《魏书·列传·卷九》
元勰时常被讥讽责骂，言辞严厉，痛斥身边侍奉人员，动不动将要诛杀。
勰每被诮詈，言至厉切；威责近侍，动将诛斩。
Yuan Xie was often sneered and criticized, the words were harsh and the people serving by his side were severely reprimanded, he even wanted to execute them without hesitation.