《资治通鉴·汉纪·汉纪四十》
和帝采纳了他的意见，下诏说： 王法推崇善举，助人完成美事。现准许刘宪袭爵。
帝纳之，下诏曰： 王法崇善，成人之美，其听宪嗣爵。
Emperor He took his advice, issuing an edict that said, "The imperial law promotes acts of virtue and helps people fulfill good works. Liu Xian is now permitted to inherit his title."