The Qin and Chen families were in a political marriage from the start, both looking to expand their power and influence. Yet Qin Hu turned out to be little more than a good-for-nothing playboy, practically dragging the Marquis of Champion's estate through the mud.
Historically, every previous Marquis of Champion had been a heroic figure wielding incomparable influence within the military. Yet this generation had somehow produced a worthless wastrel who had never even set foot on a battlefield.
While the old Marquis was still alive, Duke Chen maintained a polite facade. But the moment the old Marquis died, Duke Chen discarded all pretense and shockingly staged a repudiation of the engagement right there in the mourning hall.
Chapter 1093