"The Lord of Bing has arrived!" King An of Han showed no surprise whatsoever at Yanyan's arrival.
In this era, the bonds of ruler and subject, father and teacher, were of paramount importance. Not only was a disciple expected to show filial piety toward their master, but the master was likewise expected to look after the disciple.
Some masters who died without heirs left behind disciples who were uniquely qualified to inherit their legacy. For this reason, the title of master carried the weight of fatherhood—hence the saying that a teacher was like a father.
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