The Qin and Chen families were in a political marriage from the start, both seeking to expand their power and influence. As for Qin Hu, aside from being a good-for-nothing playboy, he was practically useless—a disgrace to the Champion Marquessate.
History showed that every single Champion Marquess had been a heroic figure with unmatched influence in the military. Yet this generation had produced a waste of space who had never even set foot on a battlefield.
While the old marquess was still alive, Duke Chen had maintained a shred of courtesy. But the moment the old marquess died, Duke Chen discarded all pretenses, going so far as to call off the engagement right there in the mourning hall.
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