After listening to the prime minister's report on the major events that had taken place in Bulgaria over the past two-odd months, Ferdinand offered a few comments of his own.
Once that was dealt with, he was quickly drawn in by an entertainment news item! Yes, in Ferdinand's eyes, this was entertainment news—absolutely not political news!
The Manchu Qing Empire's parliament building had been completed. True to the old empire's consistent style, it was luxurious, high-end, and grand enough to leave everyone stunned. Compared to it, Bulgaria's parliament building was almost too embarrassing to show its face.
But that was not the point. Ferdinand had long since grown used to it. Even though Bulgaria's homeland had expanded several times already, he had never intended to rebuild the parliament building.
They would just make do with it! It was not as though they used it many days of the year. At most, it was a little cramped during major assemblies. As long as everyone could still fit their desks, chairs, and benches inside, that was enough.
Besides, the Bulgarian government could not spare any thought for the parliament building. There were so many places that needed money; saving a penny where they could was a penny saved.
As for the members of parliament? It was not as if they lived there every day. Added together, they did not even spend two full days there in a year. Who would care about that?
And losing face? Honestly, Ferdinand had never cared. Even if he wanted to put on a grand display, he would rather build one more Dreadnought. At least then people would praise Bulgaria's industrial strength instead of merely marveling at how rich it was!
All of that was nonsense. The important thing was that the Manchu Qing government had sent