During the Yuan Dynasty, the singing girl Shun Shixiu was exceptionally intelligent, beautiful, and talented. Hanlin academician Wang Yuanding was deeply fond of her.

Aluwen, an Assistant Administrator of the Central Secretariat, also wanted to pursue her and took the opportunity to tease her, asking about the difference between himself and Wang Yuanding.

Shun Shixiu replied, "You are a prime minister, governing the country and assisting the emperor; in these aspects, he is inferior to you. However, when it comes to cherishing jade and pitying fragrance (showing tender care for women), you are not as good as Academician Wang."