Petyr smiled bitterly, saying: "Before Robert was born, Lysa had five miscarriages, two in Eyrie and three in Red Keep. She suspected those around her were harming her, and her most suspected target was her husband, Jon Arryn."
He looked at Catelyn: "She was very sensitive, and increasingly so. She needed someone to confide in. She needed the care of family, but the proud Lord Arryn showed no concern for her abnormality."
He sighed softly: "Can I leave? The answer is no, because I owe her."
His fingers caressed the body of the wine glass: "The daughter of the Duke of Riverrun… the Lady of Eyrie… she had the most noble status in the Seven Kingdoms, yet she lived every day under her husband's indifference… Fortunately, she had her Robert."
Petyr took a sip of wine and said bitterly: "Prime Minister Jon, without Lysa's consent, suddenly made a decision. He wanted to send Robert to Dragonstone to be raised by Stannis. This news drove Lysa completely mad. She could endure her husband's disregard for her, but she absolutely could not accept others taking her son. She would do anything for Robert."
Catelyn said in disbelief: "Why would Lord Arryn forcibly separate mother and son? Could it be…"
"Yes, you've guessed it. Jon Arryn felt that Lysa would ruin his heir."
Catelyn's pupils constricted: "So…"
Petyr nodded slightly and said: "So I found a reason for Lysa to convince herself. I secretly found Lysa's Tears and also found the true culprit to take the blame for her. Unfortunately, your husband still found out the so-called truth."
"You are…"
"Shh, let me finish, Catelyn."
Petyr spread his hands and continued: "You understand Eddard Stark better than I do. Why could he find the so-called truth as soon as he arrived in Red Keep? If I hadn't secretly pushed it, could a Direwolf from the North, who only knew how to charge recklessly, have found me?"
He smiled: "Lannister? I was reminding my beloved woman's husband that Lannister was his enemy, but it seemed to have no effect. He almost died at their hands and broke your heart."
He held up a finger: "I only had one wish at the time. When I was arrested by the Direwolf and thrown into the Black Cells, I was already prepared to take all the blame, so that Lysa could raise Robert in peace. This is what I owe her."
The truth was indeed cruel, and Catelyn couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Although her sister's actions had a cause, what she did… still couldn't be "beautified." Poor Lysa.
Petyr's sincere words brought Catelyn some comfort, though it was only a small one. After all, they grew up together in Riverrun, which was a wonderful time, and she had always regarded Petyr as her younger brother… Her face showed nothing, but she held a hint of expectation for him in her heart, hoping he wasn't a cruel person.
...
Catelyn pulled back her thoughts, gazed at the tired-faced Petyr for a moment, and said: "Petyr, the army besieging Eyrie was sent by Lannister, and my eldest son has declared himself King of the North. You should know very well that I cannot protect Robert here."
"Thanks to the honor of the Duke of Direwolf…"
Petyr rubbed his brow and said: "King Joffrey's army commander is Greene Kleber. He is a noble from the The Crownlands. In the war more than ten years ago, Duke Eddard saved his pregnant mother, and he happened to be in her mother's womb. Because of this kindness, he is grateful to Stark. This can at least guarantee your safety. If you're lucky, you can also protect Robert, Catelyn."
Catelyn frowned and said: "I understand Ned. If he knew I used his honor, he wouldn't easily forgive me. Moreover, Greene Kleber is still a child; I cannot take advantage of his kindness even more."
She paused, then added: "Even if he is willing to help me, I must refuse. Because if Lannister knew about this, they would never forgive him, and the gods would never forgive me."
Petyr shrugged and said: "When Duke Eddard was in Red Keep, he treated Earl Green as his own child. Their affection was deep. Catelyn, Kleber is also a descendant of the First Men. They are all stubborn. As long as you are here, you cannot stop his help."
As stubborn as Ned?! Thinking of Ned's personality, Lady Catelyn couldn't think of a good solution for a moment.
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