At that moment, Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a bolt from the blue. He simply could not believe his ears...
The imperial decree came down swiftly: in consideration of Qin Hu's ancestors' meritorious service, 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 so that his future conduct could be observed.
However, upon arriving in Youzhou, he was promptly assigned to the front lines—to await orders at the vanguard commander's tent.
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