I did not feel that he had truly listened to my counsel, let alone that he would act on it.

You listened well to my secret counsel, and your scheme prevailed.

But these days Belgrade does not seem to be listening to Moscow's counsel.

"Father always listened to his counsel," Bran reminded his brother.

"Why would you want me as your Hand, if you refuse to listen to my counsel?"

Even now will you not listen to my counsel?

The king was infuriated and was not ready to listen to anyone's counsel.

I have listened to your counsel and opinions, my dear and trusted friends.

Did he not bid you also to listen to my counsel?

And yet, novice or not, she listened to his counsel, which was all he could ask for, when it came to leading the kingdom.