The marriage between the Qin and Chen families was a political alliance from the start, with both sides seeking to expand their power and influence. Yet the later Qin Hu proved to be a good-for-nothing wastrel, practically bringing total disgrace upon the Marquis of Champion's Mansion.
Historically, every single Marquis of Champion had been a heroic figure wielding incomparable influence within the military. Yet this generation had produced a useless coward who had never even set foot on a battlefield.
While the old marquis was still alive, Duke Chen had kept up appearances. But the moment the old marquis died, Duke Chen turned ruthlessly heartless, going so far as to call off the engagement right there in the mourning hall.
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