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Song Miaomiao and her family were arrested and imprisoned in Tianshu Camp.

Whether it was conspiracy to murder an imperial official or a southern barbarian spy, it was no small crime and had to be verified before they could be released.

There was a place in Tianshu Camp that was specifically used to detain prisoners of war. These prisoners were usually tied up and not given food every day, for fear that they would have the strength to escape, so they were only given some soup to keep them alive.

Song Miaomiao and her family now live next to these captives.

Their treatment was slightly better than that of the prisoners, but they only had one meal a day, and the portion was very small, but they would not starve to death.

In other words, the Song family suffered a lot in the next period of time.

At the same time, the county government issued a verdict against Liu Wenzhong:

Because Liu Wenzhong colluded with bandits and plotted to murder, he was sentenced to tattooing and shaving his head, and was exiled to Lingnan.

Tattooing, also known as tattooing or blackmailing, is a form of punishment that involves tattooing words on the face of a criminal. It was also the longest-used form of corporal punishment in feudal society.

The specific practice is to engrave words on the branding iron, then burn it red with fire, and burn it on the face. The words will be imprinted on the prisoner's face like a seal, which is very eye-catching.

When others see him, they will know that he is a criminal. No matter where he runs, the words on his face will become a symbol of his being a "criminal". This is also a way to prevent criminals from escaping.

As for the punishment of shaving the head, also known as the punishment of shame, it is to shave the criminal's hair and beard.

In ancient society, people believed that "the hair and skin on our body are from our parents". Hair was considered an important part of the body and was blessed by parents. Therefore, shaving one's hair became a great spiritual humiliation.

The county government's punishment for Liu Wenzhong was to shave his head, brand the word "guilt" on his face, and then exile him to Lingnan to become a low-ranking labor soldier in a camp of the Tiger Wing Army.

These conscripts had only two tasks.

Either they spend years building war fortifications, working themselves to death without rest, or they serve as front-line cannon fodder and act as meat shields during wars.

No matter which one, it would be extremely difficult and the future would be bleak for Liu Wenzhong.

After the verdict was handed down, Liu Wenzhong was dragged to the Caishikou and executed in front of the people of Luoyun Town. When the branding iron burned his face, his tragic screams were heart-wrenching and almost broke through the sky.

Mr. Liu and Mrs. Liu also stood in the crowd watching the execution. When Liu Wenzhong shaved his head, they burst into tears.

After the execution, the bailiffs changed Liu Wenzhong into prison clothes, put handcuffs and shackles on him, and escorted him out of the city gate towards Lingnan.

The Liu couple followed behind and saw them off.

No matter how much they loved their son, they knew that Liu Wenzhong was completely useless.

A person with tattoos on his face will find it difficult to hold his head up high even after serving his sentence. Even if he works in his own shop, he will be looked down upon.

What's more, there is an 80% chance that Liu Wenzhong died in Lingnan.

From this moment on, this son was an abandoned child in their hearts. As his parents, sending him on his final journey was considered as fulfilling their lifelong love.

Madam Liu watched Liu Wenzhong go away until he could no longer be seen, then she spoke:

"Master, Zhong'er has been obedient since he was young and has some talent in business. You have always trained him as your heir. He has fallen to this point now. Although it is our failure in education, there is someone else who cannot escape the blame!"

Mr. Liu frowned and asked, "Are you talking about Song Miaomiao?"

"Yes, Zhong'er has become a different person since he met her, and has done many irrational things." Madam Liu said, "I can't save Zhong'er, but I will never let Song Miaomiao, the culprit, go."

After hearing this, Master Liu was silent for a long time before he spoke:

"Forget it, be more careful and don't leave any evidence behind."

This means agreeing with Madam Liu's decision to deal with Song Miaomiao. After all, they have lost a son who originally had a bright future, and the hatred in their hearts must have a place to vent.

Madam Liu sent someone to inquire about Song Miaomiao's situation, but learned that her entire family had been captured by the Tianshu Camp.

No matter how capable she was, she couldn't interfere in the military camp. She could only swallow her anger and wait for the results from the military camp. No matter what, she had enough time to stare at Song Miaomiao.

Just as the case of Liu Wenzhong's collusion with the Zhuifengzhai bandits came to an end, someone came from the capital.

The people who came were the Zhao family.

That is Zhao Jing'an's second uncle, Zhao Tongwei.

As soon as Zhao Tongwei arrived, he sent someone to find out the cause and effect of his nephew's injury. After finding out, he went to the house where Zhao Jing'an was recuperating and said to him:

"Your wound is in a vital part. Luoyun Town is small, and there are not many famous doctors. Military doctors are not good at treating this. Your father asked me to take you back to the capital. Your grandfather risked his face and borrowed the merits of several generations of the Zhao family to ask for grace from the emperor and asked Cao Yuanzheng to help. Cao Yuanzheng looked at the pulse case sent back here and said that there is still a 30% chance of recovery."

When Zhao Jingan heard this, a light flashed in his eyes:

"really?"

"Would your uncle lie to you?" Zhao Tongwei comforted him, "The best doctors in the world are all in the palace. Only if you go back can you have hope of recovery."

Zhao Jing'an is the most outstanding male of the younger generation of the Zhao family, and he shoulders the hope for the future of the Zhao family.

If there were no more offspring in the future, it would be a heavy blow to the Zhao family.

"I will go back with my uncle, but uncle, I have a request." Zhao Jing'an said.

Zhao Tongwei seemed to know what he wanted to say, so he asked:

"Do you want to take Song Miaomiao, the one who made you like this, with you?"

Zhao Jingan nodded, a hint of hatred appeared on his face:

"My uncle understands me."

"It was because of her that I became what I am now. She also promised in front of many brothers in the barracks that she would take care of me for the rest of her life and serve me like a slave."

"But it hasn't been long since then, and she left me here alone to recover from my injuries, and she herself has disappeared. I must keep such a cold-hearted and ruthless person by my side and torture her severely!"

Zhao Tongwei sighed and said:

"I cannot agree to your request."

"Why?" Zhao Jing'an raised his head suddenly. "She is just a little peasant girl. If my uncle wants to take her away, isn't it easy?"

"She is no longer an ordinary peasant girl. She is involved in the murder of a general of the imperial court and even in the conspiracy against the southern barbarians. She cannot go anywhere until this matter is investigated." Zhao Tongwei said, "Not to mention me, even if your father comes in person, he can't take her away."

After he finished speaking, Zhao Tongwei recounted the grievances between Song Miaomiao and Qi Jingze, and at the end he said:

"General Qi is now recuperating in the yard next to yours."

When Zhao Jingan heard the whole story, he understood everything:

"I was wondering why she disappeared during this period of time. It turns out that she went to try to marry someone better. Qi Jingze was born in Ningyang Marquis's Mansion and his rank is higher than mine. No wonder she gave up me and tried to marry him."

"Forget it. I was wrong about her before. A woman like her is not worth my worrying about. Uncle, when are we going back to the capital?"

Zhao Tongwei said, "Let me find a doctor to take a look. If your injuries can withstand the journey, we will leave tomorrow."