The Wei Family's situation is relatively simple, at least much simpler than the quagmire that is the Shen Family.
In a nutshell, it's a case of a dove occupying a magpie's nest.
Externally, the Wei Family claimed to be a military family through generations, but in the era of the Former Dynasty, this was not something to boast about.
If you were of a noble family with a history of holding high ranks, or one that passed on literary traditions, that sounded much more classy.
Military generals, however, have long been viewed with lesser regard.
The Wei Family Head, Wei Dongliang, once served as a fifth-grade Guerrilla General and later followed the President fighting campaigns in the south and north, leading a battalion in the Qilin Army. Including himself, his two brothers, his three sons, and his eldest grandson, they all died in battle.
