Chapter 127 My Charming Ancestor 1
After remembering the two men's instructions, Zhou Jue stored all the supplies in his spatial storage, and then the group arrived at the transmigration room.
[Host, there are 5 minutes left before you can travel through time.]
"Xiao Jue, remember what I said." Chief Zhang looked at Zhou Jue, his eyes no longer filled with excitement, but only with solemnity.
"The First Emperor is described in historical records as having great talent and ambition, but he was also harsh, ungrateful, stubborn, and especially suspicious in his later years."
"Your past timeline is unknown, so never try to outsmart him. You can't outmaneuver an emperor whose political maneuvering is ingrained in his very being. And don't try to use your knowledge that is ahead of its time to completely control him; that will only provoke his strongest vigilance and backlash."
"The best way is to go with the flow and become an 'auspicious omen' in his eyes, a miracle that can bring blessings to the Qin Dynasty without interfering too much with his imperial power. Make him need you, respect you, but not feel that you are a threat."
Zhou Jue felt a chill run down his spine.
Old ginger is spicier.
Chief Zhang's words almost completely dissected the situation she was about to face.
Although she never intended to play mind games, she did consider directly finding Ying Zheng, unfolding a world map, and delivering a shocking message: "Emperor Qin Shi Huang, times have changed."
He even fantasized about sliding in and grabbing the First Emperor's leg, shouting: "My charming ancestor!" (But it was just a fantasy; he wouldn't dare. On the surface: reserved. In reality: cowardly.)
Looking back now, it was practically courting death.
A man capable of sweeping across the land and building such a vast empire must possess an unparalleled level of pride and a thirst for control. Anyone who attempts to rise above him will be crushed without hesitation.
“Grandpa Zhang, I’ve got it.” Zhou Jue nodded solemnly. “I will be a good ‘auspicious omen’.”
"Go ahead." Chief Zhang finally smiled and waved his hand.
Zhou Jue didn't linger any longer and turned to enter the changing room prepared for her.
When she emerged again, she had changed into an outfit carefully prepared by the state. It wasn't a magnificent palace gown, but rather a practical and stylish outfit.
The flowing robe was modified into a shorter garment that allowed for easier movement. It was made of dark black fabric with simple cloud patterns embroidered on the collar and cuffs with dark red silk thread. A wide leather belt was tied around the waist, and a pair of thick-soled leather boots were worn on the feet.
Her long hair was tied up high with a simple wooden hairpin, making her look dashing and heroic, conforming to the aesthetics of that era while also carrying a touch of the unique competence of later generations.
[One minute until we can travel through time]
"Brother Tongzi, please help me exchange for 'Proficiency in Qin Language' and 'Proficiency in Qin Script (Small Seal Script)'."
[Ding! 100 points have been spent to redeem 'Mastery of Qin Language'.]
[Ding! 100 points have been spent to redeem 'Mastery of Qin Script (Small Seal Script)'.]
In an instant, countless awkward syllables and complex characters flooded into her mind like a data stream, and were then quickly digested and absorbed, becoming her innate instinct.
After doing all this, Zhou Jue took one last look at Chief Zhang and Chen Jianguo, and waved vigorously at them.
[Countdown: 10, 9, 8... 3, 2, 1]
The familiar feeling returned, and the world before my eyes began to distort and peel away.
As Zhou Jue's consciousness refocused and he felt grounded, a fresh scent mixed with rain and earth wafted into his nostrils.
Splash—
She opened her eyes and found herself standing in a dense ancient forest. Towering trees blocked out the sky, but the torrential rain still managed to penetrate the branches and leaves, pounding heavily on her.
Fortunately, she had activated the environmental protection function of her combat suit before crossing over. This was the latest combat suit that Chen Jianguo had given her, so the rain could not soak her clothes.
[Ding! Host detected has entered a new world: Qin Dynasty (Low-level martial arts)]
[Current World Historical Juncture: 37th year of Qin Shi Huang's reign, Mount Tai.]
Main Quest: Survive for 60 days
[Side Quest: Pending Trigger]
The 37th year of Qin Shi Huang's reign! Mount Tai!
Zhou Jue's pupils suddenly contracted.
She arrived at the very moment when Qin Shi Huang was holding the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai! She quickly left the dense forest.
Not far away, there was a majestic mountain, which appeared even more imposing and powerful in the torrential rain.
The mountain path was packed with people, stretching from the foot of the mountain all the way to the middle of it.
Everyone was dressed in black armor or official robes, holding spears and halberds, standing straight in the torrential rain.
An atmosphere of solemnity and solemnity, yet tinged with a sense of oppression and fear, enveloped the entire mountain.
She suppressed the shock in her heart and looked through the rain towards the mountainside.
There stood an exceptionally thick ancient pine tree, its canopy barely shading a small area. A group of officials in magnificent court robes were surrounding a figure, speaking anxiously.
"Your Majesty, the wind and rain are raging; this is a warning from Heaven, not a good omen!"
"Your Majesty, it would be better to take temporary shelter and wait until the storm has passed before proceeding with the Fengshan ceremony!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, the will of Heaven is unpredictable. I urge Your Majesty to reconsider!"
The cacophony of sounds carried by the wind and rain was so loud that Zhou Jue could hear it clearly even from a distance, because she had used some cultivation techniques.
That's right, as soon as she arrived, she sensed a faint spiritual energy in the air. Although it wasn't much, it was there!
Looking at the figure standing straight surrounded by people, a thought inexplicably popped into her mind.
"Is this the scene where those Confucian scholars and pedantic writers of later generations desperately tried to smear the First Emperor in the history books, claiming that he was struck by a storm when he went up Mount Tai and was unable to perform the Fengshan ceremony? They said he was unworthy of his position and was therefore struck by lightning by the heavens. Ha, what a fabrication."
[Ding! Strong emotional fluctuations detected in the host, side quest triggered.]
Side Quest 1 (Turning the Tide): Set things right. Help Qin Shi Huang successfully complete the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai and dispel the rumors of "divine retribution."
[Quest Reward: One special item will randomly drop.]
[Failure penalty: None.]
Zhou Jue looked at the task and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
Even without a mission, she still planned to send auspicious omens to the ancestors!
Her gaze was fixed on the man under the "Five Great Pine Trees," whose back, though no longer young, remained upright.
That was her charming ancestor, Qin Shi Huang!
He ignored the advice of his ministers and slowly raised his head, facing the raging wind and rain, looking at the gray sky that seemed to be pressing down.
At that moment, Zhou Jue seemed to feel the overwhelming anger and resentment in his heart.
He swept across the land, unified the world, and believed his achievements surpassed those of the Three Sovereigns and his virtue exceeded that of the Five Emperors. He came here to announce his accomplishments to Heaven and to pray for blessings for his empire and his descendants for generations to come.
But fate dealt him a severe downpour.
Is this questioning him? Is it negating everything about him?
Zhou Jue's heart suddenly clenched painfully.
She remembered Zhang Shouz's instructions, Chen Jianguo's bold words, and the vast world map on that small tablet computer.
No.
Her ancestor, the First Emperor, a unique figure in Chinese history, should not have his achievements misunderstood and smeared in this way!
"Brother Tongzi!" Zhou Jue roared inwardly, "Stop watching the show, get to work!"
[Host, please issue the command.] The system's voice also carried a hint of urgency.
"Stop this rain! Now! Immediately!"
[Received. 5% energy consumed, initiating local weather intervention...]
"Not enough!" Zhou Jue's eyes sharpened. "After the rain stops, bring me a flock of cranes! Since they think rainbows are an ominous sign, cranes should be a lucky one!"
[Received. Additional energy consumption 3%, crane model calculation in progress...]
Almost instantly after the system responded, the torrential rain stopped abruptly without warning.
It's like someone pressed the pause button.
One second it was a raging storm, the next it was over.
On the mountain path, everyone was stunned. They stared blankly at the sky, then at their own dripping robes, completely bewildered by what had happened.
Immediately afterwards, a ray of golden sunlight pierced through the thick dark clouds.
Then came the second ray, the third ray... until the golden light shattered the gloom in the sky.
Then, a flock of cranes flew out from Mount Tai. They were slender and had white feathers. Each one raised its neck and made a call. The clear sound was like celestial music.
"The sky...the sky is clear?"
"A crane! It's a crane! Such a magnificent and auspicious sign!"
"A miracle! This must be a miracle! Heaven has recognized His Majesty's achievements!"
After the deathly silence came a roar of ecstasy and astonishment.
All the elite soldiers and civil and military officials of the Great Qin were so excited that they trembled. They knelt down in unison towards the mountaintop and the flock of cranes, shouting, "Your Majesty is the one destined by Heaven."
Ying Zheng stood there, still motionless.
He looked at the flock of cranes, feeling the warm sunlight on his skin, and slowly loosened his clenched fist. A complex and unfathomable expression appeared on his usually stern face.
Seeing this scene, Zhou Jue felt a surge of pride.
But she knew that wasn't enough.
An inexplicable auspicious omen will only be dismissed as a coincidence. What she needs is to establish a channel for direct communication.
"Brother Tongzi, the second step of the plan." Zhou Jue's voice trembled with excitement.
[Host, please speak.]
"Remember the outfit I wore when I left the Beast World as the Beast God? The one with the built-in soft-focus effect when I entered! Give me another one!"
[No problem! The package's host!]
"Then they'll simulate an 'invisibility talisman' to make me invisible first, and then, after the First Emperor finishes his Fengshan ceremony, they'll make me appear from the sky and slowly float down!"
She's going to impersonate a deity! To endorse the ancestors!
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