Chapter 539 Rocky McCarthy is on the way
Lunch between the Polante Imperial Family and the Prime Minister is not a fixed custom in the Empire, but it is one of the informal forms of meeting in the constitutional democracy of the Polante Empire.
Private lunches provided an informal setting in which the Emperor and the Prime Minister could discuss imperial affairs and policy issues in a more relaxed atmosphere.
In the constitutional system of the Polant Empire, the current emperor, Queen Keshia, plays an important ceremonial role, while the actual executive power is mainly concentrated in the hands of the Prime Minister and his parliament.
Despite this, Queen Kershia retains a deep interest in and influence over state affairs.
It is part of the political tradition of the Polant Empire that the Prime Minister reports government affairs to the Emperor regularly.
The Royal Capital of Polant, Salem Palace.
Originally built as a large city-state residence for a duke, it was later acquired by the royal family and gradually expanded into the palace it is today.
Lanqi's footsteps echoed in this palace.
He walked forward slowly under the guidance of the steward.
Today, the building is not only the residence of the monarch of the Polante Empire, but also a symbol of the Polante national identity and royal traditions.
After Ranchi left the Capitol, he was taken by his secretary to Salem Palace to meet the Queen.
It's lunch time now.
Soon, he was in a gorgeous dining room, filled with the subtle scent of antique furniture, tall windows bringing in soft natural light, reflecting on the royal tablecloths and silverware.
"Sir Wilford, please take a seat."
When Queen Keshia noticed Lanqi, she gestured to him.
Her posture seemed dignified, noble and cool.
"Thank you, Your Majesty Keshia."
Lanqi sat on the other side of the long table and looked up.
The young queen opposite her had a humble demeanor, her long satiny brown hair was woven into intricate knots and inlaid with sparkling gems and pearls, and her eyes were bright, revealing wit and insight beneath the deep blue.
But she seemed a little nervous and cautious.
There was silence between the two for a long time.
They seemed to be waiting for the servant to serve today's lunch, or they seemed to be thinking.
Apart from the Prime Minister's appointment ceremony, the two of them had almost no previous interactions.
Today was their first lunch together.
In theory, such lunches or similar private meetings provide a platform for the Queen and the Prime Minister to exchange views. The Prime Minister can introduce to the Emperor the policy direction of the Parliament, the development of major domestic and international events, as well as possible challenges and decision-making considerations. It is also an important channel for the Emperor to understand the operation of government affairs and the state of the country, so it is usually the Prime Minister who should speak first.
In addition, such meetings also help maintain the personal relationship between the emperor and the prime minister and keep smooth communication between the parliament and the royal family. Although Queen Kershia does not directly participate in political decision-making, as a symbol of the country and a symbol of unity, a good relationship with the ruling prime minister is of great significance to the stability of the country and the trust of the people.
The problem is that Queen Keshia still has some disagreements about nominating Wilford as Prime Minister.
In her eyes, Wilford is a man with a not-so-clean resume, an erratic stance, and is unpredictable. Many people around her call him a madman.
But apart from him, no one else dared to take on such an important task at this point in time.
"By the way, His Majesty Keshia, are you hungry now?"
Lanqi suddenly asked.
This question left Queen Keshia stunned.
The cat boss in Lanqi's shadow was also stunned.
Do you think all girls are Tata? Hey, this is the queen, when you talk to her, at least try to start with something different!
"Sir Wilford, aren't you hungry yet?"
Queen Keshia thought about the other party's motives for a moment and asked back.
"No, I am looking forward to having lunch with Her Majesty as soon as possible. I am already exhausted from my work this morning."
Lanqi shook his head and smiled a little tiredly.
"I just think that Your Majesty probably doesn't like to talk while eating. If I don't start a small talk with you now, we may be in silence throughout the lunch."
Sometimes asking a question that is not related to the current matter can ease the atmosphere and divert the other person's attention.
It is especially useful for a certain woman.
"really."
Queen Keshia nodded.
She really wasn't the type who liked to talk while eating, and Wilford seemed to be accustomed to it as well. If they agreed on this in advance, there wouldn't be any awkwardness if both parties just ate quietly later.
"In fact, I think Your Majesty should be quite familiar with the situation of the Polante Empire. I will not repeat a lot of boring information that you already know. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me. I will answer them."
Seeing that the Queen's posture was a little more comfortable, Lanqi continued to speak slowly.
“…”
Queen Keshia nodded silently and looked at the other party. "Sir Wilford, if we are not allies but friends, you are more approachable than I thought."
The lunch that was originally expected to be more like a difficult test turned out to be much more relaxing. They could either not talk or just talk about the topics she wanted to talk about.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
Finally she had a moment to carefully observe the black-haired, green-eyed man sitting opposite her.
However, what she didn't expect was that the man she feared seemed to be equally in awe of her.
Although he was wearing a neat suit and maintained respect and courtesy on the outside, his eyes still revealed humility and sincerity, and it was obvious that he attached great importance to this private meeting.
"If possible, I hope I will never have to use my talents. The Polante Empire that doesn't need me is the best Polante Empire."
Lanci said frankly.
"You know what? The Conservatives are now regretting electing you as the new Prime Minister because of your speech this morning."
Keshia could see that, unlike most of the imperial nobles, he had a sense of responsibility but no ambition, which might be the reason why he was hated and excluded by some people.
Of course, many people also expected this. Once Wilford helped them overcome the difficulties of the empire, he would not be obsessed with the power in his hands and would soon be able to get him out of office.
"But it is imperative to express my true thoughts."
Lanci answered firmly.
“You shouldn’t mislead the public.”
Queen Keshia originally did not intend to bring up this change of subject during the meeting, which might cause them to part on bad terms. However, she now felt that Wilford was not a man without tolerance, and that some things should indeed be discussed openly with him.
She meant that Lanqi did not reveal to the public that the Honing Empire had officially attacked the northern border of the neighboring Kingdom of Bliss last night. Instead, he stated that once the Honing Empire began to threaten them, the Polant Empire would counterattack with all its might and would never allow the Honing Empire's minions to extend into the territory that their Polant Empire ancestors had guarded for generations.
"But this can inspire the people and arouse their will to resist. We cannot surrender before fighting."
Lanqi lowered his tone and spoke to Queen Keshia.
“…”
Queen Keshia, who was originally planning to continue questioning him, felt as if the words were stuck in her throat.
She saw that Sir Wilford was clearly saying the strongest words, but he was acting like a child admitting his mistakes. This made Queen Keshia feel distressed. This was an unspeakable humility of having to support the whole family alone.
If I continue to blame him now, it will obviously make things even more difficult for him.
If you think about it carefully, what he said does make sense, but you must basically be prepared to put up a strong resistance.
"I'm sorry, Sir Wilford, I didn't consider your situation."
She looked at Lanqi's tired eyes and felt guilty.
Cat Boss: “???”
In just a few minutes, it no longer saw the same wariness that Keshia had shown towards Lanqi at the beginning.
The other party even began to want to get closer to him.
Without Hyperion, he began to play freely. I'm afraid he has recovered half of the peak power of the Northern Continent! Three chapters today, two more chapters to go (end of this chapter)