Despite the progress they had made with Young Master Fu's family, Young Mistress Liu still felt like an outsider in Shanghai society. She had never been accepted by the upper class, and she felt like she didn't fit in with their customs and traditions.
One day, while taking a walk through a park, she stumbled upon a group of women practicing tai chi. She watched them for a while, admiring the grace and fluidity of their movements. One of the women noticed her and invited her to join in.
At first, Young Mistress Liu felt self-conscious and awkward. She had never practiced tai chi before, and she felt like she was stumbling through the movements. But the women were patient and encouraging, and she soon found herself relaxing into the rhythm of the practice.
As they moved through the slow, meditative motions, Young Mistress Liu felt a sense of peace wash over her. She realized that she had been so focused on trying to fit in with the upper class that she had lost sight of the things that truly brought her joy.
After the practice was over, the women invited her to join them for tea. They shared stories about their lives and their families, and Young Mistress Liu felt like she had found a group of kindred spirits.
From that day on, she made a point of attending the tai chi practice whenever she could. She even started bringing her friends along, introducing them to the practice and the women she had met.
Through tai chi, Young Mistress Liu found a sense of belonging and a new perspective on life. She realized that true happiness came from within, and that she didn't need the approval of the upper class to be fulfilled. She was grateful for the women who had welcomed her into their circle, and for the sense of peace and joy that tai chi had brought her.