公主此前可得到过风声
“Did you have any inkling of this before?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
信中命张恒远 刺杀工部员外郎仲行通
“making Zhang Hengyuan kill Zhong Xingtong, Vice Director of the Ministry of Works.”
公主 此前 可得 到过 风声
“Did you have any inkling of this before?”
此事关乎两国邦交
“This concerns our diplomatic relations. Please read the letter carefully.”
“Are you involved in this treasonous plot, or can you prove your innocence?”
In court diplomacy, direct accusations are avoided; instead, veiled questions about 'catching wind' are used to gauge culpability.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to catch wind of news or rumors
Used when referring to hearing confidential, secret, or unofficial leaks in advance.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“about these private matters between the Tian and Du Families?”
“Who knows when His Majesty will have use for us?”
“Even if Your Majesty suddenly changed your mind”
“and sales departments first, right?”
“I've heard of your father,”
“you'd have likely ascended to the throne long ago.”