那岂不是又养出一个长信王来
“wouldn't that create another Lord Changxin?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
结成一家
“were to unite,”
那 岂不是 又养出一个长信王来
“wouldn't that create another Lord Changxin?”
那这
“Well...”
“If we allow this alliance, we are creating a monster that will eventually threaten the throne just like before.”
Throughout dynastic Chinese history, central rulers constantly feared empowering noble houses or regional princes who could revolt and usurp the imperial throne.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
wouldn't it be; wouldn't that mean
Used in formal or dramatic arguments to highlight a perilous, foreseeable result.
to nurture; to breed; to foster (a threat)
Often used critically to describe unwittingly fostering a dangerous person or habit.
Directional complement serving as an aspect marker that indicates the emergence or realization of an undesirable outcome.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Looks like Lord Changxin has made his move.”
“Everyone in Lord Changxin's household deserves to die!”
“and Lord Changxin destroy each other,”
“Lord Changxin's eldest son.”
“It must be Prince Changxin behind this.”
“I'm afraid Lord Changxin's plan won't go smoothly.”