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Where did you get this much money?

Saiyud, Aon, get away!

I hereby summon evil spirits

to feast upon your sinister soul, Muen Vorachai.

I only know that today, I have some hope

because of someone such as you.

Lady Pim. Khun Saengplarn doesn't wish to marry you

because he truly loves me.

You have not bedded each other, have you?

Your face reveals all.

Luang Bovorntat is amassing arms for the insurrection.

Put him in the capital prison.

In three days, we shall put him on trial.

But with how unlawful this nation is,

the citizens shall be harmed by the war.

If you believe in the law,

then what are the suspects

without evidence or witness?

They are the innocent, My Lord.

Hence,

prove to me

that you truly believe in the law.

Luang Bovorntat is amassing arms for the insurrection.

You have evidence?

I think not.

Criminal Code of the Kingdom, Section 16.

Accusing anyone without proof is considered defamation.

Luang Bovorntat, My Lord.

I humbly apologize for my offense.

Only words

shall not be suffice, Khun Saengplarn.

Please forgive me

for my transgression.

I shall not behave this way again, My Lord.

See yourself out.

Splendid! Good!

Today, I shall teach you the art of warfare.

Offensive, defensive, and maneuvering tactics.

As well as the ruse

to deceive the enemy.

I have been asking around.

The neighboring households confirmed

that Khun Saengplarn moved his belongings to the camp.

He and Lady Chavala shall surely separate.

They are not truly husband and wife.

All they did was perform an act before me.

Does he live in the military camp?

This is the map of Ayothaya. All you…

What are you lot looking at?

This is Lady Pimpilai, the daughter of the Minister.

Hey.

All of you, stop at once!

She is a close companion of Khun Saengplarn.

She is here to take care of him.

Do not ever be this rude!

Cease your insolence!

Where are you going?

- Woo! - Please stay!

How could it be this filthy?

Out!

This is worn as well.

Aunt Tun.

From now on, I shall be in charge of this kitchen.

Good.

I told you I would be here to take care of you.

I am fulfilling my promise.

Well, I saw that you were deeply in love with Lady Va.

Then why did you move to the camp?

You said that you do not wish to wed me.

Then so be it.

We shall stay and tend to one another in this manner.

In what kind of relationship, My Lady?

As the people of Ayothaya would have it,

I shall be your mistress.

You cannot dwell in this camp, Lady Pim.

This environment bears no resemblance to how you were raised.

Why can I not?

This camp is in Ayothaya as well.

How could it be different?

Lady Chavala shall never be able to prepare royal court cuisine for everyone

every day in this manner.

Let alone feasting others,

she can barely survive herself.

Aum! Aum!

Is another course ready?!

It shall be soon, My Lady!

- Make haste! - Yes, My Lady!

What is this?!

Be careful, My Lady! Run!

My Lady! Please help!

Court cuisine

may be but a dream they taste once in their lives, My Lady.

I shall not be able to punish them.

Va.

Pray tell.

Do you and Khun Saengplarn truly love one another?

I do love him. Laor.

I love him more dearly than my real brother.

He truly is the brother I deserve.

I meant not such love.

Khun Saengplarn rushed in to help us

and even did unlawful acts.

Thus, I am thinking

that he has feelings for you.

Laor.

But he always helps the citizens in need.

We are no different from them.

If he does not feel anything, and you are only siblings,

you two can live separately. He shall stay in the main house,

and you dwell in the servant quarter.

You barely meet each other.

Then why must he go all the way to live in the camp?

Hey, what?

Go, go!

Normally, a highborn lady does not often grace the public with her presence.

But with your decision to reside in this camp,

they must long to behold you with their own eyes.

I shall not be able to punish them.

But dear,…

I have much work to attend to, My Lady.

Follow me this way.

- Bring those inside. - Hey! Where are you taking these to?!

Hey! Hey!

- Hey! - Those are all for your food!

Why are you taking them?!

- Hey! Return the produce at once! - You bandits!

- You thieves! - You lot!

Aunt Tun!

Did they take it all?!

Yes, they took all of it. I prepared those.

What shall we do?!

We have nothing left. Not even for them!

- What is this?! A military camp or a den? - Can’t they just make an honest living?!

Dear, is this a military camp or a den of thieves?

They are gluttonous and perverted.

There are thieves as well!

These are difficult times for the people of Ayothaya, My Lady.

These soldiers must provide for their families.

Their only choices are being thieves

or joining the military.

It is good that you are here now.

You shall then be able to inform the noblemen

regarding the hardship our citizens suffer.

Then, they shall cease their corruption and negligence

and dedicate themselves to their duties.

I have had enough. I shall reside here no more.

I did not condone Pim's actions.

Yet I know not how to stop her.

I do not wish to be an ungrateful student

who brings dishonor to your daughter, Master.

Please forgive me.

I shall not be able

to marry Lady Pim.

Dear!

Dear! Dear!

Look what Pim is doing to us!

Must both of her parents

perish from heartbreak before she finds satisfaction?

What is happening?

Pim has moved her belongings away, dear.

She is to reside at Pansaeng's home!

Good heavens. This girl.

From now on, I shall live in this room.

Pao, Aum,

you shall reside in the quarter beside.

Yes, My Lady.

Wait a moment, Lady Pim.

The quarter is where Laor and I live.

You and your people can live in the raft house.

I shall need to reside here

to work and take care of Khun Saengplarn.

I hope you understand.

Forcing yourself into a man's house?

Even a prostitute would not do this.

What did you say?

I shall make you learn your place!

Stop right there.

Stop. No one shall lay hands upon my people.

We shall tell Khun Saengplarn.

- I shall not move anywhere. - You shall.

- Va. - Laor. I wish to have a peaceful life.

Listen.

When dogs bark or approach you,

you need only walk away.

You need not fight with those dogs.

You. Are you insulting me?

It is good that you are here.

I do not reside in this house, thus, I shall no longer need to tidy it.

Are you sure you are not interested?

Then, what's in that chest,

I shall have it.

It is the royal-bestowed gift for his marriage with Lady Chavala.

Your lady did wed him solely for his money.

He may be blind to your deceit,

but I shall be here to protect his wealth.

No! This belongs to Va.

Laor. No. Come here.

I have always earned my own money.

There is great pleasure in using the money I have earned myself.

Yet if one never earns their own wealth,

relying solely on their parents'

or a man's fortune,

it is no wonder they would eagerly seek it.

Come.

Why?

Why am I never granted the peace others enjoy?

Why?

Dear.

I thought you would leave me to be alone in this.

Do women think of nothing

apart from winning over a man?

What is it that you are angry about?

I am weary of this.

I am weary of how

I cannot get any work done.

Are you reprimanding me?

Wipe your tears.

You shall show no weakness to them.

Come with me.

Where are we going?

Come, Tian.

They are all beautiful, My Lady.

These clothes are fine as well.

They are in various colors.

- Look. - Gorgeous.

Lady Pim.

Dear, I seek your permission to stay here and--

No.

Permission needs to be asked first.

But you have moved your belongings in here.

Are you reprimanding me?

We have studied together.

Only us two have attained the perfect score.

You are the wisest woman I know.

But when love blinds you,

your wisdom diminishes.

As Master has said.

You. You made him angry with me.

Laor! Tian!

- Yes, sir? - Yes, sir?

Put everything back in the chest.

Yes, sir. We shall take Lady Va's belongings back, My Lady.

This belongs to Lady Va.

Should you want this house, you shall have it.

But the chest of royal-bestowed marriage gifts has been given to Va.

But Lady Va does not appreciate being wed to you.

She did wed you

only to leech off your wealth.

He cares not only for me,

but for my servants as well.

Is it true, dear?

Yes.

I shall give all to her.

- Oh, I shall give all to her. - Oh, I shall give all to her.

‪This if fair and just, Lady Pim.

I gave it all to her.

If you take it,

you shall be a thief.

Come.

Dear.

Where are you going?

Do you not wish to wash your face once you are home?

Dear!

What is this, My Lady?

Did you not say that he does not love Lady Chavala?

Surely, he must be deceived.

I shall help him.

Pao.

Aum. We need to help him.

- Yes, My Lady. - Yes, My Lady.

Be careful on here.

Oh.

Please be careful.

It is all ruined.

You have given her the house,

and this raft house is but worn and weary.

Where shall we stay now?

Sir.

I need bamboo poles.

I shall bring Aon to see it mended.

- Is it a good plan? - Yes, my Lady.

The good-looking servant?

Yes.

Then there is no need.

Here we come! The help is here!

We are upon you!

Mong, Mong ,Teng, Mong.

Mong, Mong ,Teng, Mong.

- Teng, Mong. Woo! - Harn,

do not fall into the water!

I know!

Teng, Mong, Teng, Mong, Teng, Mon.

Woo!

Dear.

Are you this serious, dear?

I am serious

because I shall come live here as well.

Khun Phra!

- He is Khun! - I know!

Here. We have two raft houses.

Khun Saengplarn shall take this one, and Lady Va shall take another.

shall have separate houses.

- That is right. - Fine.

- Laor! - Yes, sir?

You shall live in that one, and I

shall share one with Lady Va.

- What? - Khun Phra!

- I told you he is Khun! - Yes.

I know!

Did you hear it?

- Yes, it was my foot. - No!

He said he shall be with…

Will it be all right?

Why?

Hey! Where are any of you?!

Where is my palm wine?!

Aon!

It is here, sir. I am here.

Aon.

I called for you with all my might.

Are you playing with me?

Do you wish to stop serving me?

- No, sir. - I shall kill you.

The buffalo hide.

Pansaeng! What did you do to me?!

The magic of Khun Saengplarn.

It is truly effective.

Ming. Look.

It is with me.

Bua is truly a strict wife.

Even in his work,

she is bound to follow him.

Hey.

She is here to cook for us.

The kitchen was taken, was it not?

Oh, Ming.

My wife, Wat, wishes to introduce a woman to you.

Are you interested?

No, Sak.

I long to live as freely as Yong.

Ming!

Living by yourself is lonely.

Take a wife. Trust me.

Without a wife, you shall have no home,

no children, and no money to care for your parents.

You would live a wasteful life till the day you die.

Do not heed his words. We must learn from Khun Saengplarn.

Without a wife, he remains focused.

Look.

Are you sure, Yong?

It looks good on you.

This color?

Yes.

Can he not dress himself?

I suppose

he shall take my side tonight.

True that.

They talk with passion, akin to that of life partners.

Unlike speaking with those service women

who use only sweet words to take your money.

- What? - Men such as us

cannot survive without a good woman.

- As a child, we need a mother. - Yes.

- As a man, we need a wife. - Yes.

That way, our lives shall have goals.

- Is that true?! - Yes.

No!

Yes, not true!

See for yourself.

- I do not know. - What?

And what of this one?

You must try it.

This shall not make me look like a street performer.

What would you look like then?

Go and ask him.

Fine.

We shall have an answer today.

Sir.

Are you truly

to share a room with Lady Chavala in the raft house?

But you told us

that lying with women would cause your magic to fade.

And you said it might prove fatal.

Right, sir!

Could you truly bed a woman?

Lady Pim moved into my home

to pressure me.

I must do everything to compel her to leave.

Is all of this the plan to make Lady Pim leave, sir?

But that raft house

is quite small, sir.

Shall you and Lady Chavala be able to sleep there?

I have talked with Va.

We shall live together

as siblings.

Siblings?

- Siblings! - Siblings.

Yes, sir.

And those bamboo flowers… What do you need them for, sir?

I…

This concerns you not. Return to your duties.

What are they for?

It is said that

Khun Saengplarn and Lady Chavala have not shared a bed.

Oh? Why?

Was it not said that they lay together in the woods?

Harn said it was a misunderstanding.

Regardless, they appear to be

a good match, much like Enau and Busaba, do they not?

Lady Chavala

no longer has her mother. Perhaps no one has prepared her for it.

We must teach her something.

Bua. Wat. Do you need my help?

Well,

you can help us pick some sweet leaves, My Lady.

Yes.

Bua…

Lady Chavala.

We both hold Khun Saengplarn in great esteem and affection.

Please do not take offense to what we are to disclose to you.

What is it, Bua?

Yong and Ming often frequent the brothel.

I fear that Harn, my husband, may follow in their footsteps.

And my husband is Sak, My Lady.

He resides in this camp as well. We both feared that

our husbands would take favor with service women.

So, we visited a certain person together.

Whom did you visit?

We went to Chuen, the brothel keeper, My Lady.

We asked her to teach us how to please our husbands.

Oh.

You must learn how to please your husband

as they do as well.

Bua, I…

You are still youthful and full of vigor.

It shall be exciting, My Lady.

- Boiled egg salad with pickled garlic. - Yes.

Please have plenty. All of them are tasty.

Garlic. Coriander. Banana.

Forget not these ingredients.

Late at night, you two shall become lively!

Dear, do you know?

This food shall help us

be excited tonight.

Excited?

What did she mean by excited?

It is getting dark.

I am here to invite you inside, dear.

Va.

- Yes? - You must try this.

Spicy boiled egg salad with pickled garlic.

Yes.

Are you not going inside, dear?

I had Tian move my belongings here, My Lady.

I shall sleep in this raft house.

You have already moved?

Then my reputation is crushed.

I cannot wed anyone else now.

That is correct, My Lady.

It is wise to return to your father's house.

It is not too late.

I am at my wit's end.

I cannot flee.

And I shall not be leaving this house.

She's not leaving…

And what I enjoy most

is bathing at night.

Oh, the weather is fitting.

It is cold,

and we would scrub, rinse,

and play with one another.

And you must be gentle.

Take it nice and slow.

The coldness will vanish with a warm embrace, My Lady.

Yes!

Dear.

Tonight,

shall we take a bath together?

I most enjoy it.

We shall bathe in cold water,

then scrub, rinse,

and play with each other.

Please take a bath with me, dear.

Dear!

Yes, My Lady.

Lady Pim. Did you hear that he

shall sleep here tonight?

The raft house is renovated as well. Look how beautiful it is.

Is it, dear?

Yes. It is right, My Lady.

I shall reside in this raft house

from tonight on.

Did you settle on moving to the raft house?

The main house shall be mine?

Fine.

The three of us shall live on in this manner.

You may grow old and pass on the raft house.

I shall not go anywhere.

Lady Pim was shaken with anger.

Surely, she shall return home tomorrow.

How could you say those words? You are a lady!

Bua and Wat taught me.

And you listened?!

They were so enthusiastic.

Dear, there is more.

They said that

- when couples bathe together, - No. No.

- they must be on each other and put… - No, I shall listen no more.

You are such a mischievous young lady!

You had plenty, dear.

I gave this magic to you.

Protect it with your life.

If one day you are consumed by lust

and let yourself be entangled with women,

may every bone in your body

shatter. May your every muscle

burn like fire.

May your spirit be torn

and descend into hellfire.

It has begun.

Whenever you are consumed by lust,

you must place bamboo flowers in your mouth,

for the thorns piercing your tongue

shall keep you composed.

In the presence of women,

you shall survive.

Yes, Master.

Dear?

Dear.

You are here?

I thought you were outside.

My apologies.

I only just stayed here.

Yes.

What are they doing? I cannot see.

Being inside together all evening

is indeed strange.

Did you not claim they hold no love for one another,

nor do they lie together?

Pao, why must you ask me?

How long must we sit in this manner?

You like to play this?

Yes.

You are impressive.

My sister

most enjoyed this game.

She taught me how to play.

You are the kindest.

I tried to get my brother to play it with me,

but he always refused.

Then,

we shall compete.

- Really? - Yes!

All right.

Do not use any tricks or your magic.

I shall use no tricks, possibly.

- You may begin. - Very well.

Blast it.

Why is the raft house shaking this much?

Dear! You must bounce harder!

- What a disgrace! - Keep bouncing.

Harder?

- Harder. - Shall we look closer?

Harder!

Do not lose your strength yet!

Even harder! Harder!

- I shall help you! - Come!

If the raft house shakes this much, they must not be pretending.

Harder!

More! I shall help you!

Dear! Dear. It is in.

- Is it in? - It is.

It is inside. It is there.

I can take this no longer.

Shameless!

You show no respect for house spirits at all.

My Lady! Please wait!

That jutting floorboard proved most troublesome to adjust.

I think I must take a bath again.

My Lady.

My Lady.

My Lady! Stop!

My Lady! Please stop!

Those are all nice pots. Lady Pim.

Wait.

Dear, let go of me.

Where are you going? You must not go.

- Why? She-- - Listen to me.

We must accept small defeats

to achieve a great victory.

Fine.

I hereby cast this curse

upon you and him,

that one day, you shall both suffer in love as I do!

It is all quiet now.

Can love truly

blind one so utterly?

That is not what I believe.

Love is power.

Look at yourself.

Your love for the people

grants you power.

I love the people

and justice so deeply

that I cannot love any woman.

You have refused

to be with Lady Pim

or me.

What truly is the reason?

Rest well.

My Lady. My Lady. My Lady!

What is it?

Please help Muen Vorachai!

He has a high fever and is lying at home, moaning in pain.

What did happen to Chai?

He was angry and kicked Aon only once. Now, he stays awake from a stomachache.

Really?

I have cut ties with Chai.

He is suffering the karma from his actions toward others.

He shall pay for it himself.

Oh, My Lady.

You only have one brother.

Shall you not mourn if Muen Vorachai dies?

My Lady.

What is the commotion?

Please forgive me, sir! I yield!

- Ngiam! Ngiam, wait! - Please forgive me!

Please forgive me!

Ngiam must come to ask you

to remove your curse from Chai.

And do you wish…

for me to remove it?

No.

Do not remove it.

It is said and done.

Hand me one.

You have been unsettled since word of your brother reached you.

You are worried for him.

That is not what I think about.

Is it not?

Now I have a new brother,

and the very best of them all.

He is good at jackstones as well.

Why must I concern myself with Chai?

Dear.

What truly is love?

It pains me to be near him,

and when I am afar,

I am tormented by thoughts of him.

If you wish to return

to Muen Vorachai, you can do so.

Take the medicinal herbs, the normal ones.

If he abstains from such abuses,

he shall recover in but a few days.

- But shall the magic fade away? - No.

For those who bring harm upon others,

both the curse and the karma shall make them pay dearly.

Your brother

has committed countless sins.

I only think that

my parents were long passed.

My brother is the only family remaining.

It must be a lonely existence

if none remain.

It would be incredibly lonely.

Go.

Return to your brother.

Before you go,

hand me those nipa thatches.

Yes.

I shall go now.

- Laor? - Yes?

Is Va here?

Why are you here?

Leave at once. Go!

Do not act innocent.

I have matched you with a man

so that you may help me

achieve higher ranks!

But you took his side.

You brought your husband here to kill me!

You were the one who tried to kill me!

Father. Mother.

I am nearing the end of my days.

I shall die in solitude,

with none to mourn me.

You keep blaming others.

Have you ever thought of what you did to the servants and me?

Father, Mother, are you at peace

with my only sister

bringing her husband to end my life?

What wrong have I done?

All the servants and wealth belong to me.

Your words are most vile and distorted.

You claimed that you have been harmed

when you constantly hurt others. How could you say that, Chai?!

How could you say that?!

Va…

has always tried to win against me since childhood.

She resents her fate

of being born as a female.

She tried to pamper the servants

because she knows that the law

gives the rights of the servants and wealth

to the eldest son.

I am near my death.

Are you satisfied?

Are you satisfied?

Are you satisfied?!

Are you satisfied?!

Your thoughts

only carry your own sufferings.

No one else is in it.

Va! Va!

- What? - A vile soul, blind to their own vices,

is beyond redemption, is it not?

Why must I bear witness to this?

My Lady!

Shall we go home, My Lady?

Here.

Ginger tea.

I boiled it myself.

It shall heal your heart wounds.

I shall not be weakened by a woman.

No.

Die!

I shall tell of every wound they have endured.

Are you asking that a manservant reside in my home?

Khun Saengplarn seems

not to be drawn to women.

Who cast this magic upon you?

Their craft is most uncommon.

Saenkam. You are much more skilled.

You are worthy of greatness alongside Taen Seenil.

I am a man

drawn to women.

Subtitle translation by: Anan Pratchayakul