She was described as someone with good judgement of character, and she, suspecting the intentions of the general Liu Yu, told Huan Xuan that Liu Yu would not be his subordinate long and should be killed. Huan Xuan refused. Later in 404, however, Liu Yu started an uprising that eventually forced Huan Xuan from the capital Jiankang and led to his downfall and death.
She was depicted as someone with keen moral insight, and she, aware of the intentions of General Liu Yu, cautioned Huan Xuan that Liu Yu would not be a loyal subordinate for long and should be eliminated. Huan Xuan refused, but eventually, in 404, Liu Yu's rebellion led to his expulsion from Jiankang and ultimately, his demise.