The Ye family had long since lost the glory it once possessed.
Ye Shiyuan himself had even been one of the abandoned children of the family, an unfavored illegitimate son who received little attention.
His grandfather had once held the position of Chancellor.
However, in his later years, he lost his standing and was falsely accused of crimes, resulting in the execution of the entire family.
Ye Shiyuan's father survived only because he had married the Imperial Princess of the current dynasty.
As a result, that branch of the family was spared.
Unfortunately, his status and position were not particularly high.
In many ways, he lived by relying on the protection and influence of the Imperial Princess.
Ye Shiyuan's mother had originally been his father's lawful wife.
However, after three years of marriage, she still had not borne any children.
Later, the Imperial Princess took an interest in Ye Shiyuan's father.
