Chapter 714: There Are Always Things That Require Selfless Devotion

Thinking Process:

1. Analyze the Source Text:

* Context: Chapter 714, titled "Yan Shao Era" (referring to Yan Aohan's dominance).

* Characters:

* Guan Lao (Old Man Guan): Patriarch of the Guan family, feels inferior to the Yan family, wants to arrange a marriage between his granddaughter and Yan Aohan.

* Guan Xiaoyue: Guan Lao's granddaughter, young woman, instantly attracted to Yan Aohan, determined to win him over despite her grandfather's advice to give up.

* Yan Lao (Old Man Yan): Patriarch of the Yan family, anxious about his son Yan Aohan's marriage status, tried to push the Guan family match.

* Madam Yan (Yan Lao's wife): Former warrior, strong-willed, angry at Yan Lao for messing up the cancellation of the match and causing trouble.

* Yan Aohan: Mentioned as the terrifying existence in Kyoto, the object of Guan Xiaoyue's affection, and the son of Yan Lao/Madam Yan.

* Plot Points:

* Guan Lao reflects on Yan Aohan's terrifying status in Kyoto.

* Guan Lao and Guan Xiaoyue leave the Yan residence. Guan Lao tells Xiaoyue they can't match with the Yan family because Yan Aohan isn't interested and the Yan family is too powerful.

* Guan Xiaoyue disagrees internally, believing she is the only one worthy, and resolves to pursue Yan Aohan.

* Back at the Yan residence, Madam Yan has moved Yan Lao's bedding to the guest room.

* Madam Yan is furious because Yan Lao tried to revive the match with the Guan family after she had already cancelled it.

* Yan Lao apologizes profusely, blaming his anxiety about his son's age (26) and lack of children.

* Madam Yan warns him to stop interfering in Yan Aohan's life, noting he has his own mind.

* Yan Lao agrees, vowing never to meddle again to avoid marital strife.

2. Apply Iron Rules:

* Rule 1 & 2 (Gender/Pronouns):

* Zhu Yanyi is NOT in this chapter. No need to check her pronouns.

* Guan Lao = he/him.

* Guan Xiaoyue = she/her.

* Yan Lao = he/him.

* Madam Yan = she/her.

* Yan Aohan = he/him.

* Rule 3 (Child Dialogue):

* No 5-year-old Zhu Yanyi present. Guan Xiaoyue is a young woman (implied adult or late teen, capable of romantic interest). Her dialogue should be natural but not necessarily "child-like" in the sense of a 5-year-old. However, the rule says "5-year-old Zhu Yanyi speaks in simple…". Since Zhu Yanyi isn't here, this rule doesn't restrict Guan Xiaoyue's speech complexity, but general natural English applies.

* Rule 4 (Word Meaning):

* Check for "talent" vs "diligence". Not applicable here.

* Check for "mitigated" vs "eased". Not applicable here.

* Rule 5 (Nickname):

* No "Ani" in this text.

* Rule 6 (Forbidden Vocabulary):

* No regional steward, manager, etc.

No "Venerable Yanluo*".

* Rule 7 (Place Names):

* Kyoto = Kyoto (Standard).

* Heshan Mountain not mentioned.

* Rule 8 (Glossary):

No fantasy terms like Venerable Yanluo or Ruyi Space* in this specific excerpt. It's a modern/urban setting scene.

* Rule 9 (General Standards):

* Proper nouns: Zhu Yanyi (not present), Yan Aohan, Guan Lao, Guan Xiaoyue, Yan Lao.

* Idioms: "巾帼英雌" (heroine among men) -> "heroine" or "warrior". "天伦" (family happiness) -> "family joy" or "peaceful life". "幺蛾子" (trouble/mess) -> "trouble" or "mess".

* Tone: Serious for Guan Lao's reflection, romantic/determined for Xiaoyue, domestic conflict for Yan couple.

3. Drafting – Section by Section:

Section 1: Guan Lao's reflection.*

* Source: 想到这里，关老不觉郁闷的看看窗外，从什么时候开始，阎傲寒已经成为了京都所有人最可怕的存在，只是这一点他至今都没有想明白。

* Draft: Thinking of this, Old Man Guan looked out the window with a frown. Since when had Yan Aohan become the most terrifying existence for everyone in Kyoto? He still couldn't figure it out.

Section 2: Leaving the Yan residence.*

* Source: “哪里哪里，是我们来的匆忙了，既然老哥你有事情，那么我们爷孙两个就先告辞了。”关老表面笑呵呵，似乎一点都不生气，拉了拉关小悦，祖孙两人告辞离开。

* Draft: "No, no, we arrived in a hurry. Since you have business, Grandfather and I will take our leave." Old Man Guan smiled politely, showing no anger. He pulled Guan Xiaoyue's hand, and the two left.

Section 3: Guan Xiaoyue's reaction.*

* Source: “爷爷。”关小悦第一次见阎傲寒，但是看到阎傲寒的瞬间，她的心告诉她，这是她想要的男人。

* Draft: "Grandfather." It was Guan Xiaoyue's first time seeing Yan Aohan, but the moment she saw him, her heart told her this was the man she wanted.

Section 4: Outside the gate.*

* Source: “小悦，阎家，我们高攀不上了。”一出阎家们，关老苦笑一声：“爷爷会给你找个好男儿的。”

* Draft: "Xiaoyue, we cannot match with the Yan family." As soon as they stepped out of the Yan gate, Old Man Guan gave a bitter smile. "Grandfather will find you a good husband."

Section 5: Xiaoyue's question.*

* Source: “为什么？”关小悦微微皱眉，可是她觉得除了她，根本就没有别的人能够配的上阎傲寒。

* Draft: "Why?" Guan Xiaoyue frowned slightly. She felt that no one else but her was worthy of Yan Aohan.

Section 6: Guan Lao's explanation.*

* Source: “你还看不出来吗，阎傲寒对你没兴趣。”关老无奈道：“我们家虽然被称为一流名门，但是其实我们自己知道，我们跟阎家的底蕴是不能比的，如今阎傲寒不同意这事情，我们只能退让，这样才有利于关家。”关老苦笑道：“阎家有阎傲寒在，我们如何也是撼动不了的。”

* Draft: "Can't you see? Yan Aohan is not interested in you," Old Man Guan said helplessly. "Although our family is called a first-rate noble house, we know ourselves that our foundation cannot compare with the Yan family. Now that Yan Aohan disagrees, we must step back. This is best for the Guan family." He smiled bitterly. "With Yan Aohan in the Yan family, we cannot shake their position no matter what."

Section 7: Xiaoyue's internal resolve.*

* Source: 关小悦很想反驳这话，但是她知道，这一刻她不能说，表面上温顺的点点头：“我听爷爷的。”心中却是想着，不管如何她一定要想法子再找阎傲寒，她就不信降服不了他。

* Draft: Guan Xiaoyue wanted to argue, but she knew she could not speak now. She nodded obediently on the surface. "I will listen to Grandfather." In her heart, she thought, no matter what, she must find a way to see Yan Aohan again. She did not believe she could not tame him.

Section 8: Back at Yan residence.*

* Source: 关家人走了，阎老忙回房，却见老夫人已经收拾好了被子铺面，阎老有一种非常不好的感觉：“我说媳妇，你这是。”

* Draft: After the Guan family left, Old Man Yan hurried back to the room. He saw that Madam Yan had already packed his bedding and moved it. Old Man Yan had a very bad feeling. "Wife, what are you doing?"

Section 9: Madam Yan's anger.*

* Source: “从今天开始你睡客房，阿寒什么时候回来，你什么时候回来，不然你就别回来了。”老夫人曾经是巾帼英雌，战场上杀敌能力跟是不亚于男人，只不过这些年下来，脾气收敛了不少，这一刻脾气却全部爆了出来了。

* Draft: "From today, you sleep in the guest room. You can come back only when Aohan returns. Otherwise, do not come back." Madam Yan had once been a heroine among men, her ability to kill enemies on the battlefield not inferior to any man. Although she had tempered her temper over the years, her anger exploded completely at this moment.

Section 10: Yan Lao's apology.*

* Source: “媳妇，我错了还不成吗，我认错，你可不能赶我出去，我们都这一把年纪了，要是被人知道还吵架，别人会笑话我们的。”阎老忙讨饶。

* Draft: "Wife, I was wrong, okay? I admit my mistake. You cannot drive me out. We are this old. If people know we are still arguing, they will laugh at us." Old Man Yan hurried to beg for forgiveness.

Section 11: Madam Yan's rebuttal.*

* Source: “你还知道笑话啊，昨天我打电话给老关，跟他说取消了这事情，你今天又闹出这么多幺蛾子，你还怕人笑话？”老夫人双目一瞪，说明老夫人这一次是真的气的慌。

* Draft: "You still care about being laughed at? Yesterday I called Old Guan and told her I cancelled the matter. Today you caused so much trouble. Are you still afraid of people laughing?" Madam Yan glared with both eyes, showing she was truly furious.

Section 12: Yan Lao's excuse.*

* Source: 阎老忙不迭的道歉：“是是，都是我的错，我这不是关心我们家儿子吗，你看别人家的儿子，二十六岁孩子都好几个了，他每天那么忙，连个对象都没有，我这看见好的不就心急了吗，我错了成吗，以后我再不管那小子的事情了。”

* Draft: Old Man Yan apologized quickly. "Yes, yes, it is all my fault. I was just worried about our son. Look at other people's sons; at twenty-six, they already have several children. He is so busy every day and has no partner. When I saw a good match, I got anxious. I was wrong, okay? I will never interfere with that boy's affairs again."

Section 13: Madam Yan's warning.*

* Source: “真的？”老夫人目光炯炯盯着老爷子。

* Draft: "Really?" Madam Yan stared sharply at the old man.

Section 14: Yan Lao's vow.*

* Source: “真的，比珍珠还真，我绝对不管，不信，我发给你发誓。”阎老单手举过头，要发誓。

* Draft: "Really, truer than pearls. I will absolutely not interfere. If you don't believe me, I swear it." Old Man Yan raised one hand over his head to swear.

Section 15: Resolution.*

* Source: 老夫人叹了口气：“发誓倒也不用了，你说你一大把年纪了，好好的享受一下天伦也够了，阿寒的事情你就别管了，那孩子，打小自己有主意。”

* Draft: Madam Yan sighed. "There is no need to swear. You are old enough to enjoy family peace. Just leave Aohan's matters alone. That child has had his own mind since he was small."

Section 16: Final agreement.*

* Source: “是是，媳妇你说的太对，以后我再不做这蠢猪的事情了。”阎老只能自己骂自己，出力不讨老，以后绝对不再管阎傲寒了，省的自己差点闹婚变，这要传出去，老两口一大把还闹婚变，说出去就是被人耻笑的。

* Draft: "Yes, yes, Wife, you are so right. I will never do such a stupid thing again." Old Man Yan could only scold himself. He had worked hard for no reward. From now on, he would absolutely not manage Yan Aohan's affairs. He almost caused a marital crisis. If this got out, people would mock an old couple fighting.

4. Review and Refine:

* Check pronouns: Guan Lao (he), Xiaoyue (she), Yan Lao (he), Madam Yan (she), Yan Aohan (he). All correct.

* Check tone: Madam Yan is fierce but not using banned words like "fool" or "idiot" towards the child (no child present). She calls Yan Lao "stupid thing" (蠢猪的事情 -> stupid thing/act), which is acceptable for a spouse argument, not a banned term for a child.

* Check idioms: "巾帼英雌" -> "heroine among men". "天伦" -> "family peace". "幺蛾子" -> "trouble". "高攀" -> "match with" (contextual).

* Check flow: The English is natural.

5. Final Polish:

* "Old Man Guan" vs "Guan Lao". The text uses "Guan Lao" as a title/name. I will use "Old Man Guan" for clarity in English or keep "Guan Lao" if it's treated as a name. The prompt uses "Guan Lao" in the source. I'll use "Old Man Guan" for better English flow, or "Guan Lao" if it's a specific character name style. Given "Yan Lao" is also used, I will use "Old Man Guan" and "Old Man Yan" for consistency with English naming conventions for elders, or stick to "Guan Lao" if it's a proper noun. Let's look at the glossary. No specific rule for "Lao". I will use "Old Man Guan" and "Old Man Yan" for readability, or "Guan Lao" if it feels like a name. In many translations, "Lao" is kept. Let's use "Old Man Guan" to be safe and clear. Actually, looking at the source, "Guan Lao" is used as a name. I will use "Old Man Guan" to distinguish from just "Guan".

* Wait, the source says "Guan Lao" (关老). I will use "Old Man Guan".

* "Yan Lao" (阎老) -> "Old Man Yan".

* "Madam Yan" (老夫人) -> "Madam Yan".

* "Yan Aohan" -> "Yan Aohan".

* "Guan Xiaoyue" -> "Guan Xiaoyue".

* Refining the "stupid pig" part: "蠢猪的事情" -> "stupid thing". The source says "stupid pig thing". I'll translate as "stupid thing" to avoid animal metaphors if they sound weird, but "stupid pig" is a common self-deprecation in Chinese. "Stupid thing" is safer and more natural in English.

* Refining "巾帼英雌": "heroine among men" is good.

* Refining "天伦": "family joy" or "peaceful family life". "Family peace" works.

* Refining "幺蛾子": "trouble" or "mess". "Caused so much trouble" is good.

* Check Rule 3: No child dialogue issues.

* Check Rule 1: No Zhu Yanyi.

* Final check on pronouns.

* Guan Lao: he/him.

* Xiaoyue: she/her.

* Yan Lao: he/him.

* Madam Yan: she/her.

* Yan Aohan: he/him.

* Looks good.

6. Construct Output.

* Chapter 714: The Era of Yan Shao

Thinking of this, Old Man Guan looked out the window with a frown. Since when had Yan Aohan become the most terrifying existence for everyone in Kyoto? He still could not figure it out.

"No, no, we arrived in a hurry. Since you have business, Grandfather and I will take our leave." Old Man Guan smiled politely, showing no anger. He pulled Guan Xiaoyue's hand, and the two left.

"Grandfather." It was Guan Xiaoyue's first time seeing Yan Aohan, but the moment she saw him, her heart told her this was the man she wanted.

"Xiaoyue, we cannot match with the Yan family." As soon as they stepped out of the Yan gate, Old Man Guan gave a bitter smile. "Grandfather will find you a good husband."

"Why?" Guan Xiaoyue frowned slightly. She felt that no one else but her was worthy of Yan Aohan.

"Can't you see? Yan Aohan is not interested in you," Old Man Guan said helplessly. "Although our family is called a first-rate noble house, we know ourselves that our foundation cannot compare with the Yan family. Now that Yan Aohan disagrees, we must step back. This is best for the Guan family." He smiled bitterly. "With Yan Aohan in the Yan family, we cannot shake their position no matter what."

Guan Xiaoyue wanted to argue, but she knew she could not speak now. She nodded obediently on the surface. "I will listen to Grandfather." In her heart, she thought, no matter what, she must find