Love Like The Galaxy Episode 14 Recap, Plot

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Several days after the vigil began, the imperial edict arrived in Huaxian, accompanied by Huanfu Yi and his disciple. However, they did not appear publicly and merely watched from a distance. Seeing Cheng Zhi gently caring for Sang Shunhua, Huanfu Yi suddenly stopped in his tracks, realizing that an abrupt reunion would only bring embarrassment, so he decided to return home. Ling Buyi presided over the funeral by imperial order.

Out of respect for Old Magistrate Cheng’s righteousness and his deep compassion for the people, he was posthumously granted the title of Second-Rank Marquis within the Pass. The entire city wept as they saw the coffin off. The peace they now enjoyed was bought with these lives. Cheng Shaoshang seemed to have grown up overnight, understanding many things.

Lou Yao now understood why his elder brother wanted him to earn official rank — only as an official could he truly serve the people. He promised Cheng Shaoshang that he would follow Old Magistrate Cheng’s example and use his talents to benefit the common folk. This deeply moved Cheng Shaoshang, and the way she looked at Lou Yao changed noticeably — a scene both Ling Buyi and Yuan Shen witnessed.

That day in the medical hut, Cheng Shaoshang tightly held a small, cold hand, tears flowing uncontrollably. Despite her tireless care — dressing wounds, feeding medicine — Nanny still did not survive. With endless pain and reluctance, she handed her candy to Cheng Shaoshang before closing her eyes forever. Overwhelmed with grief, Cheng Shaoshang personally buried her alongside her family and stood at the grave playing a flute in farewell.

Ling Buyi passed by and had planned to comfort her, but Lou Yao had already reached her side. Cheng Shaoshang suddenly felt powerless — unable to save Nanny, unable to fight like her father and brothers. Lou Yao refused to let Cheng Shaoshang give in to despair.

In his eyes, she was still the best woman in the world — skilled in building and rebuilding homes, inspiring the dying to accept treatment, and helping the people restore farming tools and resume production. All this revealed her gentleness and brilliance. Listening to Lou Yao’s heartfelt confession, Ling Buyi stood in the pouring rain, unmoved by the cold. Lou Yao’s warmth seemed to dissolve the biting chill.

Cheng Shaoshang gazed blankly at Lou Yao, warmth welling in her heart, and she finally accepted him. Ling Buyi turned silently and walked away, knowing that his bloodstained hands no longer deserved Cheng Shaoshang. Moved by his resolve, Lou Yao immediately sent a letter home and informed Cheng Zhi of his intention to propose marriage. Cheng Zhi, having seen Lou Yao’s character firsthand, sent a messenger to inform his elder brother.

Only Sang Shunhua looked solemn, hoping Cheng Shaoshang would think carefully. Cheng Shaoshang didn’t understand romantic love but felt Lou Yao was sincere, simple, and pure — a good match. At the same time, Cheng Shi was rushing to Huaxian, planning to make things difficult for Lou Yao. But when he saw Lou Yao’s genuine affection for his daughter, he beamed with joy and happily agreed to the match.

However, Xiao Yuanyi firmly objected, believing that Lou Yao’s branch of the family was weak, and Cheng Shaoshang would surely be mistreated. She decided to return the betrothal gifts. Old Madam Cheng couldn’t bear to part with the jewelry and publicly acted shamelessly to force Xiao Yuanyi to agree. Unexpectedly, Xiao Yuanyi ordered her maid to take her back to her room and had all the gifts sealed away. In prison, Fan Chang wrote a blood-written confession expressing remorse.

Emperor Wen, recalling their past as comrades, considered pardoning him. But Ling Buyi, reviewing all of Fan Chang’s actions, believed it was a ruse. Since he had never revealed any co-conspirators, Emperor Wen agreed and ordered Ling Buyi to escort him back to the capital for trial. Ji Zun supported the decision and then brought up the engagement between the Lou and Cheng families.

Hearing that Cheng Shaoshang was to marry Lou Yao, Ling Buyi became visibly sullen and found an excuse to leave. Emperor Wen sighed, saying Cheng Zhi had too few daughters. Xiao Yuanyi was a decisive person, and since the distance was manageable, she soon arrived in Huaxian, just in time to see Lou Yao climbing a tree to retrieve a kite for Cheng Shaoshang. Lou Yao rushed to greet her, but Xiao Yuanyi did not accept him.

Her barrage of questions left him speechless. When Cheng Shaoshang tried to defend Lou Yao, Cheng Shi and others arrived. Xiao Yuanyi publicly questioned Cheng Shi — how could he arrange the marriage without her input? Cheng Shi was the type to act clueless but had clear judgment on major matters. Though Xiao Yuanyi appeared domineering, decisions he had already made were rarely changed. His actions today showed the seriousness of the matter.

Cheng Zhi looked at his niece with pity. Sang Shunhua remained silent. But in Cheng Shaoshang’s eyes, Xiao Yuanyi’s strong opposition wasn’t aimed at Lou Yao. Hearing this, Xiao Yuanyi’s frustration deepened. She claimed she didn’t care if Cheng Shaoshang married into the underworld — life or death, fortune or misfortune — it was no concern of hers. That night, Cheng Shaoshang secretly met with Lou Yao but was caught by Xiao Yuanyi.

Watching Lou Yao hastily leave, Cheng Shaoshang felt deeply wronged. She thought surviving life-and-death together would bring closeness, but the outcome was the same. Facing Xiao Yuanyi’s scolding, Cheng Shaoshang retorted sharply. Yet Xiao Yuanyi insisted that Cheng Shaoshang did not truly love Lou Yao — without mutual affection, how could they weather future storms as a couple? Cheng Shaoshang disagreed, believing marriage wasn’t a one-size-fits-all matter. As the mother-daughter argument intensified, Sang Shunhua had no choice but to step in and mediate.

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