The Qin and Chen families were in a political marriage from the start, with both sides looking to expand their power and influence. The later Qin Hu, however, was little more than a good-for-nothing playboy, practically bringing total disgrace upon the Marquis of Champion's estate.
One must remember that through the generations, every Marquis of Champion had been a heroic figure with incomparable influence in the military. Yet precisely down to this generation, out came a good-for-nothing who had never even set foot on a battlefield.
While the old marquis was still alive, Duke Chen at least kept up appearances. But once the old marquis died, Duke Chen turned ruthlessly heartless, going so far as to stage the breaking off of the engagement right in the mourning hall.
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