Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a bolt from the blue, utterly unable to believe his ears...
An imperial decree soon came down. Considering the meritorious service of 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, retaining his title of nobility to observe his future conduct.
However, upon arriving in Youzhou, he was promptly assigned to the front lines—to await orders at the vanguard camp.
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