Love Like The Galaxy Episode 31 Recap, Plot

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Under Consort Yue's persistent questioning, Princess Consort of Ruyang was left speechless. She had originally wanted to criticize Cheng Shaoshang’s background to highlight her own granddaughter’s deep affection. Unexpectedly, Emperor Wen suddenly stated that if Ling Buyi wished to marry someone, no one was allowed to force or obstruct him—otherwise, they would be unworthy of life or death.

Shocked by Emperor Wen’s imposing presence, Princess Consort of Ruyang had no choice but to rein in her momentum and claim she was merely considering Ling Buyi’s well-being. Consort Yue dismissed the princes and then straightforwardly warned Princess Consort of Ruyang that even though she had deep grievances with He Zhaojun, she would never favor the Chunyu family, because Ling Buyi was the last bloodline of the Huo family and must not be bullied by anyone.

Cheng Shaoshang quietly glanced at Ling Buyi after hearing this but saw that his expression remained unchanged—still calm and reserved. In contrast, Princess Consort of Ruyang was fuming with no outlet. The Empress quickly stepped in to smooth things over, inviting Consort Yue and others to offer sacrifices to the entire Huo clan. Consort Yue agreed without hesitation. Inside Fengxian Hall, Cheng Shaoshang was tasked with preparing the offerings.

As she looked at the portrait of General Huo, whose features closely resembled Ling Buyi, she couldn't help but be momentarily dazed. While Crown Princess was delivering offerings and chatting with Cheng Shaoshang, the Third Princess arrogantly showed up again, first mocking Cheng Shaoshang’s lack of manners and capability to manage the ritual, then insulting the Crown Princess’s family background as poor and unworthy of the Crown Prince’s affection.

Unable to tolerate it, Cheng Shaoshang deliberately spilled the fruit offerings onto the floor, causing the Third Princess to fall awkwardly. After the Third Princess stormed off in anger, Cheng Shaoshang was puzzled by her vulgar conduct. She soon learned that the Third Princess was raised by her merchant uncle, which explained her extreme extravagance, vengeful nature, and pettiness. The Crown Princess advised Cheng Shaoshang to avoid conflicts with the Third Princess, but Cheng Shaoshang dismissed it.

As soon as she spoke, Emperor Wen arrived with the Empress, Consort Yue, and the royal children. After Ling Buyi paid his respects alone to General Huo, everyone was asked to offer incense to the Huo family. The solemn moment stirred emotions, and Emperor Wen reminded the royal children that the current empire was secured by General Huo's sacrifice.

When it was the Third Princess's turn to offer incense, she deliberately blew incense powder toward Cheng Shaoshang, smugly thinking she had taken her revenge. Unexpectedly, Cheng Shaoshang had quietly tangled her accessories with the candle stand. As the Third Princess stood up, she accidentally pulled down the stand, igniting a fire on herself. Consort Yue ordered the maid to remove her outer garment, but the Third Princess would rather die than comply.

It was then that Consort Yue realized why the Third Princess reacted so intensely. Upon her insistence, everyone discovered the Third Princess was wearing a garish and luxurious outfit underneath. Emperor Wen was furious, scolding her for being disrespectful to General Huo and ungrateful as a princess, indulging in such extravagance. The Fifth Princess was delighted, even adding insult to injury by suggesting the Third Princess's lavish clothes might come from ill-gotten gains.

Though the Third Princess argued that the money came from a tavern business she co-owned, the Third Prince stepped forward to report that she had been circulating counterfeit coins in Shu, with confirmed origins from Shouchun. With solid evidence, the Third Princess rushed to deny responsibility, accusing Prince Qian'an and the Empress Xuan of being behind it. The Empress did not immediately deny the charge. Consort Yue, extremely disappointed, turned and left.

Emperor Wen ordered the Third Princess to be caned and instructed Ling Buyi to investigate the counterfeit currency case. Severely injured, the Third Princess lay in agony while Consort Yue composed music leisurely. Marquis Yue Jr. couldn’t bear to watch, feeling Emperor Wen was being unfair—clearly favoring Empress Xuan’s family. Though Consort Yue was the legitimate wife, the Empress position was given to the other woman.

Yet Consort Yue sternly reminded him that if not for Empress Xuan's efforts to help Emperor Wen conquer the empire, even General Huo, who once followed him, ended up with his family destroyed. At least she and her brother survived. She emphasized her position in the harem was not beneath the Empress’s and warned him not to mention the past again. Ling Buyi went alone to Apricot Blossom Villa to ask He Zhaojun about her grievances with Consort Yue.

He Zhaojun recalled the events at the isolated city and the tragic death of General Huo. Outside the courtyard, the Liang brothers heard of Cheng Shaoshang's actions that day and felt admiration, relieved that their young master was no longer alone. It was because Ling Buyi had informed the Third Prince early about the counterfeit case that the prince took the righteous path and exposed it.

Unfortunately, the Emperor still wanted to downplay the matter, attributing it to women’s greed and not investigating further. Meanwhile, Wen Xiujun intended to use bandit suppression to gain prestige and secretly passed a message to his son Wang Long, which the Liang brothers intercepted. Ling Buyi decided to play along and send misinformation to the bandits.

Sure enough, not long after, the Crown Prince received word that Wang Long had been captured and hurried to consult Ling Buyi on how to cover it up. But unauthorized military action was a grave offense. Ling Buyi believed Wang Long was incompetent and advised the Crown Prince that, as heir to the throne, he must be decisive and discerning. Emperor Wen decided to assign the Longqiu Palace birthday banquet to Cheng Shaoshang.

Just then, the Crown Prince arrived and requested an audience. The Empress and Cheng Shaoshang withdrew, soon hearing the Emperor’s furious scolding from within. Cheng Shaoshang noticed the Empress looked worried and said the Crown Prince was kind and would become a benevolent ruler, but the Empress thought otherwise. That night, Cheng Shaoshang sat idly in the corridor, believing she couldn't compare to Cheng Yang and that she seemed reckless and unruly in Xiao Yuanyi's eyes. Xiao Yuanyi hesitated as she watched Cheng Shaoshang walk away, feeling an unexpected sense of loss. Cheng Shi came to comfort his wife, but it had no effect.

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