The Ming Dynasty’s Greatest Imperial Clan

In the tenth year of the Zhengde reign, Zhu Yi arrives in the Great Ming and becomes Zhu Gongyi, the Ning Prince’s third son. His father is Zhu Chenhao, and his mother is Lou Suzhen. As a member of the imperial clan, he should have enjoyed a life of luxury and privilege. But in four years, he will be surfing on Poyang Lake, and for the rest of his life he will be confined behind high walls, living worse than death. Zhu Yi is determined to change all that. After all, the Ning Prince’s household is the foremost princely branch in the Great Ming. The rest of the imperial clan can step aside! Who says the Great Ming throne can belong only to the descendants of the Prince of Yan? The throne passes from one family to another. Today, it’s our turn. Tang Yin: I was forced to join the rebellion. I can fool the whole world by pretending to be crazy, but I can’t fool the young lord. Zhu Chenhao: With my son Gongyi here, how could our great undertaking fail? Zhu Houzhao: Zaiyi is a pillar of the nation. Zhu Yi: Apart from being overambitious, indecisive, and all talk with little action, my father has no other major flaws. Zhu Gonggui: My elder brother died young. I’m the second son, so I’m not fit to help Father expand our territory. My younger brother has grand plans, and I’m willing to serve him.