Love Like The Galaxy Episode 6 Recap, Plot

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The incident began with Changpu, Cheng Yang's maid, refusing to hand over a writing desk to Lianfang, Cheng Shaoshang's maid, leading to a heated argument. Fu, Cheng Yang's nanny, deliberately brought Xiao Yuanyi to witness the chaos. Changpu feigned unconsciousness, surprising everyone. Cheng Shaoshang, waiting for Lianfang, grew suspicious when she didn't return. Soon, Qingcong summoned Cheng Shaoshang to Jiuzhui Hall for questioning, and Cheng Song and Shaogong immediately sensed trouble.

Before her arrival, Fu and others had already painted Cheng Shaoshang as someone who intimidated the weak and forcibly took Cheng Yang's writing desk. When questioned by Xiao Yuanyi, Cheng Shaogong clarified that he had gifted the writing desk to his sister, Cheng Shaoshang, mentioning its distinctive Qilin carvings as proof. Seeing her narrative unravel, Fu quickly asserted that Lianfang had intentionally paraded the writing desk to Cheng Yang, boasting about Cheng Shaoshang's two protective brothers.

This statement angered the Cheng brothers, prompting Cheng Song to demand Changpu be brought in for questioning. Xiao Yuanyi subtly signaled Qingcong, who startled Changpu into waking up by threatening to step on her, ending her feigned unconsciousness. Under Xiao Yuanyi's intimidating gaze, Changpu reluctantly recounted the events. She had been instructed by Fu to replace Cheng Yang's cherished writing desk with a new one, believing Cheng Yang deserved to have everything Cheng Shaoshang possessed due to her "vulnerable" status.

Lianfang, arriving to retrieve the desk Cheng Shaogong gifted to Cheng Shaoshang, was met with resistance from Changpu, who insisted on keeping it for Cheng Yang to inspect first. Despite Lianfang's suggestion that Cheng Yang could simply visit Cheng Shaoshang's courtyard to see it, Changpu refused to yield. Cheng Yang, present during the interrogation, apologized for her maid's improper actions, but Xiao Yuanyi declared that neither Young Lady was directly at fault since both were elsewhere during the incident.

Xiao Yuanyi ultimately concluded that both maids were at fault: Changpu for her presumption and Lianfang for flaunting the desk, ordering both to be punished. Fu expressed regret for her lax supervision, while Cheng Yang once again tried to take responsibility for her maid. Xiao Yuanyi, however, comforted Cheng Yang, telling her not to worry. Cheng Shaoshang, still kneeling, let out a bitter laugh, remarking on the ironic nature of the day's events.

She directly questioned Lianfang about the nuances of acting on one's own initiative, using a detailed analogy about buying bean paste to highlight the difference between permissible independent judgment and exceeding one's authority, subtly implying that Lianfang’s actions were instigated. She then turned to Changpu, pressing her on whether she had enlisted other maids to assault Lianfang and if they were deceived or conspirators, threatening to question them directly.

Xiao Yuanyi cut her off, instructing her to cease her relentless questioning and let Cheng Yang manage her own maid's punishment. Fu, however, refused to back down. Expressing gratitude to Xiao Yuanyi for her apparent support of Cheng Yang, she continued to lament, claiming Cheng Shaoshang, bolstered by her brothers' favoritism, had subjected Cheng Yang to mistreatment.

This statement finally provoked Shunhua to interject, sternly rebuking Fu for sowing discord within the family and gossiping about her masters, even questioning if such behavior was learned from the Ge Family. Xiao Yuanyi halted Shunhua's outburst. Cheng Shaoshang, having observed all this, concluded that she could only rely on herself. She challenged Xiao Yuanyi, asking if she truly believed Fu's claims. If so, Cheng Shaoshang and her brothers would be deemed bullies.

If not, Fu should be immediately punished for attempting to create division within the family. Enraged by Cheng Shaoshang's defiant stance, Xiao Yuanyi lashed out, accusing her of insubordination, a comment that shocked Qingcong and others, and instantly caused Xiao Yuanyi to regret her words. Cheng Shaoshang, realizing her precarious position, understood that if she didn't stand firm now, she would be oppressed and timid for the rest of her life.

With newfound resolve, she coldly informed Fu that Xiao Yuanyi's reluctance to criticize her was solely to save Cheng Yang's reputation. She countered the notion of her brothers' partiality, asserting it was merely a reaction to Xiao Yuanyi's own favoritism towards Cheng Yang. Cheng Shaoshang further questioned why Lianfang's mistake led to her being reprimanded without a clear investigation, while Changpu’s wrongdoing meant Cheng Yang was deemed completely innocent.

She concluded that even Fu understood Xiao Yuanyi’s bias, rendering any concerns about Cheng Yang being mistreated by the family unfounded. Xiao Yuanyi, furious, threatened to administer family discipline. However, seeing Cheng Song immediately intercede, taking responsibility and offering to accept punishment on Cheng Shaoshang's behalf, Xiao Yuanyi redirected her anger. She chastised Cheng Shaogong, suggesting the entire situation could have been avoided if he had given two writing desks instead of one. Cheng Shaoshang remained kneeling upright, unfazed.

She passionately defended her brother, explaining that his gift was a compassionate gesture because she was still using a child’s desk, not an intentional slight against Cheng Yang. She then used a powerful analogy of a single wheat bread to illustrate how Xiao Yuanyi’s seemingly "fair" approach was, in reality, a biased act masquerading as impartiality. Witnessing her courage, Cheng Song, Cheng Shaogong, and even Cheng Yang knelt beside Cheng Shaoshang, offering to share her punishment.

Admiring Cheng Shaoshang’s bold spirit, Shunhua feigned a sudden stomachache, using it as an excuse to escort Xiao Yuanyi away from Jiuzhui Hall. Outside, Shunhua sarcastically commented on Xiao Yuanyi’s "mighty presence." When Xiao Yuanyi complained about Cheng Shaoshang's defiance, Shunhua calmly pointed out that Xiao Yuanyi had been wrong from the beginning, failing to provide justice for Cheng Shaoshang and thus undermining her own authority as a mother. Xiao Yuanyi admitted to losing her temper and speaking rashly.

Concerned about the escalating conflict, Shunhua offered to resolve the situation, suggesting Xiao Yuanyi pretend to have been overwhelmed by anger, allowing the children to apologize and the matter to be settled without further clear-cut judgments, as family disputes weren't like court politics requiring absolute clarity. Cheng Shaoshang told Cheng Yang that she didn't blame her, but lamented that Cheng Yang, though ostensibly motherless, always seemed to have maternal figures protecting her, while she, despite having a mother, felt motherless.

Shunhua promised to acquire anything Cheng Shaoshang might need in the future. Cheng Shaoshang then expressed her wish to attend the Lantern Festival show, which Shunhua readily granted, causing Cheng Song to suggest Cheng Yang join them to prevent any further accusations of partiality, and instantly dissolving the tense atmosphere into one of joy and camaraderie. After the writing desk incident, the Lantern Festival arrived, marking a rare period of peace without war.

The curfew was extended by two hours, allowing citizens to enjoy the festive streets. The entire Cheng family went out, with Cheng Shaoshang standing out in a beautiful Sichuan brocade dress gifted by Shunhua. Meanwhile, on the city wall, Ling Buyi and his men discussed their operation. Liang's brothers had completed their arrangements, ready to act if anyone appeared with a lantern resembling Xu Jinzhong's.

Ling Buyi's gaze fixed on Cheng Shaoshang from afar; his scout confirmed her identity by her lively demeanor. As Cheng Shaoshang enjoyed the festivities with her brothers, observing the myriad lanterns and their riddles, she found little interest in solving them herself. A large crowd gathered around Tian's Restaurant, drawn by the renowned scholar Yuan Shen from Mount Bailu, who was there for the lantern riddles.

He Zhaojun arrived with Lou Yao, but Lou Yao proved no match for Yuan Shen's intellect. Cheng Shaoshang, however, showed a flicker of understanding. As expected, Yuan Shen dominated the riddles. To win a jar of Qianlizui wine, Cheng Shaoshang effortlessly solved a complex riddle posed by Yuan Shen, immediately capturing the attention of both Lou Yao and Yuan Shen. Embarrassed by Lou Yao's failure, He Zhaojun stormed off, almost falling, but was caught by Prince Xiao.

Ling Buyi, having deduced that the mastermind behind Xu Jinzhong was connected to Lord Yong from Feng Yi County, realized that since Lord Yong was out of the capital, his son, Prince Xiao, would be the one at Tian's Restaurant to conduct business. His suspicion was confirmed when his men identified Prince Xiao carrying the telltale lantern. At the same time, Lou Yao developed an immediate affection for Cheng Shaoshang. Yuan Shen, equally smitten, threw an embroidered ball towards her.

However, upon hearing cries of someone falling into the water, Cheng Shaoshang instinctively threw the embroidered ball back. Princess Yuchang had deliberately fallen into the river to gain Ling Buyi's attention. Her maidservant dramatically pleaded with Ling Buyi to rescue her, emphasizing her status as Lord Ruyang's only granddaughter and threatening imperial displeasure. Cheng Shaoshang, observing mud stir in the water, realized the river was shallow. She decisively kicked several bystanders into the water, exposing Princess Yuchang’s deception.

As Ling Buyi cast an appreciative glance her way, Tian's Restaurant suddenly erupted in flames. Amidst the ensuing panic, Cheng Shaoshang desperately searched for her father and found herself in peril. Ling Buyi appeared just in time, scooping her up in his arms and carrying her to safety before swiftly departing.

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