臣 还要回文渊阁
“there's still work in the Hall of Literary Profundity.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
陛下
“Your Majesty,”
臣 还要 回文渊阁
“there's still work in the Hall of Literary Profundity.”
就先告辞了
“I shall take my leave.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Imperial ministers refer to themselves humbly as 'Chen' (臣) to reinforce absolute submission and duty to the sovereign when taking their leave.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
Wenyuan Pavilion (Imperial Grand Secretariat / Library)
Historical term referring to a major cabinet office and library within the imperial court.
still have to; must also
Indicates an obligation or remaining task that must be carried out.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“why don't you go to the Empress Dowager's chamber yourself and ask?”
“But Minister Guo, maybe you should think again.”
“I may have to rest at Wenyuan Pavilion.”
“His Highness sent me to check on it.”
“Your Majesty, there is a memorial asking for punishment”
“I have too much work to return home.”