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

In the main seat, Zeng Yunqi's eyes suddenly narrowed slightly, and a rare expression of emotion flashed in his deep eyes.

Even though he held the highest position of power and had seen countless storms, his Adam's apple still bobbed slightly uncontrollably as he quietly swallowed.

Yu Cong, a living fossil of Chinese archaeology, devoted his life to ancient history research and cultural relic appraisal, and never made a wrong judgment.

With the most accurate and authoritative carbon-14 dating report and the trillions in the corporate account, there is absolutely no possibility of error under these three pieces of evidence.

The Qin family is indeed descended from the First Emperor!

His suspicions were completely confirmed, and Zeng Yunqi felt a strange sense of relief welling up in his tense mind.

He slowly calmed himself, his voice regaining its usual steady and peaceful tone, and said softly:

"Okay, I understand."

Lu Zhou, who was standing to the side, froze completely, as if struck by lightning.

His eyes widened, his mind reeling, his brain went blank for a moment, and even his breathing stopped involuntarily. His chest felt empty, and he looked completely dumbfounded.

Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of Qin!

That peerless emperor who swept across the land, unified the world, standardized writing, cart tracks, and weights and measures, laying the foundation for China's millennia-long legacy!

History books have inscribed this in iron pen, and it is universally acknowledged that the lineage of the First Emperor was completely wiped out in the chaos of the late Qin Dynasty, and his bloodline was cut off, leaving no descendants of Ying Zheng in the world.

This is a conclusion engraved in all historical materials and textbooks; it is a deeply rooted and unquestionable historical fact!

But today, this ironclad rule, which has been passed down for more than two thousand years, has been completely overturned!

It's unbelievable that the emperor who amazed all time and shook the ages still has direct descendants who have continued to this day!

Several seconds later, Wei Zheng's breathing faded into the distance, the call ended automatically, and a busy signal rang out. Only then did Lu Zhou snap out of his shock.

Countless images flashed through his mind, instantly connecting to form a complete narrative.

No wonder the Qin family can casually produce a terrifying financial foundation of over a hundred trillion.

Without a solid foundation and confidence, how could Qin Zheng possibly treat the Li family, the most prestigious family in the Dragon Kingdom, with such contempt?

No wonder Qin Zheng remained unmoved when the Li family claimed to be of Taizong lineage and a renowned clan throughout history, standing before the central gate.

If it were an ordinary emerging aristocratic family, they would already feel awe and humility in the face of the three most prestigious thousand-year-old families in the Dragon Kingdom.

As descendants of the First Emperor, the Qin family was born with the unparalleled confidence to look down on all the noble families in the world!

Even though Emperor Taizong of Tang created a prosperous era and left his name in history, he was ultimately inferior to the First Emperor, who swept across the land, unified China, and established the imperial system!

Lu Zhou exhaled a deep breath, the turbulent waves surging in his chest unable to subside for a long time, his heart filled with shock and emotion.

He knew all too well the terrifying media storm that would rage once the news got out.

Throughout China's five thousand years of history, countless emperors have ruled, but Qin Shi Huang alone stands out as the only emperor of all time who is admired and praised by all.

"The King of Qin swept across the six kingdoms, his tiger-like gaze so majestic! He brandished his sword, parting the floating clouds, and all the feudal lords came to the west."

He ended centuries of chaos during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, unifying the land of China; he established the imperial system, laying the foundation for China's political structure for two thousand years; he built the Great Wall to defend against the Xiongnu, and constructed highways to connect the north and south, benefiting the present and future generations.

Literary figures, scholars, and historians throughout history have never hesitated to lavish praise on him.

Li Zhi of the Ming Dynasty said of him: "Among all the emperors throughout the ages, only the First Emperor."

A modern great man commented on him: "Although the First Emperor is dead, his spirit lives on, and the Qin system of governance has been followed for generations."

Even though people have many opinions about the Qin Dynasty's demise after only two generations, no one can deny that the First Emperor's achievements laid the foundation for China's eternal prosperity, a legend and pride etched into the blood of the nation.

The textbooks are full of praise, and the whole nation admires him sincerely. This ancestor is the most dazzling and timeless monument in the hearts of all Chinese people.

If the news that the descendants of the First Empress were still alive were made public, it would surely set off an unprecedented storm of public opinion among ordinary people, the top wealthy circles, the national archaeological community, and even the upper echelons of power!

It is foreseeable that from now on, the Qin family will rely on this supreme status to rise above all other families in the Dragon Kingdom and become the unique and unshakable number one aristocratic family!

Thinking of this, Lu Zhou took a deep breath, trying to calm the turbulent emotions in his heart.

He remembered that Qin Zheng never revealed who his ancestors were, and instantly realized what the other party was planning.

Qin Zheng's move was clearly an attempt to get official endorsement for the Qin family, since official credibility is always more effective than any other institution.

He subconsciously looked up at Zeng Yunqi, who sat calmly in the main seat.

What he could think of, this person must have already seen through.

This is true.

As early as when Qin Zheng faced Li Heng's constant ridicule and the collective contempt of the four families in front of the central gate, he remained silent and did not mention his ancestor's identity. Zeng Yunqi had already guessed Qin Zheng's thoughts.

The other side disdained to argue on the spot, but instead planned to take advantage of today's central council meeting, and with the help of the authorities, to righteously vindicate the Qin family and restore the supreme glory of the First Emperor's lineage.

However, a deep meaning flashed in Zeng Yunqi's eyes, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

Does the Qin family want official endorsement to prove their ancestral lineage for free?

But how could Qin Zheng be so certain that the authorities would intervene as he wished?

He slowly rose and gave the order in a deep voice:

"It's getting late, let's invite them all in for a meeting."

"After the meeting, please ask Mr. Qin to stay for a moment."

After saying this, he didn't say anything more, turned around and walked straight out of the council hall.

A group of bodyguards followed closely behind, standing at attention and marching in unison, protecting the figure as it slowly disappeared at the end of the corridor.

"yes!"

Lu Zhou bowed to see him off and accepted the order.

Once the leader's figure had completely disappeared from sight, he raised his hand to straighten his formal attire, concealing all the shock in his eyes, and put on a calm and composed expression. He then strode towards the central gate, ready to guide everyone into the meeting.

...

At the same time, at the top scientific research institute in Beijing, the final carbon-14 identification department.

The room was quiet, with only the residual heat of the instruments making it slightly hot, and the air still carrying the scent of precise testing.

Yu Cong carefully held the ancient and heavy dragon-shaped jade pendant in both hands, his fingertips gently tracing the patterns on the pendant that had been eroded by more than two thousand years of time. His aged eyes shone brightly, filled with extreme joy and relief.

He lived for nearly a century, devoting his life to archaeology and history, and spending half his life researching the ancient history of the pre-Qin period. He knew countless ancient books, rare manuscripts, fragments, and unofficial histories by heart, but he never expected to almost miss that period of history that no one believed.

Today, this historical secret, sealed for two thousand years, has finally been cracked, confirming this previously unknown hidden past.

"Okay! Okay!"

Yu Cong sighed repeatedly, his voice filled with emotion: "In my life, I have devoted decades to the study of history and archaeology. Today, to witness this lost history being rediscovered and to unravel an ancient mystery, I have no regrets in this life, truly no regrets!"

The father and son, Lü Zhen and Lü Bo, who were quietly waiting for the results, also had undisguised joy and excitement on their faces.

As top archaeologists, their lifelong pursuit is to explore the truth of history and restore the original appearance of ancient history.

Being able to personally uncover and verify a long-buried secret, breaking a historical conclusion that has been passed down for two thousand years, is a sense of accomplishment that they will remember for a lifetime!

Footsteps sounded outside the door. Wei Zheng, having finished his phone call reporting the results, strode into the testing room and walked straight to Yu Cong, saying respectfully:

"Mr. Yu, thank you for your trouble. Please hand over this dragon-shaped jade pendant to me, as I need to process it according to regulations."

Upon hearing this, Yu Cong, who was initially overjoyed, instantly turned grim and became displeased.

He glanced at Wei Zheng, his tone stubborn and serious, and held the jade pendant tightly to his chest.

"No! This dragon-shaped jade pendant is the only core evidence to corroborate the secret history of the pre-Qin period and confirm the lineage of the First Emperor's empress. It is a priceless national treasure that fills a gap in historical research!"

"This item must not be circulated casually. It must be immediately sealed and stored in the National Museum of the Dragon Kingdom for future historians and archaeologists to study and witness, so that millions of people can know this true history! No one should try to take it away without permission!"

Seeing this, Lü Zhen, who was standing nearby, quickly stepped forward to echo and advise:

"Section Chief Wei, Elder Yu is absolutely right. I will immediately contact the director of the National Museum and have someone come here to seal and preserve this jade pendant with the highest level of security."

"As a national academician, I will certainly take full responsibility for the proper preservation of this priceless artifact, and there will be absolutely no mistakes. As for the follow-up matters with the Bai family, I will personally handle the negotiations, so you don't need to worry."

Seeing this, Wei Zheng was caught in a dilemma.

Yu Cong is not only a living fossil and a leading figure in the field of archaeology, but also has a deep connection with the soon-to-retire old marshal, and holds a highly respected position in the Dragon Kingdom.

Given Yu Cong's status, qualifications, and connections, if he insisted on sealing the jade pendant and including it in the national collection, he would have neither the right nor the confidence to forcibly demand it.

However, this dragon-shaped jade pendant is not an ownerless national treasure, but rather an object with an owner.

It is a family heirloom passed down through generations of the Qin family, and the only proof that the Qin family has the bloodline of the First Emperor. It is of extraordinary significance to the Qin family.

Both morally and logically, the jade pendant should be returned to the Qin family intact.

After much deliberation, Wei Zheng gritted his teeth.

He raised his hand and waved, then spoke in a deep voice to the remaining ordinary staff members and the young Lü Bo: "You all need to leave now and wait outside. Do not come near."

Upon hearing this, no one dared to ask any further questions. They all bowed and withdrew, leaving only Wei Zheng, Yu Cong, and Lü Zhen in the room.

Yu Cong and Lü Zhen exchanged a glance, a hint of doubt flashing in their eyes, wondering why Wei Zheng was taking it so seriously.

After everyone had left and the door had closed, Wei Zheng slowly spoke, lowering his voice:

"Professor Yu, Academician Lü, the reason I insist on retrieving the jade pendant is because it belongs to someone."

Yu Cong smiled faintly and nodded nonchalantly:

"I know that, of course. This jade pendant originated from Gongzi Jianglu and is a relic of the Qin Dynasty royal family. It has been recorded in my rare historical records."

"The one I'm referring to as 'possessed' is not the young master Jiang Lu from two thousand years ago," Wei Zheng said, shaking his head slightly.

His gaze was deep, and his tone was solemn: "The master I am referring to is the Qin family of Jiangnan. This dragon-shaped jade pendant is an ancestral heirloom passed down through generations of the Qin family."

Upon hearing this, Lü Zhen was stunned, her face full of confusion, and she subconsciously retorted.

"A family heirloom? Section Chief Wei, that's impossible!"

"The entire lineage of the First Emperor was wiped out at the end of the Qin Dynasty, and the bloodline was cut off. This is an irrefutable historical fact. Neither official nor unofficial histories contain any record of any descendants of the First Emperor surviving!"

"Our archaeological community has been working on this for a century, excavating countless pre-Qin relics, but we have never found any clues about the lineage of the First Emperor. You have most likely been misled by that Qin family from Jiangnan."

"Perhaps the Qin family found this ancient jade by chance and then deliberately tried to associate themselves with the pre-Qin royal family, falsely claiming it was a family heirloom in order to elevate their status and gain fame."

"In my opinion, this jade pendant should remain sealed and kept by our official authorities. I will personally negotiate with the Qin family later, at which time this will prove the matter!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Zheng hesitated for a moment, then a series of details flashed through his mind, instantly overturning the conjecture.

That's absolutely impossible!

Previously, at the Weiheng Supervision Bureau, Qin Zheng had subtly hinted at his ancestral origins.

Moreover, this dragon-shaped jade pendant is extremely well-hidden, with only a rare fragment in the collection of Yu Cong. Ordinary archaeological experts cannot identify it, and even Yu Cong himself could not confirm its origin without the corroboration of carbon-14 dating.

How could an ordinary newly established aristocratic family possibly know with such precision that this unidentified ancient jade was a special token bestowed by the First Emperor upon Prince Jianglu?

Most importantly, the Qin family has a terrifying foundation worth trillions of yuan, which can easily crush all the ancient families.

Such profound resources could not be possessed by a family that suddenly became rich by chance; only the direct descendants of the First Emperor, who have inherited his lineage for over two thousand years, could accumulate such wealth!

With his thoughts clear, Wei Zheng's eyes grew increasingly firm, and he spoke in a deep voice.

"Academician Lü, your deduction seems reasonable, but it contains a fatal logical flaw."

Lü Zhen was slightly taken aback: "What loophole?"

"Since the Qin family only found the jade pendant by chance, how did they know that this unidentified ancient jade was a gift from the First Emperor to his son, Prince Jianglu?"

Wei Zheng's gaze was sharp, pointing directly to the core issue:

"Even Elder Yu only fully confirmed the jade pendant's origin after carbon-14 dating and comparing it with rare historical records. Without generations of inheritance and oral tradition from their ancestors, the Qin family would have had no way of knowing this long-forgotten secret!"

One sentence left Lü Zhen speechless, and she fell into deep thought.

Yes, that doesn't make any sense.

Such hidden historical details are beyond the comprehension of even national academicians and archaeological masters. How could an ordinary emerging family possibly know them accurately?

Yu Cong, standing to the side, suddenly brightened his aged eyes, which were filled with shock and astonishment. He stared intently at Wei Zheng and asked in a deep voice:

"You mean... the Qin family knew the origin of this jade pendant and the identity of their ancestor from the very beginning?"

"That's right."

Wei Zheng nodded emphatically, his tone absolutely certain: "The Qin family has always been clear about its origins. The previous head of the Qin family specifically named the current patriarch Qin Zheng, taking the name 'Qin Zheng' to commemorate the First Emperor and remember their ancestral roots!"

"Qin Zheng!"

Yu Cong and Lü Zhen both gasped in shock, their hearts pounding.

Lu Zhen quickly suppressed her shock and hesitated before asking, "Could this... just be a simple coincidence?"

Even so, his prejudices had already completely collapsed, and he was beginning to accept this fact that overturned his understanding.

His name is a play on the first emperor's real name, and he possesses the only heirloom jade pendant in the royal family.

How many coincidences are there in the world?

Wei Zheng shook his head resolutely, his tone firm and resolute:

"This is no coincidence!"

"The Qin family possesses a terrifying foundation worth trillions, easily crushing the three top-tier families of Wang, Bai, and Li. Only the direct descendants of the First Emperor, with a lineage spanning over two thousand years, could achieve such an accumulation!"

"A fortune worth trillions?" Lü Zhen's pupils constricted, her face filled with disbelief. She exclaimed instinctively, "How is this possible! This is wealth that could rival that of a nation!"

But the next second, he instantly realized what was happening, his whole body trembled, and he denied it to himself:

"No... If they are truly descendants of the First Emperor, with over 2,700 years of generational inheritance, then it is indeed... possible for them to have accumulated such a terrifying foundation."

Upon hearing that the First Empress's descendants possessed wealth comparable to that of a nation, Yu Cong was utterly astonished, even after living for nearly a century.

It took him a while to come to his senses, and then he suddenly burst into loud laughter.

He lowered his head and carefully stroked the warm and ancient dragon-shaped jade pendant in his palm, his eyes flashing with intense curiosity and anticipation, his expression becoming increasingly excited.

"Excellent! What a fine successor to the First Emperor! Interesting, truly interesting!"

He suppressed his smile, his expression turned solemn, and he slowly spoke to Wei Zheng:

"I will personally return the dragon-shaped jade pendant to the Qin family."

"I want to see for myself what this woman, who is about to break the archaeological consensus of the First Empress, really looks like."

"Can the Qin family live up to the title of successors to the First Emperor?"