王玄范说 他替恩相您所做的事情
“He said that he had done far more for you”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我与王玄范吃酒
“I had a drink with Wang Xuanfan.”
王玄范说 他替恩相您 所做的事情
“He said that he had done far more for you”
比我做的多得多
“than I ever had.”
“Listen to how conceited he is—he thinks he serves you better than anyone else.”
In imperial China, junior officials relied heavily on established court patrons for career advancement, often reporting backstabbing or rivalry among peers to secure favor.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
esteemed patron or prime minister
A respectful historical address used by subordinates toward a powerful court benefactor or patron.
done on behalf of someone
A formal and structured pattern used to describe services or actions performed for a superior.