However, while the idea was appealing, reality was harsh.

They didn't even wait for Li Shanshui to realize he had accidentally fallen into the water, poisoned it, and destroyed the evidence.

The Imperial Guards in the distance immediately took out the chains they carried with them and swung them forcefully, sending the chains flying out instantly.

In the blink of an eye, they had already tightly bound Li Sanshui's body, and no matter how much Li Sanshui struggled, it was to no avail.

Li Sanshui was stunned. His plan had failed, and he panicked, wondering if there was any way to get away with it.

While he was still in a daze, a member of the Imperial Guard stepped forward and took a small bottle from his body.

Then he raised it up and said to Zhang Shan, the Minister of Revenue:

"Sir, we found poison."

Zhang Shan's face darkened: "Take him to prison and hand him over to His Majesty for disposal."

In that instant, Li Sanshui collapsed to the ground.

He knew he was doomed. They found evidence, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard discovered that he had been meeting with Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Di's son and subordinates in secret.

Then it can be considered that both the witnesses and the physical evidence are complete.

In such situations, once caught red-handed by the Imperial Guards, there is absolutely no possibility of making excuses.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard usually doesn't need a reason to investigate cases, let alone now that they have such a big reason.

Li Sanshui was terrified, and at that moment, he was filled with regret.

If they hadn't listened to Zhu Yunwen's deception and had simply stayed in office, even if they hadn't made any contributions and had been dismissed by Zhu Yunwen, they could still have lived a peaceful life.

However, he was opportunistic and wanted to gain merit by supporting Zhu Yunwen, so he took a risky approach and ended up in this predicament, which he deserved.

After being imprisoned, Li Sanshui faced various tortures and interrogations from the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

In the end, he recounted the whole story, explaining many details very clearly.

Those who had contact with him, such as Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Gaochi, and Yao Guangxiao, were all mentioned in the texts he provided.

This confession was eventually handed to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang was furious after reading it.

His anger wasn't directed at Li Sanshui, the Vice Minister of Revenue, for causing trouble with the sweet potato seeds; his anger stemmed from his grandson, Zhu Yunwen, who remained stubborn and incorrigible.

Not only was he involved in this matter, but he was also one of the masterminds.

What also angered Zhu Yuanzhang was that Zhu Di's son, Zhu Gaochi, and others had also become involved.

This made Zhu Yuanzhang think of the history recorded in that history book. Wasn't it these same people who caused all sorts of trouble and made the Ming Dynasty a mess?

Now that the Ming Dynasty has been decided to be handed over to Zhu Yunwen, it is still these same people who are stirring up trouble and continuing to cause chaos without ever stopping.

This could be considered a genuine breach of Zhu Yuanzhang's bottom line, even prompting Zhu Yuanzhang to consider killing him.

Even though they are his descendants, there should be a bottom line in everything they do.

If they crossed this line, Zhu Yuanzhang would not only be tempted to kill them, but might actually actually kill them.

After all, Zhu Yuanzhang at this point would not allow anyone to become a threat to Zhu Yunwen.

Even though these people had neither the strength nor the qualifications to oppose Zhu Yunwen, their shameless act of antagonizing him was something Zhu Yuanzhang could not tolerate.

However, after calming down, Zhu Yuanzhang ultimately did not order the execution of Zhu Di, Zhu Di's son, and Zhu Yunwen.

Regardless of the circumstances, family ties and blood connections are undeniable.

But he must impose the appropriate punishment.

Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered that Zhu Di, his descendants, wives and concubines be demoted to commoners and imprisoned, never to step out of their secluded place again.

At the same time, Zhu Yunwen revoked the title of Prince Jianwen, demoted him to a commoner, and imprisoned him with Zhu Di and his family for life.

Li Shanshui, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, was guilty of heinous crimes and was beheaded in the street.

Yao Guangxiao, the black-robed monk, was the most heinous of all, and was beheaded in the street.

However, by the time the order was issued, the black-clad monk Yao Guangxiao had already disappeared and fled.

Zhu Di's descendants and wives also lost their former glory and were imprisoned in the same place as Zhu Di, confined to that small courtyard every day, almost never seeing the light of day.

Upon receiving the news, Zhu Yunwen immediately disguised himself as an ordinary person and attempted to escape Nanjing.

However, after leaving the city, he heard that the Crown Prince Zhu Yunwen was driving a carriage to enter the city.

Many people lined the streets, both at and inside the city gates, to welcome the newcomers.

Because of this time.

The people have already revered Zhu Yunwen, the grandson of the crown prince, as a god. Within the capital, Zhu Yunwen has fans of all ages and genders.

The people's worship and admiration for Zhu Yunwen had reached an unparalleled level.

A horse-drawn carriage slowly made its way along the wide cement road.

Zhu Yunwen also saw the people lining the city gate to welcome him outside the carriage.

A smile appeared on his face as he slowly stepped out of the carriage and stood in front of it, waving to the people.

This greatly displeased Zhu Yunwen, who was disguised as an ordinary person and hiding in the crowd, trying to slip out of the city.

The seed of jealousy had already grown into a towering tree in his heart, about to pierce his body.

He saw the people's worship and enthusiasm for Zhu Yunwen, and the smug smile on Zhu Yunwen's face, all of which he could not tolerate.

He felt that all of this should have belonged to him, not Zhu Yunwen.

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