Even stranger developments followed: Chen Ruoli actually submitted a memorial to impeach her fiancé, Qin Hu, detailing seventy-two unlawful acts, every single one backed 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 came down very quickly. Considering the meritorious service of Qin Hu's ancestors, his capital punishment was commuted, but he could not escape a lesser sentence: he was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, while retaining his title of nobility to observe his future conduct.
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