The Emperor released her hand with his right and said, "True strength in calligraphy doesn't come from brute force. Brute force is tight on the outside but loose inside, leading to an unstable grip on the brush and difficulty in turning the wrist; thus, you won't write well. You need to use your whole strength, clever strength, clever force, every stroke and line requires attention to the point of exertion. You have already practiced quite well. With more practice over time and persistence, your wrist strength will naturally become stronger."
Lian Hua nodded in agreement, trusting His Majesty's words wholeheartedly. Thinking that His Majesty had gone through the same process, she became curious and asked, "Your Majesty, did you train the same way when you were a child?"