The Emperor of Chu was old and had three sons.
Prince Chu Ziqian, born to the late empress, was both civil and military and won the emperor's heart. However, he has a withdrawn personality and ruthless methods.
The second son of Chu, Chu Ziwei, was the son of the imperial concubine Li. It was rumored that he had no academic achievements and was good at cutting sleeves.
Chu Zirui, the third son of Chu, was sentenced to death by his mother and concubine when he was young. He was weak in body but gentle in character.
Shen Qingfeng, the grandson of Shen Wei, the veteran of the Three Dynasties, became the number one scholar in the sixteenth year. Three years later, he became a royal official.