"My uncle is very strict," Lan Wangji tells her. "He was -- extremely disappointed in me. Thus the punishment was strict, as well, commensurate with what he saw as my crime."

He does not place emphasis on any particular word, but somehow it is evident that he, himself, does not regret his actions.

"After it was over, I made my way here. Wei Ying insisted I see a doctor. Ford-daifu was very helpful."