Love Like The Galaxy Episode 35 Recap
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Today's events had already been settled. The remaining guests gradually took their seats and enjoyed the meal, while behind them, Yuan Shen was gossiping about others—something Cheng Shaoshang heard loud and clear. Yuan Shen criticized Cheng Shaoshang for having poor judgment in choosing a husband, but Cheng Shaoshang firmly believed that Yuan Shen was simply jealous of her recent string of happy events, while he remained alone. Her sharp rebuttal left Yuan Shen at a loss for words.
Wan Songbai returned in triumph, not only having successfully eliminated the bandits, but also uncovering that Wang Long had abandoned his post because he received military orders from his father, Wang Chun. The Marquis of Xiaoyue and the Crown Prince gave conflicting accounts. Lord Ji from the Ministry of Justice suggested that the case be handled by their office and proposed that newly appointed Assistant Minister Yuan Shen present the matter to His Majesty.
Just as Yuan Shen was about to accept the assignment, Ling Buyi suddenly submitted already acquired evidence, revealing that Wen Xiujun had forged military orders to secretly support the Prince of Xiao Qian'an, who was far away in Shouchun, leading Wang Chun to take desperate actions. Emperor Wen was visibly displeased and ordered Wen Xiujun to be stripped of his title and given white silk to end her life.
Ling Buyi believed that Wang Chun had allowed his wife and children to act recklessly and should no longer hold court positions. The Crown Prince attempted to plead for Wang Chun, but Yuan Shen and the Third Prince both agreed he should be dealt with severely. Ultimately, ignoring the Crown Prince's pleas, Emperor Wen demoted Wang Chun and his son to commoners and confiscated all their assets.
After the court session ended, civil and military officials each harbored their own thoughts. Cheng Shaoshang sent hot soup to Ling Buyi. Lord Ji remarked that Ling Buyi truly had good fortune, while Yuan Shen looked displeased. Outside Changqiu Palace, Wang Yanji knelt and pleaded with Empress Xuan for help.
Powerless to intervene, Empress Xuan watched as Cheng Shaoshang, to prevent Wang Yanji from being harassed by the Fifth Princess, deliberately found an excuse to send the latter away and warned Wang Yanji that if she wanted to stay alive, she had to keep quiet. Cheng Shaoshang prepared food from Shouchun for Emperor Wen to taste and deliberately brought up the late Prince of Qian'an, stirring the Emperor’s memories and gaining his favor toward Wang Yanji.
Because the old Prince of Qian'an died saving General Huo, Emperor Wen had repeatedly pardoned Wen Xiujun out of respect. However, when Cheng Shaoshang mentioned the relationship between Empress Xuan and Wen Xiujun, Emperor Wen became uncomfortable and eventually agreed to spare Wen Xiujun’s life, sentencing her to lifelong house arrest instead. Wang Yanji visited her mother, Wen Xiujun, hoping she had come to her senses.
Unfortunately, Wen Xiujun remained obstinate, insisting that the Prince of Xiao Qian'an was their true reliance, even at the expense of the entire Wang family. Saddened and completely disappointed, Wang Yanji informed her that the Prince of Xiao Qian'an had already pinned all the blame on Wen Xiujun. Ironically, the Empress she had cursed day and night had become her savior.
As Empress Xuan’s birthday banquet approached, the Fifth Princess sought to use the occasion for personal gain to fund her household staff and favored retainers. Empress Xuan saw through her intentions and instead entrusted the banquet arrangements to Cheng Shaoshang. The Fifth Princess was displeased, arguing that a girl from such a minor household as Cheng Shaoshang, who had never attended the Empress's birthday banquet, could not possibly know how to manage the event.
Just then, a pleasant aroma drifted from Cheng Shaoshang’s quarters. Empress Xuan brought the Fifth Princess along and discovered that Cheng Shaoshang was making syrup from sugarcane to prepare desserts specially for the Empress. Empress Xuan was full of praise, and Emperor Wen walked in with a smile, saying that with Cheng Shaoshang around, he no longer needed to visit Changqiu Palace as often—she was the Empress’s true joy.
Cheng Shaoshang shared the dessert with Emperor Wen and Ling Buyi, deliberately ignoring the Fifth Princess. Emperor Wen sighed that this method of making sugar should not be promoted across the nation, as such delicacies were hard to popularize and symbolized the country’s limited strength. Cheng Shaoshang explained that the country needed grain, iron, and horses the most right now, and these delicacies were not extravagant—they were paid for from her own purse.
Emperor Wen was delighted and rewarded Ling Buyi with a fief of 200 households. Empress Xuan, mindful that Luo Jitong would soon be married off to the northwest, suggested that Cheng Shaoshang temporarily take over palace affairs on her behalf. Emperor Wen readily agreed. The Fifth Princess repeatedly tried to interject but was ignored by both the Emperor and Empress. Cheng Shaoshang, though somewhat downcast, could not understand why, despite her efforts, it was Ling Buyi who received the reward.
Because Cheng Shaoshang stole the spotlight, the Fifth Princess grew jealous. On her way out of the palace, she ran into Luo Jitong and deliberately sowed discord, claiming that Cheng Shaoshang had won over the Empress’s favor, which was why Luo Jitong could not marry Ling Buyi. After the Fifth Princess strutted off, Luo Jitong’s maid voiced her indignation. Though Luo Jitong pretended not to care, she was already harboring resentment.
That night, Cheng Shaoshang studied abacus techniques in the palace but could not concentrate, frequently glancing at Empress Xuan seated above. Eventually, she confessed her thoughts. Empress Xuan remarked that Cheng Shaoshang was used to being solitary, but throughout history, many generals and strategists quietly served their rulers and still earned eternal glory.
Inspired, Cheng Shaoshang realized that as husband and wife, if the husband was the blazing sun shining across the land, then the wife could be the radiant stars. Sun, moon, and stars were not ranked, but all were essential. Since Cheng Shaoshang began learning palace etiquette, she returned to the Cheng residence less and less. Though Xiao Yuanyi said nothing, she missed her dearly.
Now that Cheng Shaoshang was to reside in Changqiu Palace until after the birthday banquet, Ling Buyi, worried she might not be accustomed, went to the Cheng residence to fetch her usual belongings. However, the entire family discovered that her room was already completely empty.
