The Qin and Chen families were originally brought together by a political marriage, as both sides sought to expand their influence and power. Yet the later Qin Hu turned out to be a dissolute rake good for almost nothing, virtually dragging the reputation of the Champion Marquis's Mansion through the mud.
One must bear in mind that down through the generations, every Champion Marquis had been a heroic figure wielding incomparable influence within the military. Yet this particular generation had produced a good-for-nothing who had never even set foot on a battlefield.
While the old marquis was still alive, Duke Chen had maintained a semblance of courtesy. But upon the old marquis's death, Duke Chen cast aside all decency and ruthlessly staged a cancellation of the engagement right in the mourning hall.
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