During the Ming conquest of Yunnan, Liu Shuzhen () was the female regent of Shuidong, while Shuixi (Mu'ege) was ruled by the regent mother She Xiang (). In 1382, She Xiang decided to rebelled against Ming China because she was tortured by the Chinese general Ma Ye (). Liu Shuzhen persuaded her not to do. Liu came to Nanjing to reported Ma's behavior. An investigation was carried out, Ma was rebuked and recalled in 1384.