The Qin Clan and the Chen Clan were joined in a political alliance, with both families seeking to expand their power and influence. Yet the later Qin Hu turned out to be a dissolute good-for-nothing who was virtually useless, practically dragging the reputation of the Champion Marquess Estate through the dirt.
One must understand that down through the generations, the holders of the title Champion Marquess had all been heroic figures with unparalleled influence within the military. Yet to this generation, a worthless wastrel had been born who had never even set foot on a battlefield.
While the Late Marquis was still alive, the Duke of Chen maintained a veneer of respect, but upon the Marquis's death, the Duke turned ruthlessly cold, even going so far as to stage the cancellation of the engagement right in the mourning hall.
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