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The Prime Minister’s Daughter and the Marquis’s Fool – Chapter 96

by Little Panda — DetourHanzi: 迂回 | Pinyin: Yūhuí | Context: Literally: "Roundabout" or "Circuitous." It refers to taking an indirect path, which can apply to both a physical journey and the emotional/romantic journey of the characters. The aggrieved tone in Qu Sheng’s voice made that initial tenderness Lin Xizhao had always felt for her surge up again. The Qu Sheng of her childhood, though quiet, had been utterly adorable. The image of her chubby, lovable face was still fresh in Lin Xizhao’s memory. Even as…
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The Prime Minister’s Daughter and the Marquis’s Fool – Chapter 11

by Little Panda — Even if Sheng'er pokes a hole in the sky, there's no need to be afraidHanzi: 捅破了天 (tǒng pò le tiān). Pinyin: tǒng pò le tiān. Explanation: A culturally-specific metaphor, literally meaning "to poke a hole in the sky." It is used to describe causing a massive, heaven-shaking disaster or getting into terrible trouble. "You dare to scare me?" Seeing Qu Sheng holding the small bow and arrow with no guards nearby, Cheng Mianrong's courage swelled. The humiliating memory of being frightened by…
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The Prime Minister’s Daughter and the Marquis’s Fool – Chapter 43

by Little Panda — Your Marriage Has Yet to Be Settled When Lin Xizhao said she would dance for her, Qu Sheng’s deep eyes seemed to ignite with flames. They held the power to start a prairie fireHanzi: 燎原之势 | Pinyin: liáoyuán zhī shì | Explanation: An idiom meaning to have the potential to spread like a wildfire; unstoppable momentum., yet were shrouded by a layer of mist, preventing them from breaking out, but also from being extinguished. Lin Xizhao saw the pleasant surprise in Qu Sheng's gaze, and her…
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The Prime Minister’s Daughter and the Marquis’s Fool – Chapter 107

by Little Panda — Come, Zhao'er, meet your Maternal Uncle and Biaoge Hanzi: 表哥 | Pinyin: biǎo gē | Context / Meaning: Older male cousin on the mother's side. The Crown Prince, not in court attire but in a set of dark, splendid robes, entered from the banquet hall's doorway. Everyone in the room hurriedly stood up, preparing to leave their seats to greet him. But as the Crown Prince entered, he raised a hand, signaling that they need not stand on ceremony. So, the crowd simply stood where they were and…
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The Prime Minister’s Daughter and the Marquis’s Fool – Chapter 22

by Little Panda — Does Mother Have Anything Else? Luring the snake out of its hole.Hanzi: 引蛇出洞 (yǐn shé chū dòng). An idiom that literally means "to lure a snake out of its hole." It refers to a strategy of tricking an enemy into revealing themselves or their plans so they can be dealt with. Lin Xizhao's birth mother had been dead for two years, so investigating what happened back then was bound to be somewhat difficult. But if she deliberately let word out that she had found some spider silk and horse…
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The Prime Minister’s Daughter and the Marquis’s Fool – Chapter 54

by Little Panda — Jiejie Wants to Rest a Bit “What is the meaning of these words of yours?” Uncle Yu listened to the scorn in Lin Jianhai’s tone, realizing that Lin Jianhai was not speaking in jest. Hearing this, Lin Jianhai looked sideways at Uncle Yu, a smile that was impossible to fathom appearing on his face. “My Lin family, from beginning to end, has only one FurenHanzi: 夫人 | Pinyin: fūren | Explanation: Madam/Lady. The legitimate wife and mistress of the household.. My diHanzi: 嫡 | Pinyin: dí…
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The Prime Minister’s Daughter and the Marquis’s Fool – Chapter 86

by Little Panda — You Eat Too, Jiejie. We'll Share a Bowl. Lin Xizhao didn't answer Qu Sheng's question. The two returned to the Marquis Qu Residence, and Qu Sheng went to bathe, ordering someone to bolt the door. After her own bath, Lin Xizhao sat alone in the room, resting her forehead on one hand and staring blankly at the candlelight. Half an hour later, Qu Sheng returned, and Lin Xizhao took over for the maidservant. "Would you like some tea?" Lin Xizhao asked, leading Qu Sheng toward the table. Qu Sheng…
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The Prime Minister’s Daughter and the Marquis’s Fool – Chapter 1

by Little Panda — Ascending to the CapitalHanzi: 上京. Pinyin: Shàng Jīng. Explanation: Literally "Upper Capital" or "Go up to the Capital." This is a common way to refer to the act of traveling to the nation's capital city, often carrying the connotation of answering a summons or for official business. In the twelfth year of the Baoguang reign of the Tiancheng KingdomHanzi: 天晟国. Pinyin: Tiānchéng Guó. Explanation: The name of the fictional dynasty in this story., floods were incessant across the land. In…
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The Prime Minister’s Daughter and the Marquis’s Fool – Chapter 33

by Little Panda — Was That Person Brought Back? Qu Sheng knew what these three wanted, but she couldn’t agree to it out loud right now. Sending a general to Tiansheng’s vassal state, Haichao, during its civil war was naturally not a difficult matter. The difficulty, however, lay in how to bring it up. The Qu family had never used outsiders in the wars they were responsible for. The last time, the man sent by the Tiansheng emperor had caused her older brother to lose his life on the battlefield. If she were to…
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The Prime Minister’s Daughter and the Marquis’s Fool – Chapter 65

by Little Panda — I Disagree! Lin Xizhao reined in her fleeting, chaotic thoughts and shook her head. She had never heard Qu Sheng mention it, and besides, Qu Sheng had been with her almost constantly since her return. The young master she was supposedly vetting for her… was he from Shoulin? Lin Xizhao didn’t know what Qu Sheng had been through during her year in Shoulin, but her temper had certainly grown. “She must not have told you because she wanted to give you a surprise. I just wonder which family’s…
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