Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a bolt of lightning, utterly unable to believe his ears...
The imperial decree came down swiftly. In consideration of the meritorious service rendered by Qin Hu's ancestors, his capital punishment was commuted, but he could not escape a lesser sentence: he was to be exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, retaining his title of nobility while awaiting further evaluation.
However, upon arriving in Youzhou, he was promptly assigned to the front lines—to await orders at the vanguard commander's tent.
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