《宋史·列传·卷一百零五》
哲宗选择后嗣，太史被阴阳拘忌之说迷惑，孙谔上疏太皇太后说： 家人僻陋的话，不足以定大计，希望由圣明的考虑决断。 出任利、梓路转运判官，召授礼部员外郎、左正言。
哲宗卜后，太史惑阴阳拘忌之说，谔上疏太皇太后言： 家人委巷之语，不足以定大计，愿断自圣虑。 出为利、梓路转运判官，召拜礼部员外郎、左正言。
When Emperor Zhezong was selecting a successor, the Imperial Astronomer was misled by the notion of yin and yang. Sun E submitted a memorial to the Empress Dowager and said: "The narrow-minded words of a pedant are not enough for making a major decision. It is hoped that it should be decided by wise consideration." He served as the Li and Zi Road Transport Commissioner, and was summoned to receive the titles of the Ministry of Rites Yuanwailang and Zuo Zhengyan.