Original subtitles

Those who've ambushed us

were well-armed and highly skilled. They were not some bandits.

Some noblemen must be behind this, My Lord.

An insurrection is imminent.

Look!

It was reported that

- you've kidnapped Lady Chavala. - Kidnapped?

He doesn't even respect me and my sister.

How do you wish to hold him responsible?

He must hold a wedding ceremony

to restore my sister's honor, My Lord.

- Wedding? - We can't let that wedding happen.

From now on,

could you please protect me?

Shall we go, Chavala?

Yes, My Lady.

Here's tea, sir, My Lady.

This must be the tea

for celebrating the union of the newlyweds.

Wait,

- My Lady. - Yes?

The tea is still hot. Let me hold it.

Here.

There's poison in the tea.

What did you say?

What?

Who's out there? Come in.

- Yes, sir. - Yong.

Check this cup.

Find out what kind of poison it is.

It smells like…

some kind of aphrodisiac, sir.

Find the one who prepared these and bring them to the camp for questioning.

Yes, sir.

Are you aware of the consequences for those who put the poison

in the food for a nobleman like myself?

It's not poison, sir.

It's the nourishing herb that will help Va get pregnant more easily.

Loar, where did you get that kind of herb?

Put this herb in their tea tonight.

What kind of herb is this, sir?

It's the herb that will help your Va becomes pregnant sooner.

Don't you want to take care of the little masters?

I do, sir.

And don't tell anyone. If you do,

I'll kill both of your parents.

Understood?

Yes, sir.

- Someone gave it to me. - Who?!

I really can't tell you, sir.

Laor.

Listen to me.

If you don't tell us, you'll be the one responsible.

You'll face all the consequences.

I can't tell you, My Lady.

Tell me.

Flog her!

Twenty times!

No.

- No. - Yes, sir.

- Come here. - No.

Don't do this. She's still young.

She doesn't know any better. Please don't punish her.

No.

She's your attendant, therefore, she's one of my people.

If I don't teach her a lesson, she shall not stay. Take her!

- Va! - Yes, sir.

- Va. - Please don't!

- Va! - Come here.

Va!

Va!

- Let go. Let go of me. - Hey!

I said let go. Va!

Laor!

Khun Saengplarn. Sir.

Please have mercy on Laor, sir. She must be forced to do it.

If only you had revealed the plan to me,

I wouldn't punish you or Laor.

It was only an aphrodisiac.

It wasn't intended to kill you. It was also in my tea.

Didn't you know about my magic?

Your magic?

What is this all about, sir?

I gave this magic to you.

If one day you are consumed by lust

and let yourself be entangled with women,

may every bone in your body shatter.

The flogging is done, sir.

How is she?

She's soaked in blood, but didn't tell us anything, sir.

Then pour salt water on her back.

Yes, sir.

No. Sir.

I've seen that herb in the market.

They're not fatal. You can't punish her this much over this.

Laor! Laor. Sir.

I beg you.

Please stop punishing Laor.

Then tell me all about your plan!

If not, you and your people will be tortured.

I don't know anything!

You think I'm setting you a trap. But I don't even know what that trap is for.

Bring out the nail-stamping device!

Use it on her fingers and toes!

- No. - Yes, sir!

No! Laor! Don't! Sir.

You are a monster! You're cruel!

- How could you be this cruel?! - Hey!

- You! - Huh?!

- You're a monster! A deceiver! - Hey.

You were acting like you admired me,

when, in fact, you hate me!

You are the biggest deceiver!

Stop!

Let go of me!

You're attacking me this time.

So, it's time for your punishment.

Good. Kill me.

Go ahead and kill me.

I sell all the goods every day without sleep to pay off the debts!

The debts that I didn't even cause.

I did good all my life, and what do I get?

The one who's despicable

still remains despicable. He doesn't think for a second to repent.

If he's that bad toward you, why do you have to keep his secret?!

You're a monster! You're a deceiver!

Why are people in my life so cruel?

You're a deceiver! Both you

and my brother. What do you both think I am?

What animal do you think I am?!

Laor! I'm coming for you.

Laor! Laor!

Laor! I'm here!

- What the…?! - Va?

Laor!

Are you hurt? Let me see.

Are you injured, Laor?

Have you not been flogged?

No, My Lady. Yong was only flogging that decoy.

Enough.

You tricked me.

Laor is a debt-bound servant.

Are her parents still with your brother?

Well.

That herb.

Your brother used Laor's parents to force her to do it.

Sometimes, our karmic nemesis wears the face of family.

No matter how much they torture you

or take advantage of you, you can't cut them from your life.

Before having mercy on others,

you should be merciful to yourself first.

Give yourself happiness

in order to be able to help others.

Aham Sukhito homi.

May I be happy.

Aham Niddukkho homi.

May I be free from suffering.

If you don't want to tolerate this, then run away.

Start over in another town.

You're allowed to.

Run away?

I can run away?

This is a royal-bestowed marriage, sir.

I shall make no claim for retribution.

No one shall seek to punish you.

You can go wherever you want.

It's fine.

Khun Saengplarn's house seems to be empty.

Looks like he's barely home.

I thought the sorcerer's home would be scarier. Look at this. It's nothing.

And do you know why he wasn't coming home with us, My Lady?

They have all taken off. I heard they're going to train new soldiers in Ban Khok.

He was just married but doesn't want to take some time off work?

Right.

If we run away, what is going to happen?

Chavala prevented me from ascending to the rank of Khun.

If she ran away like this… Saiyud.

I can't take this anymore!

I don't care if I die today!

Muen Vorachai! Sir!

Aon!

Aon!

I can't only think of myself. I really can't.

A ghost!

I am a human.

I'm a servant who takes care of this house, My Lady.

Shall we go, My Lady?

Where are you taking her?

Khun Saengplarn gave me an order.

If you plan to leave for another town,

I shall call for Phuan, the boatman, for you, My Lady.

Leave for another town? Where are we going, My Lady?

Om Pluk Maha Pluk

Awaken the sky and the earth

Awaken the river and the sea

Awaken Indra and Brahma

Svaha

Svahom

Water, sir.

Thank you.

Ask him.

Sir, is it true that you're not allowed to bed any women?

Why do you lot have to know?

So, you can't have feelings for them,

but you might bed them for your entertainment without feelings.

Is this allowed, sir?

What is going on with you three?

Well, I saw that there's…

Some wounds on your neck, sir.

I think…

What animal do you think I am?!

They're wounds from a bride's nails. You're invulnerable.

Enemies couldn't pierce your skin. But a woman in an intimate time

surprisingly could. Is that right, sir?

You three will face me!

Harn is there, sir!

Get out!

- You! - Harn!

Go oversee the soldiers' training at once!

Hey. There are a lot of flowers.

We're away for only two weeks and the house changed this much?

And the Lazy Tian is now working.

Look.

Let's go.

Are you back, sir?

Yes.

- This is no good, Yong, Ming. - Why?

A lady who seduces a man with her body will be ignored in no time.

But a lady who charms a man with warmth and grace…

Look.

I don't think he can resist for long.

I shall start working now, My Lady.

Why are you still here?

I gave you a chance to start your life anew.

If I go,

my brothers and sisters in that house will be tortured with no one to help.

You meant the servants in your house?

Yes.

My parents would be criticized for not educating their children.

Their daughter runs away from the royal-bestowed marriage,

which is considered an insult to the king.

And their son

might be punished for killing servants someday.

How are you supposed to stop a mean-spirited one like your brother?

I couldn't stop him, but you could, sir.

How am I a part of this?

Because you're my husband.

You can help my servants.

Husband? Why do you think a husband can do that?

Sir.

I'm just a woman. I can't protect anyone.

But you are Khun Saengplarn, the one feared by all. You can help them.

With your uncle's passing, you have no one left to rely on.

So, you're relying on me now, aren't you?

I beg you.

Consider me as a stray, looking for a place under your care.

My duties are to take care of the house, meals, and clothing.

Everything a wife is supposed to do,

I shall do it, and I shall do it well.

Sir.

Everything a wife is supposed to do?

Is that all a wife should do?

I've offered you a chance to go and yet you stay. That means

you really want to be my wife.

Henceforth, your every breath belongs to me,

not your brother.

If you and your people think of betraying me,

all the needles, nails, and buffalo hide will be summoned into your gut.

I'll also conjure all the cursed dolls and damned spirits to haunt you!

Sir. Are those dolls inside possessed by damned spirits?

Yes!

You've made a mistake by choosing me as your husband.

Because our marriage

is basically a living hell.

I don't eat anything cooked by others.

So, don't cook for me ever again.

Tian!

- Tian! - Yes, sir?

Grill a fish and cook some rice for me, as usual.

Yes, sir.

We were up making the soup all night. What a waste, Va.

Whatever. He can suit himself. We still need to cook.

We have to eat too, don't we, Laor?

Yes, My Lady.

Laor. We've been living here for weeks.

Did you hear anything late at night?

Hmm. The strange-looking dolls in the shrine room

do scare me, My Lady.

Khun Saengplarn practices dark magic.

They say those who practice usually keep spirits…

Please don't harm me!

Please don't harm me!

- Laor. - Yes?!

See for yourself.

Sugar palm fruits.

How did it end up here, Va?

Exactly.

- Laor. - Yes?

- What are you doing? - Filling up water buckets.

It's late now. You can do it tomorrow. Let's go.

If we don't have water and you need to relieve yourself,

what would you do?

I'm fine, Laor. We should do it tomorrow.

Let's continue tomorrow.

Don't come near us!

It's me, Tian!

Is this really you?

Who kicked me?

Why did you kick me?!

And what do you think you're doing? Why are you dressed like that?

Khun Saengplarn told me

that we're not living alone anymore.

With women in the household, I need to dress properly.

I thought you were a spirit child that he keeps.

He doesn't keep any spirits, My Lady.

He said that keeping spirits bound is sinful.

Keeping them for one's personal use

is wrong. He does no such thing.

So, this house has no spirits?

Not a single one, My Lady.

I've been living here for a long time,

often alone, and didn't see anything.

- Khun Saengplarn, you… - Va!

You scared me, Tian.

I only want to be handsome for once.

Ever since I knew you, you've been deceiving me all along!

How did I ever deceive you?

About Laor and now the spirits!

Well, hold on.

You've been deceiving me as well.

I haven't.

Sir, I'm a merchant. I always see those crooks selling spoiled sweets.

Do you know what I said to them?

What?

You slimy creep! You crusty toenail! You fool!

Did you know that I couldn't sleep for four nights?!

I've been so sleepy and stressed! I kept getting spooked by noises!

Even the fallen leaves scared me! I can't live happily because of you!

Your mouth is as foul as any other merchant's.

Then, as for the protection of your servants,

it shall be rescinded.

Protection of my servants?

Rescinded?

- What? - Well, sir.

What are you doing?

- Sir. - Hey.

I said that to those merchants.

Why did you think I cursed at you? It would never happen, sir.

You are powerful and magical.

You are my shade under the sun, my refreshing stream, my serene shelter,

- my sacred temple, my… - Enough.

Khun Saengplarn, sir.

You haven't promised me that you would care for my people before.

Are you giving me your word now?

Are you, sir?

No.

I was joking.

There. You deceived me again.

Those servants belong to the debt holder.

Messing with other people's servants is against the law.

Also, it's disrespectful to your brother. Good men don't do such things.

Is it tasty?

You're the only one eating here.

I shall let you help me cook when you're older.

Hey, come take this food away.

I told you I won't eat it.

I won't eat it!

Ugh! Hey!

I heard you loud and clear! Why did you have to yell?!

I shall take them away now, sir.

He didn't even touch anything. Doesn't he like any of this, My Lady?

He doesn't dislike them. He doesn't trust us.

Tian! Tian!

If Khun Saengplarn wishes to eat only grilled fish,

you need to cook it properly. I shall teach you how.

I already know how to grill, My Lady.

Tian.

But your fish is dry and tough.

It also has no flavor. There are many ways to marinate and cook fish.

Don't be lazy. Tian.

He only eats what you cook.

So, you need to cook properly. Understood?

Yes, My Lady.

Va.

- This box is all dusty. - Come. Let me help.

- My apologies. - Be more careful, Laor.

Yes.

"Little bird hides its love inside.

With its life missing Pansaeng.

Without our love, I shall die.

Please return your love

to me."

What is it, My Lady?

It's called "Pleng Yao."

Its lyrics are rather touching.

They are not lyrics, Laor.

Pleng Yao is basically a love letter.

Pansaeng? Is it Khun Saengplarn's name?

I think this might be a love letter from some lady.

A lady? Does he already have a lover? Who is it?

Forgive me for disturbing you.

Palm seeds in syrup, sir.

No.

Take it away.

I spent a long time selecting perfect palms in syrup, not too raw or too ripe.

I had to open up many sugar palm fruits. I had to simmer sugar in jasmine water.

And the sugar came all the way on a boat from Phetchaburi. And I did all this

to return your kindness, sir.

Are you cold toward me

because you're already eyeing someone else?

Huh?

I'm in the way of you two, so you intended to drive me away.

You could have told me. I understand.

What are you talking about? I'm not following.

Do you wish for me to go?

Yes.

Yes, sir.

I wish for you to go to the palace with me in a few days.

What is our business in the palace?

I must introduce you to the seniors.

Right. But…

Well, I became a problem,

so Father stopped bringing me there.

What kind of problem?

Disciples of Prai, attack!

- Come here! - No!

Come!

Come with me!

Move!

Go! Kill them!

I didn't want to wear these itchy clothes. But this time,

they're rather comfortable. Well.

- Do I look good? - Very good, sir.

Lady Va boiled them, washed them, and pressed them.

I've never washed any of them.

I only requested new ones, sir.

Oh, Tian.

Is that how lazy you are? No wonder they were so itchy.

Lady Va is ready, sir.

You are both beautiful, like Enau and Busaba.

Your necklace is so beautiful, My Lady.

Is it?

Is this your family's necklace?

It's gorgeous.

Not as gorgeous as yours, Lady Nuanchawee.

Where did you find such a beautiful yellow sapphire?

This couple looks rather lovely with small jewelry.

His father is but a governor of a third-tier frontier province.

But the son ascended to the rank of Khun.

They must not have many possessions

But over time, their children will gain fortune.

Jewelry would only occupy space in the closet.

But the good we do will ensure our family is remembered in history.

Our children would be more proud.

Hey.

My apologies. I was thinking out loud, My Ladies.

The depths of the human mind are unfathomable.

Those who claim that possessions are meaningless

are likely the ones who own nothing

and never will. So, they deem possessions unneeded.

I'm only sharpening my mind with words. Please forgive me.

My name is Pimpilai.

Conversations regarding privilege

would only be beneficial with good intentions, My Lady.

But if not…

If the intention is to bring others down and serve only yourself,

the conversation is a waste of time.

Please excuse me and Lady Chavala.

I now understand why your father stopped bringing you here.

Father once told me that I am sharp.

But those who are truly sharp must also be mindful, sir.

Be mindful of when to speak or be silent.

I've never learned at all.

Please forgive me, sir.

I was being rude. Will you be called to educate, sir?

I kept being educated every time.

Rude. Impudent. Arrogant.

I've been called all sorts of things.

The conversation is a waste of time?

I completely agree with that.

This is only the beginning.

That is the Women's Pavilion.

The ladies of the royal court will treat noblemen's wives.

You must join them.

As for me, I shall continue to discuss royal affairs in another building.

Yes, sir.

- Take care of your Lady. - Yes, sir.

Please forgive me for my inappropriate remarks earlier.

Are you Lady Chavala?

Yes.

Khun Saengplarn and I have known each other for a very long time.

He was once a student of my father's.

Jaokhun Kaewkarop.

Yes.

We were so close.

I still write to him to this day.

"Little bird hides its love inside."

The letter with a bird…

You knew?

Yes.

Such embarrassment.

Please have some tea, My Ladies.

I actually wish to show you all one piece of jewelry.

This necklace.

I heard this is of the household of Jaokhun Rat.

Muen Vorachai turned their house into a gambling den. They have nothing left.

This is unaltered. Very beautiful.

Wow. Gorgeous.

- So beautiful. - Isn't it?

Is this necklace…

This nine-gem Necklace is really beautiful.

Where did you get it, Lady Pim?

Someone mortgaged it, but I don't know who.

It's an antique.

It must be some noble fallen from grace.

Unfortunately, ungrateful children are plenty these days.

They sell family possessions for a living.

- So pretty. - True, Lady Nuan.

Really pretty.

Va. Please stop, Va.

Laor, that necklace was always around my father's neck.

And Chai was senseless enough to sell it.

How am I supposed to face my parents when I die?

I couldn't protect any of their possessions, Laor.

Va.

Please don't cry, Va.

- Va. - I couldn't do anything, Laor.

It's fine, Va. Please don't cry.

Rice is plentiful in the north this year, so we brought many jars of liquor.

Grandfather wishes for all of you to have some.

Please convey my thanks to Jao Khamla, your grandfather.

Yes, My Lord.

This is liquor from Khum Chao Luang.

Tonight will be a long night.

Long night.

Gentlemen. Before everyone loses their senses,

I must interrupt your celebration.

I'm afraid that an insurrection is imminent.

What are you saying, Jaokhun?

Our nation seems to be at peace.

Don't you know that spreading fear is against the law, Jaokhun Singh?

High-ranking nobles love their comfort. They always divide into factions.

Low-ranking ones do nothing but suck up to their superiors.

If civil servants forsake the citizens,

strife would emerge everywhere.

Without opportunities, people would resort to theft.

And if the thieves take all that remains,

who else will they steal from, if not from you, My Lords?

Hey! Are you cursing us?!

A peasant shall always be a peasant.

Khun Saengplarn merely gave us a warning, so we can discuss a solution.

Chief of the Armed Forces, sir. There is a problem.

What is happening?

Prai raided a rural village and violated the women last night, My Lord.

Prai again?

I wish to carry out this task, My Lords.

- Be very careful. - Yes, sir.

Then, I wish to go with him, My Lords.

You rarely fight in battles, Luang Bovorntat.

I'm afraid you would be in danger, My Lord.

Rarely fighting doesn't mean I don't know how to fight.

You said that jewelry is unimportant.

Can you see now that they're important?

Did you know

that this necklace belonged to my father, Lady Pim?

I must know about the one who would become Khun Saengplarn's wife, for safety.

I understand. You got married out of necessity, didn't you?

Anyone who can keep you safe.

Anyone who can keep you fed.

Anyone?

I've been seeing him for almost a decade.

I turned down countless royalties and nobles who courted me

because I'm only committed to Pansaeng.

I pity myself so much.

Pity yourself?

All you care about is your resentment. You never think of others.

You can cause others pain without remorse. You are really…

high-born, but nothing else is high about you.

Ugh.

Laor.

Mark my words.

I shall not cry because of this lady again.

No matter how much she wants to see, I shall show no pain.

Never.

This is how my Va should be. The nine-gem Necklace

shall be yours one day, as long as we live.

All Master Prai's disciples, be prepared. We shall hold the power of this nation.

Prai is a monster, not human anymore.

It's important to strike with full force at the same time.

I am here!

Why are you here?

Are you asleep all this time?

Jaokhun Kaew allowed Lady Pim to be with you.

Yes, sir.

Pansaeng was slashed by Prai's blade. Take this opportunity.

Put this herb in his food.

Is it a love potion or poison?

Subtitle translation by: Anan Pratchayakul