《宋书·志·卷十四》
如今派遣使持节太常彪之、宗正司区钟依照礼仪纳采 主人说： 皇帝发下美好的命令，求婚姻于我这浅陋之族，不胜荣幸充数候选。
今使使持节太常彪之、宗正综以礼纳采。 主人曰： 皇帝嘉命，访婚陋族，备数采择。
Now we are sending Emissary with Credentials Tai Chang Biao Zhi and Zong Zheng Si Qu Zhong to perform the betrothal ceremony according to the rituals. The host said: The emperor has sent down his gracious decree, seeking marriage with my humble clan, I am greatly honored and count myself among the candidates.