The Qin Family and the Chen Family were bound by a political marriage, with both clans hoping to expand their power and influence. As for the later Qin Hu, aside from being a dissolute rake, he was virtually good for nothing—he had practically disgraced the entire Champion Marquis Estate.
One had to bear in mind that past generations of the Champion Marquis had all been legendary heroes wielding peerless influence within the military. Yet, when it came to this current generation, out came a good-for-nothing who had never even set foot on a battlefield.
While the Old Marquis was still alive, Duke Chen had maintained a semblance of courtesy. But once the Old Marquis died, Duke Chen turned merciless, even staging a public annulment of the engagement right there in the mourning hall.
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