《资治通鉴·晋纪·晋纪二十三》
皇太后下令说： 琅邪王司马丕，是朝廷中兴以来的正传统嫡传，不论是道德名声，还是族亲地位，没有人能和他相比，让琅邪王奉接帝位！ 
皇太后令曰： 琅邪王丕，中兴正统，义望情地，莫与为比，其以王奉大统！ 
The Empress Dowager decreed: "King Sima Pi of Langye is the direct descendant of the orthodox line since the revitalization of the court. In terms of virtue, reputation, and family status, no one can compare to him. Let King Langye ascend to the throne!"