Zhu Yunwen: I Want to Be a Carefree Prince

After transmigrating to the Ming dynasty, I become Zhu Yuanzhang's most inconspicuous grandson, Zhu Yunwen.

With my father, Crown Prince Zhu Biao, above me and my eldest brother, Zhu Xiongying, who died young, below me, all I want is to stay unnoticed, play the fool in the imperial palace, and keep myself alive.

But history refuses to go along with my wishes...

When my eldest brother Zhu Xiongying falls gravely ill, I secretly send him a miracle medicine and save the heir to the Ming throne.

When my grandmother, Empress Ma, is near death, I discreetly offer her a restorative remedy and preserve the health of the empress.

Even my father, Zhu Biao, nearly dies, so I manage to bring back Liu Bowen, who has been living in seclusion for years!

Everyone believes Liu Bowen is dead. He has also taken on a remarkably gifted disciple, Liu Boyuan.

Liu Bowen says, “The time has come. Go down the mountain, my disciple, and assist His Highness.”

And so the most terrifying “council of strategists” in the Ming dynasty is born.

Zhu Yuanzhang says, “Yunwen, I plan to fake my death and abdicate. Could you clean up this mess for me?”

Zhu Yunwen replies, “Grandfather, go get some rest. I’ll make the next move in this game of chess.”

In public, I’m just an idle prince, calling Li Jinglong my brother and playing the loving uncle and nephew with my fourth uncle, Zhu Di. Li Jinglong becomes the true God of War of the Ming dynasty.

Behind the scenes, Liu Boyuan and I join forces to plan for the empire.

Yao Guangxiao calculates every secret of heaven, yet never figures out that Liu Bowen is still alive.

Zhu Di sharpens his blade, unaware that he has already fallen into the trap my grandfather and I laid together.