During her captivity she composed and sent to her husband a four-verse poem, which emulated a poem written by the famous 2nd-century poet Cai Yan when she was held captive by the Xiongnu.
Poet and composer Cai Yan, more commonly known by her courtesy name " Wenji ", was the daughter of a prominent Chancellor of Han, ransomed her in the name of her father, who had already died before her capture.