roccoschili Chapter 7 This thing is a cell phone! A relic from later generations, with endless uses!
Chapter 7 This thing is a cell phone! A relic from later generations, with endless uses!
As she spoke, Jiang Qing slightly moved her hands, which were bound by hemp rope, to indicate that she had something on her body.
Although the Imperial Guards were still holding Jiang Qing down, they no longer had the murderous aura they had before. They were just staring at him intently, waiting for him to produce the so-called "proof".
All the officials in the court turned their gazes toward Jiang Qing, their eyes filled with curiosity.
Some people wondered to themselves: What could this kid possibly have to offer? Could it be some kind of treasure that proves his identity?
Some people were secretly on guard: if this kid can really produce proof, then the fate of the Great Qin Dynasty is probably going to be in big trouble, just as he said!
Meng Tian also breathed a sigh of relief, cupped his hands, and said to Ying Zheng in a deep voice:
"Your Majesty, Jiang Qing, you'd better have something to prove your identity. Otherwise, even if Your Majesty spares you, I, Meng, will not let you go!"
Meng Tian's loud voice echoed throughout the entire hall, serving as a reminder to Jiang Qing.
Jiang Qing nodded slightly to Meng Tian, then turned to look at Ying Zheng, her eyes resolute, and said:
"General Meng, rest assured, I can certainly provide proof. Your Majesty, please wait a moment."
After saying that, Jiang Qing stopped talking and began to quietly mobilize the power within her body.
When he transmigrated, the system gave him a backpack containing a smartphone.
He hadn't had a chance to take it out before because he was nervous and the Imperial Guards had held him down.
Now that Ying Zheng has suppressed his murderous intent and given him half an incense stick's time, it is the perfect opportunity for him to take out his phone and confirm his identity as a time traveler.
Jiang Qing first communicated with the system using her mind and spent 10 shock points to exchange for a "Rope Untying Buff".
Instantly, the rope binding his wrists loosened a bit.
He was able to move his fingers with difficulty and take his phone out of his backpack.
Then, he took a deep breath, slowly raised his hand, and took out his phone from the backpack on his back.
He raised his hand high so that everyone in the hall could clearly see the object, and then, addressing Ying Zheng, clearly stated in plain language:
"Your Majesty, look! This is the treasure that proves my identity!"
Thanks to the system's support, Jiang Qing spent 2000 Shock Points to exchange for a mobile phone that could connect to the internet!
The imperial guards, who had been tense, relaxed at Ying Zheng's signal.
Qi Qi released his hands from Jiang Qing's shoulders, bowed and stepped back to the sides, his halberd hanging limply, showing no sign of wanting to fight.
All the officials held their breath, craning their necks and staring intently at what Jiang Qing was holding, their hearts filled with curiosity.
This thing is completely black, about the size of a palm, square, and has a smooth surface without any patterns.
It was neither carved from jade nor forged from bronze. Although everyone present was knowledgeable, not one of them could recognize what it was.
Ying Zheng, sitting on the dragon throne, leaned forward slightly, his originally cold eyes now filled with intense inquiry.
Throughout his life, he swept across six kingdoms, collecting rare treasures from all over the world, including the luminous pearl of the East Sea, the warm jade of the Western Regions, and the ancient black iron...
What kind of treasures haven't he seen? But this inconspicuous little thing in front of him was something he had never seen or heard of before.
"Is this dark, unsightly object in your hand the treasure you claim is proof of your identity?"
Ying Zheng spoke in a deep voice, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the armrest of the dragon throne, his tone carrying a hint of expectation, but also a lingering doubt.
"I want to take a closer look at it and see what it's all about, and what it can prove that you are a person from the future."
Zhao Gao, standing to the side, was extremely anxious upon seeing this.
He had gone to great lengths to incite Ying Zheng to commit murder, and he absolutely could not let Jiang Qing turn the tables so easily.
He immediately took half a step forward, his face contorted with disdain and contempt, and interjected in a shrill voice:
"Your Majesty, in my opinion, this is just a worthless piece of junk!"
"Perhaps this lad found some inconspicuous black stone and deliberately used it to deceive His Majesty. You mustn't be fooled by him!"
Upon hearing his words, many shrewd officials secretly nodded in agreement.
I think Zhao Gao's words make some sense, after all, this thing looks too ordinary and doesn't look like a treasure at all.
Jiang Qing glanced at Zhao Gao, who was jumping up and down in a hurry, but didn't argue with him at all.
He simply smiled calmly and confidently, holding up his phone and speaking loudly to the entire hall:
"Verbal arguments are meaningless; whether it's true or false, a test will tell."
Look closely, everyone. This thing is called a mobile phone, and it's an ordinary object that everyone in our future world can use.
Don't let its small size fool you; it's much more capable than you can imagine!
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Qing didn't hesitate any longer and steadily pressed his finger on the power button on the side of the phone.
First, a gentle press wakes up the dark phone screen, then a swipe of the fingertip precisely activates the flashlight function.
next second!
A beam of pure, bright white light, devoid of any artificiality, suddenly burst forth from the back of the phone!
This light was neither as dim and flickering as the candlelight in the palace, nor did it have the burnt smell of a tinderbox or oil lamp.
It requires no lamp oil or tinder to ignite; it shines purely and brightly, directly into the darkest corner on the west side of the main hall.
The beams and pillars, the cracks in the blue floor tiles, and even the dust that settles in the corners are usually shrouded in shadow.
Everything was illuminated clearly, several times brighter than all the candles in the hall combined!
"Wow!"
A young civil official standing on the outermost edge of the civil official queue couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
His eyes widened, his fingers trembled uncontrollably, pointing directly at the phone in Jiang Qing's hand, his tone filled with disbelief:
"What...what is this? It just lit up out of thin air?! It's not an oil lamp, there's not even a spark, how can it be so bright! This is so strange!"
This exclamation instantly shattered the silence of the hall, causing an uproar among the officials!
"My God! This light is blinding! It's more than ten times brighter than the best candles in the palace!"
"It can glow by itself without an open flame or lamp oil? Is this some kind of legendary magic?!"
"I've lived most of my life and never seen anything so amazing. What on earth is this?!"
A murmur of discussion arose, and everyone's attention was firmly drawn to that snow-white light.
Many people's previous hostility and doubts towards Jiang Qing were instantly replaced by intense shock.
Everyone stared intently at their phones, eager to get a closer look.
Even the composed Grand Chancellor Li Si, General Meng Tian, and Prince Fusu were all staring intently at Jiang Qing at this moment.
Zhao Gao's disdain froze instantly, his heart skipped a beat, but he still refused to admit defeat.
Feigning composure, she bowed to Ying Zheng and retorted in a shrill voice:
"Your Majesty! Don't be fooled by this kid! This thing is just a polished, glowing stone. What's the difference between it and the luminous pearl in the palace?"
"A luminous pearl can also glow, it's just a little brighter, what kind of amazing ability is that! It's not enough to prove his identity!"
Ying Zheng stared at the white light, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. Hearing this, he slowly nodded and said in a deep voice:
"Indeed, a luminous pearl can also glow at night. If your object only has the ability to glow, it's not solid evidence, much less proof that you're from the future."