坊间传闻 郑大人近日被噩梦缠身
“Rumor has it that Lord Zheng has been plagued by nightmares recently.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
启炎公子 找我们是想说什么
“Young Master Qiyan, what do you want to talk to us about?”
坊间传闻 郑大人近日被噩梦缠身
“Rumor has it that Lord Zheng has been plagued by nightmares recently.”
我这里倒是有一计
“I happen to have a plan.”
“I know your dirty little secret and weakness, which means you need my help.”
In classical Chinese political interactions, citing street gossip is a tactful way to bring up an opponent's private weakness without making a direct accusation.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
rumor has it / popular gossip on the street
A sophisticated way to introduce a rumor or unofficial piece of news without citing a direct source.
plagued by nightmares
An idiomatic four-character expression used to describe being constantly tormented by bad dreams or guilt.
