A golden opportunity 4

Lu Yaozhu's study, the main courtyard of Prince Wu's mansion

Su Liya raised her gazed and looked him straight in the eye as she asked "what will happen to us when his Majesty dies?"

He leaned back and tilted his head to the side, eyes locked on her stubborn expression. His lips tugged up, "Yaya, isn't it funny how our thoughts are always in synch. I also find myself thinking of the what if's, do you know that one never quite enjoys life as much as a person who had just survived a near-death. His Majesty's little accident has got me thinking and honestly with his majesty gone. We won't have to stay back in the capital, I can retire and travel the world with you. No one would stop us and I dare say Brother Ling would appreciate that"