Love Like The Galaxy Episode 42 Recap
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After the army’s departure, the capital returned to tranquility. Life became leisurely and uneventful. The Cheng family began preparations for the wedding, waiting only for Ling Buyi to return victorious. Every day, Cheng Shaoshang tried on different wedding dresses and jewelry. Xiao Yuanyi and Old Madam Cheng clashed over the preparations—one favored elegance and refinement, the other valued grandeur and extravagance.
In the end, Cheng Shaoshang explained that the Empress had already prepared her dowry, and her bridal chamber was set in the Changqiu Palace. Though Xiao Yuanyi felt uneasy about this arrangement, she had to accept the reality. After all, being married from the palace was a great honor bestowed by the emperor and empress—a sign of their affection toward Cheng Shaoshang.
Still, it was a pity that Xiao Yuanyi, as the mother, could not personally handle her daughter’s wedding, which became her lifelong regret. In the following days, Cheng Shaoshang continued spending her time in the Changqiu Palace. Occasionally, she would gaze from the city tower toward Shouchun, hoping Ling Buyi would return soon. Yuan Shen teased her, saying she was turning into a “husband-watching stone.
” But Cheng Shaoshang didn’t care—instead, she sarcastically remarked that Yuan Shen, being a lonely bachelor, could never understand her feelings for Ling Buyi. Sovereign skies and rising moon, Episode 42 stills Image copyrights Yuan Shen was provoked and retorted that he would marry before Cheng Shaoshang did. He went home and told his steward to arrange a marriage for him, demanding a bride whose character, figure, and appearance all surpassed Cheng Shaoshang.
In the end, Yuan Shen chose a girl from the Cai family and even scheduled the wedding for the same day as Cheng Shaoshang’s. Cheng Shaoshang mocked him in return, sure that he wouldn’t be able to prepare the bride price in time—perhaps Ling Buyi could lend him some money. Marquis Ban led the family troops to battle in Shouchun. Concerned about Young Marquis Ban’s safety, he encouraged him to spend more time with the Cheng family.
Anyone could see that Young Marquis Ban liked Cheng Yang, but he was too shy to confess, and Cheng Yang had no intention of marrying. Instead, she chose to stay home to care for Cheng Shi and Xiao Yuanyi. Just as Cheng Shaogong was about to get up, a tortoiseshell fell to the floor—a dire omen. Sure enough, the omen was soon fulfilled.
A report came from the front: Cheng Shi had colluded with Yan Zhong, the magistrate of Tongniu County, to embezzle two thousand units of fine copper and defect to the enemy. Emperor Wen flew into a rage, scolding in court for several hours and refusing to eat or drink. Empress Xuan didn’t know how to comfort him and waited outside for a long time until Concubine Yue brought pastries into the study.
Concubine Yue knew that Emperor Wen wasn’t angry over the lost copper but rather disappointed. Both Cheng Shi and Yan Zhong came from humble origins, and it had been difficult to promote them back then. Now, this scandal had occurred and could very well implicate Cheng Shaoshang and Ling Buyi. Given the strangeness of the situation, Concubine Yue believed in Cheng Shi and Yan Zhong’s character.
She advised Emperor Wen to handle the Cheng family according to the law to appease the public first, then conduct a thorough investigation. Sovereign skies and rising moon, Episode 42 stills Image copyrights Upon hearing of her father's trouble, Cheng Shaoshang insisted on returning home despite opposition. Yuan Shen prepared a carriage for her and personally went to plead with the emperor on behalf of the Cheng family.
At that moment, General Wang from the Censorate came to the Cheng residence to deliver an imperial edict, but in truth, he was abusing his power for personal revenge, seeking justice for Lord Zuo. Xiao Yuanyi was furious. As she argued with General Wang, Cheng Shaoshang suddenly appeared, followed by Yuan Shen who declared the case had already been handed over to the Court of Judicial Review.
To prevent Cheng Shaoshang from being implicated, Xiao Yuanyi slapped her on the spot, saying that if the Cheng family were to die in injustice, Cheng Shaoshang, as their bloodline, would be the only one who could prove their innocence. Cheng Shaoshang understood her mother’s intentions and could only watch them leave. That day, heavy rain poured as Cheng Shaoshang knelt outside the palace to plead with Emperor Wen, but he refused to see her.
The Crown Prince came and knelt with her, followed by Empress Xuan. Seeing that Empress Xuan was frail, Concubine Yue forced Emperor Wen to come out. Finally, moved by Empress Xuan’s plea, Emperor Wen allowed Cheng Shaoshang to enter and ordered ginger soup to be prepared. Seeing Cheng Shaoshang wrapped in a quilt drinking the soup, Emperor Wen scolded her for being heartless, remaining so calm in the face of such a situation.
Cheng Shaoshang replied that since the entire Cheng family was in the capital and living well, it was puzzling why her father would suddenly defect—it was clearly suspicious. Emperor Wen also believed Cheng Shi wouldn’t defect for no reason, but since Cheng Shi had vanished, there was no solid evidence yet. Cheng Shaoshang decided she would go to Tongniu County, but Emperor Wen refused to grant permission.
Sovereign skies and rising moon, Episode 42 stills Image copyrights Yuan Shen brought food to the prison to visit the Cheng family and truthfully explained the situation of Cheng Zhi and his wife. When Old Madam Cheng heard that Cheng Zhi had also been imprisoned, she panicked and insisted on spending money to buy their innocence. Xiao Yuanyi argued that the case was not yet settled and refused to accept guilt prematurely.
Old Madam Cheng, in a fit of anger, refused to eat. Xiao Yuanyi led by example, eating the food to maintain her health. Following her lead, Cheng Yang and her two brothers did the same, hoping to be vindicated one day.
