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.
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 came down swiftly. Considering the meritorious service of Qin Hu's ancestors, his capital punishment was commuted, but he could not escape his other punishments. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, while retaining his title of nobility to allow him a chance to redeem himself.
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