想请王妃您去王庭做客
“wishes to invite you to our palace.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
如今的监国
“the current regent of Nanzhao”
想请王妃您去王庭做客
“wishes to invite you to our palace.”
王妃的父亲
“Your father”
“You have no choice but to come with us to the royal court as our hostage.”
Traditional etiquette often dictates treating an adversary with honorific forms and hospitable vocabulary before resorting to overt violence.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to be a guest; to visit
A polite term frequently used when inviting someone over, but often used ironically in political contexts to mean holding someone captive.
royal court
A historical term referring specifically to the seat of power or nomadic/princely royal court.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“So please, Commandery Princess Consort An,”
“Well, Your Highness, what are we doing here?”
“Just take Her Highness and leave.”
“Your Highness, as long as you're willing to follow us,”
“Didn't you ask me to inquire?”
“on palace matters.”