《宋史·本纪·卷八》
十一月十一日，召近臣在龙图阁观看御制文词。真宗说： 肤处理政事、批阅奏章之余，常常喜爱以写诗作文作为娱乐，虽然不足以垂范后世，也喜平生游心于此。 
十一月戊午，召近臣于龙图阁观御制文词，帝曰： 朕听览之暇，以翰墨自娱，虽不足垂范，亦平生游心于此。 
On November 11th, the emperor summoned court officials to the Longtu Pavilion to watch the essays he wrote himself. Zhenzong said: After dealing with state affairs and reviewing memorials, I often enjoy writing poems and essays as a form of entertainment. Although I may not be setting an example for future generations, I will always have an interest in this.