Did people make their own decisions about right vs wrong during the Qin Dynasty?

During the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE), the state imposed strict legalist principles that emphasized obedience to the law over individual moral judgment. The centralized authority sought to unify thought and behavior across the empire, limiting personal autonomy in making decisions about right and wrong. While individuals may have had personal beliefs, the overarching legal framework and harsh penalties for dissent meant that many were compelled to conform to the state's definitions of morality. Thus, the capacity for personal moral decision-making was significantly constrained.