Even more bizarrely, Chen Ruoli actually submitted a memorial impeaching her fiancé Qin Hu on seventy-two counts of unlawful behavior, every single one supported by solid evidence.
Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a thunderbolt; he simply couldn't believe his ears...
The imperial decree came down swiftly. In consideration of Qin Hu's ancestor's meritorious service, his capital punishment was commuted, but he could not escape punishment altogether. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, while retaining his title of nobility to observe his future conduct.
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