既然首辅大人 都这么说了
“Since the Senior Grand Secretary has said so,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Once things blow over, you can return to your post.”
既然 首辅大人 都 这么说了
“Since the Senior Grand Secretary has said so,”
下官从命便是
“this official will comply.”
“I disagree, but because you hold ultimate authority, I have no choice but to yield.”
In traditional Chinese bureaucracy, when a high-ranking minister offers an order or compromise, a subordinate must demonstrate absolute external obedience, even if nursing private grievances.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
now that [someone] has put it that way
Used to signal reluctant agreement or capitulation after a superior or dominant speaker has laid down the law.
Marks the completion of the statement, creating a fait accompli that leaves no further room for dispute.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“will the Chief Grand Secretary be dissatisfied with you?”
“Are you doubting the Senior Grand Secretary?”
“The Senior Grand Secretary... He probably didn't come to see about your injury, did he?”
“He's the true favorite, valued by the Senior Grand Secretary.”
“the Senior Grand Secretary will figure out”
“Senior Grand Secretary, didn't you bring an imperial physician when you visited me at my manor a few days ago?”