master of Whisperers.
Including being honored as the King's Squire, concurrently serving as the Hand's Secretary, successfully winning the tourney championship, being granted the Stark surname by His Majesty, and also being granted a not-too-small territory.
Of course, when hearing these, the Imp didn't take it seriously. After all, Jon was Duke Ned's highborn bastard.
Even with this treatment, presumably, it was also King Robert's courtesy to win over the Stark family.
But when Varys reminded him that Jon's fief was only sixty leagues away from King's Landing, the Imp, who couldn't sit still, set off and rushed here.
As for the Halfman's request, in his own words, it was nothing more than wanting to see the recent situation of the bastard whom he found quite agreeable.
Hearing this, Jon couldn't help breathing a sigh of relief.
This guy obviously didn't know that the North had already listed him as the number one wanted criminal, and the Halfman might become the fuse to ignite the two families at any time.
But fortunately, he had returned safely, which meant the expected explosion point would be delayed until later.
Thinking of this, while Jon breathed a huge sigh of relief, he thought of another question.
That was, when he left King's Landing, he seemed not to have been summoned by Cersei either.
Of course, having such a good thing as slipping away quietly, the Baron naturally wished for it and dared not approach actively.
But when he learned that even the Imp failed to meet his sister, he really felt a bit strange.
For this reason, he probed: "It shouldn't be. Aren't you curious why Her Highness the Queen refused to summon you?"
Regarding this point, Jon was really confused.
You know, judging from the current situation, the one most likely to cause chaos was that crazy woman Cersei.
Back then, if she hadn't worried about the exposure of her adultery, she wouldn't have hardened her heart to kill Robert, thus triggering chaos in the entire King's Landing.
So when hearing that Her Highness the Queen closed her doors to guests, Jon instinctively wanted to investigate to determine the true situation behind this unusual phenomenon.
However, regarding Jon's question, the Imp didn't take it to heart. While stuffing a venison sausage pie into his mouth, he answered vaguely.
"I'm also curious. Although she doesn't like me very much, refusing to meet directly is a bit too rude."
While chewing food vigorously, Tyrion gulped down honey water to swallow it, and then didn't forget to add.
"Of course, don't look at me with that kind of eyes. I didn't come here to mooch food and drink because I had nowhere to go."
When saying the last sentence, Tyrion instinctively wanted to emphasize something, but exposed the weakness in his words.
Of course, regarding this point, Jon could completely believe.
Even if there was no place for him in the Red Keep, just with this unique face of the Lannister family, presumably he could live in brothels until winter came.
Moreover, even if others didn't buy the Imp's account, the people in the Small Council wouldn't refuse to take in Tyrion.
So no matter what happened, this guy didn't need to run to him like a stray dog, unless there were other situations hidden in it that he didn't master.
Thinking of this, Jon immediately gulped down a mouthful of honey water, suppressing the impulse to ask back to the bottom of his heart, and then accompanied the Imp to enjoy the food.
Just as the two had just eaten and drunk enough and were ready to leave the table, they saw Arya skipping into the dining room dragging two big guys.
The moment this quirky girl saw the Imp, she rushed up like a hungry wolf seeing a bone, leaving the two big toys behind.
Seeing this scene, Jon instinctively wanted to drag the Imp away, but unfortunately, this guy became gentlemanly at this moment.
Tyrion didn't even wait for Arya to approach, but already started to pose, ready to show gentlemanly etiquette.
However, before the Imp's greeting could come out, Arya's somewhat reckless and exaggerated voice rang in the dining room.
"Wow! Long time no see, Imp. Why are you here?"
Arya's voice was so exaggerated, full of curiosity about new things, that Jon didn't even catch the chance to explain.
And between the two, the Imp still maintained the posture of bowing, with a look of helplessness on his face.
When he turned to look at Jon, he also saw a little helplessness in the other's eyes.
Then, after the two men with tacit understanding looked at each other, they prepared to quickly escape from this trouble.
But unfortunately, before Tyrion could express his determination, Arya had already grabbed his arm and then dragged him aside.
Seeing this situation, for a time, even Jon didn't know what to do.
Just before he could come up with a solution, he saw a guard running in covering his nose. Blood was continuously dripping from the gaps between his fingers, obviously seriously injured.
Seeing this scene, everyone present was a bit confused, not knowing what exactly happened.
However, after the guard stopped, he immediately turned his head to Jon.
"Bad news, My Lord. A red-haired crazy woman has come outside, saying she must see you no matter what."
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