Even stranger was what followed: Chen Ruoli actually submitted a formal memorial impeaching her fiancé, Qin Hu, on seventy-two counts of unlawful behavior, complete with concrete evidence for every single charge.
At the time, 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 was issued very quickly. Considering the meritorious service 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, permitted to retain his title of nobility, and left to prove himself through future deeds.
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