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 allowed to bring his family to the imperial city, Xu (now Xuchang, Henan), before returning to Han Sui. He advised Han Sui to submit to Cao Cao's authority and send one of his sons to Xu as a symbol of loyalty to the central authorities.