The queen dowager's secret business.

Jing Fang went on for one more hour, even answering a few questions from the audience before a video played on the screen. It showed all of her accomplishments, the rewards she had received and some of the people she helped along her way. A twenty minute break was allowed, hotel staff distributed drinks and some snacks before Rize returned and invited the queen dowager as the next speaker. 

Press that was allowed to cover the conference zoomed in their cameras closer, wanting to get the faces of the attendees and the speakers closely. 

"Um, since everyone here knows me I am sure that I do not have to introduce myself." the queen dowager smiled at the young women fondly despite not knowing them individually. "Let me start by saying how happy I am to see all of you. It's good to see many hopeful faces around, your attendance of this conference means our empire will have a brighter future and It's in excellent hands."