Even more bizarrely, Chen Ruoli actually submitted a memorial to impeach her fiancé, Qin Hu, listing seventy-two illegal acts, every single one substantiated with concrete evidence.
Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a thunderbolt; he simply couldn't believe his ears...
The imperial decree came down swiftly: considering the meritorious service of Qin Hu's ancestors, the death penalty was commuted, but he could not escape punishment. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the military, though his noble title was retained so that he might redeem himself through future service.
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