The imperial decree arrived 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, retaining his title to observe his future conduct.
However, upon arriving in Youzhou, he was quickly dispatched to the front lines—assigned to duty before the vanguard tents.
After turning these events over in his mind, Qin Hu basically figured it out: this must be a trap.
Chapter 597