Even more bizarrely, Chen Ruoli actually submitted a memorial to impeach her fiancé, Qin Hu, on seventy-two counts of unlawful conduct, with every single charge backed by solid evidence.
At the time, Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a bolt from the blue; he simply could not believe his ears...
The imperial decree soon came down. 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 army, while retaining his title of nobility to observe his future conduct.
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