Chapter 26
Stealing the Bone Remains, He Jiu Attends the Funeral; Offering Human Heads, Wu the Second Sets Out Sacrifices There is a poem that says: See through this matter of romantic dalliance, and even the best of fated ties can turn into an evil destiny.When one is infatuated and trying to please, everyone likes it; but when one looks calmly, everyone finds it disgusting.Do not pluck wild flowers and wild grass at random; only by keeping to one’s proper place and being upright in conduct can one live securely.With a wife and children at home and plain tea and simple rice, one will not suffer from longing and will not lose wealth or invite disaster. The story goes that He Jiu suddenly fell to the ground, and the several helpers who had come to lay out the corpse quickly supported him. Wang Po said, “This is a possession by evil spirits. Bring water quickly.” They sprayed water on his face several times, and He Jiu gradually came back to himself and showed some movement. Wang Po said, “First send Uncle Jiu home, and we will talk later.” Two helpers found a door plank and......
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