Even stranger things followed: 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.
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 came down swiftly. In consideration of the meritorious service rendered by Qin Hu's ancestor, capital punishment was waived, but inescapable penal servitude awaited him. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, retaining his title of nobility to await a later appraisal of his conduct.
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