我定不会忘了忠勇侯府的功劳
“the Marquis of Zhongyong will surely be rewarded.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
若此案能如期告破
“If this case can be solved on time,”
我定 不会忘了 忠勇侯府的 功劳
“the Marquis of Zhongyong will surely be rewarded.”
府尹大人 方伯
“Capital Prefect. Mr. Fang.”
“Deliver results on this case, and I will ensure your household reaps significant political benefits and favors.”
In imperial governance, superiors incentivized subordinate factions or noble households by explicitly promising that their merits (gonglao) would be reported to the throne for rewards and political credit.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
merit; contribution; credit
Commonly used when acknowledging valuable service or achievements in work or service.
will certainly not forget
A standard bureaucratic and diplomatic way of pledging future favors or rewards.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Don't worry about the Marquis of Zhongyong. He wouldn't dare harm you.”
“the Qin family will keep you fed.”
“the Qin family will do everything we can”
“I must go to your residence to visit the Marquis of Zhongyong.”
“No wonder the Qin family is never short on money.”
“The Marquis of Zhongyong is getting more and more desperate for power.”