The Qin Clan and the Chen Clan were originally joined in a political marriage. Both families wanted to expand their power and influence, while the later Qin Hu was little more than a good-for-nothing spendthrift—essentially a disgrace to the Champion Marquess Estate.
One must bear in mind that throughout history, every holder of the title Champion Marquess had been a legendary hero with unrivaled influence in the military. Yet this generation had produced a good-for-nothing who had never even set foot on a battlefield.
While the Late Marquis was still alive, Duke of Chen had maintained a semblance of respect, but upon the Late Marquis's death, Duke of Chen turned completely ruthless, going so far as to call off the engagement right there in the mourning hall.
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