Even stranger was what followed: Chen Ruoli actually submitted a memorial to impeach her fiancé, Qin Hu, on seventy-two counts of unlawful conduct, every single one substantiated 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 edict came down swiftly. In consideration of the meritorious service rendered by Qin Hu's ancestors, the death penalty was commuted, but he could not escape punishment. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, permitted to retain his title while awaiting potential redemption through future deeds.
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