Love Like The Galaxy Episode 38 Recap, Plot

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Though the Crown Princess’s words were offensive, Empress Xuan was not overly concerned. Normally, the Crown Princess treated Cheng Shaoshang reasonably, but her inferiority due to her lowly background was a sore spot that could not be touched. Cheng Shaoshang only understood the Crown Prince’s romantic past after hearing Empress Xuan mention Qu Lingjun.

Qu Lingjun was a legitimate daughter from a prestigious family and used to frequently visit the palace before marriage, which is how she met the Crown Prince. The two developed feelings for each other. But since Emperor Wen had made a marriage agreement with an old friend in his rural days, he could not go back on his word even after rising to power. Thus, the Crown Prince married Lady Sun—the current Crown Princess—to fulfill that promise.

Cheng Shaoshang lamented how fate had ruined the happiness of three people. Interestingly, Ling Buyi shared the same thoughts and had once tried to stop the marriage by advising both Emperor Wen and Empress Xuan, though it was all in vain. As for the Crown Princess’s insecurities, Cheng Shaoshang couldn’t quite understand, but Empress Xuan explained that the Crown Princess had never given her heart, and therefore could not comprehend the emotional struggle.

As Cheng Shaoshang hurriedly denied her own feelings, she suddenly learned that Emperor Wen was furious and intended to punish Ling Buyi. Cheng Shaoshang rushed to the palace hall and, through a eunuch, learned that Ling Buyi had taken matters into his own hands to avenge her—storming into the Censorate and breaking Lord Zuo’s legs without authorization. Now, eight officials had jointly accused him, and the situation could no longer be contained.

Cheng Shaoshang sneaked into the hall and knelt in petition. Emperor Wen, seated in anger, listened as Ling Buyi willingly accepted all blame and told everyone not to worry. His attitude reflected Cheng Shaoshang’s own former desire for independence. Ling Buyi also hinted at stepping down and retiring with Cheng Shaoshang, fulfilling her wishes—leaving her stunned. The Third and Fifth Princes stood on either side—one fanning the flames, the other gloating.

Emperor Wen, unwilling to blame his adopted son, instead scolded Cheng Shaoshang for constantly arguing with Ling Buyi and for not yet learning the gentleness of Empress Xuan. Cheng Shaoshang didn’t argue but hoped the Emperor would be lenient. However, the Third Prince insisted on heavy punishment. One written apology was not enough to silence public opinion, and Emperor Wen ordered one hundred strokes. Without hesitation, Ling Buyi got up and walked outside.

Seeing the Fifth Prince’s smug expression, Cheng Shaoshang retaliated with harsh words. In response, Emperor Wen ordered ten strokes for the Fifth Prince as well. Cheng Shaoshang was heartbroken, watching through the city wall as the executioner’s blows landed with brutal force, tearing Ling Buyi’s flesh and leaving her in anguish. Emperor Wen wanted Cheng Shaoshang to understand that all this pain Ling Buyi suffered was for her.

Therefore, she must be cautious with her words and actions in the palace, or she might implicate him again with unforeseen consequences. When she heard the Third Prince count the strokes incorrectly, she could no longer hold back and rushed toward Ling Buyi, only to be stopped by the guards. Empress Xuan and Concubine Yue arrived upon hearing the news. Compared to Empress Xuan’s compassion, Concubine Yue was rational and perceptive, guessing that Emperor Wen had done this deliberately.

In the military, there were different types of floggings: some appeared light but caused internal damage and disability, while others looked brutal but left no real harm. Ling Buyi had clearly suffered the latter. Emperor Wen wanted Cheng Shaoshang to confront her feelings and realize Ling Buyi’s place in her heart. As she stood within two zhang, watching Ling Buyi’s silent endurance, she suddenly felt something she never had before.

The scene at the execution ground was a cacophony of shouting, the sounds of blows, and Cheng Shaoshang’s heartfelt confession. Emperor Wen instructed the Fifth Prince to let things be. Empress Xuan ordered Ling Buyi be taken back to Changqiu Palace to recover, and Concubine Yue also departed. That night, the first cold wave of winter arrived. Ling Buyi stayed at Changqiu Palace. Although the furnace burned brightly, Cheng Shaoshang remained attentive.

Liang Qiu Fei snuck into the palace to visit Ling Buyi, but before he could speak much, Cheng Shaoshang barged in wrapped in a quilt. Realizing he was not needed, Liang Qiu Fei quietly left. With him gone, Cheng Shaoshang and Ling Buyi were alone again. She finally realized he had faked the punishment, and at the same time, understood she had completely fallen for him. Taking advantage of the atmosphere, they shared a spontaneous kiss.

Cheng Shaoshang tenderly cared for him—feeding him medicine, playing the flute. Their affection flowed sweetly, recalling the moment they first met, when she instinctively chose him for life. Xiao Yuanyi grew gloomy due to Cheng Shaoshang not returning home for several days. Even though Cheng Shaoshang sent a cloak, she dismissed it.

Cheng Shi tried to comfort Xiao Yuanyi, saying Cheng Shaoshang had proven herself to be obedient and brought honor to the family—far better than the girls who brought disgrace and trouble. But because of this incident, Xiao Yuanyi felt that Ling Buyi was even less dependable than Cheng Shaoshang. As Ling Buyi had predicted, Emperor Wen ordered the restoration of the Censorate to appease public outrage.

The Liang brothers were assigned the task, also retrieving military reports from the Yue family. Although the young Lord Yue was greedy, Concubine Yue was wise and generous. Thus, to bring justice against the Yue family, Ling Buyi still needed solid evidence. Currently, it appeared the young Lord Yue had deliberately delayed the rescue, and the only witnesses—the military doctor and Han Wu—were dead. Ling Buyi decided to target Lord Yue, forcing him into making a mistake.

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