是不是跟皇后的关系 本来就不太好啊
“I wonder if this concubine was at odds with the Empress.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
后来那位妃子院中 便再无绿荫 那这妃子
“So her palace lost all tree shade. I wonder if this concubine was at odds”
是不是 跟皇后的关系 本来就不太好 啊
“I wonder if this concubine was at odds with the Empress.”
“You grow sharper by the day.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In imperial China, the intricate rivalries and delicate hierarchy among the empress and imperial concubines were central to inner palace politics.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
is it true that / could it be that
A very common conversational opener used to confirm a hunch or assumption.
originally / in the first place / all along
Used to emphasize an inherent, pre-existing condition or underlying reality.
Softens the interrogative question and expresses curiosity or seeks confirmation.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“And, they're connected to you.”
“What is your relationship with that maid?”
“this would be a life fit for an empress.”
“How did you get involved with people from the Eastern Palace?”
“I'm the Empress now, their boss.”
“Do you want to know about my relationship with Prince Li?”