Chapter 20 Not a joke
"I'm awake and didn't talk nonsense!" Shangguan Tingzhi certainly didn't expect Luo Ziling to think of this. He laughed and said, "You and I hit it off at first sight. There are not many people like you who are talented in the world. As long as you are given a chance, you can soar into the sky!"
When he said this, Shangguan Tingzhi looked mysterious.
"Brother Gongbi, you look down on me too highly!" Luo Ziling smiled bitterly, "Compared with you, the son of the prime minister of the dynasty, I am nothing!"
"You are wrong!" Shangguan Tingzhi shook his head seriously, "Your style of conversation is far different from ordinary people. You will definitely achieve great success in the future. Even Master Li Chunfeng and Taoist Li said that you are not limited to the future!"
After meeting Luo Ziling, Shangguan Tingzhi was indeed amazed at the confidence and demeanor of this young man. He was also surprised at the recognition of Luo Ziling by Li Chunfeng. Li Chunfeng is a half-human and half-immortal. Not only is he highly respected among the people, but he is also very prestige in the court.
Some time ago, Li Chunfeng followed the orders of the court to find a place to bury bones for the current emperor.
If Emperor Li Zhi had not believed him, how could he have shouldered such a mission?
Li Chunfeng knew countless people, and almost none of them were mistaken.
Moreover, as soon as Luo Ziling came to Chang'an, he met Li Chunfeng, Sun Simiao and Shangguan Tingzhi one after another. How many people can meet like this today?
Any of these people meet is a very rare opportunity.
If they can appreciate it, the future will not be bad.
If they recommend it in front of the emperor or the queen, they can soar to the sky immediately.
Shangguan Tingzhi knew that his father was very dissatisfied with the current queen's interference in politics, but he had to admit that Empress Wu was a very powerful woman and could already influence the current court to a certain extent.
It can even be said that being able to speak in front of Queen Wu is more effective than speaking in front of the emperor. If Luo Ziling could get the help of Helan Min and introduce him to Queen Wu and perform well, then he would be successful.
Shangguan Tingzhi wanted to promise her sister to Luo Ziling, but she didn't mean to talk nonsense at the cocktail party, but thought about it before getting drunk.
Shangguan Tingzhi knew that her father Shangguan Yi had always been dissatisfied with Empress Wu's interference in politics and had a bad relationship with Empress Wu.
He was a little worried, afraid of being retaliated by Queen Wu.
If you can pass through another person and lead the line to Queen Wu, then there will be an extra layer of insurance in the extraordinary period.
Li Chunfeng, Sun Simiao, and Helan Min's brother and sister, these four people can face Empress Wu directly. What they said will not be taken seriously.
Shangguan Tingzhi believes that there should be no one else in the court who is involved in the relationship with these extraordinary people at the same time except Luo Ziling.
In addition, Luo Ziling performed so well, so he had the idea of Luo Ziling.
He also knew that his sister was more jealous than the top and ordinary men didn't even look down on her.
But he was not worried that Luo Ziling would be looked down upon by Shangguan Qingzhi, and even he was impressed by Luo Ziling, let alone Shangguan Qingzhi.
Shangguan Tingzhi was afraid that Luo Ziling would be taken by others and became someone else's son-in-law, so he took advantage of the drunkenness to tell the matter.
After Luo Ziling heard Shangguan Tingzhi talk about this matter solemnly again, he realized that this guy was not joking, but was playing the real thing.
Because there is no record of Shangguan Tingzhi's sister in history, Luo Ziling has no idea about her at all. He has a little doubt. Shangguan Tingzhi's promotion of his sister to him whom he had just met may have an ulterior motive.
What are the physical or personality defects of Shangguan Tingzhi? Or is there a bad temper no one wants it?
When encountering something unreasonable, Luo Ziling always thinks of conspiracy theories.
Seeing Luo Ziling's face full of surprise, Shangguan Tingzhi laughed and said, "You are a handsome man, a master of talent and knowledge, and your sister is also a talented and beautiful person, and you are quite compatible with you. That's why I asked this question. I just don't know if Ziling had an engagement before?"
"You can't decide on Ling Mei's marriage, right?" Luo Ziling smiled bitterly.
"I do want my parents to make the decision, but if I propose, my parents will definitely not object." Shangguan Tingzhi said confidently.
He does have the right to make decisions for his sister.
Because his father Shangguan Yi and his mother Wu both handed him over the important task of choosing a suitable husband for his sister.
With the authorization of his parents, Shangguan Tingzhi's words are of course very important and can even determine the happiness of his sister's life.
Of course, Luo Ziling had no intention, so he refused because he did not want to consider the marriage for the time being: "I just ran into Ling Mei, and she must be annoyed in my heart. Also, we must report to the elders of the family to the marriage, and I dare not make any decisions easily."
Seeing Luo Ziling politely declined, Shangguan Tingzhi was not only not annoyed, but was quite happy.
This shows that Luo Ziling is not a temptation to attract power. He did not deliberately please the Shangguan family because of their prominent status, nor was he overjoyed to hear what he said just now, and immediately agreed.
Therefore, Shangguan Tingzhi's favorability towards Luo Ziling became more.
He didn't talk about this anymore, but instead kept Luo Ziling for supper at the mansion.
After looking at it, it was getting late. Luo Ziling, who forgot that there was a curfew at night, saw that Shangguan Tingzhi was very sincere in trying to keep him, was embarrassed to refuse again and accepted the invitation.
"Then congratulations, it's better to obey your order!" Luo Ziling also laughed at himself, "The first time I visited the mansion, I actually felt a little unbearable to look back on it!"
"It feels so good to get drunk once!" Shangguan Tingzhi said something that surprised Luo Ziling, and then smiled and said, "It is a great pleasure to be able to drink and chat with you!"
"Don't drink again later!" Luo Ziling was startled and quickly reminded Shangguan Tingzhi, "If I get drunk, I don't know what kind of confusing things I will do."
"It's okay, it's okay, there are many guest rooms in the mansion. If you drink too much, just go to bed and wait until you wake up!" Shangguan Tingzhi said, and immediately instructed his servants to say that there are distinguished guests today and ask the kitchen to prepare some good dishes.
Luo Ziling thought for a while and tactfully suggested to Shangguan Tingzhi that since he had taken the liberty to visit the mansion, he wanted to visit Shangguan Tingzhi's parents and family.
"My mother went to my eldest sister's house to stay for two days. She was not in the mansion. My father would not go back to the mansion today, so he was on the yamen!" Shangguan Tingzhi said with a little mysterious: "Otherwise, I wouldn't dare to drink so happily!"
"So that's it!" Luo Ziling suddenly realized.
Shangguan Tingzhi actually has a sister.
"Go and meet my inner friend and child!" Shangguan Tingzhi stood up, "I am studious, so if you have the chance in the future, you can help me with some advice."
Luo Ziling agreed without hesitation: "Okay!"
Chapter completed!