Ghost Story of Liaozhai

There is a monk in Changqing County who is over [-] years old and is as healthy as ever.

One day, the old monk fell to the ground, and all the novice monks rushed to rescue him, but they lost all breath and passed away.

The old monk didn't know he was dead, and his soul was wandering, and he came to Henan.On the road, I met a noble son who led more than ten servants, rode a horse, led an eagle, and led a wolf dog, and went out to hunt.Suddenly the mount was frightened and galloped wildly, the young master fell off the horse and fell to the ground, unfortunately fell to his death.

The old monk's soul was blown by the wind, and got into the noble young master's body, merged smoothly, and gradually woke up.All the servants came forward to say hello, the old monk was full of doubts and asked, "How did you get here?"

The servants didn't know how to answer, they pushed and pushed the old monk back home.When all the wives and concubines heard the news, they put on paint and powder, and came out one after another to flatter.The old monk was terrified and shouted: "I am a monk, where is this?"

The family members thought that he was talking nonsense, scratching his ears and slapping his head, in order to enlighten the monk and wake him up.At this moment, the old monk vaguely understood the reason, he must have resurrected from a dead body, complaining in his heart, he didn't bother to distinguish and explain, he closed his eyes and remained silent.

The family brought meals, including rice and meat, vegetables and fruits, and the old monk only ate vegetarian food, and he dared not touch any meat dishes.When sleeping at night, the old monk sleeps alone, and does not want his wife or concubine to sleep with him.

A few days later, the old monk wanted to go out for a walk, and everyone readily agreed.

When I came outside, all the servants sent the money and food account book, and asked the monk to look at it and make a decision.The old monk refused because of his illness, but ignored it.Asked: "Shandong Changqing County, have you heard of it?"

Everyone said: "I've heard of it."

The old monk said: "I want to go to Changqing County, please prepare my luggage for me."

All the servants said: "Young master has just recovered from a serious illness, so it is not suitable to travel far."

The old monk refused to listen and decided to travel far away. The servants had no choice but to pack up and go.When we arrived at the boundary of Changqing County, the old monk revisited his old place. Seeing that the scenery was still there, he went straight to the temple without asking for directions.

When all the monks saw the distinguished guests coming, they went out to greet them with a respectful attitude.The old monk asked, "Where is your master?"

All the monks said: "After a long time of death, the body has been cremated."

The old monk asked, "Where is the tomb, show me."

The novice monks led the old monk there, and saw a three-foot solitary tomb with only a few weeds, and the grave had not yet been overgrown.The old monk returned home on horseback. Before leaving, he told all the novice monks, "Your master has strict precepts, and you are an eminent monk. The books and relics left by him must be kept carefully and not damaged." After speaking, he turned and left.

After returning home, the old monk was ashamed and ignored his affairs. After more than a month, he went out and returned to the temple.Say to all novice monks, "I am your master."

All the novice monks shook their heads and smiled in disbelief.The old monk sighed, recounted the process of the resurrection in detail, and recalled his life's actions. Every sentence was in line with the facts. to ri.

Later, the son's family went to the temple many times, begging the young master to go back, but the old monk ignored him.After more than a year, his wife sent a housekeeper to visit the monastery and gave them a lot of gold, silver and silk.

The old monk eats vegetarian food and recites Buddha's name every day. During this period, many old friends of the sons and princes come to visit. The old monk treats them indifferently and is taciturn when meeting the guests.