However , once Mizi Xia 's looks faded , the Duke turned against him , claiming he stole the carriage and then insulted the Duke by offering him a half - eaten peach .
Both acts ingratiated him further with the ruler .
Once Mizi Xia 's looks faded , the Duke turned against him , claiming he stole the carriage and then insulted the Duke by offering him a half - eaten peach .
Both acts ingratiated him further with the ruler .