The Qin family and the Chen family were originally joined in a political marriage, with both households seeking to grow stronger and more influential. The later Qin Hu, however, was a prodigal son good for practically nothing, virtually dragging the reputation of the Champion Marquess's Mansion through the mud.
One must realize that throughout history, the holders of the title Champion Marquess had all been heroic figures with incomparable influence in the military. Yet this generation had produced a good-for-nothing who had never even set foot on a battlefield.
While the old Marquess was still alive, Duke Chen had maintained a semblance of courtesy. But once the old Marquess died, Duke Chen discarded all pretense of friendship and ruthlessly staged a cancellation of the engagement right in the mourning hall.
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