Chapter 208: with translation of chapter title

The impoverished main lineage and the affluent branch that runs a caravan with swagger—this comparison shows the main lineage indeed seems to have wealth disproportionate to its status.

Named entities: main vein, branch vein (maybe 'branch vein'? Not in glossary; it's a term meaning branch lineage. Should we translate? It's a cultivation term? Actually 'branch vein' means branch vein, used metaphorically for branch family. It's a common term but could be considered a named entity? It's not a proper noun; it's a generic term. Likely not include as named entity. The instruction: exclude generic forms of address (not ranks), real-world brands/apps/celebrities, internet slang, and bare generic genre words. 'branch vein' is a generic term meaning branch lineage. Not a proper noun. So we exclude.

What Chen Shan didn't realize was that just because he didn't care about something didn't mean others felt the same.

Named entities: Chen Shan. Not in the glossary, so we should include Chen Shan (pinyin). Also, 'Chen Shan' is a person.

Reviving the glory of their ancestors is the faith deeply buried in the main lineage's bones and blood.

Named entities: main vein. Already.

Although people are poor, the spirit guarded by this ancestral hall has never waned.

No named entities.

Chen Wuji could see that Chen Bushi originally had no intention of killing Chen Shan, but Chen Shan's remark 'just accept your fate'—saying that everything in the past is outdated and you must accept your miserable fate—thoroughly angered Chen Bushi.

Named entities: Chen Wuji (in glossary), Chen Bushi (not in glossary), Chen Shan (already). Also, 'old almanac' is an idiom meaning outdated, not a name.

He hesitated not at all, and with one strike sent Chen Shan to the west.

Named entities: Chen Shan. Also, 'knife' appears as part of the phrase 'one strike'; it should be included as a named item per the glossary.

Chen Shan's death frightened his companions into becoming dazed geese.

Named entities: Chen Shan. 'Dazed goose' includes 'goose', so goose should be included.

They kowtowed without hesitation, shouting to their ancestors, begging for mercy, then pushed all the blame onto Chen Shan.

Named entities: Chen Shan. Also, 'ancestors' is a generic term, not a proper noun.

Chen Bushi's face was cold: 'I will report Chen Shan's death to the county office myself; ancestral regulations do not allow such filthy things to be defiled.'

Named entities: Chen Bushi, Chen Shan, county office (Xianya). Also, 'ancestral regulations' is generic.

In the laws of the Dayu Dynasty, there is a provision that especially favors the clan.

Named entities: Dayu Dynasty. Also, 'clan' is generic.

If clan law calls for a killing, with clear human evidence confirming the violation, the county office will not investigate but merely record it on file.

Named entities: county office (Xianya). Also, 'clan rule' is generic.

If the victim's family reports to the authorities, the county office will also uphold the clan rule to some extent.

Named entities: county office (Xianya).

This is a drawback of the clan and dynasty sharing rule, but for Chen Wuji at this moment it's a benefit—having the clan and law as backing makes many things easier for him.

Named entities: Chen Wuji. Also, 'clan' and 'dynasty' are generic terms.

All he needs now is to find a new caravan.

No named entities.

Organizing his own caravan would require huge upfront investment and carry great risk, with no guarantee of success.

No named entities.

Running a caravan in the Dayu Dynasty truly means risking one's life for experience; within the dynasty's borders it's only slightly better, amounting to little more than facing bandits and horse thieves on the road.

Named entities: Dayu Dynasty. Also, 'bandits and horse thieves' is generic.

But if they go outside, any random place could wipe out the entire caravan.

No named entities.

The neighbors of the Dayu Dynasty are not easy to deal with and are accustomed to looting.

Named entities: Dayu Dynasty.

Chen Bushi said to Chen Luozi, 'Mule, take them downstairs for a chat,' then walked over to Chen Wuji and chuckled lightly, saying, 'Just now, you really have the aura of a family head.'

Named entities: Chen Luozi (not in glossary), Chen Bushi, Chen Wuji, Family Head. Also, 'mule' is a nickname meaning mule, but as part of the name 'Chen Luozi' we treat the full name as Chen Luozi; the nickname 'mule' alone is not used elsewhere as a name.

Chen Wuji said irritably, 'Someone's even stepping on my face wanting to defecate—can I not be imposing?' Then he asked, 'Any ideas about the caravan? Having our own people pull a caravan is too risky, but if we hire another caravan, the risk is just as great. Frost sugar is something that can easily cause trouble.'

Named entities: Chen Wuji. Frost Sugar appears—a term meaning 'frost sugar', a product. Not in the glossary; we should include it as a named item by translating its meaning: Frost Sugar.

Chen Bushi asked, 'How about continuing to use Chen Shan's caravan?'

Named entities: Chen Shan, Chen Bushi.

Chen Bushi said, 'Once Chen Shan is dead, they'll behave. We'll assign two more people to keep them in line, have them guide the way and assist our people. Moreover, this has another benefit: we won't lose this branch lineage, the Chen clan won't scatter, and people's hearts—already mixed—will need manpower.'

Named entities: 陳山 (Chen Shan). "支脈" generic. "陳氏" (Chen clan) - that's a family name, could be considered a named entity: Chen Clan. Should we include? It's a surname used to refer to the family. Might be considered a named entity (family). The glossary does not have it. We'll include as "Chen Clan". Original term: 陳氏. Also "人心" generic.

Chen Bushi said, 'To undertake great endeavors, we need reliable manpower. Although I lost a friend who was decent in private relations, this opportunity is good—it lets us naturally win over the hearts of the Huishan branch lineage.'

Named entities: Huishan (place). Also, 'branch lineage' is generic; 'people's hearts' is generic.

Chen Wuji snorted, 'I always thought our Chen clan's main and branch lineages had united hearts, but you old coot, is your bragging a bit too much?'

Named entities: Chen Wuji, Chen Clan, main vein. Also, 'old coot' (Lao Deng Er) is in the glossary.

Chen Bushi immediately denied, 'When have I ever bragged to you? Only two branches closely follow us; the others, if nothing unexpected happens, would likely have to go through this process.'

Named entities: Chen Bushi. Also, 'branch lineage' is generic.

Chen Wuji: ……

Named entities: Chen Wuji.

He clearly remembers some people having said that to him before.

No named entities.

Barely a young man, yet some people bully him as if he were a senile old fool.

No named entities (youth is generic).

Chen Wuji said, 'I have no objection to continuing with the Huishan branch lineage's caravan, but one matter must be clarified upfront: they only receive a share of profits after goods are sold, with no wages.'

Named entities: Huishan (place), Chen Wuji.

Chen Wuji continued, 'Later, we can reward good performance with extra pay and immediately remove poor performers from the caravan; you must make it clear to them that winning over the hearts of the Huishan branch lineage is essential.'

Named entities: Huishan (place).

Chen Bushi nodded, 'That's natural; I'll settle the Huishan branch lineage matters, and you handle the caravan affairs with Chen Li and Chen Wuyi. Those two are one upright and one devious; I think adding two more people will be sufficient.'

Named entities: Chen Bushi, Huishan (place), Chen Li, Chen Wuyi. Also, 'caravan' is generic.

Chen Wuji said, 'It's best to be cautious—this is our Chen clan's future source of wealth. I'm doubtful of your judgment in people; how did such a flamboyant, dissolute fellow become a friend you consider decent in private relations? Did you pick him based on your own nature?'

Named entities: Chen Clan, Chen Wuji. Also, 'private relations' is generic.

Chen Bushi shouted in frustration, 'Enough already! You haven't even become family head, yet you're trampling me to death—how presumptuous! Even sages make mistakes, let alone me.'

Named entities: Chen Bushi, Family Head. Also, 'sage' is generic.

Chen Wuji laughed and gave up stabbing that fellow in the heart.

Named entities: Chen Wuji. Also, 'dagger' includes 'knife', so knife should be included.

Give him some face.

No named entities.

After a friendly exchange with Chen Luozi, several members of the Huishan branch lineage's caravan instantly became obedient and adorable, nodding and bowing to whatever was said.

Named entities: Chen Luozi, Huishan (place). Also, 'caravan' is generic.

They also elected a new leader, a relatively steady fellow named Chen Defu, whose name itself conveys steadiness.

Named entities: Chen Defu. Also, 'fellow' is generic.

Chen Wuji summoned him together with Chen Li and Chen Wuyi, then detailed how the caravan should operate going forward and how to turn this frost sugar 'thunderbolt' into silver to bring back.

Named entities: Chen Wuji, Chen Li, Chen Wuyi, Frost Sugar, Silver. Also, 'caravan' is generic.

Before the Zhang family affair was settled, Chen Wuji remained full of confidence, believing he could certainly rely on this skill to carve out a blueprint in business.

Named entities: Zhang Family, Chen Wuji.

But now he dares not entertain such a notion at all.

No named entities.

The harm caused by the saying 'an innocent man is guilty for carrying jade' is truly immense.

No named entities.

An iron pot, so easy to replicate, people would rather wield power than think a little. If frost sugar were to raise its head, it might even enjoy the treatment of a heavenly thunderbolt shocking the masses in Yunan City.

Named entities: Frost Sugar, Shocking Heaven Thunder, Yunan City. Also, 'iron pot' is generic.

Sugar is indeed a genuine luxury.

No named entities (sugar is generic).

Once the troubles were resolved, the preparations for the grand sacrifice suddenly became simple.

No named entities (grand sacrifice is generic).

Chen Bushi assigned personnel to prepare the items needed for the family grand sacrifice and their respective duties, while Chen Wuji familiarized himself with his own process.

Named entities: Chen Bushi, Chen Wuji. Also, 'family grand sacrifice' is generic.

Tomorrow, representatives of the other Chen clan branches will arrive one after another at Xishan Village.

Named entities: Chen Clan. Also, 'branch lineage' is generic; Xishan Village is a named place.

The day after tomorrow, the family grand sacrifice officially begins.

No named entities.

After familiarizing himself with his tasks, Chen Wuji returned home.

Named entities: Chen Wuji.

The frost sugar, whose fate has been tumultuous, is finally about to embark on the path of sales; Chen Wuji also needs to prepare some stock and plan large-scale sugar production.

Named entities: Frost Sugar, Chen Wuji. Also, 'sugar making' is generic.

There's no one else to turn to, so Chen Wuji must entrust this heavy responsibility to the three women in his household; if all goes well, they'll be busy managing the tavern business while also overseeing the frost sugar.

Named entities: Chen Wuji, Frost Sugar, Tavern. Also, 'three women' is generic.

After returning home and telling Huo Sanniang and the others about this, the three women weren't worried about the upcoming responsibility; instead, they were eager and excited to give it a try.

Named entities: Huo Sanniang. Also, 'they' is generic.

Chen Wuji asked with a smile, 'Hearing that work makes you this happy?'

Named entities: Chen Wuji.

Huo Sanniang's eyes were gentle, she said softly: "Wuji, we also want to be useful people."