《南史·列传·卷五十三》
皇帝性情严肃，群臣不敢轻易在他面前谈论是非得失，所以，萧综的所作所为，他一点也不知道。
帝性严，群臣不敢轻言得失，凡综所行，弗之知也。
As the emperor was a stern man, his courtiers did not dare to discuss right and wrong in front of him so he was completely unaware of Xiao Zong’s behaviour.