The Gu family members stepped into the Ye household.
The Ye household was a typical example of ancient architecture, filled with the ambiance of an olden-day mansion and a small, traditional courtyard home. The interior was extravagantly decorated, showcasing that Madam Ye, the widow and head of the Ye family, was a person of refined tastes and enjoyment.
At age 38, Madam Ye Zhilan became widowed and since then had remained alone, rejecting the notion of remarrying. In ancient times, she likely would have been honored with a memorial arch for her chastity. Over the years, as a single woman, she guarded the vast family enterprise, becoming an absolute leader in the news circle. Given the myriad sources of information she possessed, many of the secrets unknown to others seemed transparent within the Ye family. Thus, many enterprises dared not offend her, and the Ye family was generally steered clear of, fearing a casual misstep could provoke this formidable figure.
