《明史·列传·卷一百九十六》
皇上遂命严嵩兼领尚书的俸禄，严嵩不谢恩。此后皇上的褒奖赏赐，他都不谢。
遂命嵩兼支尚书俸无谢，自是褒赐皆不谢。
The emperor then ordered Yan Song to be in charge of the salary of the Minister, but Yan Song did not thank him. After that, he did not thank the emperor for his rewards and gifts.