Love Like The Galaxy Episode 2 Recap, Plot

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Several black shadows darted like lightning through the palace alleys, vanishing into the depths of the night. Moments later, Ling Buyi strode out quickly, followed closely by his deputy generals. Passing by the Marquis of Chengyang's mansion, Liang Qiuqi mentioned recent rumors circulating among the common folk—none favorable to Ling Buyi or his relationship with the marquis, slandering him with countless fabricated charges. But Ling Buyi paid no mind. He was long accustomed to such gossip.

What concerned him was the emperor’s decision to delay the investigation, which implied the munitions case was deeply entangled with others. His subordinates all knew that "tampering with military weapons" was a long-standing thorn in Ling Buyi's heart. Recalling Housekeeper Li’s repeated interference that day, he assigned Liang Qiuqi and Liang Qiufei to monitor her in secret. Unexpectedly, Cheng Shaoshang sent a package. Inside was a grass ring and a worn piece of silk.

Using her clues, Ling Buyi investigated Ge’s fabric shop and indeed found in the ledger that the Dong uncle had invested eighty thousand coins, revealing the origin of his illicit wealth. Now that the evidence of his embezzlement was conclusive, Old Madam Cheng grew anxious and conferred with Ge and others on how to respond. Her maiden family was the Dong clan.

During the chaotic times years ago, only she and her younger brother survived long enough for Cheng Shi to rise in status. Since then, the Dong uncle had depended on the Cheng family. Second Madam Ge believed that Cheng Shaoshang was being ruthless in revenge, but was immediately rebuked by the main couple. Cheng Shi was protective of his daughter but felt torn, unable to ignore his mother’s incessant weeping.

After a heated argument, Old Madam Cheng could listen no longer and drove everyone out. Under the guise of family reunion, Ge deliberately arranged for Cheng Shi and Xiao Yuanyi to stay in the side residence, hoping to occupy the main house herself. Xiao Yuanyi accepted with a calm demeanor but carried an imposing presence, which made Ge belatedly realize she was not to be underestimated.

To maintain her appearance of weakness, Cheng Shaoshang secretly applied honey to her lips, making herself look even more pale and fragile. Cheng Shi looked at her with heartache, while Xiao Yuanyi noticed the odd sheen on her lips and, without saying a word, tucked her in and summoned Lianfang outside to inquire further.

From Lianfang’s account, the couple learned that Cheng Shaoshang had long been neglected, frequently sent to the countryside, poorly clothed and underfed, even left unattended when sick. All this stemmed from the fact that Ge had no children of her own after marrying into the Cheng family and wanted to adopt her ten-year-old nephew. That nephew framed Cheng Shaoshang, giving her a reputation for misbehavior and setting off the chain of events that followed.

Xiao Yuanyi carefully questioned the details and concluded that Cheng Shaoshang was not entirely blameless in all of this. Even her sudden fainting that day was likely caused by an injured stomach and spleen, suggesting she had not been raised with proper discipline. Hearing the conversation outside, Cheng Shaoshang felt mixed emotions. She had hoped her parents’ return would bring freedom and happiness, but now it seemed like mere wishful thinking.

Though bitter medicine aids recovery, Cheng Shaoshang found it hard to swallow. Upon hearing a noise outside the door, she quickly lay back down, feigning weakness. As the curtain lifted with a slight chill, Cheng Shi and Xiao Yuanyi entered with Qing Cong. Lianfang, who had just been fussing over the rare ingredients in the medicine, immediately took the bowl and helped Cheng Shaoshang sit up and salute.

Seeing his daughter more energetic than the day before, Cheng Shi felt relieved and cheerfully sat by the bed. But Xiao Yuanyi insisted, and Cheng Shaoshang reluctantly drank a few sips of the bitter decoction. Just as the family was chatting, before Cheng Shaoshang could finish the medicine, they heard a sharp and hoarse wailing from afar. The cry began pitiful and sorrowful, then turned to anger, dragging on for seven or eight seconds without pause.

Cheng Shi had no choice but to take his wife to the front yard. Old Madam Cheng was crying, screaming, and acting hysterical, looking utterly disheveled. Cheng Shaoshang knew the real drama was about to begin and hid with Lianfang behind the railing to watch the showdown between the Cheng mother and son. Though Cheng Shi was kind, he would not condone or protect the Dong uncle.

Sitting on the ground with tears in his eyes, he first complained of his hardships, then declared he would hand all his assets to his aunt-in-law. Indeed, no one knew a mother better than her son. Cheng Shi's move hit Old Madam Cheng’s soft spot, ruining her plans in a single night. The farce ended hastily. Cheng Shaoshang watched with relish, unaware that Xiao Yuanyi was behind her until she suddenly spoke, scolding her for meddling in adult affairs.

Since the Dong uncle’s imprisonment, his constant screams had made him like a frightened bird, eventually confessing everything. At Xiao Yuanyi’s suggestion, Cheng Shi invited Old Madam Cheng’s close friend Madam Hu and openly accused the court of widespread corruption. The tampered weapons had caused countless soldier deaths. Seeing the scars on her son’s body, Old Madam Cheng finally understood the gravity of the situation. She realized her brother’s crimes endangered the entire Cheng family.

Faced with the choice between her younger brother and the family's future, she chose to uphold justice and ordered the uncle’s wife to be driven out when she shamelessly pleaded for her husband. Now that everything was settled, Cheng Shaoshang quietly pondered Xiao Yuanyi and realized she was far from the submissive woman she appeared to be.

Originally, Xiao Yuanyi had come with a ruler to take measurements for new clothes, but hearing Cheng Shaoshang’s remarks, she flew into a rage, enforced family discipline, and ordered her daughter to be grounded. After appeasing Old Madam Cheng, Cheng Shi returned to the room and found his wife sighing. Upon asking, he learned it was about their daughter. Xiao Yuanyi had initially believed sons must be strictly taught to avoid bringing calamity to the clan in the future.

But seeing Cheng Shaoshang’s tendency to cause trouble, she regretted ever keeping her in the household. So she made up her mind to teach Shaoshang well and not to keep making the same mistakes, which would ruin her life.

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