Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a thunderbolt, utterly unable to believe his ears.
The imperial decree came down swiftly. In consideration of the meritorious service rendered by Qin Hu's ancestors, the death penalty was commuted, but he could not escape punishment. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, though his title was retained so that he might redeem himself through future service.
Yet upon arriving in Youzhou, he was promptly assigned to the front lines—to await orders at the vanguard camp.
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