Kaguya and Black Zetsu discussed it for a moment through the telepathic bond between mother and son, then quickly agreed to Aoko Aozaki's proposal. Otsutsuki Isshiki had left far too great a psychological shadow and threat upon her. Since they knew he was still alive and could, in a sense, fight at full strength for a period of time, it meant they had best strike first and eliminate this risk as much as possible.
Of course, Black Zetsu's initial suggestion had actually been for him and Kaguya to hide in the Beginning Ball Space and wait for that lingering... "He told you himself?" Luo Qinian frowned. Becoming famous at a young age was a good thing for someone born into wealth and status, but not necessarily for someone from a common family.
Zhang Mu thought of Luo Wanxun and the unconscious Qingling. Looking directly at Hachimoku, he said word by word, "I entered as a member of the plant race. Without them, I, Zhang Mu, would never have had the chance to live until today."
Over all these years, Consort Zhang had maintained at least passable formal courtesy toward Empress Shu. Though her political abilities were a complete mess, she clearly had some brains when it came to dealing with men. She knew she absolutely could not let Empress Shu's virtuous reputation become the ultimate weapon for winning over the emperor by comparison with herself.
Su Nian's heart shattered into pieces. She gave him one hard look, engraving his appearance in her heart. Then she strode away without looking back.
"This ginseng has already fused freely with the other medicinal herbs around it, becoming one with them. And I can sense that its immense restorative properties are one of its abilities."
Chunqiu did not care about any of that. She