The seven prominent families are namely Xiao, Wang, Chu, Wu, Liu, Sun, and Huangfu.
These seven families have existed since the previous dynasty, providing significant help in the establishment of the Great Song Dynasty. Thus, after the founding of the imperial dynasty, they began an unprecedented barbaric development, influencing all aspects of the Great Song.
As the Xiao Family married their eldest daughter, Xiao Yunxi, to the Emperor Zhao Ji as the Empress, and Xiao Yunqi had a touch of the Minister of Orphanage's intention, the Xiao Family quickly rose to the top among the seven prominent families within a little more than ten years.
Because of the affection by relation, after Xiao Yunxi was conquered by Chen Mo, during a lake excursion, she intended to find a daughter from one of the seven prominent families as Chen Mo's legitimate wife. This would also provide a great benefit to Chen Mo.
As for Xiao Yunxi herself, she could not be brought to the forefront.
