A luncheon between the Porant royal family and the prime minister was not a fixed imperial custom, but it was one of the informal meeting formats in the constitutional democracy of the Porant Empire.
A private luncheon provided an informal setting where the emperor and prime minister could discuss major imperial affairs and policy matters in a more relaxed atmosphere.
Within the constitutional system of the Porant Empire, the current emperor, Empress Kexiya, played an important ceremonial role, while actual executive power was mainly concentrated in the prime minister and Parliament.
Even so, Empress Kexiya remained deeply interested in and influential over state affairs.
The prime minister regularly reporting government affairs to the emperor was part of the political tradition of the Porant Empire.
The imperial capital of Porant, Shaleim Palace.
It had originally been a massive urban residence built for some duke. Later purchased by the royal family, it had gradually been expanded into the palace it was today.
Lanchi's footsteps echoed through the palace.
He walked forward at an unhurried pace under the steward's guidance.
Today, the building was not only the residence of the monarch of the Porant Empire, but also a symbol of Porant's national identity and royal traditions.
After leaving the Parliament Building, Lanchi had been sent by the secretary to Shaleim Palace to meet the empress.
It was lunchtime.
Soon, he arrived in a magnificent dining room filled with the faint fragrance of classical furniture. Tall windows let in soft natural light, which fell across the royal tablecloth and silverware.
"Lord Wilford Qing, please sit."
After noticing Lanchi, Empress Kexiya gestured for him to sit.
Her bearing was dignified, noble, and aloof.
"Thank you, Your Majesty Kexiya."
Lanchi sat down on the other side of the long table and looked up.
The young empress