Love Like The Galaxy Episode 10 Recap, Plot

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Ling Buyi led the Black Armor Guards to surround the Prince Yong’s residence, sealing both the front and rear gates tightly. He directly stated that he had heard of turmoil within the manor tonight, hence brought the Black Armor Guards to assist in capturing the intruders. Heir Xiao suppressed his fury and allowed Ling Buyi to search the entire estate.

Only after the search yielded nothing did he breathe a sigh of relief, but at the same time realized that Ling Buyi had grown suspicious of him. On the Old Madam’s birthday, the Wan residence was adorned with brocade and decorations. Guests packed the place shoulder to shoulder, making for a lively scene. Wan Songbai stood at the main entrance with his wife and daughter to greet the guests, smiling warmly.

However, his gait was slightly limping, clearly showing that his previous hip injury had not yet healed. Cheng Shaoshang also came with her entire family to offer congratulations. After exchanging pleasantries, the men and women were seated separately, while the elders gathered in the main hall to drink and toast. On the way to the rear garden, Cheng Shaoshang deliberately found an excuse and then dismantled the wooden pillars beneath the bridge.

Since the day’s main two combatants didn’t clash head-on, the young ladies were eating, drinking, and playing in the garden with great joy—until the last group of noble girls, dressed in splendid attire, arrived late, instantly changing the atmosphere in the garden. Lou Yao noticed his younger sister interacting mysteriously with Wang Yanji and originally intended to take her away. Unexpectedly, Wang Yanji mocked him for breaking off the engagement with He Zhaojun.

After Lou Yao was left speechless, Wang Yanji grew even more vicious and aggressive. Cheng Shaoshang stepped in to defend him, preserving his dignity. Wang Yanji’s face alternated between pale and flushed when she heard Cheng Shaoshang’s words, and she still wanted to argue back. The Princess of Yuchang hurriedly tried to smooth things over. Cheng Shaoshang, however, did not stop.

She outwardly praised the princess for her poise and manners but was actually mocking Wang Yanji for learning nothing despite always being by the princess's side. Just as Wang Yanji became furious with embarrassment, Cheng Shaoshang turned and raised her hand as if to strike, terrifying her into recalling her previous painful experience and deflating immediately. Meanwhile, the young nobles were engaged in a game of pitch-pot and composing poems.

Ling Buyi invited Yuan Shen and others to enjoy the flowers with him. When Cheng Shaoshang noticed Ling Buyi's gaze, she deliberately led the girls to the window. In order to get closer to Ling Buyi, the Princess of Yuchang led everyone toward the wooden bridge, paying no attention to the warning signs. Wan Songbai realized something was wrong and was about to stop them, but it was already too late.

As the bridge could not bear the weight, it collapsed with a loud crash, and the girls fell into the water in chaos. The Princess of Yuchang, always in the limelight, was humiliated and cried bitterly. Wan Qiqi laughed non-stop behind an artificial rock, while Cheng Shaoshang, who had not taken part in it, left the event cheerfully and satisfied. After the birthday banquet ended, the Old Madam of the Wan family discussed the day’s events with Wan Songbai.

She actually knew that the wooden bridge had a secret—it was crafted by the artisan Gongshu Ban in aid of the King of Chu and was formally known as the "Stacked Bone Bridge. " Few people knew about it today. At first glance, it looked like a light and sturdy little bridge, but by removing a few specific wooden pieces, it would collapse entirely when stepped on.

Although the Old Madam greatly admired Cheng Shaoshang’s resolve to exact vengeance, she still planned to write to Cheng Shi and Xiao Yuanyi. As parents, they should be aware of their daughter’s character. Despite Cheng Shaoshang being exceedingly clever, worldly, and sensible, there were two traits the Old Madam found troubling: first, she was overly proud of her intelligence, and second, she was stubborn and refused to admit her mistakes.

Just as the Old Madam had said, Xiao Yuanyi mobilized a group of martial maids and ordered Qing Cong to bring Cheng Shaoshang to Jiuzhui Hall. At first, Cheng Shi and his third brother and sister-in-law agreed to wait in the courtyard and enter to plead on her behalf at the sound of a cup being smashed, to spare the girl physical punishment. However, Cheng Shaoshang would rather accept military discipline than bow to Xiao Yuanyi.

Xiao Yuanyi couldn’t bear to watch her being punished and had to turn her back. Seeing the martial maids guarding the door, Cheng Shi finally realized what was happening. He and the third uncle’s family rushed over and indeed saw Cheng Shaoshang barely conscious. Cheng Zhi had always respected his elder sister-in-law but never imagined she would be so harsh to her own daughter.

Xiao Yuanyi felt wronged and, in a fit of anger, decided that Cheng Zhi should take Cheng Shaoshang with him when he took office in Hua County. Enduring intense pain, Cheng Shaoshang comforted her uncle and aunt, expressing her willingness to leave the Cheng household with them. As the saying goes, when the child is hurt, the mother suffers in her heart. Xiao Yuanyi was also deeply distressed. She knelt by the door, looking toward Cheng Shaoshang’s courtyard.

Upon learning that Cheng Shaoshang had been punished, Wan Qiqi rushed over to visit and curiously asked who had tattled. Cheng Shaoshang immediately thought of Ling Buyi. After all, he was the only one who had studied the bridge in depth. Just then, someone sent by Ling Buyi arrived with medicine, but Cheng Shaoshang threw it all out the door. Since the Black Armor Guards had raided Prince Yong’s residence, Heir Xiao had not left his home for days.

Ling Buyi believed that the mastermind behind the incident would never pass up the opportunity during the emperor’s western tour, so he ordered his subordinates to prepare thoroughly and send more men to monitor closely, determined to find the true culprit with minimal sacrifice. After a day of rest, Cheng Shaoshang was set to depart with Cheng Zhi and Sang Shunhua.

As the group gathered to see them off, the sky was dark and gloomy, without wind or snow, yet Xiao Yuanyi failed to appear without even an excuse. Cheng Shaoshang pretended to be calm, but her gaze still involuntarily turned toward the residence. Even as she boarded the carriage, she did not see Xiao Yuanyi show up.

However, Cheng Shaoshang had no idea that Xiao Yuanyi had been watching from a short distance, her eyes filled with reluctance as she gazed at her daughter. To ensure Cheng Shaoshang’s safety, Xiao Yuanyi even arranged for martial maids to accompany her. She too had once wanted to be a good wife and loving mother, but the capital was full of hidden dangers, and one misstep could cost a life. Just then, the coachman’s call rang out again. The Cheng family guards followed closely behind as the convoy slowly headed out of the city.

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