The disciple of Empress Qinghe was named Jing Mingxiu, and like her, her true form was a plant, specifically a Mingjing flower that had recently taken human shape.
Shortly after her transformation, she was discovered by a group of Great Powers who intended to hunt her down.
At the critical moment, it was Empress Qinghe, passing by by chance, who intervened and saved Jing Mingxiu's life.
Grateful beyond words and captivated by Empress Qinghe's supreme cultivation, Jing Mingxiu knelt on the ground after expressing her gratitude, pleading with Empress Qinghe to accept her as a disciple.