Yan Chen's expression was unchanging as he said, "Your nature is upright and pure, but also impetuous; this is your strength as well as your flaw. The Qilin Army is an army of benevolence and righteousness, embodying noble martial ethics. Gentlemen should join its ranks. They lack someone like you, and you lack a place to wield your martial skills."
"You should go there."
"Yet I am a subject of Chen Country and have received the Emperor's grace; I cannot accompany you."
Yan Daiqing sat in silence.
Yan Chen understood his son well and reiterated Daiqing's concerns, saying:
"For now, go."
"Alright, let's eat."
Then he picked up his bowl and silently began to eat.
Eat without talking, sleep without speaking; after the meal, he cleaned up, read, and rested, just as in days past.
