Even more bizarrely, Chen Ruoli actually submitted a memorial impeaching her fiancé, Qin Hu, on seventy-two counts of unlawful conduct, every single one supported by solid evidence.
Qin Hu had felt as though he had been struck by a bolt from the blue; he simply could not believe his ears...
The imperial decree soon arrived. Considering the meritorious service of Qin Hu's ancestors, the death penalty was commuted, but he could not escape punishment. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the military while retaining his title, so that his future conduct could be observed.
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