Emperor Yuan was captured and subsequently executed around the near year 555, as were all of the then-surviving brothers of Xiao Fangzhi. Western Wei created Xiao Fangzhi's cousin Xiao Cha Emperor of Liang.
Emperor Yuan was seized and executed around 555, along with all of Xiao Fangzhi's surviving siblings. Western Wei elevated Xiao Cha to the throne as Emperor of Liang, a relative of Xiao Fangzhi.