The marriage between the Qin and Chen families was, at its core, a political alliance. Both clans sought to expand their power and influence. Yet Qin Hu, apart from being a reckless spendthrift, was virtually good for nothing, utterly dragging the reputation of the Champion Marquis's Mansion through the mud.
One had to remember that through the generations, every Champion Marquis had been a legendary hero with unrivaled influence within the military. Yet this current generation had produced nothing more than a worthless wastrel who had never even set foot on a battlefield.
While the Old Marquis was still alive, Duke Chen maintained a shred of courtesy. But the moment the Old Marquis died, Duke Chen discarded all pretense of affection, going so far as to stage a brutal annulment right inside the mourning hall.
Chapter 874