Qin An sighed, softening his tone considerably.
"These last few days, I have been reflecting. The Qin family is a clan with deep roots in martial arts, and while martial arts matter, so does family. I inadvertently neglected the latter myself, so how could I fault you? Ultimately, these mistakes boil down to my failure to educate properly."
"Now that you are all grown up, you have the ability to think independently. The minds of the young are delicate, with deeper feelings. Think about how to properly raise children, how to guide them if they stray from the path, and whether you should support and encourage them if they wish to follow their own hearts... That's all I have to say. Go back and think it over."
The elders all showed shameful expressions, unanimously responding, "Yes!"
