Love Like The Galaxy Episode 49 Recap, Plot

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Cheng Shaoshang found Ling Buyi standing amidst the bloodied corpses at Marquis Chengyang's mansion. Though she had already suspected his true identity, she confronted him, asking, "Who on earth are you? Ling Buyi or Huo Wushang?" Ling Buyi affirmed his unwavering affection for her, stating, "Regardless of who I am, my heart for you will never change." Cheng Shaoshang pressed him, questioning why he chose this day and why he still refused to confide in her.

Ling Buyi explained his actions were to avenge his clan's massacre, emphasizing that waiting until after their wedding would implicate the entire Cheng family. He took full responsibility, declaring, "The buck stops here with me. I won't let the Cheng's Family be implicated because of me." Outside, General Zuo's voice boomed, accusing Ling Buyi of unauthorized use of the imperial bodyguards' tiger seal, military disruption, and treason, declaring these unpardonable crimes punishable by death should he take another step.

Ling Buyi looked at Cheng Shaoshang, stating he had no escape and would pay for his actions with his life. He then uttered a heartbreaking farewell, proclaiming their eternal separation, while the Liang brothers urged him to stay alive. As Ling Buyi stepped out, General Zuo and his imperial bodyguards commanded him to surrender for unauthorized military deployment, threatening death if he resisted. An arrow was shot towards Ling Buyi, but the Liang brothers swiftly intervened, knocking General Zuo aside.

Cheng Shaoshang, riding a horse, galloped in and pulled Ling Buyi onto her horse, making a daring escape. Cheng Shi proudly commended his daughter's bravery and urged her to run. The chase continued relentlessly until Cheng Shaoshang and Ling Buyi were cornered at the edge of a cliff, with soldiers hot on their heels. General Zuo warned Cheng Shaoshang to surrender.

Ling Buyi, with a somber expression, told her not to be foolish, asserting that this path was his alone and she shouldn't be his companion. Cheng Shaoshang challenged him, reminding him of their unbreakable vow made before his mother's memorial tablet and her promise to live and die with him. She expressed her frustration, recounting how her family came to save him and asking why he couldn't let go of his hatred for her sake.

Ling Buyi revealed the depth of his suffering, the blood feud he personally witnessed, the haunting cries of Gu City's souls, and the gruesome images of his family's massacre that plagued his sleep. He declared the burden too heavy to release and apologized for failing her, insisting that only his death would protect her and her family from implication. Cheng Shaoshang vowed eternal unforgiveness if he abandoned her.

Ling Buyi responded that he never expected her forgiveness and declared their fate was over. As General Zuo ordered the soldiers to kill both Ling Buyi and Cheng Shaoshang without mercy, Ling Buyi pushed Cheng Shaoshang away, whispering, "Shaoshang, live on well. I'm sorry." He then plunged into the chasm. Before losing consciousness, Cheng Shaoshang saw a vine clinging to the cliff face as she screamed his name in despair.

Back at the Cheng's Residence, Cheng Shaoshang lay unconscious, wracked with grief. Her servants struggled to administer medicine, and Xiao Yuanyi cursed Ling Buyi for causing her daughter such suffering, wishing she could beat him for jumping off the cliff. Suddenly, the Third Prince burst into the residence with his men, forcing his way past the imperial bodyguards by threatening to kill anyone who resisted. He demanded to take Cheng Shaoshang to the palace.

Xiao Yuanyi fiercely confronted him at the entrance to Cheng Shaoshang's private chamber, insisting on proper respect for a lady's quarters. The Third Prince retorted that the Cheng family had gone too far by refusing to help Ling Buyi, who had always treated Cheng Shaoshang well. Xiao Yuanyi angrily countered that Ling Buyi was the one who betrayed them first, abandoning Cheng Shaoshang after her family risked imprisonment to save him.

She vowed that no one would touch her daughter as long as she lived. In her delirium, Cheng Shaoshang murmured Ling Buyi's name, reliving their painful farewell and her questions about his true identity. The Third Prince argued that Ling Buyi was in critical condition, while Cheng Shaoshang was merely ill, urging her to go save him. Upon hearing that Ling Buyi might still be alive, Cheng Shaoshang fully awoke.

Realizing her desperation had led her to almost give up, she announced her decision to go to the palace, declaring that if Ling Buyi truly died, she would willingly die with him. Despite her parents' protests about her health and the worthlessness of the cause, Cheng Shaoshang reassured them, noting the presence of imperial physicians in the palace and the Third Prince's reliance on her to defend Ling Buyi, which would ensure her safety.

En route to the palace, Cheng Shaoshang pressed the Third Prince about his relationship with Ling Buyi. She deduced that he and Ling Buyi were the two voices she heard at Yanhui Tower, not the Crown Prince. The Third Prince confirmed this, revealing he and Ling Buyi had been close since childhood, a bond that began when he rescued a young, withdrawn Ling Buyi from a pond.

He admitted his uncle had tried to persuade Ling Buyi to support him, but Ling Buyi refused. Cheng Shaoshang then revealed how she uncovered Ling Buyi’s secret: during a high fever, after he ate an almond cake and broke out in rashes, she noticed the other half of her lost jade pendant on his neck. She realized that the conversation she overheard at Yanhui Tower involved three people, with Ling Buyi being the silent third.

The Third Prince tried to defend Ling Buyi, saying he kept secrets to protect her. Cheng Shaoshang, however, expressed her profound disappointment, noting that Ling Buyi's actions, including using the Crown Prince's tiger seal, jeopardized the Crown Prince's position and benefited the Third Prince, sarcastically congratulating him on his imminent success. She lamented Ling Buyi’s complex and contradictory nature—upright yet dark, brave yet sensitive—who could save her unconditionally and abandon her just as easily.

The Third Prince criticized her for being too calm, questioning if she understood devotion and the chaos of love. Cheng Shaoshang sharply retorted, asserting her individuality and capabilities. She explained that she could brew exceptional wine, build efficient water wheels, and make durable, cost-effective tiles, proving she was a capable woman regardless of Ling Buyi.

She condemned the societal expectation for women to die alongside their fiancés or to remain oblivious to their spouses' true identities, especially when she was kept in the dark about Ling Buyi's secrets until just two days before their wedding. She expressed her indignation at being expected to remain compliant and forgiving despite being deceived. Cheng Shaoshang declared that while Ling Buyi was the person she loved most, her life was her own.

She vowed to repay his life-saving kindness with her own, promising to die if she failed to save him, but stressed that any future desire to end her life would be her own choice, not an act of dying with someone else. In the imperial court, the debate over Ling Buyi's fate raged. Eighteen high-ranking officials had jointly submitted a petition for his impeachment, demanding his execution for patricide, military disruption, and deceiving the Eastern Palace.

While Marquis Cui You pleaded with Wen Di for mercy, acknowledging Ling Buyi's heinous actions but citing the tragedy of the Huo clan massacre as a mitigating factor, Official Zuo vehemently argued against any leniency. He asserted that no grievance justified killing one's father, calling the act unforgivable. Yuan Shen challenged Official Zuo's premature judgment, questioning if he had already concluded Ling Buyi's motive.

Official Zuo, in turn, accused Yuan Shen of partiality and demanded the Minister of Justice to intervene. The Minister of Justice affirmed that the Ministry would thoroughly investigate all charges, promising that if proven true, Ling Buyi would face the full force of the law. The Third Prince, exasperated, interjected, reminding everyone of Ling Buyi's upbringing under Wen Di's care and his promising future, asking if he would senselessly ruin it all to be condemned by them.

Official Zuo maintained that Ling Buyi's patricide was an undeniable fact that could not be excused. When Cheng Shaoshang and the Third Prince were summoned into the imperial hall, Cheng Shaoshang remained remarkably calm. Sensing Wen Di's deep affection for Ling Buyi, she immediately declared that Ling Buyi had not committed patricide because Ling Yi was not his biological father. This shocking statement caused an uproar.

Official Zuo scoffed, accusing Cheng Shaoshang of fabricating lies to protect her fiancé and even suggesting she be arrested since she was with Ling Buyi during the incident. Wen Di, however, was visibly agitated and demanded Cheng Shaoshang to repeat her claim. Cheng Shaoshang bravely stated that Ling Buyi was, in fact, Huo Wushang, the orphaned son of General Huo Chong.

Official Zuo challenged her, questioning how Ling Yi or Huo Junhua could be unaware of this and dismissed it as a desperate attempt to exonerate Ling Buyi. Cheng Shaoshang then pointed out that Ling Buyi did not resemble Marquis Chengyang but strongly resembled General Huo. Wen Di, stirred by this, confirmed the observation and urged her to continue. Cheng Shaoshang recounted how Huo Wushang, unlike Ling Yi's son, was severely allergic to almonds.

She explained that after eating almond cake prepared by Huo Junhua, Ling Buyi suffered a high fever and rashes, which made her suspect the truth. Later, at Marquis Chengyang's birthday banquet, Ling Buyi personally confided that he was Huo Wushang, the son of the late General Huo. She passionately argued that Ling Yi was the true culprit behind the fall of Gu City and General Huo's tragic death, making Ling Buyi's actions a righteous act of filial revenge.

Wen Di's memory was triggered, and he recalled Huo Junhua's dying plea for revenge, almost as if he had always known the truth. Unconvinced, Official Zuo demanded concrete evidence. Cheng Shaoshang, with composure, urged them to rescue Ling Buyi from the cliff immediately, promising that the truth would emerge upon his interrogation. Official Zuo argued that even if rescued, Ling Buyi's testimony might not be reliable, and without Marquis Chengyang alive, it would be difficult to confirm anything.

Cheng Shaoshang then accused Official Zuo of pursuing personal vendettas rather than justice, reminding him of his past altercation with Ling Buyi. The Third Prince intervened, chastising Official Zuo for disrespecting Wen Di with his incessant babbling. Wen Di then firmly silenced everyone, stating he had his own method of proof.

He revealed that he had seen A Zheng, the real Ling Buyi, as a child and knew of a unique birthmark: a small, three-eared tiger head located half an inch below his lower back. Cheng Shaoshang confirmed she had seen this birthmark while tending to Ling Buyi during his fever. Overwhelmed, Wen Di immediately ordered a rescue mission to bring Ling Buyi back from the cliff with imperial physicians and provisions, vowing to confront him for his recklessness.

When Official Zuo attempted to resume his accusations regarding the tiger seal and military deployment, Wen Di cut him off, implying that he would not tolerate anyone else paying for Huo Wushang's actions. With the truth revealed and Wen Di's command, the imperial court concluded. As the officials exited, the Third Prince expressed his sincere gratitude to Cheng Shaoshang for her courageous intervention. Cheng Shaoshang, however, cautioned him to be vigilant during Ling Buyi's rescue.

She reminded him that General Zuo had relentlessly pursued Ling Buyi without any intent of negotiation, even ordering arrows to be fired at him on the cliff, which ultimately forced Ling Buyi to jump. Her words implied that those who wished Ling Buyi harm might attempt to finish the job during the rescue.

The Third Prince acknowledged her warning, vowing to deal with any disloyal parties and promising that Ling Buyi would express his profound apologies upon his return, noting his deep love for her. Meanwhile, Ling Buyi had miraculously survived his plunge from the cliff. The bracelet Cheng Shaoshang had given him had snagged on a vine, breaking his fall. Clinging to the cliff face in the bitter cold, his consciousness slowly faded.

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