《一世真》中英翻译 CH.3
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顺便说下虽然自己的英文水平应该算是母语级，其实是属于典型的会用不会教的人hh, 所以对于精确语法类的提问我只有爱莫能助了，因为除了“就是应该这样用”以外说不出个所以然滴。。。╮(￣▽￣")╭
感谢各位看官的捧场啦~~
原文见 这里
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In the inner palace, Noble Consort Chen heaves a sigh of deep displeasure at her son for not having begged the emperor to lighten Jingyan's punishment, while Concubine Jing smiles at her indignance, “It was Jingyan’s own fault for committing such a mistake. Anyway he's spent years in the military and a little beating wouldn't do him serious harm. Prince Qi did well by not saying anything in his favor; our Majesty would probably have doubled the sentence had anyone dared to oppose him. Even Xiaoshu might have been implicated.”
The Noble Consort dabs away some tears and says, “But he is after all a royal prince, such brute punishments are so...and now he is grounded at his place for three months. He has just moved out of the palace into his own place, there must be so many things he needs, like servants and daily necessities… He's always been too polite to ask for anything, I have to go see him, someone go and prepare the carriage at once!”
“Mother, right now Jingyan cannot have any visitors, I shall go over later tonight to check on him,”placates Prince Qi.
“You will do no such thing! You will only berate him further, and I won't have him endure your foul temper! Go and send someone reliable, make sure his injuries are taken care of and he eats properly.”
Prince Qi glances at Concubine Jing briefly and replies obediently, "Yes, Mother.”
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So this reliable person arrives at Prince Jing's residence promptly at nightfall, bearing a huge package of medicine and baked goods, plus a pot of freshly made chicken soup from Concubine Jing.
“How did you get in here with so many guards outside?” Jingyan asks curiously, glancing at Lin Shu, who's busy making himself at home.
“No problem at all, I found this empty mansion next to yours and I climbed over the walls,” Lin Shu smirks at his own ingenuity, but Jingyan falls silent upon hearing his words. Afraid that he’s still upset over his punishment, Lin Shu kneels by the bed and assures him, “There are imperial guards outside your place per the emperor's orders, so Brother Qi cannot come to visit you, but he's really concerned. So here I am to watch over you! I'll be taking care of you these three months, you can't get rid of me,” says Lin Shu happily, “I'll have to bring my own mattress, the ones in your house are way too hard.”
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The two of them manage to finish the entire pot of chicken soup, plus some desserts. Jingyan doesn't have much of an appetite, so he puts his plate down after a few bites. Now it's Lin Shu's turn to be silent.
“Xiaoshu,” begins Jingyan.
“Yeah?”
“Don't you have something to ask me?”
“...Jingyan, how did you know about Xie Yu's conspiracy to frame the Chiyan army?”
“I already told you, my mother overheard it from Father.”
Lin Shu gazes at him intently, as if watching his reaction,“You were away with the military in the East Sea so you didn't know, but your mother and another concubine were praying in the temple, and have not seen the emperor in a couple of months.”
“...Does your father know about this?” asks Jingyan.
“I heard about it when I went to visit the Noble Consort...so father and Brother Qi have no idea that you lied to them.”
“Xiaoshu, I--” Jingyan stops himself before words begin to tumble out of his mouth. If he tells him the truth, what would Lin Shu think of him? Would he believe him? Even he himself has trouble believing that this is not all a bizarre dream. Yet he cannot let history repeat itself. He scoffs at himself; somehow it seems that this time around he and Xiaoshu have swapped places-- he is now the person with secrets. How can he blame Xiaoshu for doubting his words when all those years ago, he has hurt that person so much with his suspicions?
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“Don't worry, I will not tell father and the others.” Lin Shu's calm words break the silence between them.
Not trusting Jingyan has never been an option in Lin Shu's world. Praised to be one of the most brilliant prodigies in his generation, Lin Shu trusts his ability to know a person. And Jingyan is someone he has been assessing and evaluating for nineteen years. He trusts him as he trusts himself. He knows that Jingyan's hesitance stems not from lies, but from the inability to express himself.
“You really believe me?” asks Jingyan softly.
“Jingyan, I know that you will not lie to me,” Lin Shu says firmly, “I am asking you not out of suspicion, but out of curiosity-- what kind of signs did father and I miss, yet you picked up on them?”
Jingyan almost sighs in relief. Mei Changsu of the past life did not become the most brilliant strategist overnight, Xiaoshu has always been an extremely perceptive person. Even at this tender age, he is quick to grasp at the heart of the matter. Last time Xiaoshu spent his life to protect Jingyan's innocence, now it's his turn.
Xiaoshu, this time, please stay the way you are, as the brightest prodigy of the capital.
As for Mei Changsu.... Jingyan closes his eyes. Memories always have a knack of surfacing during the darkest time of night.
---A man in grey robes smiles gently at him, [Your Highness, I wish to choose you.]
“It's a friend.”
“ A friend?” Lin Shu asks incredulously, “We are practically together nine hours out of ten, how do I not know this friend of yours?”
Jingyan says slowly, asking combing through the strands of memory, “He is the son of my mother's friend, he travels through the pugilist world, so even I don't get to see him much.”
“Hmph, such a person must have extraordinary means to know what goes on in the royal palace! How did he know anyway?”
“He has friends all over the pugilist world, and one of them found a letter in a school teacher’s home, which faked the penmanship of Chiyan army's Captain Nie Feng, accusing Commander General Lin of treason. When he heard that Xie Yu gathered his men to leave the capital, he passed the information along to me, that's why I came in a hurry to find you.”
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Everything seems so believable now-- Jingyan lied about having heard the news from his mother because no one would trust an unknown man's word. Lin Shu nods in understanding, “I see.”
“Xiaoshu, there's something else.”
“You are really chatty today, can't this wait until tomorrow?” Lin Shu yawns.
“My injuries will keep me at home for at least a month, even after I have the permission to leave, I cannot go immediately back to the East Sea.”
“I know, your men are still there. Don't worry, next time the emperor mentions it I will ask to go in your stead, ok?”
“Thanks,” Jingyan says, relieved.
“But then I get to keep all the pearls we get over there!” Lin Shu shoves off his shoes and tucks himself into bed, mindful of Jingyan's injuries, “Warm enough?”
Jingyan nods. It is so warm. This kind of warmth has long faded in his memory.
“Jingyan.”
“Yes?”
Lin Shu turns his head towards the other person, eyes bright, but the usual laughter in them is absent. “I just suddenly realize that I came so close to death. I didn't know that you could kill someone with words alone. What do you think would have happened if your friend hadn't found out about the conspiracy?” he fixes his eyes on Jingyan, his voice tight with fear.
“My father and I, and Captain Nie Feng, would we have died?”
“No,” Jingyan replies without any hesitation, “You will all be alright.”
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After chatting for some more time, the sedatives in Jingyan's medicine are starting to take effect, and his replies are becoming monosyllables.
Lin Shu is also getting sleepy, but remembers to ask before sleep overtakes him, “Jingyan, what's the name of that friend of yours?”
“What?”
“That smart friend, who's the son of your mother's acquaintance.”
There was a long silence before Lin Shu hears any reply from his bedmate. Jingyan's voice drifts in the quiet night, so low and so reverent, as if caressing a dearly held treasure.
He knows that in this life there will never be Mei Changsu. But this name is so deeply etched into his body and soul. This time around, Lin Shu still cannot fight alongside him.
Then, Sir Su, are you still willing to help me in this life?
“...His name is Mei Changsu.”
