我是太史局官员 如何查案？
“I'm from the Astronomical Bureau. How could I investigate a case?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
但要跟我去查案
“but you're coming with me to investigate.”
我是 太史局官员 如何查案 ？
“I'm from the Astronomical Bureau. How could I investigate a case?”
“I know where you went and with whom you met.”
“Investigating crimes is not my responsibility, so do not drag me into this.”
In imperial China, the Taishi Bureau handled astronomy and calendar calculations, making criminal investigation an entirely foreign duty outside their purview.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
how can one investigate a case / how to solve a case
A rhetorical phrase used here to challenge the feasibility or appropriateness of taking on an investigative task.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Your casework has improved.”
“Deputy Director Xiao knows best. Let's ask him.”
“I need to return to the Astronomical Bureau to confirm it.”
“Why did you study astronomy at the Astronomical Bureau?”
“Mr. Xiao. It's nothing difficult, right?”
“Have you mistaken the Directorate of Astronomy for an inn?”