The Qin and Chen families were in a political marriage from the start, both seeking to expand their influence and power. Yet the later Qin Hu turned out to be a good-for-nothing rake, practically dragging the Marquis of Champion's estate's reputation through the mud.
One must remember that through the generations, every Marquis of Champion had been a heroic figure with peerless influence in the military. Yet this generation produced a good-for-nothing who had never even set foot on a battlefield.
While the old Marquis was still alive, Duke Chen maintained a shred of courtesy. But the moment the old Marquis died, Duke Chen discarded all pretense of affection, going so far as to call off the engagement right there in the mourning hall.
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