Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

Tang Tai Shi Ji Wu attended the An family's funeral and stopped by the shrine of the Hail God, Li Zuo Che. Ignoring a warning from a Taoist, he threw a stone at a special fish, which led to hail falling as he traveled. Meanwhile, a millet merchant, possessed by the Hail God's spirit, mistakenly proclaimed he would accompany Tai Shi in the rites. This alarmed the An family, who prepared offerings to appease the spirit, fearing the consequences of disrespect. The Chronicler noted the cunning nature of Guang Wu Jun, the spirit of hail, and emphasized the necessity of honoring the divine, highlighting Tai Shi's esteemed moral character that attracted the attention of such entities.

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