Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a bolt of lightning, utterly unable to believe his ears...
The imperial decree arrived swiftly. Taking into account the meritorious service of Qin Hu's ancestors, his capital punishment was commuted, but he could not escape physical punishment. He was banished to Youzhou to serve in the army, retaining his title of nobility while awaiting further evaluation.
Yet upon arriving in Youzhou, he was quickly assigned to the front lines—to await orders at the vanguard commander's tent.
Chapter 1008