Love Like The Galaxy Episode 55 Recap, Plot

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Consumed by grief and a desire for revenge over her family's deaths, Lou Li lunged at Cheng Shaoshang, vowing to take her life for what she believed was Cheng Shaoshang's role in Lou Ben's suicide and her family's ruin. Cheng Shaoshang, noting an empty seat at the banquet, pressed Lou Li about the mastermind behind her actions and who the seat was for.

Lou Li cryptically told her that many wished her dead and she could ask Lou Ben herself in the afterlife. Meanwhile, Cheng Shaoshang urged He Zhaojun, who was struggling with discomfort, to examine a shrine in the room for a hidden mechanism. He Zhaojun quickly discovered the mechanism, which opened a secret passage, and called Cheng Shaoshang to enter. As Cheng Shaoshang and He Zhaojun disappeared into the secret chamber, Wang Yanji emerged from the shadows to confront Lou Li.

Thanking her for luring Cheng Shaoshang, Wang Yanji declared her now useless and killed her. In her final moments, Lou Li recognized Wang Yanji and shockingly realized that Wang Yanji was responsible for her parents' deaths. Inside the hidden room, Cheng Shaoshang was stunned to find Yuan Shen, battered and bound by a long chain.

Yuan Shen explained that he had been assisting the Third Prince in implementing the Land Distribution Order when he uncovered a plot to stockpile large amounts of kerosene along the Third Prince's route to Guo Village. He attempted to warn the Third Prince but was discovered and kidnapped. Yuan Shen pleaded with Cheng Shaoshang to escape and seek help, claiming the elaborate chain lock was impossible to open.

Cheng Shaoshang, however, scoffed, asserting there was no lock she couldn't solve, provided Yuan Shen remained silent. Outside, Huo Buyi and his black armored guards arrived in Hua County, sensing something amiss among the local merchants. These individuals, remnants of Emperor Li, were trying to separate Huo Buyi from his guards and lure him into a trap. Huo Buyi, believing someone immensely important to him was inside, decisively plunged into the trap.

There, he found Cheng Shaoshang, much to his relief. The stone door sealed behind them, and oil lamps embedded in the walls flickered to life, illuminating Lou Ben's ancestral tablet. Wang Yanji then stepped fully into view. Wang Yanji revealed that she had not died when she jumped into the river years ago but was rescued by Tian Shuo. With his help, she had orchestrated a five-year revenge plan.

Huo Buyi confronted her, acknowledging her right to seek revenge on him but arguing that Cheng Shaoshang was merely searching for her father and Yuan Shen was performing his duty; they were innocent. Wang Yanji fiercely rejected this, proclaiming that the world had been unfair to her unappreciated husband, and no one was innocent except Lou Ben.

She accused Cheng Shaoshang of betrayal despite her past kindness and of causing Lou Ben's death, and stated that Yuan Shen had to die for knowing too much and attempting to foil her plans. When asked about He Zhaojun, Wang Yanji claimed Lou Yao never loved her and only married her under duress from the Lou family's First Chamber. She believed He Zhaojun's death would free Lou Yao from his suffering, echoing Lou Ben's concern for his younger brother.

Cheng Shaoshang urged He Zhaojun not to believe Wang Yanji's lies, assuring her that Lou Yao was on his way. Indeed, a scene unfolded where Lou Yao frantically searched for a physician in the heavy rain, desperately seeking help for He Zhaojun, who was in labor. He refused to let the danger deter him, prioritizing his wife's life above all else, which contradicted Wang Yanji’s claims of his indifference.

Wang Yanji then disclosed her alliance with Tian Shuo, revealing he had deployed 500 assassins and 1000 soldiers and had set a trap with large amounts of kerosene on the Third Prince's path to Guo Village, ensuring Huo Buyi would be unable to rescue him. Cheng Shaoshang tried to persuade Wang Yanji that Lou Ben was not worth such sacrifice, arguing that his ambition had always overshadowed their life together.

Huo Buyi, reflecting on his own past mistakes, expressed deep regret for having abandoned Cheng Shaoshang to pursue his revenge, acknowledging he should have married her and walked a righteous path with her. Cheng Shaoshang used Huo Buyi’s repentance to suggest that Lou Ben might have also regretted his actions. She recalled Lou Ben gifting her a landscape painting and advising her to "look at the sky and the earth, and never trap yourself in the heart" when facing difficulties.

She questioned whether Lou Ben, who loved the land, would truly want to see Wang Yanji destroy it by allying with rebels and bringing shame upon his name. Wang Yanji, unwavering, declared she would go to him regardless and if he hated her, he could question her himself. She reminisced about Lou Ben's promise to take her to the Penglai Fairyland. Finally, Wang Yanji ignited the kerosene, intending to die with them all. Flames erupted and spread across the ground.

Just as the fire neared them, a thunderous explosion sounded, and the stone door above them dramatically opened. Liangqiu Qi and the black armored guards had arrived. He Zhaojun and Yuan Shen quickly climbed the ladder, followed by Cheng Shaoshang. As Huo Buyi prepared to ascend, Wang Yanji, in a final act of desperation, rushed out and embraced him, preventing his escape. The closing mechanism of the door began to engage.

Huo Buyi, understanding the dire situation, emphatically ordered his subordinates to take Cheng Shaoshang to safety, even as she desperately cried out for him. With tears in their eyes, the Liang brothers forcibly dragged Cheng Shaoshang away as the final explosion consumed the chamber. In the aftermath, everyone was safely rescued except Huo Buyi.

Cheng Shaoshang collapsed in despair amidst the ruins, tearfully regretting her past anger and wishing only for his survival, having long ago forgiven him in her heart. Just as hopelessness threatened to overwhelm her, Liangqiu Qi shouted, "Young Master!" revealing that Huo Buyi had escaped through a secret passage, similar to how Wang Yanji had accessed the underground mourning hall. The two reunited in a tight embrace.

Lou Yao, too, rushed to He Zhaojun, expressing his profound love and relief that she was alive, reminding her of their vows to grow old together and build a home in Hua County, confirming his deep affection for her. Yuan Shen, observing the emotional reunions, wryly reminded them of the urgent need to save the Third Prince. He emphasized the critical importance of the Third Prince's safety to the stability of the empire.

Cheng Shaoshang proposed a plan: Huo Buyi would go to rescue the Third Prince, while she would stay to protect the people of Guo Village, anticipating Tian Shuo's wrath if his ambush failed. Despite Huo Buyi's concerns for her safety, Cheng Shaoshang asserted that having been born in peaceful times to a loving family, she was unafraid and intended to live her life according to her heart, protecting the innocent.

Huo Buyi, acknowledging her as the only person who could truly stand by his side, vowed not to stop her. Together, they resolved to face the challenges ahead. Meanwhile, Tian Shuo ambushed the Third Prince’s convoy. With significantly superior forces, Tian Shuo soon had the Third Prince cornered. The Third Prince, refusing to surrender, declared he would rather die fighting than retreat. Just as he was about to fall, Huo Buyi arrived, confronting Tian Shuo.

Tian Shuo, shocked that Huo Buyi was alive, lunged at him, but Huo Buyi swiftly foiled his attack. Calling Wang Yanji useless, Tian Shuo was then surrounded by Huo Buyi's black armored guards, who moved in for the kill.

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