With the general Gao Huan declaring a rebellion in 531 and with the Erzhu camp itself in internal disarray, Erzhu Rong's cousin Erzhu Shilong tried to keep the unity within the clan by persuading Emperor Jiemin to marry her as empress in April 532. Later that year, however, Gao Huan defeated the Erzhus and captured the capital Luoyang, imprisoning Emperor Jiemin and replacing him with Emperor Xiaowu, who then poisoned Emperor Jiemin to death.
In 531, Gao Huan declared rebellion against the emperor, causing internal turmoil within the Erzhu clan.  Erzhu Shilong, a relative of Erzhu Rong, attempted to stabilize the situation by persuading Emperor Jiemin to marry her as empress in April 532. However, Gao Huan's victory over the Erzhus and capture of Luoyang led to Emperor Jiemin's imprisonment and replacement with Emperor Xiaowu, who subsequently poisoned the former emperor.