Since the current generation of the Silver Dove family consists only of females, he carries his mother's surname to continue the family lineage.
And his father, it is said, was a wandering knight, but Man Xiu had never met him.
In this era, the status of merchants is not high, almost like commoners.
In some places, merchants are even discriminated against, seen as opportunists or non-value producers.
Even though some merchants are wealthier than nobles, it is difficult for them to obtain any noble title or rank, and they still hold a low status.
They cannot purchase any land and must continue to lease it.
Except in certain cities where they can purchase some property as shops and warehouses, but that usually comes at a high cost.
And such merchants must maintain good relations with the noble lords, or else they risk having their rights taken away at any time.
— that is, rely on them.
