Qin Shoujiang’s words were from the heart, deeply touching, and deeply moved Qin Xuan and the others.
Not to mention Qin Anbang and Qin Anrong.
At this moment, Qin Anrong had already cried herself into a mess, while Qin Anbang still gritted his back teeth, as if unwilling to accept anything Qin Shoujiang had said.
Seeing this, Qin Shoujiang gently wiped away Qin Anrong’s tears.
Then, he stood up again and slowly walked to Qin Anbang’s side.
Qin Anbang subconsciously tried to dodge backward, but was firmly held by Qin Shoujiang’s strong hands.
“Anbang, your performance today, Dad is very satisfied.”
“Although at times you were still hesitant, overall, you have met my expectations.”
“You must remember. To be a superior, strength and decisiveness are qualities you must possess.”
“No matter what obstacles lie before you, you cannot retreat because of difficulties.”
“Otherwise, all that awaits you is failure.”
“Just like the slow poison you’ve been secretly administering to me.”
“If you had been more decisive, the position of Qin family patriarch might have been yours long ago.”
“You… I!”
Hearing Qin Shoujiang’s words, Qin Anbang’s body couldn’t help but tremble.
He didn’t know what kind of mood he was in, he only felt his hands going numb.
Forty years.
A full forty years.
From birth to now, he had resented his father for forty years and envied his elder brother for forty years.
But in the end, Qin Shoujiang told him that his past harshness was for his growth.
And his elder brother’s “betrayal” was all his own subjective imagination!
Qin Anrong could accept this outcome, but Qin Anbang could not.
Otherwise, wouldn’t this mean that the obsession he had harbored for forty years was all one-sided?
With his hands trembling slightly, Qin Anbang’s mind went completely blank.
It wasn’t until the strong hands on his shoulders slowly moved away that he collapsed into his chair as if all his strength had drained away.
Qin Anning looked on with a complex expression.
Qin Xuan also raised his eyebrows, unsure of what to say.
“I’m sorry, Xuan’er, for letting you juniors witness such a scene.”
“However, after experiencing what happened with your father and second uncle, I no longer dare to interfere in the affairs of you juniors.”
“From now on, you will be the patriarch of the Qin family, and you will have to judge and handle the advantages and disadvantages yourself.”
Returning to his seat, Qin Shoujiang seemed to have aged a little in that moment.
It wasn’t that his appearance had changed significantly, but after letting go of everything, his usually strong face had become much softer and more benevolent.
Qin Xuan nodded silently upon hearing this.
He then slowly walked up to Qin Wenchang and Qin Wusheng.
Since Qin Antai was not dead, Tang Xin and Qin Wenchang, who had been kept in the dark, were the real victims.
Although Qin Xuan himself was in the same situation as them, as the new patriarch of the Qin family, he felt it was necessary to communicate with them clearly.
“You have heard about my father’s situation.”
“It is true that he wronged you and your son.”
“But even so, I still need to make one thing clear to you.”
“Since you two are surnamed Qin, you are descendants of my Qin family.”
“No matter where you are or what you do in the future, you must consider the interests of my Qin family as your starting point.”
“I do not expect you to let go of everything and sincerely recognize me as your elder brother, I only hope that you will think twice before acting in everything you do.”
“Especially you, Qin Wenchang.”
“I know you have an opinion of me and are not convinced of me as your patriarch in your heart.”
“But you must remember, no matter how much you want to take my place, or even hasten my demise, this is still an internal power struggle within our Qin family.”
“If you dare to collude with certain individuals from other families to suppress our Qin family’s main branch again.”
“Then, even though you are my own brother, I will definitely make you pay the price!”
As soon as he finished speaking, an invisible aura instantly enveloped Qin Wenchang.
Qin Wenchang was startled and quickly nodded, indicating that he understood Qin Xuan’s meaning.
His imposing aura receded, and Qin Xuan nodded slightly.
His tone changed, and he spoke to the two in a very gentle manner, “Regarding Father’s matter, Tang… Aunt Tang also has the right to know.”
“Go back and tell her about this, and let her come home to live anytime.”
“We are a family, and there should be no irreconcilable grievances between us. Whether she is willing or not, the doors of the Qin family will always be open to her.”
“I… I understand…”
After resolving his family matters, Qin Xuan inevitably had to deal with Qin Anbang.
To be honest, Qin Xuan had no good feelings towards this second uncle.
If it weren’t for Qin Shoujiang constantly pleading for him and not letting him act, he would have already killed this cold-blooded and heartless fellow with a single sword.
But now, his father had not died at his hands, and the grandfather, who was the only one persecuted, did not intend to pursue the matter of poisoning him.
Therefore, Qin Xuan indeed had no reason to kill him now.
So, after much deliberation, Qin Xuan stripped him of all the responsibilities he was in charge of, letting him be a leisurely young master who stayed in the capital to accompany his grandfather.
“General Qin, thank you…”
Upon hearing Qin Xuan’s “verdict” on his father, Qin Hu couldn’t help but heave a sigh of relief and profusely thanked Qin Xuan.
Although he knew Qin Xuan was not the type to leave no stone unturned, his own anticipation and hearing the final outcome were completely different experiences.
As for Qin Hu’s gratitude, Qin Xuan waved his hand dismissively.
The father’s momentary foolishness in doing some wrong things did not mean his son should be implicated.
He had always been clear about such matters.
So, after refusing Qin Hu’s thanks, Qin Xuan also patted his shoulder encouragingly and said very seriously, “We are all family. From now on, like Wusheng, just call me Big Brother.”
“Can I call you Big Brother too?”
Amidst Qin Hu’s grateful gaze, a sweet voice suddenly sounded from not far from Qin Xuan.
Everyone heard the sound and looked towards the source, only to see the lively and adorable Xia Ruiqiu looking at Qin Xuan with curiosity.
Seeing this, Qin Xuan smiled slightly and then nodded very seriously at Xia Ruiqiu.
Xia Ruiqiu, upon receiving affirmation, also let out a happy laugh.
However, after laughing, she then said very seriously to Qin Xuan, “Then Big Brother, you are the patriarch of the Qin family now, and everyone in the Qin family has to obey you, right?”
“Can you speak to my mom for me and tell her not to be so harsh on me!”
“I’m only 15 years old! I’m still at the age where I need to go to school!”
“I don’t want to become as lifeless as her at such a young age.”
“I need youth, youth!”