In the first year of civilization, Emperor Gaozong died, and the middle emperor Li Xian succeeded to the throne. But just over a month later, he was deposed by Wuhou, replaced by Li Dan, the middle emperor, and Wuhou took control of the state affairs. Soon, General Qiu of Sargingowei was ordered to go to Bazhou to search his residence to prevent hidden dangers of rebellion.

After Qiu arrived in Bazhou, he imprisoned him in another room and forced him to commit suicide. He is only 29 years old. When Wu Zetian learned of Li Xian's death, she offered her condolences at Luoyang County Hall, denouncing Qiu Xiaoshen's products, but it soon revived.

Li Xian's story:

Li Xian, prince of Zhang Huai, is not only profound in literature and history, but also has considerable musical accomplishment. Li Sizhen's Biography in the Old Tang Dynasty recorded an episode before the abolition of the Prince. At that time, Li Sizhen went to Taiqing Taoist Temple to play music and found the music very sad. He asked Liu Shi and Yan Fu, "Why is this song so sad and discordant?" The two replied, "This is Baoqingle written by the Prince."

Supposedly, Baoqingle should be in high spirits and beaming, but it was made by the Prince, but it was full of sadness, reflecting Li Xian's resentful and depressed mood at that time. Sure enough, it wasn't long before the prince was deposed. Later, Liu almost told the emperor about it, and the emperor was very surprised.