Because Prince Han colluded with the Xiongnu to rebel, the gravely ill Emperor had to attend court earlier than planned. Originally, the court was supposed to reconvene after the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first month, but due to this incident, it was resumed on the eighth.
The common people need not attend court, but the officials do. They were supposed to rest until the fifteenth day, but because of Prince Han's treason, they had to start attending court from the eighth. The officials were furious and all cursed Prince Han.
Prince Han's rebellion did not surprise the officials. In any dynasty, it's not unheard of for a Prince to rebel, but could Prince Han not have chosen another time for his rebellion? Why did he have to choose the New Year period, causing everyone to ruin their holiday?
