Su Tang's medical examination report was classified as a "top-secret file" and no one was allowed to disclose it.
At the same time, the instruction also subtly hinted that Su Tang, such a rare talent, might be of "special use" in the future.
The military court of the military region was unusually lively today, with the audience seats packed with people, all of whom were representatives from various units.
Everyone whispered among themselves, their buzzing chatter like a swarm of bees, yet the atmosphere was one of indescribable seriousness and... anticipation.
"Have you heard? They're interrogating Vice President Yan's daughter, Yan Manman!"
"Tsk tsk, she usually looks like a pretty and glamorous young girl, how could she do something like that?"
"Broken up a military marriage, spread rumors and slander against a combat hero—any one of these offenses would be enough to get her into serious trouble!"
"That's right! Commander Qin and Doctor Su are such good people, yet she managed to make them sound like such terrible people!"
Su Tang and Qin Ye were also seated in relatively forward positions, a arrangement made specifically by the military region.
Su Tang remained calm, while Qin Ye maintained his usual cold expression, though his gaze would soften unconsciously when he looked at Su Tang occasionally.
He knew in his heart that today's trial was not only to give Yan Manman an explanation, but also to give Su Tang an explanation, and even more so to serve as a warning to all military families.
Yan Manman was escorted in by two female bailiffs.
Where is the radiant beauty of Yan Manman in front of me?
Her once pretty face is now sallow and haggard, with a vacant look in her eyes.
The presiding judge picked up a stack of documents and began to read out Yan Manman's charges, one by one, clearly stated and with irrefutable evidence.
"After deliberation, this court hereby renders the following judgment: Defendant Yan Manman is found guilty of defamation and sentenced to five years imprisonment; guilty of disrupting a military marriage and sentenced to five years imprisonment. The sentences are to be served concurrently, resulting in a total sentence of ten years imprisonment, with deprivation of political rights for life!"
ten years!
An uproar erupted in the gallery. This verdict was undeniably severe!
Upon hearing the word "ten years," Yan Manman felt as if all her strength had been drained away; her legs went weak, and she collapsed completely to the ground.
However, this is not the end.
The presiding judge looked at Yan Manman, who was limp and lifeless, without a trace of pity in his eyes:
"Given that, during her time working at a military hospital, the defendant Yan Manman was found to have repeatedly abused her power to leak patients' privacy, sow discord between doctors and patients, and spread rumors, her medical ethics were corrupt, her behavior was despicable, and her social impact was extremely negative, she is not suitable to serve her sentence in an ordinary labor camp."
He paused, then announced, word by word:
"After deliberation by higher authorities, it has been decided to send him to the '7312' labor reform mining area deep in the Gobi Desert in Northwest China to serve his sentence!"
"7312 Labor Reform Mining Area"?!
The moment those words were uttered, the courtroom fell silent.
Immediately, a chill rose from the soles of many people's feet and quickly spread throughout their bodies.
"7312?!"
"Isn't that... isn't that the legendary Death Mine?"
"I've heard that very few people who go in there come out alive!"
"More than that! I heard that place is either high in radiation or heavily polluted, and the people there do the most dangerous jobs. The prisoners are treated like expendable utilities!"
"It's over, Yan Manman... this is worse than being shot!"
The whispers were filled with fear and lingering apprehension.
The 7312 mining area has always been a taboo place within the military region. It is a place to punish the most vicious and heinous criminals, and it is almost a synonym for no return.
Sending Yan Manman there would be tantamount to sentencing her to a long and painful suspended death sentence.
"No—! I don't want to go to 7312! I don't want to go!!" She suddenly sprang up from the ground and lunged at the judge's bench like a madwoman, but was firmly held down by the bailiffs who were prepared.
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