Before coming to Lingnan, Zhao Yao visited the Royal Garden to see the deposed Crown Prince's family. With the care of Prince Chu and Prince Wei, his elder brother's family was faring quite well.
Although the deposed Crown Prince's family was trapped in the Royal Mansion, doomed never to leave for a lifetime, they were neither resentful nor bitter; on the contrary, they lived very comfortably. When Zhao Yao went to visit him, he was shocked by his serene demeanor.
In Zhao Yao's view, the deposed Crown Prince seemed not only detached from worldly affairs but almost enlightened. His elder brother spent his days reciting sutras, copying Buddhist scriptures, then writing essays, and painting. He also compiled numerous books that were well-liked by scholars.
