Great Ming: Zhu Pretends to Die, So I Hold His Funeral and Take the Throne

In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Crown Prince Zhu Biao dies of illness. Then, shocking news of the founding emperor’s death suddenly comes from the Palace of Heavenly Purity!

The entire court is horrified. Crown Prince Zhu Yunwen can barely contain his joy, while the regional princes grow restless.

Zhu Yunxi, the secretly raised legitimate son of Zhu Biao, has transmigrated into this world and unexpectedly awakened the Iron-Blooded Overlord System. At a glance, he sees through the ruse: Old Zhu has faked his death to test the heir’s character.

Since Grandfather refuses to play fair, Zhu Yunxi decides to turn the tables. He forges an imperial edict of unparalleled authority, seals off the palace with troops, and forcibly claims the throne!

Since Grandfather has already ascended to the heavens, the whole country should hurry up and hold his funeral. Nail the empty coffin shut, weld the gates of his mausoleum closed, and make sure he never comes out again!

On his first day as emperor, Zhu Yunxi strikes with ruthless force. He has the wicked woman Lü executed by lingchi, strips Zhu Yunwen of his right to succeed the throne, and exterminates ten generations of every Eastern Palace official who dares to protest!

With heavily armored cavalry and advanced firearms redeemed through the System, he also crushes Prince of Yan Zhu Di, forcefully curtails the power of the regional princes, launches a northern campaign across the desert, and smashes all opposition!

Half a month later, Zhu Yuanzhang, who has been watching from behind the scenes, discovers that the entire court has been replaced and the Great Ming has changed hands. He leaps out in a panic, shouting that he isn’t dead.

But Zhu Yunxi, seated on the Dragon Throne, looks down with a cold smile. “This old scoundrel dares impersonate the founding emperor of Great Ming? Seize him at once!”