However, the official Li Biao (李彪), in charge of guarding him, then made a false report to Emperor Xiaowen that Yuan Xun was still plotting with his attendants. In summer 497, Emperor Xiaowen sent Yuan Xi and the official Xing Luan (邢巒) to give Yuan Xun poison and order him to take it.
Li Biao, tasked with guarding Yuan Xun, fabricated a report to Emperor Xiaowen claiming that Yuan Xun was still conspiring with his attendants. In summer 497, Emperor Xiaowen dispatched Yuan Xi and Xing Luan to provide poison to Yuan Xun and order him to consume it.