No sooner is Maomao settled back in the royal capital than she's dragged off to a meeting of the named clans, and despite the posh surroundings, intrigue is the order of the day. Old grudges come to the surface, new ones threaten to break out into fights, and...is that a hint of love in the air? Maomao will have to navigate the twisting politics and conflicting priorities of the different clans-including hers-if she wants to survive one of the liveliest meetings around!
