朕已和母后说过了
“I've already spoken with my mother.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
至于陈卿
“As for you, Mr. Chen,”
朕已和母后 说过了
“I've already spoken with my mother.”
进你为建极殿大学士
“You are to be promoted to Grand Secretary of the Hall of Developmental Extreme.”
“Don't worry about any backlash; I've already secured the Empress Dowager's backing.”
In imperial China, an emperor often needed clearance or blessing from his mother (the Empress Dowager) to make major official promotions.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
already discussed / already talked it over
A very common pattern to indicate that a matter has already been discussed and resolved with someone.
Marks the completion of the action, emphasizing that the prior consultation is done.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“In the past six months, Mother gradually returned the power to me”
“Do you truly want me to be the Emperor, Mother?”
“Since she has already treated me as a discarded pawn,”
“you'd have likely ascended to the throne long ago.”
“[May Mercy Guide All to Salvation] You should address the Empress Dowager as Imperial Mother.”
“You're trying to sideline me so you can talk to Brother in private. Don't think I don't know what he's thinking.”