« “I was involved with your neighbor. I was faithful to him as his lover, never suspecting that he’d get involved with some fox and die. That kind of evil spirit can easily be angered—scholars in particular should be cautious and guard against them.” »
« He called out to the girl, “I’m very sick and I’m afraid I’m about to fall into the great abyss, so I’ve been persuaded not to get close to any women.”
The girl answered, “Those who are destined to have long lives can still live a long time even when they’re involved with women; those who are doomed to die at a young age will die all the same, even if they avoid women.” She sat there making fun of him and laughing. »