他是先帝钦点的太傅
“He was the Grand Mentor appointed by the late Emperor”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“If not for your benevolence, how could he have been allowed to live until this day?”
他是先帝 钦点 的太傅
“He was the Grand Mentor appointed by the late Emperor”
又身具监国之职
“and holds the position of Regent,”
“We cannot simply eliminate him without facing accusations of treason ourselves.”
Appointments made by the late Emperor carry near-sacred authority; removing such officials without overt treason is viewed as unfilial and unlawful.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
personally selected/appointed by the late Emperor
A historical term indicating undeniable political legitimacy and protection conferred by imperial decree.
regency; the post of supervising state affairs
Designates the highest authority acting on behalf of the throne during a vacancy or minority.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Mr. Deng, what brings you here?”
“Surely, Grand Tutor Li,”
“the first person he will remove is you, the Regent and Grand Mentor.”
“from a country boy.”
“You know it perfectly well, don't you?”
“You and I are on the same path.”