Finally, before the third brother Yu Mei passed away, he made ready to pass the throne on to Ji Zha, but Ji Zha said, "Long ago I stated clearly I would not accept the throne. One must behave with a moral and dignified character; riches and honor must pass by one's ear like an autumn breeze."
5. 後來三兄餘昧臨終前，又欲將王位授於季札，但他說：我早言明，不受王位，做人要品格高尚，至於富貴榮華，不過像過耳秋風。