The Qin and Chen families were bound by a political alliance, with both sides seeking to expand their power and influence. Yet the later Qin Hu turned out to be little more than a good-for-nothing playboy, practically bringing total disgrace upon the Champion Marquis's Estate.
One had to remember that through the generations, every Champion Marquis had been a heroic figure holding incomparable influence within the military. Yet this particular generation had produced 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 politeness. But the moment the old marquis died, Duke Chen discarded all pretense of decency, going so far as to break off the engagement right there in the mourning hall.
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