The Qin family and the Chen family were in a political marriage from the start, with both sides hoping to expand their power and influence. Yet the later Qin Hu proved to be a good-for-nothing wastrel, practically useless in every way, effectively dragging the reputation of the Champion Marquis's Mansion through the mud.
One had to bear in mind that past generations of the Champion Marquis were all heroic figures who commanded incomparable influence within the military. Yet to this generation had fallen a worthless coward 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 upon the old marquis's death, Duke Chen cast aside all cordiality, going so far as to orchestrate a public annulment of the engagement right there in the mourning hall.
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