但既然谢大人问起 本宫便直说了吧
“but since Mr. Xie asked, I will be frank.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
本不愿再生事端
“I didn't mean to stir up trouble,”
但 既然 谢大人问起 本宫便 直说了吧
“but since Mr. Xie asked, I will be frank.”
朔漠边境近日异动频繁 恐有大军集结迹象
“Unusual movements have frequently occurred on the frontier. Enemy troops seem to be massing.”
“You asked for it, so be prepared to handle the consequences of what I am about to disclose.”
The term '本宫' is used exclusively by high-ranking imperial consorts or princesses, reinforcing a distinct power gap even during pragmatic discussions.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
since; now that
A common conjunction used to introduce an established premise before stating an action or decision.
let me speak frankly
Used when cutting through formalities to disclose uncomfortable truths or direct opinions.
Softens the bluntness of speaking directly while signaling a decisive transition to honest disclosure.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“If Mr. Xie really finds out something, then…”
“You overestimate me, Mr. Xie.”
“- Cease this folly, Mr. Xie! - Nonsense! Mr. Xie,”
“Mr. Xie requests an audience. Send him in.”
“I'm quite relieved to hear you say that.”
“Mr. Xie, don't be nervous.”