Love Like The Galaxy Episode 52 Recap
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As the vermillion palace gates slowly shut, the doors to Cheng Shaoshang’s heart closed as well. In the years that followed, spring, summer, autumn, and winter passed in order, the stars never sparkled, and each sunrise and sunset marked another uneventful day. So it went—five years passed.
In those five years, Cheng Cheng and Qing Cong fell in love and married; Wan Qiqi wed Cheng Song and gave birth to a healthy son; Young Marquis Ban successfully married Cheng Yang; even Cheng Shaogong found a girl he admired. Only Huo Buyi fought on the battlefield year after year, with old wounds yet to heal and new ones constantly added.
Back then, when Cheng Shi was ambushed by the Tyrant Emperor’s remnants, Emperor Wen had originally sent Yuan Shen’s father to rescue him. But when he failed to appear, Huo Buyi took the risk alone, only to face deadly assassins with strange tactics and overwhelming numbers, nearly losing his life. Later, when Cheng Song was ambushed while suppressing bandits in Shu, Huo Buyi came to his aid.
Cheng Shaoshang was kept in the dark about all of this and never knew. Meanwhile, Luo Jitong, upon hearing of Huo Buyi’s presence in the northwest, schemed maliciously—even murdering her husband Jia Qilang to gain freedom, hoping to approach Huo Buyi and win his affection over time. However, Huo Buyi never spared Luo Jitong a glance in the northwest, even ordering her removed from the military camp. In five years, they had met only a few times.
Now that Empress Xuan’s health was declining, and her days were numbered, Huo Buyi was summoned back to the capital. Unexpectedly, Luo Jitong followed the army back and spread rumors of a deep romantic bond between her and Huo Buyi. Empress Xuan hoped Cheng Shaoshang would find a good match soon and considered moving out of the main Changqiu Palace. Although Consort Yue was now Empress, she never cared for the title or status of palace head.
She had Cheng Shaoshang inform Empress Xuan that she would continue living in Yongle Palace, and the title used to address Empress Xuan would remain unchanged. Cheng Shaoshang expressed her gratitude with a bow and took her leave. On the way back, she encountered Yuan Shen, standing by the railing as he always had, waiting to speak with her. No matter how dense Cheng Shaoshang once was, she now understood Yuan Shen’s feelings.
Yuan Shen also knew Empress Xuan’s intentions and openly declared his willingness to marry Cheng Shaoshang. Even if she still remembered Huo Buyi, he believed that with time, he could carve out a place in her heart. Just as Empress Xuan had said—the past had come to an end, and people should cherish the present and future. One should not be trapped by emotional knots, causing oneself greater pain. Cheng Shaoshang realized Yuan Shen was the right choice.
After deep reflection, she decided to leave the palace and visit her parents. The Third Prince personally went outside the city to welcome Huo Buyi. Emperor Wen anxiously awaited his return and only relaxed upon seeing Huo Buyi safe and sound. Liang Qiuqi truthfully reported Huo Buyi’s hardships over the years, which moved the emperor greatly. The Third Prince mentioned rumors of a long-standing romance between Luo Jitong and Huo Buyi, which Huo Buyi firmly denied.
Because of this, Emperor Wen inquired again about Huo Buyi’s marital intentions. Huo Buyi stated that once he finished restoring the Huo family tombs and ancestral hall, he would offer sacrifice to his ancestors and vowed never to marry or have children. That day, Huo Buyi left the palace and happened to run into Cheng Shaoshang and Yuan Shen returning together. Cheng Shaoshang showed no joy in the reunion; instead, it stirred painful memories.
As she mounted her horse, Huo Buyi instinctively supported her foot and adjusted her stirrup. Seeing that he still wore the Shaoshang String on his wrist, her heart was a mix of emotions. She turned and rode off. Yuan Shen reminded Huo Buyi it was time to let go and stop approaching Cheng Shaoshang, for even if she still thought of him, she might never return.
Luo Jitong used a visit to Empress Xuan as an excuse to flaunt herself before Cheng Shaoshang, claiming to be the only woman by Huo Buyi’s side these past five years—freely entering and leaving his tent, caring for him tenderly, and naturally developing feelings.
Empress Xuan, noticing Cheng Shaoshang’s heavy expression, was displeased and intended to dismiss Luo Jitong, when suddenly news arrived—Huo Buyi had sent two carriages of dowry to the Luo family, including a large bronze mirror, and specifically instructed the Luo elders to find Luo Jitong a suitable husband. Upon hearing this, Cheng Shaoshang instantly understood.
The Luo family had hoped to ride on Huo Buyi’s status to rise, but his gesture last night made clear he had no interest in Luo Jitong. The Luo family, unwilling to keep such a disgraceful member, expelled her. Desperate, Luo Jitong sought out Huo Buyi, only to have him expose her crime of murdering her husband.
