《明史·列传·卷八十四》
夏言多年执政做官，家境殷富，服饰、日用豪华、奢侈，也常和别人通讯问好并馈赠钱物。
言久贵用事，家富厚，服用豪侈，多通问遗。
Xia Yan had been an official for many years and became very wealthy. His clothes and daily necessities were luxurious and he often exchanged greetings and send gifts to others.