Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a thunderbolt; he simply could not believe his ears...
An imperial edict was swiftly issued: considering the past merits of Qin Hu's ancestors, the death penalty was commuted, but inescapable punishment remained. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, retaining his title of nobility to redeem himself through future service.
Yet upon arriving in Youzhou, he was promptly dispatched to the front lines—assigned to duty before the vanguard tents.
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