《明史·列传·卷一百一十七》
 至于为了邀宠，进献白莲白燕，招致圣旨责备，则传笑四方。
至若为固宠计，则献白莲白燕，致诏旨责让，传笑四方矣。
As for offering white lotus and white swallows to win favor, which has led to imperial edicts of reprimand, this has become a laughing stock in all directions.