Perfect Match Episode 5 Recap, Plot

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At the banquet in Pan Lou, Liang Junqing became increasingly drunk and boisterous as the night went on. After several rounds of wine, he lost all sense of propriety and began bragging shamelessly about his affair with Madam Li, using vulgar and contemptuous language. His words provoked Fan Lianghan to the point where he threw a punch in anger. Chai An, though equally enraged, remained clear-headed and knew that acting impulsively would not be wise.

He quickly intervened with a subtle move to protect the honor of the Li family women. After Liang Junqing was dragged away by the servants, Fan Lianghan still seethed with anger. Chai An reminded him that if there had been a public fight in Pan Lou, the scandal would spread far and wide. The Li family's daughters might not only find it difficult to arrange marriages, but even going out could lead to people gossiping behind their backs.

Fan Lianghan, however, felt that the matter couldn't be left unresolved, and Chai An, understanding his anger, knew that Fan Lianghan had already formed a plan in his mind. Meanwhile, Kang Ning, having learned that Liang Junqing was the one who had humiliated Qiong Nu, decided that he needed to be taught a lesson. Just then, Chai An appeared before Kang Ning, declaring his intent to punish Liang Junqing severely and clear his own name.

Grateful for Chai An’s help, Kang Ning, in order to ensure their plan went smoothly, apologized for their past misunderstandings and asked him what their next step was. Chai An, with a clever smile, spoke of setting a trap to catch a bigger fish. The Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang) soon arrived. The Four-Fu Tea House had carefully prepared a variety of distinctive Chongyang cakes, and with Madam Li’s silver tongue, the shop was filled with customers.

The Li daughters were busy in their rooms, but the fifth daughter, Le Shan, felt bored and wished to go out for a stroll. The fourth daughter, Hao De, had the same idea. The two of them earnestly begged Shou Hua and Fu Hui to accompany them, and after some persuasion, they received permission. Kang Ning agreed to go out as well, but she waited a long time without seeing Chai An.

Instead, she became intrigued by a golden Moke Luo and, after paying five copper coins for it, learned that it had already been reserved by someone—Chai An, the young master of Pan Lou. Soon, Chai An arrived and stood beside Kang Ning, and the two engaged in a sharp exchange of words. Just then, Liang Junqing appeared not far away, leaving with a woman.

It turned out that Chai An had found a beautiful woman and set a trap for Liang Junqing, who, with his usual interest in women, walked right into it. As soon as Liang Junqing entered the room to meet the woman, she screamed, and the servants rushed in to beat him mercilessly. Kang Ning took the wooden stick that Chai An handed her and beat Liang Junqing with it, finally releasing the pent-up anger for Qiong Nu.

Afterward, Chai An escorted Kang Ning home, assuring her that there was no need to worry. The servants who had beaten Liang Junqing were skilled in martial arts and knew how to control the situation. They had only broken one of his legs to prevent him from causing harm to others. Even though Liang Junqing might harbor resentment, the shame of being caught in such a compromising situation would prevent him from speaking out, even in the imperial court.

He would be forced to swallow his anger and remain silent. With this, Kang Ning’s opinion of Chai An changed significantly. She accepted the golden Moke Luo that he gave her, and her feelings for him grew. Madam Shou Hua noticed that Qiong Nu had lost weight recently, suspecting that she was still upset over the earlier events.

Le Shan suggested going to the night market for a change of pace, but Fu Hui heard that a group of bandits had arrived in the city, known for abducting beautiful young women. She hesitated, but Shou Hua advised that it would be safer for the Li family to bring a few guards along to ensure their safety. That night, a fire broke out in the city center.

Chai An, quick to notice, realized that many buildings would need repairs, so he took Fan Lianghan out of the city to purchase bricks, tiles, and timber, hoping to make a fortune. However, Kang Ning and Fu Hui were abducted by the bandits. Upon returning from their errand, Chai An and Fan Lianghan heard the news and immediately set out with their men to track down the bandits. They set up a trap and captured all the criminals.

Chai An and Fan Lianghan successfully rescued the two women but, remembering the Li family sisters' past arrogance, decided to teach them a lesson. Following Chai An's plan, Fan Lianghan ordered Fu Hui to lie on the cold ground for an entire night, hoping to make a show of his great achievement in front of his wife and tame the second daughter.

Meanwhile, Chai An pretended to be a bandit and kidnapped Kang Ning, even playfully threatening her along the way. Kang Ning, after some struggle, seized the opportunity to stab him with her hairpin. When she removed the blindfold, she realized it was Chai An, and she gave him a sharp reprimand. Finally, Chai An revealed the truth, leading Kang Ning safely back into the city.

As they walked along the street, Kang Ning worried that if anyone saw her returning with a man so late, there would be gossip. But Chai An, ever thoughtful, had already anticipated this and draped a black cloak over her to hide her. It was a small but considerate gesture. Once they reached their destination, Chai An suddenly confessed that his earlier actions had not been to play tricks on her but simply to spend more time with her. His heartfelt words made a ripple in Kang Ning’s heart. She quietly watched him leave, a shy smile tugging at her lips.

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