《梁书·列传·卷二十二》
七年，养母陈太妃逝世，萧怆水米不进口有七夭，服丧超过礼仪，高祖发下优待的诏书劝导他，使他代掌州职。
七年，慈母陈太妃薨，水浆不入口六日，居丧过礼，高祖优诏勉之，使摄州任。
In the seventh year, his foster mother, Consort Chen, passed away. Xiao Chang did not eat or drink for seven days, and his mourning exceeded the prescribed rituals. The Gaozu Emperor issued an edict of gracious favor to console him and let him temporarily take over the duties of the state. 