Fang Xiaoru was smart and studious since childhood. He once worshipped Song Lian as a teacher and won the trust of Zhu Yuanzhang after becoming an official. Because he offended many people and was often framed, Zhu Yuanzhang always tried his best to protect Fang Xiaoru and entrusted him with important tasks many times. At that time, Prince Zhu Biao treated Fang Xiaoru with courtesy and often praised his ability and literary talent. Zhu Biao even offered to reuse Fang Xiaoru's life. After the death of Zhu Biao and Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yunwen, the emperor of Wen Jian, regarded Fang Xiaoru as his teacher and often discussed state affairs with him. Because Fang Xiaoru was favored by Zhu Yuanzhang for three generations, it was his instinct to be loyal to Wen Jian. Judy was furious when she seized power and usurped the throne. Even if she lost her life, she would not betray Emperor Wen Jian.
In addition, Fang Xiaoru is upright and stubborn, and has read the book of sages. Martyrs don't marry two husbands, and loyal ministers don't serve two masters? Fang Xiaoru's integrity was the integrity of many scholars at that time. When Judy conquered Nanjing, those civil servants loyal to Emperor Wenjian either committed suicide or resigned and went home. These are the best interpretations of the literati's loyalty to the monarch and patriotism. Fang Xiaoru, an upright person, has no room for Judy's sand. To draw up an imperial edict for him is to admit the fact that Judy usurped the throne, which Fang Xiaoru can't accept anyway.
Fang Xiaoru was persecuted and killed by ten families because he refused Judy's request. He was also the first person killed by ten families in the history of our country.