这些只是讨人欢喜的谎言吗
“Were those merely pleasing lies?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
知道本王是天命所归
“and knew I was the chosen one.”
这些只是 讨人欢喜 的谎言吗
“Were those merely pleasing lies?”
为何本王信了
“Then why did I believe them?”
“Tell me you actually meant what you said and weren't just playing to my ego.”
Rulers in traditional Chinese court drama often struggle between suspecting sycophancy and desiring confirmation of their divine destiny (天命).
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to please others; to curry favor
Commonly used to describe behavior, words, or appearances designed specifically to charm or flatter others.
Marks a direct yes-no question with a reflective, doubtful coloring.