本宫还等着三公子指点一二呢
“I'm waiting for you to advise me on what the Lord of Xiaonan will do next.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
三公子运筹帷幄 霄南王接下来意欲何为
“You're a master strategist. I'm waiting for you to advise me on what the Lord of Xiaonan will do next.”
本宫 还 等着 三公子 指点一二 呢
“I'm waiting for you to advise me on what the Lord of Xiaonan will do next.”
霄南王此人 先帝驾崩不吊唁
“The Lord of Xiaonan didn't mourn the late Emperor”
“Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you know.”
In imperial China, nobility frequently consulted learned strategists using polite self-deprecation to solicit strategic counsel without losing face.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to give some pointers or guidance
A highly polite and humble set phrase used to ask someone for their insights, expertise, or advice.
Softens the imperative urge while emphasizing that the speaker is actively waiting for a response.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“The Third Young Master has been missing since yesterday. I couldn't find him either.”
“my judgment?”
“I want you to know I can take his head at any moment.”
“I have already made arrangements.”
“I have to go back and change.”
“I shall see for myself”