宋国公这是将 安阳侯府的脸面置于何地
“that would mean the Duke had no respect for either the Yue family”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
若是宋柔婚前失贞 却还要嫁于安阳侯府
“If she had lost her virginity before the wedding yet still planned to marry into the Yue family,”
宋国公这是将 安阳侯府的 脸面 置于何地
“that would mean the Duke had no respect for either the Yue family”
将圣意置于何地
“or His Majesty.”
“Duke Song has completely humiliated our house and shown blatant disrespect.”
In imperial China, noble marriages were political unions; premarital loss of chastity or deceit destroyed the groom's household's 'face' (脸面) and violated imperial sanction.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
where does one leave... / what regard does one have for...
A powerful rhetorical structure used to severely rebuke someone for neglecting, dishonoring, or disrespecting someone's feelings, reputation, or authority.
face / prestige / dignity
Refers to public standing, reputation, and social honor in traditional Chinese society.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Would Duke of Song badly injure the Wei family's legitimate young master?”
“It's only natural that the Yue and Qin families will have more interactions in the future.”
“If the Duke of Song dared do that,”
“Since the Song family doesn't allow an autopsy,”
“should be arranged by the Duke of Song's family.”
“What does that have to do with the Yue family?”