比太史局送进来的 还要早三个时辰
“arrived six hours before the Astronomical Bureau's.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这密折
“This secret report”
比太史局送进来的 还要早 三个时辰
“arrived six hours before the Astronomical Bureau's.”
“Someone beat the official imperial bureau by six hours, which means there is a leak or a conspiracy.”
The Taishiju was an imperial institution responsible for observing celestial phenomena and calculating the calendar, wielding enormous political influence in omen interpretation.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
shichen (traditional two-hour period)
Essential term in historical Chinese contexts, where one shichen corresponds to two modern hours.
to send inside; to deliver in
Frequently used when referring to delivering documents or goods into the palace or an inner office.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I need to return to the Astronomical Bureau to confirm it.”
“Have you mistaken the Directorate of Astronomy for an inn?”
“Go check on Mr. Xiao. He's been waiting for you.”
“Mr. Xiao, don't underestimate me.”
“You should rest too.”
“You've figured it out?”