The ancestors of Marquis Changan relied on military merits to earn their title, but by the time the title passed to this generation, the current Marquis Changan had abandoned martial glory and turned to literary achievements. The current Marquis Changan held the position of Assistant Minister of Justice in the Imperial Court. Although his achievements were not as illustrious as his ancestors, they did not really cause the Marquis Changan's Residence to decline.
Even though it was a hereditary Marquis title, the Marquis Changan's Residence could only be considered a second-grade title of nobility in the capital. Compared to the nobility of Prince Qi's Manor, they were still a fair distance off.
