The Short-Lived of the Xie Family Lived to a Hundred Years Old

it’s said that when the lid of a dead person’s coffin won’t close, it signifies an unresolved thought from their lifetime. Over time, such thoughts turn into malevolent spirits; if not appeased, they may bring misfortune upon their descendants. Yan Sanhe’s occupation was to resolve the lingering spiritual burdens for the deceased.

One day, she was approached by Master Xie the Third, who claimed he had an unaddressed spirit. Yan Sanhe declared: She didn’t meddle in the affairs of the living.

Master Xie the Third persisted: They all say I’m doomed to die young, so consider this my advance booking.

Then, to the astonishment of the entire capital city, Master Xie began frequenting rouge shops one day and jewelry stores the next.

The Jewelry Store Manager queried: Sir, what’s the meaning behind all this?

Master Xie replied: Winning my wife’s favor. But wait, wasn’t it said that he wouldn’t bring hardship upon any maiden destined to outlive her husband? Who’s the unfortunate one this time?

Yan Sanhe responded matter-of-factly: It’s me.