Ok, this is before the translation, but I'm guessing at the last two panels, either Meiling gets REALLY concerned for Flan and/or Gensokyo and decides to keep a close watch on her, OR Sakuya just gave a strict direct order that made poor Meiling jump to action out of pure fear.

judging by Sakuya's expression in the fourth panel, I say she wasn't expecting to give Meiling orders and just told her why the gate blew on her. I go with your first option

I think you are both right, what dandan said seems to have happened first the explanation then WillieGRs orders came next

After the translation:
Right AND wrong. Thanks for translating. This is becoming quite EPIC!!! Man, she even went the wrong way!

WillieGR said:
After the translation:
Right AND wrong. Thanks for translating. This is becoming quite EPIC!!! Man, she even went the wrong way!

As is expected of a bomb victim, I respect Meiling's dedication but what is she going to do if the little mistress well...God speed Meiling

hn... I think that Meiling is trying to scape