The news of Xia Houzhe's death quickly spread far and wide, accelerated by the Xia Clan who, upon announcing the obituary, also issued a manifesto. Its main content denounced Xia Houzhe for his monstrous betrayal and the calamity he brought upon the people and the peace of the Great Qing. The Xia Clan was ashamed to associate with him and did not recognize him as a descendant of the Xia Clan's bloodline, thus he would not be registered in the clan genealogy, nor would they acknowledge him.
In short, the Xia Clan declared to the outside world: this person is not of our clan, this person is dead, any future matters have no relation to our Xia Clan, and we do not recognize this person's identity, so do not associate him with us. Our Xia Clan is loyal to the Emperor, adheres to our duties, and regards the Great Qing as our home and country.
