The Ma Family, an aristocratic family with a century-old heritage, held significant sway in Provincial City with its vast business.
Ma Zhentian, the elder patriarch of the Ma Family, though old in age, still wielded absolute authority within the clan.
He had two sons; the elder, Ma Hongye, was composed and managed most of the family's businesses with great finesse in the world of commerce.
The younger son, Ma Hongwei, hot-tempered and fond of martial arts, was in charge of the family's security affairs and was also deeply involved in the family businesses.
And their sister was Lin Yu's mother, Ma Huilan.
Ma Huilan was once the jewel of the Ma Family, the most pampered princess, but incited the anger of old patriarch Ma by becoming pregnant before marriage.
In a rage, the patriarch ousted her from the home, hoping to force her to abort at the hospital; yet, Ma Huilan refused to acquiesce.
After a ten-month pregnancy, she gave birth to a boy!
