高僧傳 8.32

8.32

齊太祖將升位，入山尋遠。遠固辭老疾，足不垂床。太祖躬自降禮，諮訪委悉。及登禪，復鑾駕臨幸，將詣遠房。房閣狹小，不容輿蓋。太祖欲見遠，遠持操不動。太祖遣問臥起，然後轉蹕而去。遠曾不屑焉。至于寢疾，文惠、文宣伏膺師禮，數往參候。時貴卿士，往還不絕。

When Emperor Taizu of the Qi was about to ascend the throne, he entered the mountains to look for Yuan. Yuan firmly declined on account of old age and illness, not letting his feet hang down from his bed. Taizu personally humbled himself with etiquette and inquired of him in detail. After he acceded to the throne, the imperial carriage again graced the place, intending to go to Yuan's quarters. The chamber and walkways were narrow and small, unable to accommodate the palanquin and canopy. Taizu wished to see Yuan, but Yuan maintained his integrity and did not stir. Taizu sent an attendant to inquire about his health, and only then turned his carriage and departed. Yuan paid no heed whatsoever. When he took to his bed with illness, Crown Prince Wenhui and Prince Wenxuan submitted themselves as disciples, frequently visiting to inquire after him. The noble lords and gentlemen of the time came and went without end.