The Qin and Chen families were bound by a political alliance, with both sides seeking to expand their power and influence. As for Qin Hu, aside from being a dissolute playboy, he was practically worthless—a disgrace to the Champion Marquis Manor.
One had to remember that through the generations, every Champion Marquis had been a heroic figure wielding peerless influence in the military. Yet, this generation had produced a good-for-nothing who had never even set foot on a battlefield.
While the old marquis was still alive, Duke Chen had maintained a veneer of respect. But the moment the old marquis died, Duke Chen cast aside all decency, staging a public annulment right there in the mourning hall.
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