Because if he were to clash with Lan Yu, Lan Yu could easily defeat Zhu Di.

Even setting aside Lan Yu, Fu Youde alone could easily defeat Zhu Di.

Just like now, after Fu Youde arrived in Beiping, for some reason, he always managed to suppress Zhu Di completely, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

Zhu Di was unaware that Fu Youde was not only punished by Zhu Yuanzhang for being sent here to recruit and train border troops, but also ordered by Zhu Yunwen to come and suppress Zhu Di in various ways.

Even if Zhu Di didn't know the truth, he could still sense the threat Zhu Yunwen posed to him.

Therefore, killing Zhu Yunwen was something he was determined to achieve.

At the Prince of Yan's residence, Zhu Di also began spending a lot of money to send his subordinates to search for assassins in the martial arts world, determined to find Zhu Yunwen and kill him.

Not only Prince Yan Zhu Di, but also Prince Qin Zhu Shuang in Chang'an and Prince Jin Zhu Gang in Taiyuan made their moves.

However, their actions were clearly inferior to those of Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Di.

All sides are plotting to get rid of Zhu Yunwen.

After spending the night at the inn, Zhu Yunwen dispatched the Imperial Guards the next day to search for a man named Yang Shiqi in Taihe County.

And the focus is on finding people who are knowledgeable and have teaching experience.

There are not many people who possess both knowledge and the ability to teach, which can greatly narrow down the pool of potential candidates.

So, within just half a day, a Jinyiwei centurion stepped forward and said to Zhu Yunwen:

"Your Highness, the person has been found. Inside the Sancao Study, there is a man of about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old named Yang Shiqi. I have inquired and it is said that he is exceptionally talented."

Unfortunately, his family was not well-off, so he couldn't afford to take the imperial examinations. He could only earn a living by teaching.

Zhu Yunwen's eyes lit up immediately, and he said excitedly:

"This is the person. Where is he? Take me there."

So Zhu Yunwen took only a Jinyiwei centurion and Zhao Qingzhu with him and headed towards the Sancao Study.

Sancao Academy was a private school in Taihe County, where some students studied.

Upon arrival, looking through the window, one could see a man in his late twenties teaching his students from a book.

The man was rather handsome, and although he wore patched coarse cloth clothes, it couldn't hide the arrogance he exuded.

This is a quality that only those with genuine talent and learning can possess.

Zhu Yunwen knew he had found it, so he waited quietly outside the book until school was over. After Yang Shiqi walked out of the Three Cursive Scripts, Zhu Yunwen stepped forward and slowly bowed.

"Are you Yang Yu?"

Yang Shiqi glanced at Zhu Yunwen with some doubt, then returned the greeting very politely and said:

"My name is indeed Yang Yu, courtesy name Shiqi. May I ask who you are?"

Zhu Yuntong smiled and said, "My surname is Zhu, you may call me Young Master Zhu. I have heard that you are quite talented, so I would like to get to know you."

Yang Shiqi smiled and said, "I see. Young Master Zhu thinks highly of me. I am just a commoner. Although I have some knowledge, it is still shallow. It is an honor to be able to be mentioned by Young Master Zhu."

Zhu Yunwen still respected Yang Shiqi, after all, this person was of good character and very capable in history, and did a lot of practical things for the people and the country.

So he said, "Sir, please don't be modest. I know you are a man of great talent, which is why I've come to visit you. How about this: I'll find a place for us to have a few drinks?"

Yang Shiqi was flattered and said, "I am fortunate to be so kind as to you, young master. How could I possibly refuse?"

So the two of them smiled and found a tavern located on the second floor by a window.

Knowing that Zhu Yuntong wanted to talk to Yang Shiqi, Zhao Qingzhu took the initiative to sit at the next table.

Meanwhile, the accompanying Imperial Guard was on guard in secret, to prevent any danger from arising.

After the wine was served, Zhu Yunwen poured a glass for Yang Shiqi.

Yang Shiqi picked up his wine cup and drank it down with Zhu Yunwen in one gulp.

The alcohol content was not high at all, so Zhu Yunwen drank the whole cup in one go.

His bold actions also earned him more favor from Yang Shiqi.

Yang Shiqi then slowly began to speak:

"I see that you are a man of refined bearing and extraordinary demeanor. You must be no ordinary person, and your status must be quite high. So I am very curious, what is the purpose of Young Master Zhu's search for me?"

Zhu Yunwen smiled; this Yang Shiqi was indeed no ordinary person.

Zhu Yunwen then stood up, gave Yang Shiqi a graceful bow, and said:

"I would like to request that you first come down from the mountain to assist me and discuss important matters."

Yang Shiqi stood up solemnly, frowned slightly, and said:

"You must be a member of the royal family!"

Zhu Yunwen asked in surprise, "How did you figure that out, sir?"

Yang Shiqi said, "I can't quite explain why, perhaps it's the air about Young Master Zhu. Besides, your surname is Zhu, could it be..."

Zhu Yunwen smiled slightly and said:

"Sir, you have guessed correctly. I am the grandson of the current emperor, named Zhu Yunwen."

Upon hearing this, Yang Shiqi was greatly alarmed. He immediately knelt on the ground, bowed to Zhu Yunwen, and said:

"This humble subject greets His Highness the Crown Prince."