Love Like The Galaxy Episode 7 Recap, Plot

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Today was the grand banquet for the Cheng family’s housewarming. The entire household was festively decorated, and colleagues and close friends from all walks of life came to offer their congratulations, including esteemed scholars and the military couple Wan Songbai and his wife.

As Wan Songbai was sworn brothers with Cheng Shi and knew Xiao Yuanyi to be overly rigid and obsessed with decorum, he gifted Cheng Shaoshang a precious dagger, telling her that if she ever felt wronged in the future, she could come to him. The gift suited Cheng Shaoshang's taste perfectly, making her develop some goodwill toward the Wan family.

Most of the guests who visited afterward were women who stayed behind to chat, while the men headed to the outer hall. Elderly ladies sat by Old Madam Cheng, who was dressed like a big red lantern, covered head to toe in gold and silver, looking rather flamboyant. Cheng Shaoshang and her cousin Cheng Yang knelt by her side, serving as ornamental mascots, with guests coming and going like passing clouds—none leaving much of an impression.

Soon, two beautiful young women arrived late—Lou Yao’s younger sister Lou Li, and Wang Yanji, the daughter of the General of Chariots and Cavalry. Wang Yanji, emboldened by her mother’s status as the Empress’s cousin, was naturally arrogant and ignorant of etiquette, showing no respect for Old Madam Cheng and even mocking Cheng Shaoshang with cutting remarks. Cheng Shaoshang, unable to bear it, retorted sharply, scolding her for her inappropriate comments.

Cheng Yang, unwilling to stir trouble, quickly tried to smooth things over. At that moment, someone announced the arrival of "the Yuan family of Jiaodong," drawing the attention of all the ladies, whose faces lit up at the sight of the handsome and refined newcomer, Yuan Shen. His generosity and elegance made the girls blush with admiration. Yuan Shen, known for his reputation and scheming mind, had come uninvited under the pretense of offering congratulations.

Yet his gaze lingered on Cheng Shaoshang for a long time. Upset by what had just happened, Cheng Shaoshang left for the rear courtyard. Unexpectedly, Yuan Shen followed her and deliberately reminded her of their meeting that night during the embroidered ball event. At first, Cheng Shaoshang thought Yuan Shen had come for that reason, but he bluntly stated his purpose—he wanted her to deliver a message to his third uncle’s wife.

His speech was overly refined and full of literary references, which Cheng Shaoshang couldn’t understand and found annoying. She asked him to simplify it. In plain words, it meant that an old friend missed Sang Shunhua and hoped to receive even a brief reply. Once finished, Cheng Shaoshang didn’t linger. She bowed politely, bypassed Yuan Shen, and left swiftly.

Upon returning to the banquet, Cheng Shaoshang confided in Cheng Yang and learned that Yuan Shen had quoted the famous poem Changmen by Master Sima. Though not widely known, it was beloved for its elegant language and apolitical nature, making it a favorite among young women. On the birthday of Princess Yuchang, she invited noble ladies from the capital, including Cheng Shaoshang and Cheng Yang. As the Cheng family’s carriage passed by, Ling Buyi’s gaze naturally fell on Cheng Shaoshang.

Coincidentally, Ling Yi’s second wife, Lady Chunyu, came to visit and handed him an invitation to the birthday banquet, hoping he would attend. Ling Buyi didn’t respond right away, but Liang Qiu Fei, lacking awareness, accepted the invitation on his behalf and was punished with ten army canings. Meanwhile, Cheng Yang took Cheng Shaoshang to prepare a gift for Princess Yuchang. Outside a warehouse, they unexpectedly encountered Yuan Shen.

He led Cheng Shaoshang to a secluded place where she expressed her refusal to act as a messenger again. But Yuan Shen tried to bribe her with gifts, teasing and provoking her. Embarrassed, Cheng Shaoshang reluctantly agreed to deliver the message one last time, making it clear they’d owe each other nothing afterward. Minister Yang wanted to marry his sister off to Yuan Shen and form a powerful alliance.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Shen immediately returned a letter, pointing out several mistakes as a subtle way of saying the girl was unworthy. After Yang left in anger, Housekeeper Li inquired about Yuan Shen’s marital plans, but he didn’t want to rush into a marriage that would end up as miserable as his parents’. That night, Cheng Zhi was affectionately spending time with his wife when Cheng Shaoshang arrived to relay Yuan Shen’s message.

As expected, Cheng Zhi was shaken, but Sang Shunhua comforted him, explaining that her relationship with Huangfu Yi was long over and merely youthful words from the past. She wrote a brief note, showed it to Cheng Zhi, and then asked Cheng Shaoshang to deliver it. Though unsigned, the handwriting alone would let Huangfu Yi recognize it. With that, Cheng Zhi was finally at peace and smiled with relief.

Ling Buyi had discovered that Prince Xiao had recently acted suspiciously—he was poor in the first half of the year with failing businesses, but suddenly became extravagant in the second half. This suggested he had already sold off military arms for profit. Believing Prince Xiao wouldn’t tolerate poverty for long and would act recklessly again, Ling Buyi also noted his close ties with He Zhaojun.

Knowing that General He was an upright man, he was certain the general wouldn’t be complicit. On Princess Yuchang’s birthday, Xiao Yuanyi and Sang Shunhua brought the Cheng girls to the banquet. Many noble young ladies attended, appearing poised and graceful, except for Wan Qiqi, daughter of Wan Songbai, who was the epitome of a “tigress from a military family.”

Despite her noble birth, Wan Qiqi was approachable and had grown up following her father to the battlefield, developing a carefree personality. Upon seeing the plain attire of Cheng Shaoshang and Cheng Yang, she offered them hairpins and accessories. The three entered the inner hall and noticed Princess Yuchang glaring coldly. Cheng Shaoshang instantly recognized her as the girl who fell into the water during the Lantern Festival but kept quiet. Stirred by Lou Li and Wang Yanji, Princess Yuchang bore resentment toward Cheng Shaoshang and was clearly plotting revenge.

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