Even more bizarrely, Chen Ruoli actually submitted a memorial impeaching her fiancé Qin Hu on seventy-two counts of unlawful behavior, every single one backed by solid evidence and proof.
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 was issued shortly after. In consideration of Qin Hu's ancestors' meritorious service, his death sentence was commuted, but he could not escape punishment. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, retaining his title of nobility so that his future conduct could be observed.
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