In 447, two more plots intending to make Liu Yikang emperor occurred, and Emperor Wen sent messengers to Liu Yikang, notifying him that he might be further moved to Guang Province (廣州, modern Guangdong and Guangxi). Liu Yikang refused the movement, stating that he would rather be dead than be exiled further, and Emperor Wen did not move him. However, in 451, in the middle of a Northern Wei invasion, Emperor Wen became apprehensive that conspirators might again try to use Liu Yikang as a focal point.
In 447 and 451, attempts were made to elevate Liu Yikang to emperor; both times, Emperor Wen sent messengers. In the first instance, Liu Yikang refused relocation to Guang Province (modern Guangdong and Guangxi), stating he would rather die than be exiled further. In 451, during a Northern Wei invasion, Emperor Wen was concerned that conspirators might again use Liu Yikang as a focal point.