Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a bolt from the blue, utterly unable to believe his ears...
The imperial decree was issued swiftly. In consideration of Qin Hu's ancestors' meritorious service, the death penalty was commuted, but corporal punishment was unavoidable. He was banished to Youzhou to serve in the army, retaining his title of nobility to observe his future conduct.
Yet upon arriving in Youzhou, he was promptly dispatched to the front lines—assigned to serve under the vanguard commander.
Chapter 371