Shi An said in a soft, calm voice: "Jiuli, they do not doubt you. The Shen Family has always belonged to the Jiuli Tribe, and their mission is to assist their young master in ascending the throne as emperor and bringing peace and prosperity to the people. In their hearts, you were once both family and master-servant; now, in addition to family, you are also ruler and subjects.
As officials and subjects, they must consider things thoroughly: contemplating danger, knowing when to retreat, and anticipating change. For the Shen Family, and indeed the entire Jiuli Tribe, once the realm is unified, the time has come for them to withdraw. From childhood, the members of the Shen Family are taught not only to wholeheartedly assist the new sovereign in ruling the world, but also to ensure they always have a way to retreat.
The mission of the Jiuli Tribe is like that Miao saber passed down to you—it hangs high in the air at all times to remind every monarch that they must hold the empire in their heart. Should the realm need them again in the future, they will still step forward..."
Chapter 219