只是想让大人给李家一个机会
“We ask only that you give the Li family a chance.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
知府大人 今日我等前来 绝非有意为难大人
“Your Excellency, we have not come here to challenge your authority.”
只是想让大人 给 李家 一个机会
“We ask only that you give the Li family a chance.”
如今有人控告李墨通番 李墨也该有权自证清白才是
“Now that the Li family stands accused, surely they should be allowed to prove their innocence!”
“Do not rush to condemn us without allowing us to defend ourselves.”
When addressing a magistrate, pleaders must maintain extreme humility (using '只是想' to minimize demands) to avoid appearing to challenge official authority.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to give someone a chance
A common persuasive pattern used when pleading for leniency, reconsideration, or a fair trial.