The Grand Empress Dowager asked curiously, "Do you mean Tong Guowei's daughter?"
"That's the one," Aunt Sumala replied with satisfaction. "A few months ago, she came into the palace for a short visit, and even had the chance to speak with His Majesty. Well, she is his cousin after all—the Emperor was very considerate towards her."
"It's time we brought in another girl from a powerful family—that'll set the Niohuru clan in their place!" the Grand Empress Dowager snorted. "Do they think they're the only clan with daughters?"
Taking a deep breath, she continued dully, "But having a newcomer among us means that things will start to change around here. Besides, we don't know how she's like or who she will align herself with. Sigh..."
