While Prince Wu was besieging Yi City.
Prince Chong'er remained in his own fief, surrounded by High Minister Clans that supported him, as well as envoys from Qi State and Luo State.
They were all urging him not to act rashly, because of the five princes, he alone was assured of a harvest whether drought or flood came. Wading into muddy waters was not a good choice.
Prince Lin was the most anxious.
He kept pacing anxiously in his fief, repeatedly unable to stop himself from saying to his household retainers, "Prince Wu is so powerful within the state, and the Ducal Clan all stands on his side.
"If he becomes too arrogant and kills Prince Wuzhi outright, how will we salvage the situation?
"Qi and Luo hold another testament from our late ruler, one known throughout the world. They will surely send troops for Prince Chong'er then. What should I do?"
When news arrived that Prince Wu had finally withdrawn from Yi City, he was still unhappy.
Again, he said to those around him, "Prince Wu is the most powerful of us five brothers. Since he failed to win, does that mean Prince Wuzhi's throne is secure now?
"The High Minister Clans around Prince Wuzhi are all people who altered our late ruler's testament! Can they really sit brazenly at ease in Yi City?"
"How can disloyal subjects hold power over the state? This is wrong!
"Even Jin State's ancestors will be shamed by such a thing.
"My strength falls short of Prince Wu's. I can only borrow Song State's power to uncover the truth of the testament.
"Otherwise, Father will find no peace in heaven either.
"Middle Minister, please go to Song State as my envoy and borrow an army from the Duke of Song, so that we