李家算计长信王
“The Li family's plot against Lord Changxin”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“to let the military power fall into the Li family's hands?”
李家 算计 长信王
“The Li family's plot against Lord Changxin”
“Do not be fooled; the Li family orchestrated this whole scheme from the start.”
In imperial Chinese history, elite aristocratic clans frequently schemed against royal princes to monopolize military commands and secure dominance over the court.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to scheme against; to plot against someone
Commonly used in both historical and modern contexts to describe calculating or underhanded plotting against someone.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I'm afraid Lord Changxin's plan won't go smoothly.”
“Everyone in Lord Changxin's household deserves to die!”
“The Li family does have a competent heir.”
“I cannot trust the Li family or Li Ink.”
“our Li family has been loyal for generations.”
“Lord Changxin's eldest son.”