但命太史丞查案 绝非小事
“But involving an astronomer in an investigation is no small feat.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I've long heard His Majesty favors Your Ladyship greatly.”
但命太史丞查案 绝非小事
“But involving an astronomer in an investigation is no small feat.”
“How did you persuade His Majesty?”
“You pulled off something extraordinary; tell me how you really convinced the Emperor.”
In ancient Chinese dynastic administration, mobilising officials beyond their normal institutional duties required extraordinary royal favor or political maneuvering.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
definitely no small matter; by no means trivial
Used to emphasize the gravity, consequence, or exceptional nature of an occurrence.
order someone to investigate a case
A formal construction where an authority orders a subordinate to lead an inquiry.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Your casework has improved.”
“Mr. Xiao is so cold.”
“Go check on Mr. Xiao. He's been waiting for you.”
“Mr. Xiao, don't underestimate me.”
“Mr. Xiao can even read the stars. He noticed at a glance.”
“I'm from the Astronomical Bureau. How could I investigate a case?”