Bai Suihe didn't dare expect to have the sheer audacity of the Lord, but claiming a nearby island as her own territory was something she could consider. However, the savings she had previously thought would last her comfortably into her old age now seemed rather paltry.
Furthermore, this endeavor required more than just financial backing; manpower was also a massive issue.
The handful of people she and Gu Kaiyuan had at their disposal simply wouldn't be enough.
Gu Kaiyuan closed the door and looked at Bai Suihe with a solemn expression. "I want to know what you really think."
Bai Suihe mirrored his serious look. "The imperial court will be highly unstable in the future. Even though we're currently in Lingnan, we'll likely be affected.
"Although many things have already changed, we can't control the future variables. We can't leave our fate to the unknown. I want to secure a way out for us."
