Love Like The Galaxy Episode 4 Recap, Plot

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The Cheng family residence wasn’t large. From the side courtyard to the main house were just two corridors. Xiao Yuanyi, accompanied by Qing Cong and several armed maids, had only taken a few steps before hearing Ge-shi’s sharp scolding. This was supposed to be Second Master’s study, but now it was a mess, with bamboo slips scattered everywhere. Cheng Cheng sat hopelessly at the desk, enduring Ge-shi’s verbal abuse.

Ge-shi repeated the same old words—that when she married Cheng Cheng, the family was in dire straits. Cheng Cheng had long grown tired of hearing it. Though usually quiet and reserved, he could endure no more and even considered divorcing her. These words infuriated Ge-shi, who immediately struck him. Xiao Yuanyi appeared at once and scolded her, finding an excuse to have Qing Cong escort Cheng Cheng away.

Seeing her sister-in-law suddenly appear, Cheng Cheng looked extremely embarrassed, a mix of grievance and gratitude. Xiao Yuanyi, looking at her younger brother-in-law in this state, also felt terrible. He was only slightly younger than Cheng Shi but looked like an old man—withered and lifeless. She was so angry at Ge-shi that her teeth itched. As Ge-shi tried to cling on, Xiao Yuanyi slapped her so hard she fell over. Qing Cong quickly supported Cheng Cheng and retreated.

Normally, Ge-shi would cause a bigger scene, but faced with this display, she felt some fear. The dignified and gentle Lady of the House she remembered now appeared cold and stern, as if she could skin her alive at any moment. Taking the opportunity, Xiao Yuanyi brought up old and new grudges, exposing Ge-shi’s true nature and declaring that she would notify the Ge family to accept the divorce letter.

Ge-shi was shocked and tried to retort, but Xiao Yuanyi brought up the past: years ago, when she was about to give birth, Ge-shi, under the name of an “immortal,” claimed that keeping the child in the main house would ward off evil for Old Madam Cheng. At first, Cheng Shi and his mother argued strongly against it, but a sudden imperial order summoned Cheng Shi to mobilize and depart immediately.

Xiao Yuanyi gave birth to twins and ultimately decided to leave her daughter with Mother-in-law, taking her infant son to follow her husband to the battlefield. Even now, she could feel the pain of that separation. She immediately ordered Ge-shi to be grounded to avoid disrupting the auspicious date for relocation, then walked away without looking back. Ling Buyi tracked a suspicious shop in the city and led his men to surround it.

Following some faint clues, he found the long-missing Xu Jinzhong. However, Xu Jinzhong chose to commit suicide by poison rather than reveal anything. The birthmark on his neck caught Ling Buyi’s attention—he suddenly recalled seeing this man switching weapons when he was a child. He ordered his men to dig deep for clues and not to disclose Xu Jinzhong’s death to the public.

Only a few days after Ge-shi was grounded, Old Master Ge arrived with his eldest daughter-in-law from afar. Despite the long journey and his weathered appearance, his demeanor remained courteous and refined. The Cheng family welcomed them warmly, and when Cheng Yang saw Aunt Ge, she immediately threw herself into her arms, teary-eyed. Everyone gathered around Cheng Yang, concerned and comforting her emotional state.

Meanwhile, Cheng Shaoshang stood silently at the edge of the porch, trying to disappear into the shadows, watching until everyone moved inside. Xiao Yuanyi had no time to tend to her daughter, busy preparing the welcoming feast and arranging guest rooms. Old Master Ge, respected and reasonable, admitted his failure in raising his daughter and apologized sincerely, showing no resentment about the divorce.

Unfortunately, Ge-shi remained unrepentant, and even Aunt Ge couldn’t stand her, scolding her for never fulfilling her filial duties and causing daily trouble. Despite Old Master Ge traveling at his age through wind and snow, she felt no remorse at all. Old Master Ge, ashamed before the entire Cheng family, wept bitterly. Cheng Cheng also broke down in tears. Though he usually resented Ge-shi, he had always admired the kind-hearted Old Master Ge, who cared for the weak and poor.

Marrying Ge-shi was mostly due to Old Master Ge, and he had once felt honored to be his son-in-law—only to end up like this. Wanting to stay away from the drama of the elders, Cheng Shaoshang returned alone to her small courtyard, only for Xiao Yuanyi to instruct her to formally greet Old Master Ge and Aunt Ge, so as not to seem impolite.

Following Xiao Yuanyi to the side hall, Cheng Shaoshang saw Aunt Ge and Cheng Yang wiping their tears. Xiao Yuanyi acted as if she didn’t notice and sat down, smiling and greeting them. They knelt facing each other and exchanged pleasantries. Hearing Aunt Ge’s earnest teachings to Cheng Yang, Cheng Shaoshang felt deep respect and took the initiative to offer her a cup of milk.

However, this act displeased Xiao Yuanyi, who thought she was stealing Cheng Yang’s moment and later reprimanded her harshly in private. Cheng Shaoshang could not understand Xiao Yuanyi’s intentions. She even believed that, in her mother’s eyes, Cheng Yang was kind and proper, while everything she did seemed calculated. The events of that evening overwhelmed her—she felt incredibly lonely. She lacked the wisdom to take her parents’ place, but she could clearly sense the emotional coldness of her own parents.

The next day, Old Master Ge left with his family. Though the Cheng family tried to persuade them to stay, they couldn’t, and everyone saw them off all the way to the city outskirts, reluctant to part. The farewell scene was deeply emotional. Cheng Yang held onto Aunt Ge as they tearfully exchanged farewells. Old Master Ge and Cheng Cheng also spoke earnestly. Only Cheng Shaoshang stood aside like an outsider, quietly watching as her mother treated Cheng Yang like her own daughter, speaking to her gently—words never once used on her.

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