Even stranger was what followed: Chen Ruoli actually submitted a formal impeachment against her fiancé, Qin Hu, detailing seventy-two illegal acts, each backed by solid evidence.
Qin Hu felt as if he had been struck by lightning; he simply could not believe his ears.
The imperial decree came down quickly. Given the meritorious service of Qin Hu’s ancestors, his life was spared, but he could not escape punishment. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve on the front lines, retaining his title only to see if he would perform well in the future.
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