理应由我们宋国公府做主
“should be arranged by the Duke of Song's family.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Rou hadn't married into Marquis of Anyang's family yet. Her funeral”
理应由 我们宋国公府 做主
“should be arranged by the Duke of Song's family.”
我要带她回京城
“I'll take her body back to the capital!”
“You have no right to touch her; back off and let our family handle it.”
In traditional China, an unmarried woman remained under the authority of her natal clan, meaning her birth family retained sole rights over her funeral and remains.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
ought to; by rights; naturally should
A formal and literary term used to introduce an outcome dictated by moral duty, law, or custom.
make the decision; take charge
Frequently used when asserting or deferring decision-making authority in family or hierarchical disputes.