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" The Past Life " Episode 1

Congratulations. Wishing you a long and happy marriage.

Thank you.

It's almost time to send you in, my child.

Your body and hands are so cold, my child.

I'm scared.

My little child.

Drink something warm, you'll feel better.

I love you so much.

However, I'm going to lose you today.

Mom, I'm still your child.

I still love you the same.

I'm just getting a wife, that's all.

Maan Kaew.

It's late.

We must go now.

Maan Kaew.

Maan Kaew.

Maan Kaew, what's wrong?

Maan Kaew!

Maan Kaew!

Maan Kaew!

Maan Kaew!

Maan Kaew, what's wrong?

Maan Kaew!

I'm taking you to the doctor!

No!

It's too late.

Look at the colour of the bracelet.

I've been poisoned.

There's no way I'll survive the poison.

It's not true! You'll survive it!

I'm taking you to the hospital!

Help! Maan Kaew has been poisoned!

Help!

Maan Kaew!

Who poisoned you? Tell me!

Who poisoned you?

Help!

Maan Kaew has been poisoned! Help!

Please, anyone! Help!

Hang on, Maan Kaew!

Is the prince here yet?

The prince should have been here by now.

The ship has been docked long ago.

Son!

Mom!

Mom.

Mom, Father wrote me a letter saying that he's busy and can't pick me up.

Who did you come with?

I came with Janwangjan and Aunt Im.

And also...

Guess who she is?

Can you remember her?

She's Princess Wilailayka.

Oh, it's Tan Ying! Excuse me.

I'm sorry.

I couldn't recognise you.

You were still very young when I left for England.

You hadn't been weaned yet.

It's okay.

I would like to congratulate you on your graduation.

Thank you.

Our palace has changed a lot.

I remember that this tree wasn't this big.

Everything here has changed.

If I took the train back to this city, I wouldn't have remember the way.

Are you tired from traveling?

You shouldn't have come all the way here and picked me up.

It's my pleasure.

Look! The car is here!

- Where? - Come now!

- The car has arrived. - Hurry up.

How is it?

Welcome back, Son.

Father.

Come here, Gaap Tong. His Highness is greeting the prince.

I can't see that clearly at all.

He's so handsome! Very handsome.

You've grown up so much that I almost couldn't recognise you.

You're still the same. You don't look old at all.

This child is a sweet talker indeed.

What a promising young man.

I'll arrange for a car to take you home.

Or should you send your fiancée home?

What was that, Mom?

Oh, dear! I must have forgotten to tell you in the letter...

that we've already arranged your engagement to Tan Ying.

Once you've returned, we'll hold an engagement ceremony...

which align with the status of Satarn Palace. Then, you'll marry her.

Aren't you pleased?

You have so many books.

And these are just some of them.

This time Maan Kaew will have a lot of good books to read.

She won't be lonely.

Aren't you paying too much attention on her?

What did you say?

Can you think before you speak?

Maan Kaew is my secretary.

She's a princess from Luang Prabang.

She's the granddaughter of Consort Bua Kam.

Consort Bua Kam is a close friend of your grandmother.

Consort left Maan Kaew to live here.

Her English and French are fluent enough...

to work as a translator.

I'm not interested in Maan Kaew.

I just want to know why...

Father and Mom married me off to a woman without asking my opinion?

Well, your Mom believes that...

Tan Ying and you make a perfect match.

But I want to be...

We're your parents, my son. You must listen to us.

You're about to say that...

you would like to marry for love, right?

Remember.

A person like you.

A person like your father.

Compatibility always comes first.

You've met each other already.

So, do you accept this marriage or not?

It's up to you, Father and Mother.

There you are!

Finally! I get to eat desserts at your wedding.

Hey, how could you eavesdrop on our conversation?

People will say that I didn't discipline you.

Okay, I'll get going.

So that you all can talk.

You'd been away to pick him up for so many days.

I missed you so much.

So how's him?

My friends from England wrote me letters...

and told me that he is perfect.

I heard that from both international and English students.

He's great academically. He's always number one in exams.

There was only one time when he received second place.

That was when he was sick.

You already adore him so much in such a short time.

Well, I adore you too.

I know that you've fallen in love with him already!

You're a silly kid.

Mom, do women become abusive when they blush?

Please stop teasing your older sister.

I like it.

Add more flowers and mix them.

Turn it to the other side. So that the guests can see the pattern.

If you turn it into the corner like that,

who's going to know that it's something beautiful and valuable?

Hey.

Turn the dragon heads to meet each other, so that they are in pair.

You ignorant peasants.

Really.

Oh my gosh!

Are you trying to fan me or slap me, Nang Im?

Does it hurt?

Mom, can I help with anything?

You don't have to help.

I'm holding this celebration for you. Go and get some rest, okay?

So that your face can be bright and handsome.

You're the host of this event after all.

Yes.

Who are you?

It's the prince.

Princess.

A moment ago, I just saw...

Princess!

Wadee, what is it? You look so excited.

You're not going out to see the event?

Everyone is going to see it secretly.

I just went down there a moment ago, it was so pretty.

It's as beautiful as the heaven.

No, Wadee.

Kamhom.

If you want to secretly go see something, please go.

You don't have to wait and serve me.

Her Highness already told me that I don't have to join the event.

You're being bullied again.

She probably doesn't want anyone to see you.

The ceremony for His Highness's graduation has nothing to do with me.

I'm not a relative or a servant in the palace.

Actually, she doesn't want anyone to compliment or praise you.

She's jealous of you because you're pretty and capable.

How mean she is.

Kamhom.

If you continue talking nonsense,

you will be punished one day.

And I'll be punished too.

What is that, Wadee? You've been holding it for a while.

I forgot. It's yours.

It's from Father.

Princess.

Aunt Ap!

His Highness has asked the princess to join it, right?

That's right.

Please quickly get dressed.

Two princes will attend the event tonight.

So you're asked to join and play the three stringed fiddle.

Okay.

His Highness also wants you...

to dress up in your full princess attire.

How did Princess Maan Kaew end up living in the palace?

Consort Bua Kam already returned to Luang Prabang.

Why did she leave her granddaughter here?

It was because Consort Bua Kam was very ill.

She wanted to pass away in her home country.

However, Princess Maan Kaew hasn't finished her study yet.

Thus, she has to continue living here.

So, is she almost finished?

No, not yet.

She'll leave once she's finished it, right?

I think so.

Your skills are great, Jan. Thank you.

You're welcome.

Are you interested in the princess?

Don't be nosy.

Your mother doesn't like her.

She actually hates her very much.

Are you criticising my mother?

I deeply apologise for it.

I just wanted to warn you.

You're giving me a headache.

Jan.

Why doesn't my mom like her?

Her Highness thinks that she's of lower status.

And also...

What else?

She fears that the princess wants to be the second wife of your Father.

The older you grow, the more handsome you become.

Thank you so much.

Maan Kaew.

You're here.

Yes.

Come here.

Let me introduce you to someone.

Father.

Son, there you are.

I was just searching for you.

Maan Kaew.

This is my son, Rangsiton.

Your Highness.

His Majesty wants to see you.

I'll go see him then.

Maan Kaew, you'll play the three stringed fiddle later.

Yes.

In that case, please take her there, okay?

Yes.

Father said...

you can read French?

Yes.

I brought back many French books.

I'll lend you them.

Thank you.

Earlier this afternoon, I was walking towards...

Son.

Tan Ying just arrived.

Please go greet her.

Tonight she's truly beautiful, just like a goddess.

I'll go now, Mom.

Excuse me.

Yes.

Actually, I need your help with something.

Son.

Tan Ying is waiting.

If you need help with something, isn't it better to ask Tan Ying?

Others will soon return to their own countries.

Go. Don't let your fiancée wait for too long.

Go now, Son.

There she is, the princess from Wilailayka.

She's so beautiful.

I heard that the princess got her outfit made...

especially for this occasion.

You always know about everything.

Oh, silly me. I'm the only one...

who doesn't know anything.

This is just the proposal.

I can't imagine how luxurious the actual engagement is going to be.

She's really beautiful.

Did I come too late?

I have to apologise to you.

You're not late.

She's wearing the ruby set I gave her.

Isn't it beautiful?

It's very beautiful.

This way, please.

Yes.

Princess.

It's time to join the band.

Yes, thank you.

You have great skills.

You can enter the royal band.

It's my pleasure, Your Highness.

It's almost time to welcome His Majesty.

Let's go wait and welcome him.

Okay, please.

I'm here to take you back.

Princess.

What's wrong?

- Princess. - Princess.

Princess.

- What's wrong? - Princess.

Princess.

Something happened?

Someone just fainted.

The prince went to help.

Who is it? Why does it have to bother my son?

His Majesty is almost here.

I don't know either.

But he called her Princess.

How dare she.

Please wait here.

I'll go and check on them.

Okay.

I'll carry her to the house.

Tell Janwangjan to quickly get the doctor and go to Princess's house.

- The doctor is in the event. - Okay.

Princess.

Son!

Son!

His Majesty is about to make an entrance.

You are the most important person who has to welcome His Majesty!

And what are you doing?

She fainted, Mom.

I don't know how severe or sick she is.

I just want to help.

Son, but His Majesty is about to make an entrance!

And who's this?

Stop helping her. It's time to go!

Mom.

I will find someone to take care of her.

Hurry up and tidy up your clothes.

Go up there and welcome His Majesty right now, Rangsiton!

Hey, anyone over there?

Uncle Luang, please take care of her.

- Yes. - Hurry!

Let's see. Your clothes and hair are all messy.

Let's go.

Hurry!

Princess.

Hang on.

Kamhom.

Kamhom.

Yes?

Janwangjan, you're here early in the morning. What can I help you?

The prince is here.

He wants to see Princess.

Oh my gosh!

Is Princess feeling better?

She's better now.

I want to see her.

Please come in.

I don't think it's appropriate for me to do so.

I'm going to go sit and wait at the garden patio.

Okay.

You're not going to talk to or greet me?

Is a lady supposed to greet a gentleman first?

Are you someone who likes to play with words? Or someone who's smart?

You're a smart person.

Can you chat to me for a while?

Sure.

After you, please.

Ladies first, please.

You're an important guest.

That means I'm old or what?

Then let's walk together.

Okay.

In case you faint again,

I can catch you.

And also...

If I walk ahead of you, I won't get to see you.

Please.

What type of drink is this?

It's Pepperwood drink.

What have I done to deserve this tree bark sap?

The bark is called Sakan Tree.

We named it Sakan Tree for fun when we first arrived Siam.

Father would occasionally use it to make dishes.

Normally, Luang Prabang citizens would use it for Or Lam.

Or Lam?

It's named Gang Pakruam of Luang Prabang.

It's a local stew exclusively from Luang Prabang.

Interesting.

And what's this?

It's Fried Seaweed. It's a dessert.

I want to taste some.

It's delicious.

It's seaweed, right?

It's dipped seaweed from the Mekong River.

You're okay now?

What?

You fainted.

You're all better now?

I'm better now.

Do you have a chronic illness?

Why did you faint all of sudden?

Yesterday evening I was so busy playing the three stringed fiddle.

I spent a very long time dressing up.

Thus, I didn't eat anything.

So...

I understand now. You fainted because you were hungry?

You made me worry to death.

Operator here. Which number would you like to connect with?

The Satarn Palace.

Alright.

The Satarn Palace.

It's Payia speaking.

- Who's speaking? - It's Ounrueng.

Oh, Miss Housekeeper.

Has Tan Ying left yet?

She left already.

She left already? Okay, that's all.

Where are you, my son?

I can't stay long today.

Can I come see you again next time?

Can I, Maan Kaew?

No, you can't.

That means I can.

Okay! I'll come again.

It's not appropriate.

You already have...

Let's not talk about anyone else.

Here's an English book. And a French book.

I'm giving them to you.

Thank you.

This English book...

is written in the Victorian style.

The heroine usually faints...

when she's surprised or touches a man.

Or can she faint just from being hungry?

I'll leave now.

Thank you so much for letting me taste odd but delicious food.

Next time, I'll come and eat more palace cuisine from Luang Prabang.

I'll definitely come again

Walk and send me off, Maan Kaew.

Send me off all the way to the end of your little kingdom.

We won't go to the big house.

You like reading a lot, don't you?

Yes.

I enjoy it too.

It's hard to find a woman who can read both English and French.

All of my relatives don't seem to know at all.

Tan Ying doesn't like reading.

She likes housework and medicine much more.

Please don't compare me with Tan Ying.

I'm not from Siam.

You can't compare housework skills.

I didn't mean it that way.

I meant your father is a visionary man.

He allowed a woman like you to pursue education.

Did all of your siblings get to go to school?

Yes.

Wait here.

Yes.

You're here.

I apologise, Aunt.

For leaving early.

Tan Ying, stay and rest for a bit, okay?

There! My son is coming.

It's okay.

Tan Ying.

Tan Ying.

I'm about to leave.

But didn't you just get here?

I'm going to leave. I'm having a headache.

I'm going to visit your parents in a few days.

Please give them my greetings.

Okay.

Goodbye.

How can you do this?

Do what, Mom?

You were rude to Tan Ying.

Opening up the door for her was like telling her to go.

Well, she said she was leaving.

Yes, that!

She wanted you to beg her to stay.

Why didn't you beg her to stay?

I can't read people's minds just by listening to their words, Mom.

Oh, my son!

Mister Innocent.

Mom.

People come to our house with purposes.

But if they come and leave immediately,

it means they have more important things to do.

Shouldn't we allow them to leave, Mom?

Well, yes.

When you have reasons to hide.

To hide that suspicion.

I don't need to hide any suspicion, Mom.

Because there's none.

If the suspicion you're talking about is Maan Kaew...

- See! - Mom.

If people who're staying in our house get sick or injured,

shouldn't we pay them visit since we're the houseowners?

What sickness? She was walking around gloating.

I saw her with my own eyes.

I went to visit her. That's how I knew she recovered.

Son!

How can you be so confused?

Is it like what I'm suspecting?

What are you suspecting?

Son.

You're about to tell me that you like...

Yes, Mom.

I like Maan Kaew.

I don't like Tan Ying.

I only adore her as a little sister.

Son!

You're about to kill me!

I'd rather die than sharing the same ancestral family with her.

She's extremely low and worthless.

She's no match for Tan Ying.

Tan Ying is of high royalty.

She's fully equipped with the background and is a lady.

She's excellent in housework. Ans she's flawless.

But I want a partner who thinks like me.

Not just a homemaker.

Son, don't you disobey me.

You're a descendant of royal family.

Don't you disappoint me.

You think you're only hurting me?

You're ruining your father's reputation too.

And your father's royal family as well!

Tan Ying, a woman of such high stature...

but was dumped by a guy.

How humiliating that is! How can she face anyone?

No matter how many lifetimes she's going to have,

her humiliation will never end.

But we haven't even gotten engaged yet, Mom.

You haven't gotten engaged yet. But you've been reserved for each other.

Listen carefully, Son.

I will never let Maan Kaew be my daughter-in-law.

I'm willing to die in order to separate both of you!

If you're going to be stubborn...

and exchange my life with her,

then go for it!

Never!

Never, Maan Kaew.

I will never let you be my son's wife.

Whether it's his first wife or second wife.

Over my dead body.

I totally forgot.

Kamhom, where is Father's letter?

Found it.

Princess, Her Highness wants to see you.

She wants you to see her now.