Joseph explained to his father:
"In fact, even if someone with ill intentions really infiltrated the House of Representatives and even became Speaker, the harm they could cause would remain entirely within controllable limits."
Louis XVI, who was not overly familiar with the bicameral system, immediately looked at his son with curiosity.
Joseph continued, "On the surface, representatives can participate in legislation, set tax rates, and even establish special committees to question any matter. But they cannot directly administer any state affairs. That is the work of professional bureaucrats.
"And all Civil Servants must undergo training at the Royal Academy of Public Administration and are accountable only to their specific administrative departments. For example, diplomats will always belong to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the House of Representatives can hardly influence them."
Louis XVI nodded thoughtfully at once.
Joseph passed through the gates of Petit Trianon between several palace guards and continued as he turned his head, "In truth, there is no need for you to worry at all. Not only will the House of Representatives not endanger national stability, it will also assist in governing the country—
"If ministers remain shut inside Versailles Palace, they will never be able to think of every problem occurring in every corner of the nation.
"At such times, representatives from the provinces will put forward all manner of bills, at the very least bringing those problems into the open..."
The maid standing by the corridor curtsied to them. "Your Majesty, Your Highness. Her Majesty the Queen is in the Tea Room."
The moment she finished speaking, Joseph heard the faint clink of tableware from upstairs, seemingly from the Tea Room.
He exchanged a glance with his father, and they quickened their pace.
At the entrance to the Tea Room, Countess de Berninac curtsied