Red makeup against the world

Chapter 11
The third uncle and the fifth old lady didn't expect that Mrs. Xu could say the words of such a street shrew, and the atmosphere was awkward.The fifth old lady hurriedly smoothed things over: "We are all a family, don't say such hurtful words."

"I open the skylight to speak frankly. The purpose of selling property is to save Xu Changzong and his son. The family's calculations are just to get more money. Whether human life is more important or money is more important, you can decide for yourself. If you insist on blocking it, people will not be able to save them at that time." , I can eat you." Mrs. Xu's face was stern, "Mother can do anything to protect her child."

The fifth old lady flinched when she heard the words, and the third uncle said: "The matter has not reached that point. If such a large property is to be sold, the clan must intervene. In this way, you can come up with a charter."

So far, the initiative has been completely in the hands of Mrs. Xu.Hearing this, she signaled Biluo to show another contract to the two of them, but the fifth old lady didn't know each other, so the third uncle read it to her.The contract says:
[-]. Xu Changzong's lineage sold off their properties due to operating difficulties

1. The money obtained from the sale of the property shall be handed over [-] taels of silver to the Xu clan

[-]. Afterwards, the industries of Xu Changzong's lineage, no matter whether they prosper or decline, have nothing to do with the Xu clan
This document was drawn up after discussions between Xu Wanzhen and Mrs. Xu. In this dynasty, clan relations are sometimes more useful than the government.

The so-called family affairs are difficult for honest officials, and the family's property competition, the government is usually afraid of causing trouble to the upper body, and will not intervene.The patriarch and elders have the right to dispose of the children in the clan, and it is worthwhile to take the opportunity to buy the future cleanliness with 1 taels.

The fifth old lady was secretly happy, seeing that Mrs. Xu was so strong, she was afraid that she would not get a share of the pie.Unexpectedly, she was willing to take out 1 taels, with a happy expression on her face.

The third uncle glanced at the fifth old lady, an ignorant and stupid woman!

Shrewd in small things and confused in big things, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse, and 1 taels of silver is just a thicker hair to the Xu family.The third point is the most important thing. If the Dafang prospers again in the future, it will have nothing to do with the clan.

But seeing Mrs. Xu's deadly appearance, there is no need to compete with her.It is still unknown whether Dafang can develop further, and if he can take 1 taels back, he will be honored in the clan.He said: "This is a big matter, I have to go back and report to the patriarch. I will send someone when I have news."

Mrs. Xu knew that the patriarch of the Xu clan was just a display, and the third uncle was the real person in charge.With that said, it's basically settled.Asking Yulu to see the guests off, packed the tea leaves and teapots in gift boxes and handed them over to the two of them. The fifth old lady couldn't stop smiling.

After the two left, Xu Wanzhen came out from behind the screen wall in the flower hall.Mrs. Xu asked her to hide behind her, to see how she confronted the clansmen and practiced.

Mrs. Xu first overwhelmed the other party in terms of aura, and then presented a heavy gift, which made the aura of the third uncle and the fifth old lady go up and down.In the face of questioning, first refute from the point of view, and then put on the momentum of a big deal, so as to minimize the psychological expectations of the two.

Suppress first and then raise, when the two think that there is no good result, give each other a sweet date, and finally the host and guest enjoy themselves.These methods made the third uncle and the fifth old lady overwhelmed, and Xu Wan really admired them.

Seeing Xu Wanzhen's admiring expression, Mrs. Xu smiled and said, "It's nothing, but two wealthy countrymen, how could they be stage frightened? Back then, your great-grandfather was evenly matched against the current prime minister."

Xu Wanzhen said: "Grandmother, granddaughter wants to hear about your great-grandfather."

Mrs. Xu fell into memories: "I was a little girl back then, and your great-grandfather was the Imperial Academy for offering wine, and was in charge of many Tai students. When the autumn is clear and crisp, many Tai students will gather under the pagoda tree to write passionate papers and criticize current events. It is really high-spirited. The most outstanding of them was Gao Lang, whose eloquence was unrivaled, and later became my brother-in-law."

Xu Wan couldn't help but be fascinated, it was such a grand occasion.

"It's a pity," Mrs. Xu said in a low voice, "that scene will never be seen again. Yushitai reported the taboos of the Tai students, which triggered internal strife among the civil servants. Your great-grandfather was convicted and demoted. Today's Imperial College , has become a place where the children of powerful lords seek their backgrounds, and even powerful imperial merchants can donate a prison student with enough money. The real scholars who have been in poverty for ten years would rather bury their heads in their studies than disdain the status of a state prison student The elegant title of "Tai Student" has become a thing of the past."

Seeing this, Xu Wanzhen comforted, "It must be very pleasant for great-grandfather to open an academy now."

Mrs. Xu nodded and smiled, "It must be more in line with his temperament at the moment. You go, and do your filial piety for me." Xu Wanzhen responded softly.

The news that the Xu family was going to sell their property spread throughout the city of Suzhou within a few days, like a stone stirring up thousands of waves.

Those who were grateful to the Xu family all sighed, and there were also those who celebrated with their foreheads and hands.For the entire textile industry in Jiangnan Road, the fall of the leading Xu family means a reshuffle of the entire industry.

For a while, the shopkeepers of cloth shops, silk shops, and embroidery workshops were running around, all wanting to get a share of it.Powerful businessmen are aiming at the position of industry leader.

Hei Gouzi paid attention to every move of the Xu family, and hurried back to Yunwu Village to discuss with A Niang after getting the news.

"Sell the property? Do you know why?"

Heigouzi said: "I heard rumors that the property was sold to raise money to save the Xu family's father and son."

While thinking, the woman said: "If you want to come here for your mother, if you want to save people, you must go to the capital first. You said before that the third room of the Xu family has been separated, and the second room is far away on Hedong Road." Suddenly surprised: "Could it be Is it the old lady and the eldest lady?"

Hei Gouzi was stunned and said: "No way? The old lady is getting old, and the young lady is so young. I heard that the marriages that were arranged not long ago have all returned."

The woman became anxious: "What should I do? Old and weak women and children, no matter who they are, it is not easy to go to the capital."

Hei Gouzi suddenly remembered something, "During the time when Mrs. Xu's family was buried, there were still water bandits on the river." He rubbed his hands anxiously, "What should I do, what should I do..."

The woman pondered for a moment, and said: "Hei Gouzi, Mrs. Xu's family saved my mother's life, and her kindness is as heavy as a mountain. Now, we pay each life for another life."

As he spoke, tears welled up in his eyes, "We have nothing else, but you have two strengths. Go to the Xu family and sell yourself, and protect the grandparents of the Xu family and go to the capital!" His voice was choked and unspeakable.

Hei Gouzi was struck by lightning: "Mother, this... Father left early, if I leave again, I will leave you alone. Besides, I am going to the mountains and the road is far away, I am afraid it will be difficult to see Mother again." Such a big man was crying unspeakably.

The head of the Mosuo black dog that the woman doesn't want to let go is like a child.

How can you be willing to part with the flesh and blood that fell from your body?Not to mention selling oneself into slavery?Poor people will only sell their children if they can't live on and can't support their children, hoping that they can survive and live well.

However, no matter how hard it is to repay Mrs. Xu's kindness, she can only do her best to protect her relatives in the world.If Heigouzi doesn't become a slave, how can he protect him closely?

She doesn't know what "the kindness of a drop of water should be repaid by a spring", but she interprets it with her most simple and honest truth.

The mother and son cried for a while, then the woman wiped away her tears, forced a smile and said, "You are so talented, how can you grow old for your mother? The ancestors have lived here for so many years, and the neighbors will take care of them. The village is full of hunters." , People who have never been to the capital, you have to win honor for your mother, and when the time comes, bring your little daughter-in-law and come back in style."

Seeing that A Niang has made up her mind, Hei Gouzi knows that she cannot change it.Fortunately, it will take time for the Xu family to sell their properties, so they go hunting in the mountains more diligently, and want to spend the last year with A Niang before leaving.

　Today, the editor sent me the signing document, happiness came so suddenly, only hard work can be rewarded~~
　　2016.11.1
　　
　
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