After Sun Hao's surrender, Xue Ying went to Luoyang. In an audience with Sima Yan (Emperor Wu), the emperor calmly asked Xue Ying, "Why did Sun Hao lose his kingdom?" Xue Ying replied, "When ruling Wu, Sun Hao was close to xiaoren and added punishments indiscriminately.
Following Sun Hao's surrender, Xue Ying traveled to Luoyang and met with Emperor Wu. During their conversation, Emperor Wu asked Xue Ying why Sun Hao lost his kingdom. Xue Ying explained that Sun Hao's excessive leniency towards his people led to his downfall.