The Qin and Chen families were in a political marriage from the very start, with both sides aiming to grow stronger and more influential. As for Qin Hu, aside from being a dissolute prodigal, he was practically useless, practically bringing utter disgrace to Champion Marquis Manor.
One had to bear in mind that past holders of the title of Champion Marquis had all been heroic figures with incomparable influence in the military. Yet this 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 kept up appearances. But once the Old Marquis died, Duke Chen turned completely ruthless, actually staging a scene where the betrothal was broken off right in the mourning hall.
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