The Qin and Chen families were in a political marriage from the start, with both sides hoping to expand their power and influence. As for the later Qin Hu, aside from being a good-for-nothing wastrel, he was practically useless and had practically disgraced the entire Marquis of Champion's estate.
One must remember that through the generations, every Marquis of Champion had been a heroic figure with incomparable influence in the military. Yet when it reached this generation, it produced a good-for-nothing who had never even set foot on a battlefield.
While the old Marquis was still alive, Duke Chen at least kept up appearances. But once the old Marquis died, Duke Chen turned cold and ruthless, even going so far as to call off the engagement right there in the mourning hall.
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