Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a bolt from the blue, utterly unable to believe his ears...
The imperial decree came down swiftly. In consideration of the meritorious service of Qin Hu's ancestors, the capital punishment was remitted, but not the lesser penalty. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, retaining his title of nobility to await future performance.
However, upon arriving in Youzhou, he was promptly dispatched to the front lines—to await orders at the vanguard commander's tent.
Chapter 897