Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a bolt of lightning, utterly unable to believe his ears...
The imperial edict arrived swiftly: in consideration of the meritorious service rendered by Qin Hu's ancestors, the death penalty was commuted, but he could not escape punishment. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, while retaining his noble title so that he might redeem himself through future deeds.
Yet upon reaching Youzhou, he was promptly assigned to the front lines—to await orders at the vanguard camp.
Chapter 516