Chi K'ang offended Chung Hui by his words. Later, Chung Hui slandered Chi K'ang before Emperor Wen accusing him of plotting to create a rebellion, saying, "Chi K'ang is a sleeping dragon. Your Majesty, he's the only one you should beware of!"
嵇康因此得罪了鍾會，鍾會後來向文帝進讒言，誣指嵇康陰謀造反，說：「嵇康是臥龍，陛下無憂天下，卻得顧忌他呀！」