His political rivalry with the palace eunuchs during the reign of Emperor Shun (r. 125–144) led to his decision to retire from the central court to serve as an administrator of Hejian in Hebei.
Hans politiska rivalitet med palatsenuckerna under kejsar Shun av Hans regeringstid (125–144) ledde till hans beslut att ge sig av från hovet och istället tjäna som administratör i Hejian, i Hebei.