王采女是什么时候册封的？ 我怎么没有印象？
“When was Lady Wang granted her title? Why don't I remember it?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
都还留在宫里
“So these belongings of hers are still here in the palace.”
王采女 是什么时候 册封 的 ？ 我 怎么没 有 印象？
“When was Lady Wang granted her title? Why don't I remember it?”
小半年之前
“About half a year ago.”
“Who gave her that title behind my back or without my notice?”
In historical Chinese courts, women within the palace had strictly defined bureaucratic ranks, and any promotion ('cefeng') required official imperial recognition.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to confer an official title (by royal decree)
A formal historical term used specifically for the official appointment or elevation of royalty, nobles, or imperial consorts.
to have no recollection or impression
A very common everyday phrase used whenever you do not remember a person, event, or detail.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Who knew Lady Wang only wanted to leave the palace,”
“So you can say you got justice for Lady Wang.”
“you were once the most reputed lady of talent in the dynasty.”
“Or could I stop Lady Wang from pestering His Highness?”
“Ivory? When did you name it?”
“who couldn't even speak with Lady Wang.”