贵妃娘娘这么大的事
“For such a big matter as being made Noble Consort,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
贵妃娘娘 这么大的事
“For such a big matter as being made Noble Consort,”
“she didn't even send word home? To be honest, Your Highness,”
“Don't blame me, she did this behind our backs without consulting the family.”
In imperial China, an imperial concubine and her natal family functioned as a political alliance; keeping secrets could endanger the entire clan.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
Noble Consort (an imperial palace rank)
A respectful honorific address used in historical dramas for high-ranking imperial concubines.
such a major matter; a deal this big
Used to emphasize the gravity and unexpected nature of an event or decision.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Is our Noble Consort a petty person?”
“Your Highness, we haven't found anything. Useless fools.”
“The Noble Consort has arrived!”
“The Noble Consort may be favoured in the palace,”
“The Noble Consort has indeed maintained her beauty,”
“Your Grace, to be honest,”