He created his son Fu Xuan (苻宣) crown prince. However, in winter 394, Qifu Gangui expelled him, and he fled to one of his father's last remaining generals, Yang Ding the Prince of Longxi.
Despite designating his son Fu Xuan as crown prince,  Qifu Gangui later removed him from power in winter 394, forcing him to seek refuge with one of his father's loyal generals, Yang Ding, who was the Prince of Longxi.