你总在太史局 自是不了解我
“You're always in your bureau. You don't know my ways.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
若圣上不下旨呢？
“What if His Majesty hadn't issued the decree?”
你总在 太 史局 自是 不了解我
“You're always in your bureau. You don't know my ways.”
走吧
“Come on.”
“You are too sheltered in your academic bureau to understand how I operate; just follow my lead.”
Scholarly, clerical offices like the Taishiju were often viewed as detached from the realpolitik and decisive action of political power players.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
Astrological Bureau / Imperial Observatory
A specific historical government agency responsible for astronomy, calendar-making, and divination.
naturally / of course
A slightly formal, written or historical equivalent of '自然' or '当然'.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Have you mistaken the Directorate of Astronomy for an inn?”
“I was already studying at the Astronomical Bureau then, but I heard of it.”
“a thing or two by working with Deputy Director since young.”
“Mr. Xiao, don't underestimate me.”
“But I don't have time to chat with you here.”
“But how did you get lost with your extraordinary memory?”