法苑珠林 75.57

75.57

During the Wude era of the Tang, there was a seal-carver surnamed Wei. He made an oath with a woman, pledging never to betray each other. Over the years, his favor waned, and the woman harbored resentment. Fearing she would turn against him, Wei strangled her to death. Several days later, Wei's entire body itched, and he died from the outbreak of leprous sores. Wei Xiaoxie told Xianglin, saying, 'He was my cousin.' (This one verification is from the Mingbao ji.)