是属下失言 公子恕罪
“My apologies, sir. Please forgive me.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“after all this time at my side, still haven't learned to hold your tongue.”
是属下 失言 公子 恕罪
“My apologies, sir. Please forgive me.”
我只是担心
“I fear his spending too much time with Chu Ling”
“I overstepped my bounds, please don't punish me.”
Subordinates were expected to exercise strict verbal caution ('谨言慎行'); speaking out of turn or criticizing superiors required immediate formal repentance.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
it was this subordinate's slip of the tongue
A deferential formula used by subordinates in period or formal contexts to admit saying something improper.
forgive my offense / pardon my crime
A solemn apology asking a superior to pardon an error or breach of decorum.