Chapter 38 38. Diary
in the room.

Seeing Cao Erlang's clear eyes, Xu Qing bowed like a Taoist: "Master Cao."

"Hello, Taoist priest." Cao Erlang returned a Confucian bow.

"Mr. Cao, I had no choice but to chop your soul with the axe just now. Please don't be surprised." Xu Qing looked at Cao Erlang, whose soul was so weak that it was almost invisible.

"Don't be surprised, don't be surprised." Cao Erlang waved his hands quickly.

"The ghost that controlled you has been killed. If you have any injustice regarding your death, just tell us. My Yuanfu Temple and your Cao family will do our best to help you."

Cao Erlang felt a little embarrassed when he heard this, and smiled awkwardly: "Master, I don't have any grievances."

"No grievances?" Xu Qing raised an eyebrow. "Then why don't you reincarnate into another world? Why do you insist on staying in the human world? How do the ghosts control you?"

Cao Erlang hesitated and refused to speak clearly.

Xu Qing waited patiently.

This incident is weird from beginning to end. Perhaps there is some hardship that is difficult to explain to outsiders?

But Xu Qing waited for a long time, and Cao Erlang was still hesitant and didn't say a word.

This is a bit irritating.

Xu Qing stared at the second son of the Cao family with a sharp gaze, "Master Cao, you don't have much time left. If you waste any more time, you may not be able to explain the cause and effect clearly next."

After hearing this, Cao Erlang finally said awkwardly: "To be honest, my death was actually an accident, not caused by others."

"I was half drunk in Zuixianlou at the time, and then I was helped to Miss Lanxiang's room. After that, I lost too much energy, and then..."

Xu Qing frowned slightly: "You are already a Confucian practitioner, how can you die like this? Among the six arts of a gentleman, archery strengthens the body. There is no reason for you to die because of the word 'archery'."

"Ahem, Confucianism does talk about the Six Arts. Studying may seem easy, but it's actually not that simple. It's hard to stick to it without a good body."

“But it’s not mandatory.”

"I can only say that if you want to improve your realm, you naturally need to maintain a good body. If..."

The realm of Confucianism can be summarized in one sentence: "Only after understanding things can one attain knowledge; only after attaining knowledge can one have a sincere mind; only after a sincere mind can one have a righteous heart; only after a righteous heart can one cultivate oneself; only after cultivating oneself can one have a harmonious family; only after a harmonious family can one have a well-governed state; only after a well-governed state can the world be at peace."

The first state is to investigate things and acquire knowledge, the second state is to be sincere in intention, the third state is to rectify the mind, the fourth state is to cultivate oneself, the fifth state is to regulate the family, the sixth state is to govern the country, and the seventh state is to bring peace to the world.

The seven realms all focus on knowledge, mind and governing the country.

It is indeed not as clear as the Taoist practice of refining essence, which requires nourishing the body and retaining essence to save life.

Xu Qing roughly understood it.

However, it is hard to imagine that a Confucian and Taoist practitioner would die in this way.

"Since you were not killed by anyone, why did you turn into a ghost and stay in the world? And why were you controlled by a ghost?"

Having said that, Cao Erlang's expression became serious.

"When I died, I had a vague feeling. I thought of my diary. I was afraid that my reputation would be ruined because of the diary I left behind, and my name would be tarnished after my death."

"So I came back as a ghost to deal with the diary."

"When I got home, I found out that some thieves were secretly plotting to harm my Cao family. I was so angry that I rushed over to argue with them."

"In the end, we were controlled by that thief and the peace in the mansion was disturbed."

"You don't want to pass away just because of a diary?" Xu Qing smacked his lips speechlessly.

"That's very important!" Cao Erlang straightened his neck, "No, Taoist priest, didn't you hear me say that someone wants to harm my Cao family?"

"I heard it." Xu Qing nodded. "Did you see what the thief looked like? What method did he use to subdue you?"

"Well, that man was covered in gray fog, so I couldn't see his face clearly. As for how he was subdued? He punched me twice and I passed out."

Xu Qing held his forehead speechlessly.

How did this guy make Liu Sanniang fall in love with him?
"I understand. I will explain this matter clearly to the Cao family and the other members of the Li family and ask them to send someone to investigate. Also, please pay attention to your personal safety."

"Thank you, Taoist priest." "This matter is over. May you be reborn soon."

"Master, Master, I have something to ask of you. I beg you to help me destroy that diary."

Xu Qing's mouth twitched: "Okay, where is the diary hidden?"

"right here."

Cao Erlang led Xu Qing to a secret compartment. After opening the mechanism, they could see a diary hidden inside.

"It's hidden pretty well."

Xu Qing muttered and casually opened the diary.

In the forty-sixth year of Longshun, in the month of Mao, the day of Bingwei.

Hahaha!
Today, I finally got my wish and became Miss Lanxiang's lover!

I have to say, it's really moist! Hey! It's still a place where no grass grows!
In the forty-sixth year of Longshun, the month of Wei, the day of Dinghai.

It’s a nice autumn with cool weather, it’s the right time to sleep with a beautiful lady in bed!
I wanted to fight Miss Lanxiang for three hundred rounds, but unfortunately Miss Lanxiang was not feeling well and refused to fight.

Out of boredom, he was wandering around the red-light district and met a woman by chance. He fell in love with her at first sight and later learned that her name was "Liu Sanniang".

The forty-sixth year of Longshun, the month of Xu, the day of Renyin.

I met Sanniang today and was treated coldly despite my efforts.

I had no choice but to go to Miss Lanxiang for comfort.

Why.
How can I make Sanniang like me?
I kind of want to give up.

No, no, don't be discouraged!

This kind of thing, the first time is strange, the second time is familiar, the third time is so familiar, you have to cover it up with a blanket!

The forty-seventh year of Longshun, the month of Zi, the day of Jiachen.

Oooh!
No more, no more.

If he continued like this, not only would his body be in danger, but his cultivation would also decline.

Starting today, I will quit drinking!
Longshun forty-seven years, Mao month, Gengsi day.

Sanniang finally accepted me!

Xu Qing watched with great interest.

As expected, no serious person would keep a diary!

Cao Erlang beside him was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot: "No, Taoist priest, I asked you to destroy this diary, not to read it."

"Sorry, sorry."

In front of Cao Erlang, Xu Qing took out a fire stick and burned the diary: "Is this all right? Master Cao, now that the past is over, please feel free to go on your journey."

Cao Erlang shook his head: "I should have some time left. I still want to see my mother for the last time."

Xu Qing nodded: "I'll wait for you in this yard."

Cao Erlang bowed in thanks and disappeared.

When Xu Qing walked out of the house, Fatty Li came over immediately and said in a low voice, "Second Brother Cao is dead?"

He and Second Brother Cao had not had a good relationship since childhood, because Aunt Zhang treated him better than her own son. He could still pretend in front of Aunt Zhang, but behind her back, both of them were too lazy to deal with each other.

Now that Second Brother Cao has passed away and been reincarnated, Zhenzhen will never see him again, and Fatty Li can't help but feel depressed.

"Not yet. He still wants to see Madam Zhang."

Fatty Li fell silent.

(End of this chapter)