The disciple, will she accept or not?
In the end, Liu Shimei pondered over it and decided to accept!
Talents like Shu Yutong are rare once in a century. Keeping her in the Shu family wouldn't exactly stifle her potential, but it would certainly limit her future development.
However, this disciple was still just a child. She could not be taken in like Shu Jun.
Shu Jun was already 15, with his own thoughts and opinions.
Shu Yutong was only six, facing new experiences and strangers; who knew if she would reject them outright.
Liu Shimei decided to personally visit the Shu family, to meet Shu Yutong and have a proper conversation with her.
If Shu Yutong was unwilling, so be it; but if both sides could have a pleasant conversation, then she would take this disciple. She would keep her close, not allowing her to roam freely like the young Shu Jun.
This child...