Chapter 246

After returning to the camp, Lady Hoowood and Tiyaxinuo kept trembling, not knowing whether it was from fright or from the cold.

There is some chaos in the city (city). No specific name. "library" (library) maybe a place but generic? It's a specific location within the city, but it's a common noun "library". Not a proper name. So no.

library (library) again generic. "Bolton guards" (Bolton guards) - "Bolton" appears as a surname/family name. So "Bolton" is a family name. Also "Bolton" appears again later. So we need to include "Bolton" as a named entity (family/clan). Also "Bolton" maybe a house name. Also "sheepskin tight armor" is generic. "scarlet flayed man pattern decoration" generic.

Fortunately, Lady Hoowood nearby stopped her in time; otherwise she would have had to do something to that girl.

After escaping, Mei Yi drifted the two of them downstream along the moat, confident they were already badly chilled by then. After dragging the two ashore from the river, what greeted them were the enemy soldiers' search orders, shouts along the way, and the barking of a pack of dogs.

She felt that if she hadn't arrogantly left a note in the library, wasting a little time, perhaps the escape wouldn't have been so perilous. But she had to admit, that note gave her a fierce vent of spite.

After Bolton discovered Lady Hoowood missing, he quickly traced their escape route along the library corridors; although coordinating with the pursuing troops outside the city took a little time, he had to admit that this reaction speed was extremely fast, far beyond her expectation.

But once she had successfully left the city, she felt the most interesting part of this adventure was already over, and most of the danger had passed.

"Howard Valley" (Ho... Valley) maybe a place name. "Howard" appears again. So "Howard Valley" is a place name. Also "Howard Fortress" appears later? Actually line 41 mentions "Howard Fortress". So we need to include "Howard Fortress" as a place. Also "Lady Howard" already.

Henry Norton (Henry? maybe a name). "Henry Norton" appears as a person who left ambush. So we need to include "Henry Norton". Also "Henry Norton" maybe a name.

She brought the two women back to camp from the icy snow and freezing rain, and saw them shivering uncontrollably, unable to speak clearly; in fact, if it weren't for Mei Yi's occasional help, they might have frozen to death by now.

No.

Earl of Deep Forest Fortress

But we need to decide: Should we include titles in glossary? Yes, they said list official & sect ranks/titles. So we include them.

Thus we need to extract all titles: Earl, Sir (maybe honorific), Commander-in-Chief (Commander-in-Chief?), etc.

Let's continue.

【13】 also "Earl of Deep Forest Fortress" (Earl of Deep Forest Fortress). Also "Commander-in-Chief of the entire army" (Commander-in-Chief of the entire army). "Commander-in-Chief" is a title. Also snowfall etc generic.

She did not feel that the Earl of Deepforest was respecting her authority.

When Mei Yi appeared before those officers, she finally realized that they actually thought it was her actions at Hoowood Castle, or some sorcery, that had changed the weather again.

She didn't have that ability. She was also very puzzled by the weather change—she was pleased with the result, but dared not claim credit for altering the weather.

"Red-robed monk" (Red-robed monk) maybe a generic descriptor, not a proper name. Bolton again.

Upon seeing the rescued Lady Hoowood, they were already dumbfounded.

She didn't know how much of that was speechlessness at her absurd solo rescue mission.

Mei Yi felt that if she didn't bring the lady out, today's events could not be explained anyway; those northern noble officers and aristocratic youths would likely think they had merely found a secluded spot to leisurely practice sorcery, dueling the red-robed monk from afar, thereby changing the climate…

Mei Yi sometimes maliciously wondered how many of them would, even after she won the war, still secretly accuse her behind her back of being a 'witch'.

Witch, this is probably a label she cannot escape, unless…

Unless she chooses to go with the mainstream religion, gain religious recognition, and become a 'sacred' monarch… this path is also very hard for her to walk.

"Seven Gods Church" (Seven Gods Church) maybe a religion name. Should we treat as a named entity? It's a religion, maybe a sect. According to rule, we list sects/clans/factions/peoples. So "Seven Gods Church" is a sect. We need to translate meaning: "Seven Gods Church". Or maybe "Faith of the Seven". But we translate meaning: "Seven Gods Church". We'll include.

Although she cannot choose that road, she also will not allow the suspicion of being a 'witch' to develop.

"Stark" (Stark) appears as a family name. Also vassal generic. Also ambitious person generic. Also feudal lords generic. Also fool generic. So we need to include "Stark". Also "Winterfell" (Winterfell) appears as a place name. Also "the North" (the North) generic region? Might be a place name but generic? "the North" means the North, could be a region name. Might be considered a place name. But it's a descriptive term; maybe we treat as generic? The rule says exclude bare generic genre words. "the North" could be considered a region name, but it's descriptive. I'd treat as generic and not include.

She could not forever remain dominant, nor could she forever suppress her vassals or always share their interests… she has always ruled Winterfell and the North as a bastard, while the abnormal deaths of Lord Eddard's other young children add considerable credibility to her claim; she will not forget that last point.

But the appearance of Lady Hoowood and the existence of her testimony are entirely different. Lady Hoowood's appearance only shows that she is a genuine, courageous and wise heroine.

Mei Yi was not as fragile as the two women she had rescued; after quickly changing into dry clothes, she promptly appeared before all the officers.

They stared at her unblinkingly, as if she were some monster, yet she also sensed many looks of admiration and awe among them.

"Imperial Forest Iron Guard" maybe a title: "Imperial Forest Iron Guard"? Might be a specific guard unit. Could be a named entity. We'll need to decide if it's a proper noun. Likely a specific organization: "Imperial Forest Iron Guard". We'll treat as a named entity (sect/faction). We'll translate meaning: "Imperial Forest Iron Guard". Or maybe "Palace Forest Iron Guard". We'll translate.

She confidently gave the officers a light laugh; regardless, the exhilaration of penetrating the enemy fortress lifted her spirits greatly, even the river algae lingering in her hair and the enemy's bloody stains became part of her uplifted mood. By now she almost felt glad she hadn't killed the red-robed monk.

Heh, if he were really that powerful, it shouldn't be raining right now!

Your Highness

Silence prevailed in the tent; Mei Yi felt slightly embarrassed. Although she was confident she could escape the enemy camp at night without dying in Bolton's army, worrying her own officers was quite inappropriate; rescuing Lady Hoowood would only make her seem more mad and unreasonable in their eyes.

No.

"White Harbor" (White Harbor) appears as a place name. Also "Lord Wyman" (Lord Wyman?) "Wyman" is a name, "lord" is honorific. So we need to include "White Harbor" as a place, "Wyman" is a name, "lord" is honorific. So we need to include "White Harbor" as a place, "Wyman" as a person name? Actually "Lord Wyman" is Lord Wyman. So we need to include "Wyman" as a person name. Also "lord" is honorific, maybe exclude.

Mei Yi stared at the earl in shock, not knowing whether she felt ashamed or something else, almost making her face flush instantly.

"Winterfell" again, "Ser Rodrik" (Ser Rodrik?), "Earl of Chaire" (Earl of Chaire?), "Little Gastonji" (Little something?), "Smittiken" (maybe a name). These are names/titles. We'll need to include each.

She looked at the earl's big beard and pursed mouth, knowing he was merely expressing dissatisfaction and the pressure she had borne during her absence; for a moment she also felt indebted and amused, began to smile shyly, then couldn't help bursting into laughter.

She had indeed seen Lady Hoowood in armor before.

The foreign officer beside her was the first to catch the smile, laughing loudly without restraint, after which the other officers also couldn't help laughing.

"Desmond Mandel" appears as a name. Also "Earl of White Harbor" (Earl of White Harbor). So we need to include "Desmond Mandel" as a person name, and "Earl of White Harbor" as a title (Earl of White Harbor). Also "Sir" (Sir) appears.

"Rescuing Lady Hoowood was precisely our purpose in coming here," Mei Yi had to interrupt Desmond's remarks that harmed unity, bringing the meeting's focus back to military affairs: "Now we still need to defeat Bolton and retake the castle."

No.

"Given the current weather, the ice and snow will melt quickly; they are actually already melting. Although we may end up fighting Bolton in the mire, at least we won't have to battle him in ice and snow as you all feared."

Mei Yi felt that this foray into Hoowood Castle was as unreal as a dream; after her adventure and return, she found she could resume the fight according to her original plan without worrying about the officers' opposition. Moreover, the previously low morale was greatly uplifted by rescuing Lady Hoowood, an act that seemed utterly useless—she could sense it from the officers' expressions and the proud cheers of her guard cavalry's youths.

No.

"Bōdùn had someone shoot the challenge letter in with a bow and arrow; that's really lacking in courtesy, heh heh, but no matter what, I accept his challenge. Shǐtǎkè is not a Bōdùn who scurries like flies and dogs; I have already personally left a message for him in Huòwǔdé chéng."