Chapter 370: with translation of chapter title

Xiao Ningxun looked into the Golden Tent and saw Menggen still lying on the bed, while Granny Cangling, the elders, and the senior officials stood in place, waiting.

Translation: Xiao Ningxun looked inside the Golden Tent; Menggen was still lying on the bed, Granny Cangling, the elders, and the senior officials were all standing where they were, waiting.

We must keep proper nouns such as Xiao Ningxun, Golden Tent, Menggen, and Granny Cangling. The term that could be a name, title, or nickname is most likely a name, so we translate it as Granny Cangling. Since it is not in the glossary, we render it literally. The word for elder means elders, and the word for senior official means senior officials.

We'll produce: Xiao Ningxun glanced into the Golden Tent; Menggen was still lying on the bed, Granny Cangling, the elders, and the senior officials were all standing where they were, waiting.

Make sure it's one line.

He couldn't help sighing, thinking of Jifeng, wondering if he would ever have the chance again to go ride horses and drink on the grasslands.

Translation: He couldn't help sighing, Jifeng, I wonder if you'll still have time to go riding and drinking on the plains later.

Note: Keep the proper noun Jifeng as Jifeng (per glossary). "Grassland" translates to plains. "Ride horses and drink" translates to ride horses and drink.

We'll output: He couldn't help sighing, Jifeng, I wonder if you'll still have time to go riding and drinking on the plains later.

You have plenty to attend to; we're going back now.

Translation: "You have a lot to attend to; we'll head back first."

"Okay." Jifeng rubbed Tuan Tuan's head; she had stopped crying, her little head tucked into his neck, muffled and unwilling to raise it.

Translation: "All right." Jifeng rubbed Tuan Tuan's head; Tuan Tuan had stopped crying, her little head buried in his neck, sullen and unwilling to lift it.

"Tuan Tuan," Jifeng said gently, "thank you. If you hadn't been here, I wouldn't have heard what Father Khan wanted to say to me."

Translation: "Tuan Tuan," Jifeng said softly, "thank you. If it weren't for you today, I wouldn't have heard what Father Khan wanted to tell me."

Tuan Tuan hugged his neck and said, "Uncle Jifeng, don't be sad—Grandfather Khan is gone, but I'm still here."

Translation: Tuan Tuan wrapped her arms around his neck: "Uncle Jifeng, don't be sad; Grandfather Great Khan is gone, but I'm still here."

"You said it yourself—the White Deer Tribe isn't just you anymore."

Translation: "You said before, the White Deer Tribe isn't just you alone."

Jifeng's chest tightened with a bitter warmth, and tears threatened to burst forth again.

Translation: Jifeng felt both sour and hot in his chest, tears threatening to spill again.

"Mm! I remember, I'll always remember." He planted a kiss on Tuan Tuan's cheek and handed her to Xiao Ningxun.

Translation: "Mm! I remember, I'll always remember." He kissed Tuan Tuan's cheek and placed her in Xiao Ningxun's arms.

"Fanfan!" Tuan Tuan called out, turning her head.

Translation: "Fanfan!" Tuan Tuan shouted, turning her head.

The little Fanfan on the bed curled back onto Menggen's palm.

Translation: The little Fanfan on the bed lay back down onto Menggen's palm.

Seeing this, Jifeng felt another sting in his heart; he leaned down, picked it up, and put it into Tuan Tuan's arms.

Translation: Seeing that, Jifeng felt another pang, bent over, picked it up, and placed it in Tuan Tuan's arms.

Xiao Ran clasped his fists and said, "Let's go, Brother Ji—ah!" He slapped his forehead, exclaiming, "The Great Khan!"

Translation: Xiao Ran clasped his fists: "Let's go, Brother Jifeng. Ah!" He slapped his forehead, "Great Khan!"

Jifeng smirked at himself.

Translation: Jifeng gave a self‑deprecating smile.

A few people, with Tuan Tuan in tow, left the Golden Tent; outside, the sun shone warm and bright.

Translation: Several people, taking Tuan Tuan with them, walked out of the Golden Tent; outside, the sunshine was warm and bright.

Tuan Tuan frowned, puzzled, and asked, "Third Brother, Ninth Brother, are we not allowed to call you Uncle Jifeng or Brother Ji anymore?"

Translation: Tuan Tuan asked, full of doubt: "Third Brother, Ninth Brother, can't we call you Uncle Jifeng and Brother Jifeng anymore?"

Xiao Ningxun patiently explained, "No, it's okay if it's just us; we can still call him that. But when outsiders are present, we can't address him that way."

Translation: Xiao Ningxun patiently explained: "No, if it's just us few, we can still call him that. It's only when outsiders are around that we can't address him like that."

"He's already the Great Khan; if outsiders see him calling others brother, they'll doubt his authority. He's doing this for his own good."

Translation: "He is already the Great Khan; if outsiders saw him calling others brothers, they'd question his dignity. Brother does this for his own good."

"Oh." Tuan Tuan, half‑understanding, asked, "And what about me? Can I still call him Uncle Jifeng?"

Note there is a stray quote; but translate: "Oh." Tuan Tuan, half‑understanding, asked, "Then what about me? Can I still call him Uncle Jifeng?"

"Of course! You're the Holy Maiden of the plains, and you're his only clansman in the White Deer Tribe—you can keep calling him Uncle Jifeng, and no one will dare gossip."

Translation: "Of course! You're the Holy Maiden of the plains, and you're his only clansman in the White Deer Tribe; you can keep calling him Uncle Jifeng, and no one will dare gossip."

Tuan Tuan nodded obediently, saying, "I don't need to change anything; that's fine!"

Translation: Tuan Tuan obediently nodded, "I don't need to change, that's fine!"

Upon reaching the tent, Tie He immediately saluted and lifted the curtain, being completely forthright.

Translation: Upon reaching the tent, Tie He immediately saluted and lifted the curtain, utterly honest.

In the evening, Xiao Er and Lu Qi came back.

Translation: In the evening, Xiao Er and Lu Qi returned.

Xiao Two held up a human‑skin mask and said, "Young Master San, when we got there, this was all we found."

Translation: Xiao Er produced a human‑skin mask: "Third Young Master, when we arrived, this was all we found."

Lu Seven said, "Arsilen asked Wurenna; that Mr. Jiang is called Jiang Heng, whom Batu'er rescued by chance while out hunting, and he has remained by his side ever since."

Translation: Lu Qi said: "Aersi Leng asked Wurenna; that Mr. Jiang is named Jiang Heng, whom Bateer happened to rescue while out hunting, and he has stayed by his side ever since."

"He's incredibly fast; Arsilen has already dispatched the guards, splitting them into several teams to search."

Translation: "He runs fast; Aersi Leng has already sent out the imperial guards, divided into several teams to search."

Xiao Two furrowed his brow and said, "He left this behind; he must be trying to tell us that no one knows what he looks like now."

Translation: Xiao Er frowned: "He left this behind; he must be trying to tell us that no one knows what he looks like now."

Xiao Ningxun snorted, "It's not just his appearance; even the name Jiang Heng might not be genuine."

Translation: Xiao Ningxun snorted: "Not just his appearance; probably even the name Jiang Heng isn't real."

Xiao Ran picked up the mask, turning it over, and said, "This Jiang Heng is really cunning."

Translation: Xiao Ran picked up the human‑skin mask and turned it over: "This Jiang Heng is really cunning."

"Let's wait a moment; Brother Ji ordered that he be taken alive, so the guards might soon capture him."

Translation: "Let's wait a bit; Brother Jifeng ordered to take him alive, so the guards might catch him soon."

Xiao Ningxun slightly frowned and said, "Let's just wait; we'll know when the guards return."

Translation: Xiao Ningxun slightly furrowed his brows: "Let's rest for now; we'll know when the guards return."

The next morning, Arsilen had them brought into the Golden Tent.

Translation: The next morning, Aersi Leng invited them into the Golden Tent.

Everyone sat down; Qing Qing poured milk tea for all and specially prepared a large plate of the beef jerky that Fanfan loves most.

Translation: Everyone took their seats; Qing Qing poured milk tea for all, and specially prepared a large plate of beef jerky that Fanfan loves.

Tuan Tuan picked up a piece and held it to Fanfan's mouth, saying, "Thank you, Qing Qing!"

Translation: Tuan Tuan picked up a piece and brought it to Fanfan's mouth: "Thank you, Qing Qing!"

Jifeng's face darkened slightly: "Yesterday, Arsilen sent out the guards; one unit didn't return. He had people search for them, and they found them dead by the roadside."

Note there is a stray quote at end; but translate: Jifeng's face darkened: "Yesterday, the guards Aersi Leng sent out—one unit didn't return. He had people look for them, and they were found dead by the roadside."

"They all suffered arrow wounds; some only had arm injuries, yet they still lost their lives."

Translation: "All were arrow wounds; some only had arm injuries, yet they still lost their lives."

"Look at this—this isn't from our plains."

Translation: "Look at this; this isn't something from our plains."

Arsilen carefully took out a piece of hide, unfolded it, and several arrows lay still upon it.

Translation: Aersi Leng carefully took out a piece of hide, unfolded it, and several arrows lay still upon it.

Everyone's faces changed—these were the special bolts for the Nine‑Star Repeating Crossbow!

Translation: Everyone's faces changed; these are the specialized bolts of the Nine‑Star Repeating Crossbow!

Xiao Ningxun said, "It looks like those already‑made repeating crossbows are in Jiang Heng's hands."

Translation: Xiao Ningxun said: "It seems those already‑made repeating crossbows are in Jiang Heng's hands."

Hearing this, Jifeng asked, "Do you know what this is?"

Translation: Upon hearing that, Jifeng asked: "Do you know what this is?"

Xiao Ningxun nodded and briefly recounted how the Nine‑Star Repeating Crossbow had been stolen, and how his group had trekked through the northwest, Jiangnan, and the grasslands in search of it.

Translation: Xiao Ningxun nodded and briefly recounted how the Nine‑Star Repeating Crossbow had been stolen, and how his group had trekked through Xibei, Jiangnan, and the plains searching for it.

He thought for a moment and asked, "In what direction were those guards found?"

Translation: He pondered a moment: "In which direction were those guards found?"

Arsilen replied, "Toward the direction of Xia."

Translation: Aersi Leng replied: "Toward the direction of Da Xia."

"Xia!" The group exchanged glances, wondering, "Could it be that the Yin‑Ming Summit isn't actually in Lie State, but in Xia?"

Translation: "Da Xia!" Several people exchanged glances; "Could it be that the Yin‑Yang Peak isn't actually in Lieguo but in Da Xia?"

"Could those poison‑coated Nine‑Star Repeating Crossbows be destined for Xia?"

Translation: "Could those poison‑coated Nine‑Star Repeating Crossbows be intended for transport to Da Xia?"

Xiao Ningxun's face darkened as he said, "Brother Ji, the Nine‑Star Repeating Crossbow is already terrifyingly powerful; now that it's poisoned, it's become an even deadlier killing tool."

Translation: Xiao Ningxun's face sank: "Brother Jifeng, the Nine‑Star Repeating Crossbow is already formidable; now poisoned, it has become an even deadlier killing tool."

"If it falls into the hands of the Xia emperor, it will surely cause great chaos!"

Translation: "If it falls into the hands of the Emperor of Xia, great chaos will surely ensue!"

"Please, Brother Ji, give the order: even if we can't capture Jiang Heng, we must definitely retrieve those repeating crossbows."

Translation: "Please, Brother Jifeng, give the order: even if we can't capture Jiang Heng, we must certainly retrieve those repeating crossbows."

Jifeng thought, "If there are many of them, then to get them out of the plains they'd have to disguise them as cargo and send them out with a horse caravan."

Translation: Jifeng thought: "If there are many of them, to smuggle them out of the plains they'd have to disguise them as cargo and send them off with a caravan."

"Arsilen, issue my Khan's order: strictly inspect all horse caravans leaving the plains!"

Translation: "Aersi Leng, issue my Khan's order: strictly inspect all caravans leaving the plains!"

"Yes!"

Translation: "Yes!"

Tuan Tuan looked at Jifeng and exclaimed, "Wow! Uncle Jifeng, you now look just like Grandfather Khan!"

Translation: Tuan Tuan looked at Jifeng: "Wow! Uncle Jifeng, you now resemble Grandfather Great Khan!"

Jifeng blinked, then gave an embarrassed smile: "Really?"

Translation: Jifeng startled, then gave an embarrassed smile: "Really?"

Xiao Ningxun clasped his hands and said, "Brother Ji, we intend to head back. Please handle the matter of the Nine‑Star Repeating Crossbow; whether we find it or not, please have someone inform you."

Translation: Xiao Ningxun clasped his hands: "Brother Jifeng, we intend to head back. The matter of the Nine‑Star Repeating Crossbow is entrusted to you; whether or not we find it, please have someone inform you."

Jifeng blinked again and said, "That fast?"

Translation: Jifeng startled again: "So soon?"

Xiao Ran interjected, "We've been out for several months already; that's long enough—it's time to go home."

Translation: Xiao Ran interjected: "We've been out for several months already; that's long enough—it's time to go home."

Tuan Tuan looked at Jifeng, feeling very reluctant, but thinking of her father and mother, she also really wanted to go home.

Translation: Tuan Tuan looked at Jifeng, feeling reluctant, yet thinking of her father and mother, she also longed to go home.

She glanced this way and that, then pursed her little lips.

Translation: She glanced this way and that, her little mouth pursing.

Jifeng got up, walked to Tuan Tuan, and lifted her in his arms: "Tuan Tuan, let's go home. If you miss me, come find me on the grassland, okay?"

Tuan Tuan hugged his neck: "Uncle Jifeng, I can't bear to part with you."

Jifeng felt a sour softness in his heart: "You are the holy maiden of the grasslands; the grasslands will always be your home, you can come back anytime."

Tuan Tuan buried her head in the crook of his neck, nodding.

Jifeng held her as he sat down, letting her sit on his lap.

He looked at Xiao Ningxun: "Brother Xiao, the elders have already written the dispatch for me; it's perfect for you to take back."

Xiao Ran asked: "Dispatch?"

Jifeng scratched his head: "Over there it seems to be called a state letter; the elders said that after I become Great Khan, I must send this thing to each of the neighboring countries one by one."

Ah, there are too many troubles! I tell you, I just can't remember! I'll let them handle roughly everything, I'm too lazy to bother.

Even so, I don't even have the time to sneak out for a horse ride and a drink.

Everyone laughed.

Aersi Leng, standing to the side, listened and shook his head slightly; this newly enthroned Great Khan, all he thinks about is running off, making himself feel like he's being watched every day, just as he watches him.

Tuan Tuan glanced at him, her eyes shifting, she wrapped her arms around Jifeng's neck and whispered a few words in his ear.

Jifeng heard that, thought for a moment, narrowed his eyes at Aersi Leng: "You! Starting tomorrow, you no longer need to stay in the Royal Court."