The Qin family and the Chen family had always been in a political marriage, with both sides seeking to expand their power and influence. Yet the later Qin Hu turned out to be little more than a spoiled playboy, virtually worthless and a complete disgrace to the Champion Marquis Manor.
Historically, every generation of the Champion Marquis had been heroic figures who wielded incomparable influence within the military. Yet this particular 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 turned ruthlessly cold, going so out of his way as to annul the engagement right there in the mourning hall.
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