I Keep Some Money in My Study. What the Hell Does That Have to Do with Zhu Yuanzhang?

In the twenty-third year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang activates an auspicious sign of the dynasty's fortune, allowing him to view life simulators for his sons and grandsons.

Overjoyed, Zhu Yuanzhang begins simulating the life of Crown Prince Zhu Biao, only to discover that the prince has little time left and will die young. Zhu Yuanzhang breaks down in tears!

He simulates Prince Qin Zhu Shuang, who is poisoned to death by three wicked women, and Prince Jin, who also dies young...

Zhu Yuanzhang is stunned.

But when he simulates Zhu Qi, everything takes a sudden turn.

Hongwu era: Since receiving his title, Zhu Qi has obeyed the rites and laws, driven out the Tartars, been a loyal brother, and shown filial piety. He is one of Emperor Taizu's most beloved sons!

After the Blue Jade Case: Zhu Qi secretly expands his troops and greatly grows his tea-horse and salt-trading businesses. His power grows by the day! With no great generals left at court, who can do anything to me?

Jianwen era: Emperor Jianwen ascends the throne and prepares to reduce the power of the fiefs. Just then, an investigation discovers that Prince Zhao's study is piled high with gold, surely proof of embezzlement and illicit wealth. But Zhu Qi only sneers: What does it have to do with Zhu Yunwen if I keep some money in my study?

Zhu Yuanzhang flies into a rage: This is rebellion! Outrageous deceit!

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is coincidental. Do not imitate.