Even stranger was what followed: Chen Ruoli actually submitted a memorial impeaching her fiancé, Qin Hu, on seventy-two counts of unlawful conduct, each accusation supported by concrete evidence.
At the time, Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a thunderbolt; he simply could not believe his ears...
The imperial decree was issued swiftly. In consideration of the meritorious service of Qin Hu's ancestors, his capital punishment was commuted, but he could not escape minor punishment. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, with his peerage retained so that his future conduct could be observed.
Chapter 679