From Crane Companions to National Disaster: The Tragic Tale of Wei Yi Gong｜China History

In order to pass on the throne to his younger son Shou, Duke Xuan of Wei decided to kill his eldest son Jizi. However, the assassins mistakenly killed Shou instead. Upon seeing his beloved brother's death, Jizi was heartbroken and begged the assassins to kill him too. When the news was told to Duke Xuan and Xuan Jiang, they were shocked and fainted. Not long after, Duke Xuan passed away due to the shock, and the succession of the throne once again sparked chaos in the state of Wei.