Chapter 539 Rocky McCarthy Is on the Way

Luncheons between the Pollant royal family and the Prime Minister were not a regular ritual in the Empire, but they were one of the informal forms of meeting in the constitutional democracy of the Pollant Empire.

Private lunches provided an informal setting where the emperor and prime minister could discuss imperial matters and policy issues in a more relaxed atmosphere.

In the constitutional system of the Pollant Empire, the current emperor, Queen Kesia, plays an important ceremonial role, while the actual administrative power is mainly concentrated in the hands of the prime minister and his parliament.

Despite this, Empress Ceshia retained a deep interest and influence in state affairs.

It was part of the political tradition of the Pollant Empire that the Prime Minister report regularly to the Emperor on government affairs.

The royal capital of Pollant, Salem Palace.

Originally built as a large city-state residence for a certain duke, it was later acquired by the royal family and gradually expanded into the current palace.

Lan Qi's steps echoed in the palace.

He walked forward slowly and slowly under the steward's guidance.

Today the building is not only the residence of the monarchs of the Polante Empire, but also a symbol of the Polante national identity and royal tradition.

After Ranchi left the Capitol, he was sent by his secretary to the Salem Palace to meet with the Queen.

It's lunch time now.

Soon, he came to a gorgeous dining room, filled with the light fragrance of classical furniture. The tall windows brought soft natural light, reflecting on the royal tablecloths and silverware.

"Sir Wilford, please sit down."

After Queen Kesia noticed Lan Qi, she stretched out her hand to indicate to him.

Her posture seemed dignified, noble and cold.

"Thank you, Your Majesty Keshia."

Lan Qi sat on the other side of the long table and looked up.

There is a kind of humility in the behavior of the young queen opposite. Her satin-like brown hair is braided in complex knots and inlaid with shining gems and pearls. Her eyes are bright, and there is wit under the dark blue. with insight.

But she seemed slightly nervous and cautious.

There was silence between the two people for a long time.

It seemed like he was waiting for the waiter to deliver today's lunch, and he seemed to be thinking.

Apart from the Prime Minister's appointment ceremony, the two of them had little interaction before.

Today is 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. On this occasion, the Prime Minister can introduce to the Emperor the policy direction of the House of Representatives, the development of major domestic and international events, and the possible challenges that may be faced. Challenges and decision-making considerations are also an important channel for the emperor to understand government affairs operations and national conditions, so usually the prime minister should speak first.

In addition, this kind of meeting also helps to maintain the personal relationship between the emperor and the prime minister and maintain smooth communication between the chamber and the royal family. Although Queen Kesia 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 Kesia still has a hard time agreeing with the selection of Wilford as prime minister.

In her eyes, Wilford is an unpredictable man with a shady past, a wavering attitude, and many people around her call him a madman.

But except for him, no one dares to take on such an important task at this time.

"By the way, Your Majesty Keshia, are you hungry now?"

Lan Qi suddenly asked.

This question stunned Queen Kesia.

The cat boss in Lan Qi's shadow was also stunned.

Do you treat all girls as Tata?

Hey, this is the Queen, why don't you change the topic of conversation when chatting with her?

"Mr. Wilford, aren't you hungry yet?"

Queen Kesia thought about the other party's motives for a while and asked back.

"No, I'm looking forward to having lunch with Her Majesty the Queen as soon as possible. The morning's work has already made me dizzy from exhaustion."

Lan Qi shook his head and showed a tired smile.

"I just think that Your Majesty doesn't like chatting while eating. If I don't chat with you now, we may be silent throughout the entire lunch."

Sometimes asking a question that has nothing to do with the important matter at hand can lighten the atmosphere and divert the other person's attention.

Especially useful for a certain woman.

"really."

Queen Keshia nodded.

She is indeed not the type who likes to talk while eating, and Wilford seems to be used to it. If you agree on this in advance, there will be no embarrassment when both parties eat quietly later.

"Actually, I think Your Majesty should know quite a bit about the situation of the Paulante Empire. I won't repeat a lot of boring information that you already know. If you have anything curious, please feel free to ask me. , I will definitely answer everything.”

Lan Qi saw that the Queen's posture became slightly more comfortable and continued to speak slowly.

"..."

Queen Kesia nodded silently and looked at the other party,

"Sir Wilford, if not as an ally, but as a friend, you are more approachable than I thought."

The lunch, which was originally expected to be more like an arduous ordeal, became much more relaxed. She could either say nothing or just talk about the topics she wanted to talk about.

Finally she had a moment to carefully observe the man with black hair and green eyes sitting opposite.

However, what she didn't expect was that the man she was afraid of seemed to be in awe of her as well.

Although he was wearing a neat suit and maintained respect and courtesy on the outside, his eyes still showed humility and sincerity. It was obvious that he attached great importance to this private meeting.

"If possible, I hope I will never use my talents. The best Polant Empire is the one that does not need me."

Lanqi said frankly.

"Do you know? The conservatives now regret 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, they would not cling to the power in their hands and would soon ask him to step down.

"But it is imperative to express my true thoughts."

Lanqi answered firmly.

"You shouldn't mislead the masses."

Queen Keshia originally didn't intend to bring up this change of subject that might cause them to part unhappily during this meeting, but now she felt that Wilford was not a man without tolerance, and some things should indeed be discussed with him openly.

She meant that Lanqi did not disclose to the public the situation that the Horning Empire had officially attacked the northern border of the neighboring Kingdom of Bliss last night. Instead, he said that once the Horning Empire began to threaten them, the Polant Empire would counterattack with all its strength and would never allow the claws of the Horning Empire to extend into the territory that their ancestors of the Polant Empire had guarded for generations.

"But this can inspire the people and arouse everyone's will to resist. We can't surrender before fighting."

Lanqi lowered his tone by half a degree and said to Queen Keshia.

"..."

Queen Keshia, who originally planned to continue questioning him, seemed to have the words stuck in her throat.

She saw that Lord Wilford was clearly saying the strongest words, but he was acting like a child admitting his mistakes, which made Queen Keshia feel distressed. This unspeakable humility of supporting the pillar alone.

If she still blamed him now, it would obviously make him more difficult.

After thinking carefully, what he said did make sense, but he was basically determined to be prepared to fight hard.

"Sorry, Lord Wilford, I didn't consider your situation."

She looked at Lanqi's tired eyes and felt guilty.

Boss Cat: "???"

In just a few minutes, it could no longer see Keshia's initial vigilance against Lanqi.

The other party even began to want to get closer to him.

Without Hyperion, he began to play freely. I'm afraid that this guy has recovered half of the peak power of the Northern Continent!

Three updates today, and there are two more chapters to come