《资治通鉴·唐纪·唐纪八》
文德皇后固执地请求： 我身为皇后，家族的尊贵荣耀已达到顶点，实在不愿意我的兄、弟再去执掌国政。
文德皇后固请曰： 妾备位椒房，家之贵宠极矣，诚不愿兄弟复执国政。
Empress Wende resolutely requested, "As the Empress, my family's honor and glory has reached its peak. I truly do not wish for my brothers to take the reins of authority in the ruling of the country."