It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision. He could earn his own merits; there was no need to compete with his wife. Spreading her good name would help him see if he could get her an official title. Even if that didn't work, it would still be beneficial for her.
Shen Tangning blushed with embarrassment at his praise, while the common people, now realizing the truth, looked at her with gratitude in their eyes.
"Young Madam Chi is truly a remarkable woman, possessing such extraordinary abilities! And she also has the heart of a bodhisattva!"
"Of course! Madam Chi is Grand Tutor Xie's granddaughter, so naturally she's from the same lineage!"
"Lord Chi, Madam Chi, you two are my saviors no matter what. Please accept my bow!"
Seeing that things were about to spiral out of control, Shen Tangning quickly stopped the people from kneeling and persuaded them to give up the idea.
She glared at Chi Yan, then snatched the spoon from his hand and gently urged, "Go and do your job. I can manage here by myself."
If he stays here, who knows what kind of trouble he might cause.
"Alright, so you're already kicking me out?" Chi Yan stared at her meaningfully with a smile, his lowered voice tinged with mischief, "Then see you tonight."
After saying that, he left without waiting for Shen Tangning's reaction.
The people were quite reluctant to part with him, turning back to see him off: "Lord Chi, please take care!"
"Lord Chi and his wife have such a good relationship!"
Facing everyone's teasing gazes, Shen Tangning's ears turned bright red, her eyelids trembled, and an indescribable feeling spread through her heart.
Such credit would be something others would be eager to claim for themselves, but Chi Yan generously pushed her forward without any intention of taking credit. How many people in this world can do that?
He is indeed a very good person, a gentleman with an open and honest heart.
Although his behavior was sometimes less than gentlemanly... he certainly lived an upright life.
Although some of the relief efforts were intended to impress His Majesty, everyone was quite dedicated, and they only breathed a sigh of relief after a busy morning.
"I've never been this tired before, but seeing everyone's radiant smiles makes it all worthwhile!" Wen Yao sighed, rubbing her lower back, and lowered her voice with a hint of pride. "Just now, someone even called me a female bodhisattva!"
Shen Tangning chuckled, and Gu Qingxu smiled in response.
"I really hope this disaster will be over soon."
"By the way, Ningning, I just heard Young Master Chi say that you were the one who foretold the flood. You have that ability?" Wen Yao's eyes were full of surprise as she stared at her without blinking.
Even Gu Qingxu showed a hint of curiosity.
Shen Tangning coughed lightly and said in a serious tone, "I know a little bit, but it's sometimes accurate and sometimes not."
Chi Yan had already made the boastful claim for her, so now she had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it.
Wen Yao immediately squeezed in, looking very interested: "Then could you take a look for me too?"
Shen Tangning stared at her intently for a moment, then frowned slightly. The other woman became a little nervous: "What's wrong?"
She chuckled and said slowly, "I think you're destined for love."
A blush suddenly rose to her cheeks, and Wen Yao puffed out her cheeks in anger: "How dare you tease me! Sister Qingxu, you must stand up for me!"
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