Even stranger was what followed: Chen Ruoli actually submitted a memorial impeaching her fiancé, Qin Hu, on seventy-two counts of unlawful conduct, every single one supported by solid evidence.
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 came down swiftly. In consideration of the meritorious service rendered by Qin Hu's ancestors, the death penalty was commuted, but the inevitable punishment could not be avoided: he was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, retaining his noble title so that his future conduct could be observed.
Chapter 374