木大人在外面已经恭候多时
“Lord Mu has been waiting outside for a long time.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
太后娘娘
“Your Majesty,”
木大人在外面已经 恭候多时
“Lord Mu has been waiting outside for a long time.”
快叫他进来
“Let him in now.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Subordinates reporting on visitors to high imperial royalty use humble honorific terms like '恭候' to display absolute reverence and adherence to protocol.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
has been respectfully waiting for a long time
A highly formal, polite set phrase used in courtly or high-end hospitality registers to show deep respect toward a superior or guest.