Unexpectedly, even her fifth uncle, stationed far away at the border, was worrying about her affairs.
Ah, she was indeed fortunate to have such a caring fifth uncle!
She smiled and said, "Then I thank Fifth Uncle for his kindness. Since Changge is Fifth Uncle's disciple, he can't possibly treat me as a servant, right? Disciples are considered half-daughters, and Fifth Uncle's daughter would be like my elder sister, isn't that so?"
Everyone was stunned; they hadn't expected Liu Shimei to say such things. Wasn't she being too humble?
Liu Shimei stood up, bowed to Changge, and said, "Elder Sister Changge, I'll rely on your care in the future."
Everyone meant well, thinking that Liu Shimei, as the future daughter-in-law of the Emperor and Princess Dun Yu, would surely have a higher status than her natal family. That's why the fifth son of the Liang family allowed his disciple, Changge, to acknowledge Liu Shimei as her master.
