Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a thunderbolt; he simply could not believe his ears...
The imperial decree arrived swiftly. Considering the meritorious service of Qin Hu's ancestors, the death penalty was commuted, but the punishment could not be entirely avoided. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, retaining his title of nobility to observe his future conduct.
Yet upon arriving in Youzhou, he was promptly dispatched to the front lines, assigned to duty at the vanguard commander's tent.
Chapter 853