Pan Jinlian provoked Wu Song by offering him her half-empty wine cup, causing him to recoil, curse her, and flee. She feigned outrage, accusing him of misconduct in front of Wu Da, who tried to calm her but remained skeptical. Meanwhile, Ximen Qing pursued Pan Jinlian, bribing Madam Wang to facilitate his seduction plan. He then offered gifts to the magistrate, arranging for Wu Song to serve as an escort to Dongjing. Wu Song, aware of potential trouble at home, visited Wu Da to caution him and subtly warned Pan Jinlian to behave, angering her. Wu Song then prepared to depart.