Even stranger was what followed: Chen Ruoli actually submitted a memorial impeaching 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 thunderbolt; 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 punishment altogether. He was banished to Youzhou to serve in the army, retaining his title of nobility to observe his future conduct.
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