宫中又几时有人对我议论纷纷?
“And when has anyone in the palace ever paid me much mind?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“When have I ever received so many rewards?”
宫中又几时 有人 对我 议论纷纷 ?
“And when has anyone in the palace ever paid me much mind?”
“Though I'll be sent away for this marriage alliance, I've earned a title.”
“No one in this palace dares to gossip about me, so do not try to slander me.”
In imperial court intrigue, public reputation directly affected political standing, making any mention of gossip a sensitive attack on one's honor.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
when ever; at what point
A classical rhetorical device used to deny that an action ever occurred.
widespread discussion; talking behind someone's back
A common idiom describing widespread public gossip or conflicting speculation.