Even stranger events followed. Chen Ruoli actually submitted a memorial impeaching her fiancé, Qin Hu, on seventy-two counts of unlawful conduct, every single one supported by solid evidence.
At the time, Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a thunderbolt; he simply could not believe his ears...
The imperial decree was issued shortly after. In consideration of the meritorious service rendered by Qin Hu's ancestor, the death penalty was commuted, but he could not escape punishment. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, while retaining his peerage to await future performance.
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