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THE PRINCE OF HERBS

1389 AD, Ming Dynasty, China "Guardsmen! Take him to his exile in Yunnan, right now!" "Fu Huang!..." "Shut up! Oh... how can my own son stab me from behind... Not only other people I can't trust, and now I can't even trust my own son either!... It's far more painful..." *** "Tomorrow morning," Xie Wang said slowly. "Tomorrow morning... you will see dozens of dead bodies lying all over the streets in Yunnan." Xie Wang looked straight to Zhu Su, his eyes as sharp as a knife, "This is a war. The battle between me, Yuan Prince, and you Ming Prince. A battle to determine who is the most suitable to be the next ruler of Yunnan!" *** "Your Highness... Bad news, Your Highness!" Wu Qi was breathless as he answered, "All streets in Yunnan... are full of dead bodies..." Zhu Su stunned. It can't be, Witchcrafts of Xie Wang is the hell real?!? He just walked not any longer, yet he had found a dead body was lying face down on the street. The farther he walked, the more corpses he found. And finally, he arrived at the town square, where people had been crowded together. *** "I am Zhu Su, the fifth son of Hongwu Emperor, I promise to smash the Witchcrafts of Xie Wang, and get you all free from the outbreak!" Zhu Su sharpened his voice. "The promise from a leader is not a children's game. Bear it in mind!" A man in early forties, who seemed to be the leader of rebels, held his spear up, shouted, "Fine! We appreciate your determination, Ming Prince, so keep your promise! If you fail to keep it up, then I'll make sure that Ming honor, as well as yours, will be ruined!" *** A biographical novel of Prince Zhu Su, the fifth prince of the Hongwu Emperor who was the founder of Ming Dynasty, who devoted himself for medical science and humanity. But before he could fulfil his devotion, he was forced to go through royal disputes, conflicts, power struggles, punishments, rebellions, and even death threats. Could he overcome those problems and reached his noble dream? Find out in this novel. This is a work of biographical novel about a real historical figure. Some characters, plot premise, and certain sections of the story are based on historical events and figures, but there are some parts which are pure fiction. Some of names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner; any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. This novel is an original work of myself, not a translated work. Last but not least; I hope you enjoy this story. And thank you very much for your appreciation and support! Have a nice day!

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EXPLORING THE UNKNOWN PROVINCE 1

It was the blazing sunlight that made Zhu Su come awake. He did not notice that he had fallen asleep.

So strange. Wasn't I still outside yesterday, chatting with the God of Medicine? Or... is this all just a dream? A dream which is merely a reflection of my wish to meet with the God of Medicine...

Zhu Su rubbed his eyes. Although he had been awake, yet he was so weary, as if he still needed to continue his rest. He realized however, this condition appeared because of the pressure in his mind he was suffering from.

Because of the punishment that had been unfairly handed down to him.

"... you're not fit in the way of medicine. Cleanse your heart from hatred first. Then you are permitted to study medicine..."

Once again, the words said by the God of Medicine last night echoed in his ears. He was not really sure whether the meeting with the God of Medicine was real or not, it was unsuitable to categorize it as a dream since he could remember all scenes and every of their conversation very clearly. And, Zhu Su had to admit, the rebuke from the God of Medicine gave him much distress in his deepest heart.

How could he wholly eliminate the hatred for his father? He even yearned for having his father change with someone else in spite of the consequence in which he would lose the title of Fan Wang. How deep the pain his father had wounded to his heart by suspecting him who was the emperor's own son. It was more painful because all started merely with a petty and meaningless joke, but then his father had such the merciless heart to punish him all this way. And now, he must eliminate this hatred?!?

He was positive that, he could not do that.

"... you're not fit in the way of medicine..."

It's okay, then, so it be! I'm indeed tired of living in such an unfair world! Furious, Zhu Su returned to his original position, ready to go back to sleep again.

"Excuse me, Your Highness. May I come in?" A sound of knocking from behind the door came into his ear.

This voice... is he the government official who came here yesterday? Zhu Su answered languidly, "Yes, come in."

The door opened with a creaky sound. It was indeed Wu Qi. He was bringing a tray with some tasty food above it.

"Good morning, Your Highness. How are you today?" Wu Qi stared at Zhu Su who was still at the half-lying position on the bed. "Do you feel unwell, Your Highness?..."

"Yes... a bit..." replied Zhu Su weakly.

"Then I will call the physician to examine your body."

"It's no need!... I... maybe I'm just tired..." Zhu Su moved slowly, then sprang out of his bed.

Wu Qi looked at him with hesitant eyes. "Don't be hard to yourself. You should take rest if you feel unwell."

"Ah, just normal tiredness. The distance I've taken through few weeks ago is so far." Zhu Su approached his food on the table. "I've got enough rest. Have you had breakfast?"

"I have, thanks for your caring."

Zhu Su kept staring at Wu Qi. Wu Qi thus soon realized the meaning of Zhu Su's staring. "Your Highness, from now on it is my duty to always be on your side. I will be your bodyguard as well as your assistant during your stay in Yunnan."

Zhu Su frowned. "Oh... So my father has given you duty to tail me and lurk what I'm doing here?"

Wu Qi blinked, confused. "Eh.... but the order I get doesn't sound like that..."

"Never mind. Don't look for excuses anymore. I've known Fu Huang's true intention." Zhu Su ate the last spoon of his breakfast. "I want to take a walk to see Yunnan. Can you accompany me?"

"Yours to command, Your Highness. That is indeed the reason why I'm here." Wu Qi was glad as Zhu Su stopped cornering him. "Please follow me. I will show you the beauty and splendor of Yunnan."