An imperial decree soon arrived. Considering the past merits of Qin Hu's ancestors, his capital punishment was commuted, but he could not escape punishment altogether. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, retaining his title of nobility to redeem himself through future service.
However, upon arriving in Youzhou, he was promptly assigned to the frontline—awaiting orders at the vanguard tent.
After turning these events over in his mind, Qin Hu basically figured it out. This had to be a trap.
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