臣有本要奏
“I have a matter to report.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
陛下
“[Three days later] Your Majesty,”
臣有本要奏
“I have a matter to report.”
“Wei Yan lacks discipline over his subordinates.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Imperial audiences followed strict verbal protocols where ministers required explicit imperial assent before voicing official petitions or impeachments.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
have a memorial to submit/report to the throne
A formulaic phrase used by imperial court officials before stating formal business or accusations to the monarch.
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I have an urgent matter to report.”
“[Capital] Your Majesty, I have a proposal.”
“Your Majesty, I have a matter to report!”
“I must report it.”