Even stranger was what followed: Chen Ruoli actually submitted a memorial impeaching her fiancé, Qin Hu, for seventy-two illegal acts, 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 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 while awaiting further evaluation of his future conduct.
Chapter 380