敢问汪知州可否对晴娘免跪
“may I ask if you would allow her to stand, Governor Wang?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
只是 在下举证多而繁杂 晴娘尚未定罪
“However, my evidence is rather extensive and complex. Since Qing has not yet been convicted,”
敢问 汪知州 可否 对晴娘 免跪
“may I ask if you would allow her to stand, Governor Wang?”
“You may rise. Thank you, Governor Wang.”
“She hasn't been proven guilty yet, so you should treat her respectfully and let her stand.”
In traditional imperial Chinese courts, kneeling was mandatory for defendants; petitioning for exemption reflects both procedural defense and humanitarian appeals.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
may I venture to ask; dare I ask
An honorific preface used to ask a sensitive question politely when addressing a superior or person of status.
to be excused from kneeling
A historical legal term indicating exemption from traditional judicial prostration.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“"Maybe"? Governor Wang,”
“so Qing specially made these two dolls to keep her entertained.”
“Governor Wang, are you trying to make decisions for His Majesty?”
“Miss Qin. Please help Madam. Qing.”
“Please forgive me, Lady Du.”
“Please just call me Qing.”