Record of Places Outside the Tributaries

The argument is clear and incisive.

...Righteousness, for both of them followed one person until the end, dying without regret. At first, the two seemed improper, but in the end, they returned to what is proper, just like the filial piety of Xiao Yi, the trustworthiness of Wei Sheng, and the heroic sacrifice of Yu Rang. When measured against the texts of principle and righteousness, it may not perfectly align, yet the Sages would still find merit in it. Furthermore, what is hard to obtain in the world is simply someone who understands me. A saying goes: "A man dies for one who understands him; a woman adorns herself for one who takes pleasure in her." The Grand Historian recorded the story of Yan Ying, who drove the carriage for his servant. Yu Zhongxiang wished to use a bluebottle fly as a guest of honor at his funeral, saying, "If there is one person in future generations who understands me, I will have no regrets in death." Thus, is there anyone in this world who understands me as these two did? Alas, this is also what I find joyful about those who have died.

: Newly Carved Record of the Mandarin Duck Tomb of Jiao and Hong, Volume 1