The fourth son of the late emperor and son of Consort Cui. He grew into a local sovereign in the southern borderlands with considerable prestige and power. He secretly cultivated influence at court and posed a threat to the then-crown prince. His mother secured a pardon token for him before ascending. He returned to the capital taking advantage of the emperor's illness but was swiftly arrested by Xiao Mo's hidden forces upon entering the palace on charges of plotting against the emperor.
