"Do you think I ever wanted to become this Empress? From beginning to end, I never wanted to be Empress. I was forced into it; it was a path I had no choice but to take. I had no room to choose, and you should know that very well. From beginning to end, I never had any choice. I only had the choice forced upon me. You should understand that too."
The Empress's words left Fang Yu silent for a moment. Then he nodded and said:
"You're right. You really were forced into choosing this path. I can understand it. I know, and I understand why you chose this road. This road is truly bitter; I know that and understand it well. But when there is no room for choice, no one can change that. These things are inevitable. We can face the outcome. They are all necessary. This is a path beyond words, impossible to put into expression."
"You cannot express it, and neither can I. No one can put these matters into words."
"I only hope you can understand one thing: sometimes, things may not be as terrible as you think. Many things may not be as bad as they seem to you. You do not need to think of them as so terrible. There is truly no need, none at all, because things must eventually get better."
"Do you think such childish lies can deceive this Empress? You should understand my current status. I have no interest in fighting or competing with you. I am in no mood for any of that, and you should know it. Do not think you can deceive me with such tricks. Let me tell you this: you cannot do it. You should know that well. It is completely impossible for you."