Yan Xing received permission to bring his family to the imperial capital, Xu (許; present-day Xuchang, Henan), after which he returned to Han Sui. He advised Han Sui to become a vassal under Cao Cao and send one of his sons to Xu as a "hostage", so as to express his loyalty to the central government.
Yan Xing was permitted to bring his family to the imperial city, Xu (now Xuchang, Henan), after which he resumed his relationship with Han Sui. He suggested that Han Sui pledge allegiance to Cao Cao and send one of his sons to Xu as a gesture of loyalty to the central government.