Luoyang has always been a main thoroughfare, connected in all directions. It wasn't long before the Peony Building incident was widely publicized, known by all.
There are two reasons why this matter spread so quickly.
First, as Duanmu Huai mentioned, not everyone capable of vying for power is willing to let Cihang Jingzhai choose the Heaven Son, yet they dare not openly oppose Cihang Jingzhai. Duanmu Huai thus disparaged He Shi Bi, and since what he said were historical facts, not baseless rumors, this greatly weakened the effect of He Shi Bi's selection of the Emperor.
After all, there is only one He Shi Bi, but many who strive for power, so everyone holds the same thought.
Since I cannot obtain it, then nobody should. Consequently, these overlords instructed their subordinates to spread this matter far and wide, so even if Cihang Jingzhai gives He Shi Bi to someone, its influence will be greatly diminished.
