Love Like The Galaxy Episode 51 Recap, Plot

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Lord Zuo clearly knew that the Huo family was loyal and righteous for generations, and Huo Wushang was the only bloodline left of General Huo, yet he still kept advising Emperor Wen to execute Huo Wushang to uphold the law. Enraged, Emperor Wen struck Lord Zuo in public. Consort Yue rushed over to intervene, but Lord Zuo, emboldened, argued that it was improper for a woman to meddle in state affairs, provoking Consort Yue into physically attacking him as well.

Although Lord Zuo insisted that Huo Wushang had framed Ling Yi, the Nuwa statue obtained by Yuan Shen from Sancai Temple proved that Ling Yi and Peng Kun had been secretly corresponding for years. Further evidence showed they had conspired with the remnants of the Tyrant Emperor, colluding inside and out to obstruct reinforcements and ultimately slaughter the isolated city.

Now that irrefutable evidence was at hand, Lord Zuo continued his revenge against Huo Wushang under the guise of overseeing state affairs, accusing him of stealing the Eastern Palace's Tiger Tally and deploying troops without permission. At that moment, the Third Prince entered through the main gate and reported the confession of General Zuo, confirming that the Zuo family had long been bribed by the Tyrant Emperor's remnants and were intent on eliminating Huo Wushang.

Only by removing the God of War, Huo Wushang, could they stir chaos and seize the empire. The so-called remnants of the Tyrant Emperor referred to Tian Shuo, the proprietor of Tian Family Restaurant. He had once served as a eunuch by the Tyrant Emperor’s side and remained loyal. After the emperor’s defeat and death, Tian Shuo went into hiding, appearing to run a business while secretly biding his time.

Over the years, under the cover of his restaurant, he developed ties with many officials at court, including Prince Yong and Little Marquis Yue. Unfortunately, Tian Shuo had many informants, and before the Third Prince could act, the restaurant was already abandoned. Emperor Wen punished Lord Zuo according to law and summoned Huo Wushang and the Third Prince alone that night to investigate the matter of the Tiger Tally.

The Third Prince admitted to his past dealings with Huo Wushang, explaining that the Crown Prince was unfit for succession. A ruler need not be overly kind or harsh—he simply needed to act with reason. The Crown Prince’s indecisiveness had led to loyal ministers being framed by Lou Ben. Emperor Wen scolded the Third Prince, then turned to ask Huo Wushang for his opinion.

Huo Wushang honestly expressed his thoughts, stating that in just a few months by the Crown Prince’s side, he had already overseen all Eastern Palace affairs—controlling the military, officials, taxation, and intelligence. All the seals and orders were in his hand. If he had ever wanted to monopolize power when the Crown Prince ascended the throne, it would have been effortless. However, Huo Wushang never intended to usurp the throne, but that didn’t mean others would be equally loyal.

Therefore, for the sake of the nation, he advised Emperor Wen to abolish the Crown Prince’s title. Just as he finished speaking, Empress Xuan lifted the curtain and stepped out, questioning whether Huo Wushang, by heading alone to the Marquis of Chengyang’s estate, had already decided to abandon Cheng Shaoshang. Her words struck Huo Wushang’s most painful spot.

After a long pause, he replied with difficulty—Cheng Shaoshang had once vowed to never leave him, but if he abandoned her, she would never forgive him. Thus, Cheng Shaoshang begged Emperor Wen to annul the engagement, claiming she came from humble origins, lacked knowledge, and was unruly. In order to dissolve the marriage, she did not hesitate to sully her own name and asked that Huo Wushang, out of past affection, let her go.

That night, everyone gradually departed, leaving only the Emperor and Empress alone. The warm light in the room lacked warmth, illuminating Empress Xuan’s firm stance. The positions of Empress and Crown Prince had hung like blades over her for decades, leaving her physically and mentally exhausted. She knew the Crown Prince was more like the late King Xuan—meant to build a cottage in the mountains, boil wine, read books, and enjoy a peaceful life with his family.

But fate had placed him in the position of heir, as if sitting on a blade, making peaceful sleep impossible. Empress Xuan believed she had failed as a mother, unable to properly raise her children. If Emperor Wen wanted to depose the Crown Prince, he would need to assign him crimes. Rather than have her son bear the burden, she preferred to relinquish her position first to fulfill her maternal duty.

Moreover, if the Third Prince were to ascend as the rightful heir, Emperor Wen must make Consort Yue Empress to silence public gossip. At dawn, Cheng Shaoshang returned home exhausted and shut herself in her room for days. Now, with Ling Yi and his brothers executed and their family implicated, Empress Xuan secluded herself in Changqiu Palace, the Crown Prince was demoted to Prince of Donghai, and even Huo Wushang requested demotion to the northwest border for seven years.

To live on for Ling Buyi, he changed his name to Huo Buyi. Today was the day Huo Buyi was to leave the capital for the northwest. He sent Liang Qiuqi with a message, hoping to see Cheng Shaoshang one last time. Cheng Shaoshang did not show up, instead entrusting her father and brothers to see him off, leaving nothing but finality.

Huo Buyi waited at the city gate for three hours until Cheng Shaogong appeared, returning the private seal of the residence once gifted to Cheng Shaoshang, signifying that there was no more hope between them. Upon hearing of Empress Xuan’s condition, Cheng Shaoshang realized that loyalty and filial piety could not both be fulfilled. She persuaded Xiao Yuanyi to allow her to visit Changqiu Palace to honor loyalty and righteousness.

Watching Cheng Shaoshang walk away, Xiao Yuanyi suddenly realized that this parting might be forever. Sadly, it was too late—when she rushed to the palace, the gate was slowly closing. Cheng Shaoshang stood on the other side, silent, and in that moment Xiao Yuanyi saw the same figure from more than a decade ago heading to the front lines, destined once more to lose her daughter.

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