...your highness, I don't think I could tell anyone if I tried. I'm not interested in gossip, especially that kind... and what you do is your business...

[ xie lian would actually probably explode if he tried to tell anyone. he will come up with a story, even if he's not a very good liar. ] ...rest assured, your secret is safe with me.

[ he has no idea what a pinky promise is, either, so give him a second. he looks at her pinky and then... sticks his out ? ] Um... I am sorry. Again. I am so very sorry.