Chapter 850 Sentence given (27)

Chapter 850 Sentence given (27)

Chen Zian's words seemed to have greatly affected the Chen Clan Elders. Some lowered their heads in shame, others had an air of resolve about them, while others seemed to be in deep contemplation.

Whatever they were thinking about, they had time, as Chen Zian didn't seem to be done.

"For my uncle.." Chen Zian paused as he sighed when he saw the state the old elder was in. A look of a completely lost and broken man.

"While I am not shameless enough to ask for a complete pardon for what he did, I would like to plead with the court to consider the circumstances that led him to the choice he made and show him some mercy.

Chen... My uncle... For as long as I've known, I've known to be one of the most loyal and selfless people I have ever met.

Before Chen Xue was born, he always put the well-being of the clan above his own needs, sacrificing everything for it, and when Chen Xue was born, I could tell, he always harbored some guilt as he felt he valued Chen Xue's life above that of the clan, but to me, he didn't.

The love, care, and attention he showed Chen Xue was no different than showing it to the Clan, both are not mutually exclusive.

Even though this comes from a utilitarian basis, the talent Chen Xue showed, he was the pride and joy of the entire clan, and part of the reason he was able to fully demonstrate his talent was because of the care and support my uncle gave him.

When it comes to cultivation, one's environment is a crucial factor, and when it comes to the environment, most think it is the quality of the spiritual veins and other cultivation resources, but to me, the environment is everything that surrounds a cultivator which includes their everyday life and relationships, and my uncle helped provide one of the best aspects of that environment to Chen Xue.

So, all his life, to me, his loyalty has never wavered, be it to the clan or to his son, and it was because of that loyalty that someone like Ch.. someone like Zholan was able to exploit..

Because of the close friendship Zholan and Chen Xue had, Chen Gutian treated him as he would Chen Xue. In his eyes, he was no different than his son, and to those he had close relationships with, there was nothing Chen Gutian wouldn't do for them.

If it wasn't for our dealings with Song Ba, that snake would not have found the perfect dagger to useand for that,...

I AM TRULY SORRY.." Chen Lai said as he bowed to both Chen Gutian who still had a listless and confused look and to Chen Zian, who looked surprised by the bow.

Chen Bo may have been his direct rival, but with him in seclusion, the person he had been contending with had been his son, Chen Lai. With the amount of hidden battles and enmity they had for one another, he would have never expected Chen Lai to bow to him.

After the bow, Chen Lai rose as he turned to face Yang Qing, but not before casting another look at Chen Zian.

"I have no doubt that you will use all this to consolidate your power in the clan, and with everything that has happened.." Chen Lai paused as he sighed.

"I can't say it's a bad thing.Che.. Clan Leader, I know you need to do what you have to do, but the clan needs to stand firm together, so what happened here doesn't repeat itself.

Those involved are all here, I hope you can let the matter end here and try and make peace with my father and the rest. For him, I know , if he learns what happened to Chen Xue, he's sure to change.

The only reason he opposed you so much was because he always believed your strength was insufficient to help the clan sail the muddy waters that is the Red Maple Empire, but unlike me who resorted to tricks and villainous ways to oppose, he chose a more direct way, a way that honors our ancestor, and that is to surpass you in ability.

Don't shame him, he already has enough to carry because of me. I've never asked you of anything but as our clan leader I'll ask you of that.." said Chen Lai.

"I will consider it.."

"That's all I ask.."LaTest novels at novelhall.com