所以在宫里耽搁了些时间
“so I was delayed in my palace.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
肠胃有些不舒适
“stomach has been unsettled,”
所以在宫里 耽搁 了些时间
“so I was delayed in my palace.”
“I haven't yet congratulated you on regaining your title as Noble Consort.”
“Do not take my lateness personally; I was held back by uncontrollable palace circumstances.”
Imperial consorts called each other sisters regardless of blood relations; tardiness to celebrations was easily interpreted as jealousy or political defiance, requiring immediate diplomatic excuses.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
delayed for a bit of time
A courteous and neutral way to apologize for being late due to unforeseen circumstances.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“he'll only make his move when you leave the palace.”
“You cops can't solve the case, and now you're wasting our time?”
“we've still lost quite a bit of time.”
“When have I ever delayed His Highness's plan?”
“Helping me is a waste of time.”
“so it took some time.”