The system only arrives when you're old? Then let's create a super-rich family!

Inside the front hall, Wei Zheng sat quietly waiting, his expression calm.

Upon seeing Lü Zhen approach, he stood up and nodded slightly, offering no further pleasantries, and pointed directly to the table.

On the table, a clean white velvet cloth was laid out steadily, and an ancient and elegant dragon-shaped jade pendant was quietly displayed on it. In the morning light, the jade was warm and smooth, and the dragon pattern was sharp, exuding an ancient charm.

"Academician Lü, is there any clue about this jade pendant?"

Lu Zhen approached the table, bent down and examined it closely for a moment, then shook his head helplessly, his tone grave.

"Section Chief Wei, I am ashamed. I have exhausted all my knowledge and consulted countless historical materials in the collection, but I still cannot determine its exact source and date."

"I was planning to take the jade pendant to the north of the city today to have my master, Master Yu Cong, examine it. Perhaps only he can tell the origin of this jade pendant."

Wei Zheng's eyes flickered slightly, and he immediately stood up, saying decisively, "There's no time to lose, let's set off immediately to visit Elder Yu together."

North of the capital city, the old residence of the Yu family.

The courtyard is simple and elegant, with ancient trees reaching for the sky. The fragrance of books and ancient charm intertwine, making it a sacred place revered by everyone in the fields of antiques and archaeology in Beijing.

Inside the study, an elderly man with white hair and a thin figure sat at the desk, leisurely sipping tea.

The old man was Yu Cong, who was ninety-two years old this year.

Although he is already very old, he is in good spirits, with bright eyes, a straight back, and a steady breathing, showing no signs of old age.

He is a living fossil recognized by the archaeological and antique circles of China. He has spent his life working on antique appraisal and has seen countless rare cultural relics and unique antiques. More than 90% of the top antiques and difficult collections in China must be personally judged by him before they can be put to rest.

Countless lost ancient artifacts and relics from different periods have been restored to their original historical appearance through his work.

His status is extraordinary; he can be considered the foremost authority in the antique world, unmatched by anyone.

His eldest son, Yu Zhang, was by his side.

When Lü Zhen and Wei Zheng entered the study, explained their purpose, and gently placed the dragon-shaped jade pendant on the table, Yu Cong's expression turned solemn, and he bent down to examine it intently.

The entire room fell silent instantly, and no one dared to make a sound.

Yu Cong would sometimes lightly touch the jade surface with his fingertips, caressing the texture of the patterns; sometimes he would squint and gaze at the dragon patterns, carefully comparing the details; sometimes he would close his eyes and ponder, his mind rapidly flipping through his life's memories and a vast amount of historical records.

One second, ten seconds, one minute, ten minutes...

Time passed slowly, and two or three hours quietly went by.

Everyone inside held their breath, their bodies tense and restless, their curiosity and anxiety growing stronger.

For ordinary cultural relics appraisal, Master Yu could make a conclusion in just a moment. The fact that it took so long to identify this jade pendant shows how extraordinary and mysterious its origin is.

Just as everyone was about to lose their composure and ask questions, Yu Cong finally straightened up slowly, exhaled a long breath, and his eyes were filled with shock and realization.

He looked up at Wei Zheng, who had been waiting for a long time, his voice heavy with disbelief.

"Section Chief Wei, this jade pendant... is most likely a personal jade pendant that the First Emperor personally gifted to Prince Jianglu."

boom!

Upon hearing this, everyone in the study was shocked and collectively gasped!

Qin Dynasty! First Emperor! Prince Jianglu!

Every word carries a weighty significance spanning thousands of years, impacting everyone's understanding!

Wei Zheng's body suddenly stiffened, the shock that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time finally exploded, and his pupils contracted violently.

What Qin Zheng said yesterday was actually true!

He suppressed his shock and quickly asked to confirm:

"Mr. Yu, are you 100% certain about this? Someone did tell me before that this jade pendant is suspected to be a relic of Qin Shi Huang."

Upon hearing this, Yu Cong nodded emphatically, his tone resolute, and slowly revealed the hidden historical facts.

"pretty close."

"In official history, there are very few records about Prince Jianglu. He was a son of the First Emperor. He adhered to the rites and was cautious in his words and deeds throughout his life. He had no outstanding political achievements and no court disputes. Therefore, he was not mentioned much in historical records and was not well known to the world."

"After Qin Er Shi Hu Hai ascended the throne, he carried out a large-scale massacre of the royal family. He executed the three brothers of Lü without cause, and their entire family was wiped out. People believed that all their belongings had been destroyed and lost."

"There are scattered records in unofficial historical scrolls and pre-Qin period historical materials that in his later years, the First Emperor had several dragon-shaped jade pendants carved and gave them to his three sons. Besides Fusu and Huhai, the last one was Gongzi Jianglu."

"In addition, there are almost no records of Prince Jianglu's political achievements in official history, and the dragon has an extraordinary significance in the Qin Dynasty. No one believes that Qin Shi Huang would give a jade pendant with a dragon shape to Jianglu. Therefore, people in the industry all believe that it was fabricated by others, and then the matter was dropped."

"I was only able to be sure that this jade pendant was the one mentioned in the records because I am old and have read the historical materials and the jade pendant pattern recorded on them."

Wei Zheng stared blankly, muttering to himself, "It's actually true..."

The Qin family ancestors were indeed related to the First Emperor!

Yu Cong shook his head slightly, his tone still serious, retaining the last bit of caution.

"The carved dragon patterns are indeed similar, but jade artifacts cannot be judged 100% by the naked eye alone. There are endless ways to create high-quality imitations, and it is hard to guarantee that a master craftsman will not be able to replicate them."

"To draw a definitive conclusion, scientific testing and evidence are still needed."

Wei Zheng agreed with this statement, and to ensure that nothing went wrong, he nodded and said, "Old Yu is absolutely right."

"I immediately sent someone to extract the fine deposits and weathering traces from the surface of the jade pendant and expedite the carbon-14 dating."

This is also the final step in the identification process.

Upon hearing this, Yu Cong's eyes revealed a hint of joy and anticipation.

"Excellent! If the identification is accurate, it will be a major discovery for the archaeological community!"

"The discovery of a thousand-year-old mystery and the reappearance of lost pre-Qin artifacts fills a significant gap in history, making it a momentous event!"

After a phone call, the evidence collection team arrived quickly. Wearing professional equipment, they carefully extracted the residue from the surface of the jade pendant.

After collecting the evidence, Wei Zheng gently pressed his hand on the jade pendant and said:

"Professor Yu, Academician Lü, I need to take this item back to the Special Department for safekeeping for the time being. It will be returned to its rightful owner as soon as the appraisal is completed."

"No!" Yu Cong immediately became anxious and raised his hand to stop him. "This is a priceless artifact from the pre-Qin period, with extremely high historical value. It must be properly protected. How can it be taken away so casually?"

Facing the questioning gazes of the crowd, Wei Zheng took a deep breath and slowly said:

"Mr. Yu, this is not an unearthed artifact that has no owner."

"It is an ancestral heirloom passed down through generations of the Qin family."

"Qin Zheng, the current head of the Qin family, personally claims to be a descendant of the First Emperor. This jade pendant is the identity certificate that the Qin family has passed down for thousands of years."

boom!

After he said that, the entire room fell silent!

Yu Cong's withered eyes suddenly widened, his body trembled slightly, and his face was filled with extreme disbelief.

"The bloodline of the First Emperor?!"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

"Historical records clearly state that Qin Er Shi slaughtered all of Qin Shi Huang's royal family, and Xiang Yu further purged the remaining members after entering Xianyang. The direct bloodline of Qin Shi Huang has long been completely severed. How could there possibly be any descendants to carry on the lineage to this day?"

Lü Zhen couldn't help but nod repeatedly, her face full of shock.

"Indeed! A thousand years have passed, with wars and upheavals. If there truly were descendants of the First Emperor, there would be no historical records or clues whatsoever!"

"How could Qin Shi Huang possibly still have descendants among the people?"

Wei Zheng said in a deep voice, "I also think it's impossible, but the Wang and Bai families have been passed down to this day. It's not impossible that the First Emperor had any remaining bloodline. Moreover, they have ancestral items to prove it."

What he didn't tell everyone present was that the Qin family also possessed wealth that rivaled that of a nation.

Such immense wealth is itself proof of its existence.

Now only the final step remains: carbon-14 dating.

If the identified year belongs to the Qin Dynasty, then the fact that the Qin family's ancestor was Qin Shi Huang can be definitively concluded.

14C testing, at the fastest, takes two days...

These words stirred the hearts of everyone present, and no one uttered a sound.

No one expected that the imperial bloodline from more than two thousand years ago could still continue to this day!

...

Meanwhile, at Cloud Mist Villa.

The morning light was warm, luxury cars were gathered, and security was tight.

This is a retreat for the top elites in the capital. Those who can enter this place are all top figures who wield great power and have immense wealth.

Qin Zheng was surprised that the Lin family had invited him to their home so early in the morning. He wondered if they intended to terminate their cooperation with the Qin family or something else.

However, the Lin family was indeed a partner he wanted to win over, because he didn't yet know whether the other generals had powerful backers.

The biggest obstacle to his determination to destroy the Xie family has never been the Xie family's wealth and resources, but rather the official connections and influence that the Xie family has secretly allied with.

If the Xie family is targeted, it's hard to guarantee that the forces behind them won't intervene.

He needs enough allies to help counterbalance the forces behind the Xie family, prevent the possibility of forceful intervention, and pave the way for the destruction of the Xie family.

Just as the security check was about to be completed, a deep engine roar suddenly sounded behind us.

A top-of-the-line luxury Bentley pulled smoothly to the side of the road. The door opened, and an elderly man and a young man stepped out.

It was Old Master Yuan and Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao spotted Qin Zheng ahead and a mocking glint flashed in his eyes. He strode forward and spoke in a sarcastic tone.

"Hey, isn't this Qin Zheng?"

"You were just summoned for questioning by the Weiheng Supervision Bureau last night, and today you're rushing to Yunwu Villa to curry favor and find a backer? What, are you panicking now that you know the Qin family is finished?"

After receiving news last night that the Qin family had been invited for tea by the Weiheng Supervision Bureau, and upon learning that Lin Song intended to find allies among the many powerful families, they keenly realized that this was an opportunity to reclaim the military project.

So they contacted the Lin family this morning, and the Lin family agreed to let them visit.

This message conveyed the Lin family's attitude; they also believed the Qin family was doomed, so they had no choice but to find someone to take over those projects.

Yuan Shao, beaming with smugness, looked down at Qin Zheng and sneered, "Qin Zheng, I must say you are indeed quite arrogant."

"But being arrogant for a while is useless; only those who laugh last are the winners. Your Qin family has been riding high, but now you've completely reached your peak and are in decline. That's all in the past."

Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng didn't even turn his head. A cold, slight smile appeared on his lips, and his tone was extremely indifferent.

"You lowly stray dog, how dare you bark and howl in front of me?"

These words were incredibly humiliating, especially since they were spoken at the entrance of the prestigious Cloud Mist Manor. If word got out, the Yuan family would lose all face.

Yuan Shao's face flushed red instantly, his anger rising, and he was about to lash out on the spot.

Old Master Yuan, standing beside him, raised his hand and pressed him down firmly, his eyes dark, stopping his impulsive grandson.

He looked at Qin Zheng with a deep gaze, his tone carrying a cunning and sarcastic tone.

"Young man, there's no point in being quick-witted."

"No matter how arrogant and domineering you are now, the Qin family's power has been lost, and its fall from grace is inevitable."

"It won't be long before you know what it means for a tree to fall and its monkeys to scatter, and what it means to be destitute and helpless. At that time, it will be clear who the real stray dogs are."

After saying that, he snorted coldly and, with Yuan Shao in tow, stepped over Qin Zheng and rush into the manor gate.

In the eyes of the Yuan family, the Qin family is now at its last gasp and is not worthy of standing shoulder to shoulder with them, much less walking in front of them.

Unexpectedly, Lu Cheng'an, who was standing next to Qin Zheng, reached out and stopped the two of them.

"Gentlemen, please be patient while my master is undergoing verification. First come, first served."

Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng shook his head and said, "You're still too polite."

He looked at the Yuan family grandfather and grandson, and said, word by word:

"This is a place for people, not dogs."

"Have you come to the wrong place?"

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