[Wuxian wishes for depth; for reasons why his life was ended and why he suffers still. He wants to be fair to him, but a pawn is a pawn and there is only one devastatingly simple answer he can give.]

I noticed you before, yes. Our circumstances were similar, however you were loved and cherished. I suppose I chose you out of jealousy.

[He just sounds tired; the sort of fatigue that comes from being laid bare mentally and emotionally.]

Later, I was amazed by what you had accomplished. As I said, I'm not bad with instruments or mimicry. Once I saw Wen Ning reacting, I knew I could direct him.