Love Like The Galaxy Episode 35 Recap
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Guests were already seated at the banquet when Yuan Shen spoke ill of others behind their backs, a conversation Cheng Shaoshang overheard clearly. Yuan Shen criticized Cheng Shaoshang's poor judgment in choosing a husband, but Cheng Shaoshang confidently retorted that Yuan Shen was simply jealous of her continuous good fortune while he remained alone. This left Yuan Shen speechless. General Wan Songbai returned with a victory, having successfully eradicated the thieves.
His investigation also revealed that Wang Long's unauthorized departure from his post was due to a military order from his father, Wang Chun. Xiao Yuehou and the Crown Prince each presented their arguments regarding the matter. Official Ji of the Ministry of Justice suggested his department handle the case and introduced the new Attendant Gentleman, Yuan Shen, to Wen Di. As Yuan Shen prepared to accept the task, Ling Buyi unexpectedly presented evidence he had already uncovered.
He revealed that Madam Wen Xiu, in an effort to support Junior Lord Qian'an in Shouchun, had deliberately forged a military order, leading Wang Chun to take desperate measures. Enraged, Wen Di ordered Madam Wen Xiu's title revoked and commanded her to take her own life with white silk. Ling Buyi argued that Wang Chun's negligence in allowing his wife and son to act foolishly meant he was no longer fit for court.
The Crown Prince attempted to plead for Wang Chun, but Yuan Shen and the Third Prince quickly agreed that severe punishment was warranted. Ultimately, Wen Di disregarded the Crown Prince's pleas and decided to demote Wang Chun and his son to commoners, confiscating all their property. After the court assembly concluded, various officials harbored their own thoughts. Cheng Shaoshang sent a servant to deliver a bowl of warm soup to Ling Buyi.
Official Ji remarked that Ling Buyi was indeed fortunate, while Yuan Shen appeared displeased, commenting that even spirited women become cloyingly sentimental and vulgar after engagement. Meanwhile, Wang Ling knelt outside Changqiu Palace, desperately begging Empress Xuan for help. The royal attendant tried to dismiss her, saying the Empress was unwell, but Wang Ling accused the servants of being opportunistic.
Cheng Shaoshang stepped in just as the Fifth Princess arrived, saving Wang Ling from potential torment by redirecting the Fifth Princess. Cheng Shaoshang then sternly warned Wang Ling to keep silent if she wished to save her own life, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. Later, Cheng Shaoshang prepared Shouchun dishes for Wen Di, subtly mentioning Old Lord Qian'an. This stirred Wen Di's memories of the past, making him more amenable to Wang Ling's plight.
He recounted that Old Lord Qian'an had died saving General Huo, a great merit, which was why Wen Di had repeatedly pardoned Madam Wen Xiu. Cheng Shaoshang further recalled Empress Xuan's deep connection to Madam Wen Xiu, which saddened Wen Di. He eventually agreed to spare Madam Wen Xiu's life, commuting her sentence to lifelong confinement. Wang Ling visited her mother, Madam Wen Xiu, hoping for some sign of repentance.
However, Madam Wen Xiu remained unyielding, clinging to the delusion that Junior Lord Qian'an was their true support, even at the cost of the entire Wang clan's lives. This interaction filled Wang Ling with sorrow and utter disappointment in her mother. Before leaving, Wang Ling revealed that Junior Lord Qian'an had pushed all the blame onto Madam Wen Xiu and had no intention of saving her.
She also highlighted the bitter irony that Empress Xuan, whom Madam Wen Xiu cursed daily, had become her savior. As Empress Xuan's birthday banquet approached, the Fifth Princess sought to use the occasion to her advantage, aiming to secure funds for her household and retainers. Empress Xuan, well aware of the Fifth Princess's intentions, decided to entrust the banquet preparations to Cheng Shaoshang.
The Fifth Princess was displeased, arguing that Cheng Shaoshang, being from a humble background and having never attended a royal birthday banquet, could not possibly know how to manage such an event. Just then, a fragrant aroma wafted from Cheng Shaoshang's room. Empress Xuan and the Fifth Princess discovered Cheng Shaoshang making a special sugar syrup from sugarcane to prepare sweet treats for the Empress. Empress Xuan praised the treats highly.
Wen Di entered with Ling Buyi, remarking playfully that with Cheng Shaoshang there to bring joy to the Empress, he wouldn't need to visit Changqiu Palace as frequently. Cheng Shaoshang shared the sweets with Wen Di and Ling Buyi, pointedly ignoring the Fifth Princess. Wen Di mused that such a method of sugar production could not be replicated nationwide, as delicious luxuries were difficult to popularize without vast resources.
Cheng Shaoshang explained that the nation's priorities lay in grain, iron, and horses, and assured Wen Di that the expenses for her treats came entirely from her own pocket, not the palace's budget. Pleased by this, Wen Di immediately awarded Ling Buyi a fief of two hundred households. Empress Xuan, considering Lady Luo Jitong's impending marriage to the Northwest, suggested that Cheng Shaoshang take over the management of harem affairs.
Wen Di readily agreed, despite the Fifth Princess's repeated attempts to interject. Cheng Shaoshang felt a pang of disappointment, unable to comprehend why Ling Buyi received the reward when she had done all the work. Cheng Shaoshang's growing prominence fueled the Fifth Princess's jealousy. While leaving the palace, she encountered Luo Jitong and deliberately tried to stir up trouble, claiming that Cheng Shaoshang had stolen Empress Xuan's favor, which was why Luo Jitong couldn't marry Ling Buyi.
Although Luo Jitong pretended indifference after the Fifth Princess left, her heart was clearly troubled. That night, Cheng Shaoshang studied abacus in the palace, struggling to focus. She eventually confided in Empress Xuan, expressing her feelings of being overshadowed as Ling Buyi's fiancée. Empress Xuan acknowledged Cheng Shaoshang's past independence but reminded her that in the long river of history, many generals and strategists served their emperors silently yet still achieved lasting fame.
Inspired, Cheng Shaoshang finally understood that a married couple is one entity. If the husband is the scorching sun, illuminating vast distances, then the wife can be the brilliant galaxy of stars. The sun, moon, and stars are not inherently superior or inferior; they are all indispensable and coexist to create this world. As Cheng Shaoshang stayed longer in the palace to learn etiquette, her visits to the Cheng manor became increasingly rare.
Although Xiao Yuanyi did not voice her concerns, she worried deeply. Now, Cheng Shaoshang was to reside in Changqiu Palace until the birthday banquet concluded. To ensure Cheng Shaoshang's comfort, Ling Buyi personally went to the Cheng manor to collect her daily necessities. However, upon entering Cheng Shaoshang's room, the entire family found it completely empty, causing them to exclaim at the extent of Ling Buyi's thoroughness.
