可这位长公主 不是已经嫁过一次了吗
“But hasn't she been married once already?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
联姻
“A marital alliance?”
可这位长 公主 不是 已经 嫁过一次 了 吗
“But hasn't she been married once already?”
怎么
“What? Do you think she shouldn't remarry?”
“How can we arrange a political marriage with a woman who has already been married before?”
While political alliances (联姻) were standard imperial strategy, remarriage of royal women carried complex political and moral baggage depending on the dynasty's prevailing social norms.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
isn't it already the case that...
A rhetorical question pattern used to remind the listener of an established fact and express doubt or confusion.
Eldest Princess / Grand Princess
A historical court title typically referring to the sister of the reigning emperor.
Marks the completion of an action or change of state, highlighting the princess's previous marriage.
Forms a rhetorical yes-no question to prompt confirmation or express skepticism.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Such an act proves you have turned against Her Highness.”
“but she still won the Grand Princess's favor.”
“Well, you've grown.”
“be the one who is afraid?”
“marrying the Princess Royal?”
“Your betrothal to the Princess Royal is settled.”