本宫也该道声谢才是
“I should also thank you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
本宫来南京礼佛祈福 守备与夫人所助甚多
“On my trip to Nanjing this time to pray, Commander and Mrs. Wu have helped a lot.”
本宫也该 道声谢 才是
“I should also thank you.”
能为贵妃娘娘和公主殿下效劳 乃是妾身的荣幸
“To be able to serve the Noble Consort and the Princess is my honor.”
“You have served me well, and I graciously acknowledge your loyalty.”
In Chinese imperial hierarchy, superiors displaying courtesy (施恩) toward subordinates cements personal loyalty and projects an image of virtuous benevolence.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
This Palace (imperial first-person pronoun used by consorts and princesses)
A classic historical pronoun seen in period dramas, indicating female royalty.
to say a word of thanks
A polite, slightly elevated colloquial phrase meaning to express gratitude.
is the proper way; ought to be
Placed at the end of a sentence to emphasize what is appropriate or obligatory.
