The Qin and Chen families were originally bound by a political marriage, both looking to expand their power and influence. Yet Qin Hu later turned out to be little more than a dissolute good-for-nothing, practically bringing utter disgrace to the Marquis of Champion's estate.
One must remember that successive Marquises of Champion had all been heroic figures with unparalleled influence in the military. Yet this generation had produced a good-for-nothing who had never even set foot on a battlefield.
While the old marquis was still alive, Duke Chen had maintained a semblance of courtesy. But the moment the old marquis died, Duke Chen turned ruthlessly cold, actually staging a cancellation of the engagement right in the mourning hall.
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