大奸臣魏祁林
“The big traitor Wei Qilin? ♪ All people ♪”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“You know General He's sworn brother?”
大奸臣魏祁林
“The big traitor Wei Qilin? ♪ All people ♪”
谁人不知
“♪ All people ♪ Who doesn't know him?”
“Everyone knows what an evil scoundrel that man is; do not insult my intelligence.”
Traditional Chinese historical narrative strongly dichotomizes court figures into loyal ministers (忠臣) and treacherous court officials (奸臣), leaving little room for moral ambiguity.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
arch-traitor; treacherous court official
Common in historical narratives and costume dramas to refer to corrupt or treasonous court ministers.