Bai Suihe didn't dare expect to have as much boldness as the Lord, but finding a nearby small island to claim as their own territory was something worth considering. It was just that the foundation she previously thought would last her a lifetime now seemed somewhat insubstantial.
Furthermore, this required not only financial backing but manpower, which was a major issue. The handful of people under Gu Kaiyuan and herself were simply not enough right now.
Gu Kaiyuan closed the door and looked at Bai Suihe with a solemn expression. "I want to know your true thoughts."
Bai Suihe matched his serious expression. "The imperial court will become very unstable in the future. Even though we are currently located in Lingnan, we will likely still be affected. Although many things have already changed, we can't control future variables. We can't leave our fate to the unknown. I want to secure a way out for us."
