用得着你一个贵妃
“and yet you, a noble consort,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
宫中这么多的下人
“[Kunyu Palace] There're so many servants in the palace,”
用得着你 一个贵妃
“and yet you, a noble consort,”
背她回宫
“had to carry her back?”
“Know your place and dignity; you are a noble consort, not a common servant.”
In traditional court hierarchy, physical labor was strictly reserved for eunuchs and maids; a consort engaging in such acts lowered the imperial family's dignity.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
is there any need for; necessary to
Commonly used in rhetorical questions to emphasize that an action is unnecessary or inappropriate.
Imperial Noble Consort
A high-ranking title in the imperial palace harem hierarchy.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“the Emperor wants to make you his Noble Consort!”
“The Noble Consort may be favoured in the palace,”
“and thought I'd share in the Noble Consort's joy.”
“Look at you. So what if you're Consort Wei?”
“The Noble Consort has indeed maintained her beauty,”
“everyone will only address you as "Your Highness,"”