公公 再不宣旨
“Sir, if we don't read the imperial edict now,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
让不必等了
“He told you not to wait.”
公公 再不宣旨
“Sir, if we don't read the imperial edict now,”
恐怕是要误了时辰啊
“we might miss the auspicious hour.”
“Hurry up and read the decree, we are running out of time.”
In traditional Chinese court culture, ceremonies and the reading of imperial edicts had to strictly align with designated astrological or scheduled hours (时辰), where missing the window was considered inauspicious or an offense against imperial protocol.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to read or announce an imperial decree
A specific historical term used when imperial officials or eunuchs announce the emperor's edict.
if (one) still does not...
Used to introduce an impending negative consequence if an action is delayed any further.
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“There is no need to petition me again.”
“he can't keep the Imperial Decree waiting forever.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“You needn't worry about my throne lacking an heir.”
“Your Highness, if we don't leave now, we will be late.”
“It means His Majesty has made up his mind.”