I trade in both worlds

The villagers generally have no awareness of this. Xu Xuzan thought he could explain the difference between red deeds and white deeds to everyone: "Red deeds are better. Although you have to pay taxes to get a deed, looking at the current situation, the money is worth it. If there is a chance, I will popularize it with the villagers. Many people don't know the difference. They only know that red deeds require more taxes."

They were going to the clan leader's house soon, and Xu Jizong wanted to know what Xu Xu was thinking: "Xu Xu, what are your plans?"

Xu Xu looked at Xu Jizong hesitantly: "I..."

Xu Jizong: "Just tell us what you think, and we'll discuss it together. There's no need to hesitate."

After thinking for a while, Xu Xu asked, "Second Uncle, did my mother tell you what she said that day?" After saying that, he lowered his head in embarrassment, and soon raised his head to look at Xu Jizong, and said firmly, "Second Uncle, if you can't tell me, forget it."

Xu Jizong asked in surprise: "You don't know, didn't your mother tell you everything?"

Xu Xu was also surprised: "My mother gave my younger brothers to me, left money for them to study, and said that you can cultivate the land until my younger brothers are 18 years old, and give % of the output every year as daily food for Xiao Jin and the others."

Xu Jizong nodded: "That's all. I also asked the clan leader to look after you. Your mother said that the Yang family is unreliable. If she leaves, I guess your in-laws won't be able to accept Xu Jin and Xu Zhun. If you can't take care of them, let them stay with me and your second aunt, and let the clan take care of them."

Xu Xu shook her head: "I can take good care of my brother. I don't need to consider my in-laws' opinions. Once this matter is settled, I will go back tomorrow to see what they say. If they can accept it, that would be the best. If not, I will separate the family. If that doesn't work, we can just divorce."

From the time Xu's mother fell ill to her funeral, no one from her husband's family showed up. Although Xu Jizong's family did not say anything, all kinds of rumors spread in the village. Xu Xu knew that this was inevitable.

However, most people in the clan are very nice, with only one or two people who want to bully orphans and widows and seize other people's land and houses. Fortunately, the clan leader is there, and anyone with evil thoughts will be beaten down by the clan leader. Besides, there is Xu Jizong, so Xu Xu is not afraid even if he confronts those people directly.

As for the divorce, it was not a momentary impulse of Xu Xu. Ever since Xu Jizu passed away, Xu Xu's life in the Yang family had been getting worse day by day. At that time, she just wanted to separate from the family and live on her own. Since Zhang Yunxiang fell ill, the attitude of the Yang family made Xu Xu heartbroken.

Whenever I think about going back to face that family, I feel extremely uncomfortable. I always have the urge to stay away from their home. Now that I've brought up the idea of divorce, I feel relieved.

Second Aunt Xu slapped Xu Xu's arm and scolded, "What nonsense are you talking about, kid? Is divorce a good thing? Let Youliang go back with you tomorrow."

Xu Xu knew that it would be very difficult to divorce. In this day and age, it was shocking for a woman to ask for a divorce. But she couldn't suppress the thought. She decided to wait and see and then plan slowly: "No need, I'll just go back..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Second Aunt Xu: "Okay, let's decide. If something happens to you when you go there alone, what will happen to these children?"

After thinking about it, Xu Xu nodded in agreement.

Xu Jizong continued: "What are you going to do with the land?"

Looking at Xu Jizong and Aunt Xu in surprise, Xu Xu asked, "Didn't I tell you to let Second Uncle grow the crops, and give me 30% of the crops after paying taxes every year?"

"You want a divorce. If you really want a divorce, you can also farm on your own." Xu Jizong said with a smile.

Aunt Xu glared at him and said, "What nonsense are you talking about."

Xu Xu smiled playfully and took Second Aunt Xu's hand: "I've thought about it. Even if we divorce, I'll give the land to Second Uncle to farm. There's so much land, how can I get it?"

Looking at Xu Xu's appearance, Aunt Xu suddenly felt powerless. She shook her hand and sat aside, not caring about it anymore.

After confirming Xu Xu's idea, Xu Jizong nodded and agreed: "Okay. My family only has 10 acres of dry land and 3 acres of sandy land, which is barely enough for living. It would be good to plant more so that everyone can have enough food."

Having solved another major problem, Xu Xu felt much happier: "That's right. Second Uncle, you are the one who is helping to take care of the family land this year. Let's start counting from this year."

After Xu Jizu passed away last year, Zhang Yunxiang was unable to handle the farming by herself. Seeing that his eldest brother's family was small and weak, Xu Jizon gritted his teeth and discussed with Second Aunt Xu, and decided to cultivate the Xu family's land as well.

Zhang Yunxiang couldn't turn a blind eye to the labor of others. After the grain harvest last year, half of the remaining grain after paying the grain tax was given to Xu Jizong. After Zhang Yunxiang fell ill this year, the fields were almost managed by Xu Jizong's family, so it was reasonable to start counting from this year.

Xu Jizong opened his mouth, and finally nodded firmly: "Okay, Second Uncle will accept your favor."

Seeing that they had discussed it, Second Aunt Xu urged, "Hurry up and eat. We will have food and silver later. Come with us to the clan leader's house."

After hearing this, everyone quickly picked up their bowls and finished their breakfast quickly. Xu Xu asked Xu Jin to stay. He was too young and a little sensitive. Xu Xu didn't want him to get involved too much. Children should be carefree. It's not too late for him to understand the adult world when he grows up.

Xu Jin was a little worried. Although he didn't quite understand what was going on, he knew that there were bad guys trying to take advantage of their family. Xu Jin grabbed Xu Xu's sleeves tightly with both hands and asked, "Sister, are there bad guys?"

Xu Xu squatted down, pinched his little face and comforted him: "There are bad guys, but we don't have to be afraid. We have our second uncle, second aunt, second grandfather, second grandmother, and eldest and second brothers. Don't worry."

Xu Youyin also waved his fist and said, "Yes, Xiaojin, don't worry. If anyone dares to bully you, I will beat him to death."

Xu Jizong also touched his head and said, "Xiao Jin, your second uncle is here." Second Aunt Xu and Xu Youliang were also there, smiling and comforting him.

Now, Xu Jin was finally relieved: "Then you should be careful and come back early."

Xu Xu hugged Xu Jin and said, "Okay, sister got it. You stay here to look after your brother and nephew. Sister will come back to pick you up later." After saying that, she turned around and left.

When everyone arrived at the clan leader's house, the main hall was already full of people. The clan leader asked Xu Jianli to bring stools to Xu Jizong and his family, and Xu Jianli's wife Lin Yanyan served them tea.

After the clan leader saw Lin Yanyan go out, he said to Xu Xu, "Xu Xu, I asked you to come here today mainly to ask you how you plan to deal with your two younger brothers and the family land."

As he spoke, the clan leader glanced at Xu Laizi and the others and said, "Now that your mother is gone, and Xu Jin and Xu Zhun are still young, will your brother live with you at your in-laws' house, or at your second uncle's house?"

"And how are the fields at home arranged? Your land is good land, you can't leave it uncultivated. The clan members are all very concerned about it."