Even more bizarre was what followed: Chen Ruoli actually submitted a memorial to the throne impeaching her fiancé, Qin Hu, on seventy-two counts of unlawful conduct, every single one supported by solid evidence.
At the time, Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a thunderbolt from the blue; he simply could not believe his ears...
The imperial decree came down very quickly. Considering the meritorious service of Qin Hu's ancestors, the death penalty was commuted, but he could not escape punishment. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, though his title was retained so that his future conduct could be observed.
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