不敢当小侯之称 还请庞公子慎言
“I'm not the Young Marquis. Please mind your words.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
家父久盼秦小侯到来 正在书房 已候多时了
“My father has been looking forward to your arrival, Young Marquis. He's been waiting for you in the study for a while.”
不敢当 小侯之称 还请庞公子 慎言
“I'm not the Young Marquis. Please mind your words.”
有何不敢 秦小侯迟早是要封世子的嘛
“Why not? You'll be named heir sooner or later.”
“Do not call me that in public; if the wrong people hear it, I will be accused of overstepping my station.”
In imperial China, claiming or accepting a noble heir title before an official decree was seen as treasonous ambition, requiring strict verbal caution.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
I am flattered; I do not deserve this
A classic polite expression used to modestly deflect high praise or an elevated title.
I kindly ask that you...
A formal, polite way to preface a request or gentle warning.
speak cautiously; watch your words
Used in formal or serious contexts to warn someone that their words could cause trouble.
