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.