王妃何必越过安郡王
“Your Highness, why press on this matter”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这
“This…”
王妃 何必越过 安郡王
“Your Highness, why press on this matter”
“without consulting Commandery Prince An?”
“You have overstepped your station—stay out of matters that belong to men and the courts.”
In imperial China, women of the court were strictly prohibited from interfering in external criminal and government proceedings (pinji zhicheng).
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
why must; there is no need to
Used in rhetorical questions to emphasize that an action is unnecessary, improper, or counterproductive.
to bypass; to step over
Frequently used metaphorically to criticize someone jumping the chain of command.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“There's no need for formalities between her and me.”
“Yuluo, take Commandery Princess Consort An to see Master Chu later.”
“Dare you offend Commandery Princess Consort An?”
“Isn't that the Commandery Princess Consort An?”
“- Your Highnesses. - Your Highnesses.”
“Why are you so angry? Calm down.”