Patriarch Su's face darkened as he summoned Old Qin to the side of the lotus pond in the courtyard.
After a good while, Old Qin finally came over.
His hands were tucked into his sleeves, balled up together. Summoned by Patriarch Su, he said nothing and made no move. Patriarch Su was silent too, and the two of them just looked at each other quietly, silent for quite some time.
Patriarch Su looked at the lotus pond, remembering the days they had spent in the Qin Mansion over the years.
Initially, due to Pan'er saving the former Emperor, the Su Family got entangled and ended up in prison. Upon returning, feeling lifeless and defeated, he stayed in the mansion with his fourth son. During this period, members of the Qin Family made their lives difficult.
But he thought a hawk would always spread its wings and soar, and that the children, fighting their battles outside, would inevitably return to their roots. He stayed in the Qin Mansion to secure them a way back.