Meilin was startled, but a moment later, a genuine smile bloomed on her face... with all that crying, the edges of her eyes and the tip of her nose had turned an enviable red as she gave the feeling of a snow-white rabbit plus that brilliant smile on her face made her look absolutely adorable--
"hmmm...", she replied, "In our next life, I'll defnitely protect you... I won't let anyone harm you... I'll become strong, stronger and more powerful than I'm now... I'll make sure to make you happy and for you to live a long long life...", it was her vow and her promise... her only prayer in this life.
She wasn't sure herself why he asked her to be his Empress, but she didn't mind following his whim... "...but I don't mind being your empress as well...", she replied in a small voice.
The two made a pinky promise and then she helped him rest for a while as he closed his eyes with a contented smile on his face....
