Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a thunderbolt; he simply could not believe his ears...
The imperial decree came down very quickly. In consideration of the meritorious service rendered by Qin Hu's ancestors, his capital punishment was commuted, but he could not escape punishment altogether. He was banished to Youzhou to serve in the army, with his title retained so that he might demonstrate his future worth.
Yet upon reaching Youzhou, he was promptly assigned to the front lines—serving at the beck and call of the Vanguard Battalion.
Chapter 481