 As a result, he refused his title and peerage and even compared Puyi with Shi Jingtang who cooperated with the Khitans.Yinian's living condition had worsened throughout years due to his uncle's squandering of family properties.By the time of his uncle's death, he had to pawn off valuable belongings he possessed.Despite not being able to make a living, he rejected the invitations that offered him a job in the administration system of Japanese occupation.