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The Prime Minister’s Daughter and the Marquis’s Fool – Chapter 26

by Little Panda — Flowing BanquetHanzi: 流水宴. Pinyin: liúshuǐ yàn. Explanation: A type of large, continuous banquet where guests can come and go as they please. Dishes are served continuously in a "flowing" manner, rather than all at once. It's often held for major celebrations or events with many guests. Qu Sheng looked down at Lin Xizhao, whose eyes were now open. Her own pupils slowly darkened from their initial clarity. A moment later, she heard Lin Xizhao's slightly hoarse voice ask, "Was I just…
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The Prime Minister’s Daughter and the Marquis’s Fool – Chapter 25

by Little Panda — Will Not Let Your Mother Die in Vain Lin Xizhao watched as the blush on Qu Sheng's face faded slightly. When she heard Qu Sheng say she wanted to bathe, her eyes curved into a smile. "Alright, I'll have someone prepare hot water." She had only managed to wipe down half of her body earlier; it must still feel quite uncomfortable. Qu Sheng watched Lin Xizhao leave the room, then sat on the daybedHanzi: 榻. Pinyin: tà. Explanation: A long, low couch or daybed, common in traditional Chinese…
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The Prime Minister’s Daughter and the Marquis’s Fool – Chapter 24

by Little Panda — This PatronHanzi: 施主. Pinyin: shīzhǔ. A Buddhist term of address for a layperson who provides alms or donations to a monastery or monks; a benefactor or patron. has been Possessed by a DemonHanzi: 邪魔. Pinyin: xiémó. A general term for demons, evil spirits, or malevolent entities. Upon hearing this, everyone looked towards the housekeeper. "What are they here for?" Madam YuHanzi: 于氏. Pinyin: Yú shì. The character '氏' (shì) is a clan name suffix often used for married women in…
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The Prime Minister’s Daughter and the Marquis’s Fool – Chapter 23

by Little Panda — Seeing a Ghost The next morning, after the early court session was dismissed, Marquis Zhengyi, Qu Jinian, quickened his pace to catch up with Prime Minister Lin Jianhai, and the two walked side by side. Over the years, because Qu Sheng had been staying at the Prime Minister's Residence, the two families had maintained frequent private contact. Seeing Qu Jinian approach, Lin Jianhai wore a gentle expression and said, "Lord Marquis, is something the matter?" Qu Jinian glanced at him and smiled.…
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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 21

by Little Panda — Luring the Snake Out of its HoleHanzi: 引蛇出洞. Pinyin: yǐn shé chū dòng. Explanation: A Chengyu (idiom) that literally means "to lure a snake out of its hole." It is used as a metaphor for devising a plan to draw out a hidden enemy or wrongdoer. Lin Xizhao stepped out of the carriage and immediately began searching for Qu Sheng in the crowd. She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw her standing to the side, eating snacks with an air of 'a matter of no concern to oneself'Hanzi: 事不关己.…
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The Prime Minister’s Daughter and the Marquis’s Fool – Chapter 20

by Little Panda — Sheng'er, aren't you coming over? Qu Sheng lowered her head without a word, not daring to look at Lin Xizhao. Lin Xizhao looked at Qu Sheng's slightly flushed cheeks and quickly realized the problem was her own. Lin Xizhao said nothing. She took the clothes from the folding screen, put them on, and tied the lapel sashHanzi: 襟带. Pinyin: jīndài. Explanation: The sash or belt used to tie the lapels of traditional Chinese robes (like the hanfu) closed at the waist. at her waist before speaking…
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The Prime Minister’s Daughter and the Marquis’s Fool – Chapter 2

by Little Panda — Sheng'er Wants to Drink Milk! The evening banquet was prepared in the main courtyard's banquet hall of Qu Jinian. Qu Sheng was arranged to sit beside her father. The Qu family did not have overly strict rules and was very easygoing. The other three cousin-brothersHanzi: 堂哥. Pinyin: táng gē. Explanation: A specific term for an older male cousin on the father's side of the family. It emphasizes the paternal lineage. of the Qu family, after being notified upon getting off work, all rode back on…
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The Prime Minister’s Daughter and the Marquis’s Fool – Chapter 19

by Little Panda — Is That Sheng'er? Qu Sheng looked down at Lin Xizhao, who was crying with her arms wrapped around her neck. Although she didn't feel the same grief in her heart, she did feel a sense of heartache. Just now, when Lin Xizhao's uncles were talking about how much they missed Lin Xizhao's birth mother, she had been observing Lin Xizhao out of the corner of her eye. When Lin Xizhao first learned of her mother's death, she hadn't broken down and cried. She had always been raised well, possessing her…
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The Prime Minister’s Daughter and the Marquis’s Fool – Chapter 18

by Little Panda — What Bewildering Soul SoupHanzi: 迷魂汤. Pinyin: míhúntāng. Explanation: Literally "bewildering soul soup." A metaphor for a potion or words used to charm, bewitch, or confuse someone into a state of infatuation or submission. Did Xizhao Give Xiao Sheng’er This Time? Qu Sheng's nose, as fair and smooth as bone china, twitched. The sounds of hawkers on the street soon reached her ears, and she said slowly, "Jiejie, I want to eat." Qu Sheng had caught the scent of baked flatbread wafting through…
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