6.051 minSeason 1 • Episode 36
LatestShe Cong and Yang Xian strive to hold Cui Weizhi and Jiang Chaozong accountable. As the dust settles, the Li family embraces a wave of joyful events.
In the bustling capital of Bianjing during the Northern Song Dynasty, Madam Li moves her family in search of better marriage prospects for her five beautiful but quirky daughters, whose love lives have long been her worry. Each daughter, though famous for her beauty and wit, comes with unique quirks: the eldest, Shou Hua, has no interest in remarrying after early widowhood; the third, Kang Ning, is fierce and headstrong; the fourth, Hao De, is well-meaning but blunt; and the youngest, Le Shan, is spoiled and selective. Challenges abound as they face unexpected setbacks, including a cold reception from the already-married sister they came to visit. As the family reestablishes their business, they navigate a series of humorous and heartwarming misadventures, ultimately finding love and fulfilling their mother’s hopes in this lively tale of family and romance.
Costume
Song Dynasty fashion that'll make you Google 'how to buy hanfu.'
Writing
Witty banter sharper than the embroidery needles.
Acting
Five sisters with actual distinct personalities? Rare.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title 'Perfect Match' references a classic Song Dynasty concept of 'men dang hu dui' — matching social status in marriage, which the show subtly critiques while indulging in.
The cold reception from the married sister reflects real historical tensions: married daughters were considered 'spilled water' with no obligation to their birth families, a taboo the show mines for drama.
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