Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a bolt from the blue, barely able to believe his own ears...
The imperial decree arrived very quickly. Taking into account the meritorious service of Qin Hu's ancestors, his capital punishment was commuted, but he could not escape punishment altogether. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, permitted to retain his title of nobility, and left to prove himself through future deeds.
Yet upon arriving in Youzhou, he was promptly assigned to the front lines—to await orders at the vanguard tents.
Chapter 444