An aristocratic clan was a great family that had, for generations, produced scholars renowned for integrity and honesty, unafraid of the powerful, and appointed to posts paying two thousand dan or more. Such families embodied the era's preeminent figures, local elites, and cultural leaders all at once.
Put simply, this is a story about a male protagonist born into an aristocratic family who works hard to bring even greater glory to his clan.
Theme: A man of high birth commands awe, but should not be relied upon
