Even more bizarrely, Chen Ruoli actually submitted a memorial to impeach her fiancé, Qin Hu, on seventy-two counts of unlawful conduct, every single one substantiated with solid evidence.
At that moment, 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 arrived swiftly. In consideration of the meritorious service rendered by Qin Hu's ancestor, his capital punishment was commuted, but he could not escape physical punishment. He was exiled to Youzhou for military service, with his title retained so that he might redeem himself through future actions.
Chapter 594