All for the Xiao Family

The Xiao residence stood in the farthest corner of the western district of the imperial capital, a mere mile from the western city gate. Its size was not considerable, and among the aristocracy, it was considered rather unassuming. Yet, within this unremarkable mansion resided the Xiao family, a force that could make the entire empire tremble with a mere gesture.

In the study of the main building, Xiao Qing sat behind his desk, holding a stack of papers in his hand. The cup of tea on the table had gone cold, untouched. He possessed a handsome appearance, but at a glance, anyone would be drawn to the unique aura of authority that radiated from him, rarely noticing his actual features.

As the most discreet family head in the history of the Xiao family, Xiao Qing rarely appeared in public view. In recent years, he had delegated most of the social obligations between the noble houses to his second son, Xiao Wuqing.