若圣上下旨严查 宋国公又能如何
“If His Majesty orders a thorough investigation, what can the Duke possibly do?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
圣上定会怀疑 宋国公刻意阻挠检验
“His Majesty will suspect the Duke wants to obstruct the investigation.”
若圣上下旨 严查 宋国公 又能如何
“If His Majesty orders a thorough investigation, what can the Duke possibly do?”
民女方才错怪殿下了
“I've wronged you, Your Highness.”
“Don't worry; no matter how powerful the Duke is, he is powerless against the Emperor.”
In imperial China, absolute authority rested with the Emperor; invoking an imperial decree trumped any noble's regional or clan power.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
issue an imperial decree for a thorough investigation
A common historical dramatic phrase referring to top-down, high-stakes judicial mandates from the ruler.
what can [someone] possibly do about it
A rhetorical phrase used to convey contempt, dismissiveness, or confidence that an opponent is powerless.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“should be arranged by the Duke of Song's family.”
“No wonder the Song family is in decline.”
“she didn't want me to trouble the Duke too often.”
“In view of my previous grudge against Duke of Song”
“The fact that he's won the Duke of Song's favor is no small accomplishment.”
“so they had His Majesty summon me to the Capital.”