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The series "The Empress of Ayodhaya"

was inspired by the history of Thao Sri Sudachan.

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of "The Empress of Ayodhaya"

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As for you, Jinda,

you have violated palace law.

Your sentence

is death.

However,

since it seems you acted out of necessity,

I have decided

to impose a lighter punishment

of 20 lashes with a cane

and confinement in the palace

for one month.

It is a great mercy, Your Majesty.

Cane her.

Phra Lokthip,

the Chief Astrologer,

you lied to the King,

which is a crime equivalent to treason

and punishable by death.

However, palace law forbids the killing of Brahmins,

so you are to be removed from your position

and exiled from Ayodhaya.

No, no, no!

- Stay still! - No! Let go of me!

- Let go of me. - I said, stay still!

Cut the Thuram necklace

and put a conch shell rosary

around Phra Lokthip’s neck

as a mark of shame.

Escort Phra Lokthip

out of Ayodhaya immediately.

Stay still!

Wait.

May I speak with Phra Lokthip for just a moment?

I’m sorry Madame,

but we have orders to escort Phra Lokthip

until he is beyond the borders of Ayodhaya.

Lady.

Help me!

This is compensation

for the trouble you’ve gone through because of me.

Take this ring

back to my home in Suphan,

and someone will look after you

and ensure your comfort.

Don’t worry.

I will never forget

your kindness.

Safe travels.

Wait.

Get rid of Lady Jinda.

Do not let her live.

Get rid of her?

Are you asking me

to kill her?

I have studied Lady Jinda’s fate.

Her sun star is strong,

and she is destined to rise to power.

But if that happens,

she will bring ruin

to Ayodhaya.

Are you awake?

Take it slow. Your wounds are still fresh.

Tub… Tubtim,

how did I end up here?

The King carried you back.

He is waiting outside now.

It is Your Majesty’s mercy

that you brought me back.

I saw you near death

and pitied you.

Do you still have

the ring I gave you?

I have kept it close,

never letting it out of my sight.

Then why didn’t you use the ring?

Anyone

who holds this ring

has a favor from me.

Present it,

and you may ask for anything from me once.

I kept silent

because I wanted to see

how Your Majesty would judge the situation.

And what if I had ordered your execution?

Then it wouldn’t have been too late for me to ask.

But I am

certain that

Your Majesty, being virtuous,

would not order the execution of someone loyal to you.

Lady Jinda is fortunate to have survived.

Madame Sae knew from the start

that Lady Jinda had snuck out

but did nothing to stop her.

Instead, she sent people to catch her,

likely hoping she would face death.

Still waters run deep, indeed.

No one here can be trusted.

Eh?

What is it my Lady?

I saw a hawk.

You’re imagining things.

How could there be a hawk within the palace grounds?

But I saw it with my own eyes.

It flew from

Lady Jinda’s place.

Lady Jinda was flogged with a cane

and confined to her residence for one month,

but the King showed her mercy.

Once the four main concubines are appointed,

our plan

will come to fruition.

I have studied Lady Jinda’s fate.

Her sun star is strong,

and she is destined to rise to power.

But if that happens,

she will bring ruin

to Ayodhaya.

Lady,

the King is coming.

No need for formalities.

You arrive without notice.

Is there something I can help with?

Phra Lokthip is guilty,

and you know the reason why.

Today, I spare you

out of consideration.

It is Your Majesty’s great mercy.

The appointment of four main concubines

is an ancient royal tradition

meant to uphold the throne.

If you wish to compete for favor,

I won’t interfere.

But if your actions harm the kingdom,

you will lose your head,

no exceptions.

Remember that.

I

have served Your Majesty

since you were the Viceroy

of Phitsanulok.

And now

that you are King of Ayodhaya,

if a Queen Consort is to be appointed,

shouldn’t it be me?

I understand

your loyalty,

but only the concubine who bears a son

as the heir

will be appointed Queen Consort.

Then

grant me a Royal Son,

Your Majesty.

Please.

The King left Lady Chittrawadee’s chamber

just this morning.

How frustrating!

That old hen managed to win his favor.

I’ve come to visit Lady Jinda.

How is your mistress?

Her condition has improved.

She is resting inside.

This way please.

Thongdee, wait outside.

I won’t be long.

Yes my Lady.

Thank you so much

for visiting me.

Have you heard any news of the King, Lady Jinda?

I’ve been hearing people talking since this morning.

They say Madame Sae has been praying

for Lady Chittrawadee to bear a son.

Doesn’t this concern you at all?

Why do you seem so unbothered?

I didn’t want to offer myself to the King in the first place.

I’m only here because I had no choice.

I didn’t want to either.

But what Lady Chittrawadee has done to both of us is not right.

Don’t be so upset.

For now, you can’t fight anyone.

Focus on recovering first.

Here,

I brought you some medicine.

It’s a balm from my home,

better than the royal remedies.

It heals wounds quickly

and leaves no scars.

Thank you so much.

I’ll apply it for you.

Don’t worry Lady Jinda.

You are so beautiful.

Once you present yourself to the King,

you’re sure to become his favorite.

Behind Lady Jinda’s chamber,

there’s an empty bird perch my Lady.

Lady Jinda is raising a hawk to send messages.

She must have been secretly communicating with outsiders.

- If the King discovers this-- - Don’t tell anyone.

Then why did you ask me to check?

Secrets are valuable

only when revealed at the right time.

There can only be one Queen Consort.

If I can’t rise to power,

I’ll be left with nothing.

But if I hold everyone’s secrets,

no one can ever oppress me.

On this day,

in the year

896 of the Chula Sakkarat calendar,

during the auspicious 12th day of the ninth month,

under the royal command

of King Chairachathirat,

the four main concubines are appointed.

Lady Chittrawadee as Thao Intharasurenthorn,

Lady La-ongkham,

daughter of Ok Ya Sukhothai,

as Thao Si Chulalak,

Lady Tanyong,

daughter of Ok Ya Nakhon Si Thammarat,

as Thao Inthratevee,

and Lady Jinda,

daughter of Ok Phra Lopburi,

as Thao Srisudachan.

The ceremony for appointing the four main concubines is complete.

- My Lady. - My Lady.

My Lady.

My Lady.

How is she Tubtim?

Lady Chittrawadee merely fainted.

She recovered quickly after a short rest.

What a coincidence.

An incident occurs during the royal ceremony,

and the King is called away.

We don't know which concubine

he will favor tonight.

Don't talk much.

Where is the prisoner?

- Where is he from? - With all due respect, Your Majesty,

I found a suspicious merchant

outside the city walls.

I thought

they were suspicious.

So I ordered my men to search their cart.

Search everything.

- Hey, grab him! - Come down!

- I’m just a merchant! Don’t harm me! - Get down!

- Quickly! Move! - No! No!

Open it!

Hey!

Run!

Get up!

What did you find out from the interrogation?

Who sent him?

He hasn’t said a word, Your Majesty.

Tell me,

who sent you.

What were you planning?

I asked what you were planning!

Kill…

Who sent you?

Who sent you?

Tell me!

You’ll know

when you meet your end.

Your Majesty,

he’s dead.

He’s dead.

Now how will I ever know

who sought to kill me?

My name is Fak.

I’ve been a servant

to Ok Phra Lopburi.

I raised Lady Jinda since she was a child.

Your Lady Jinda

is now Thao Srisudachan.

You cannot see her.

If you have business, leave a message,

and I will see that it reaches her.

I raised her since she was a child.

When she left,

it was so sudden

we didn’t even say goodbye.

Before I die,

I want to see her

once more.

And who is that woman,

with her face covered like that?

Why don't you answer? Are you mute?

Her name is Pan.

She has been mute

since birth.

She was born

with marks on her face.

I covered her because

I didn’t want her face to trouble anyone.

I miss you so much.

I miss you even more.

You took such a risk

sneaking in here.

What if someone sees you?

You were just appointed as Thao Srisudachan.

Our plan is almost completed,

so I wanted to come and congratulate you.

Thao Srisudachan

has been ordered

to present herself tonight.

Lady Somsak has brought attendants

with royal robes and perfumes

to help prepare Thao Srisudachan

according to royal tradition.

Where is Thao Srisudachan?

The lady attendants…

The attendants are coming to help me get dressed.

Lady,

when you’re finished, hurry and come out.

What should I do, Madame?

Cleanse your body thoroughly, from head to toe.

Apply the perfumes,

and wear the royal robes provided.

When the auspicious moment arrives,

the attendants will escort you to the royal chambers.

Would you allow the attendants

to come in and assist you?

Lady?

Since I was a child,

I’ve never let anyone bathe me Madame Sae.

Leave everything outside,

and Tubtim will help me.

- But-- - Please understand.

Don’t push me any further.

I thought we were going to get caught.

Lady Jinda,

go and prepare yourself.

Sooner or later,

you knew this day would come.

You’ll have to present yourself as a concubine

and bear a son, the heir to the throne.

Is there no other way?

The wounds from the flogging have healed.

The invulnerability ointment you gave me

made my skin numb,

but I was sore for days.

You must have suffered greatly.

I love you so much.

Remember my vow.

There will be no one else in my heart,

but you.

I trust you.

When King Chairachathirat is gone,

it will be our time.

Those who seek to kill me

must be from the major cities,

with strong armies,

ready to seize the throne of Ayodhaya

once I'm dead.

With all due respect, Your Majesty,

today is an auspicious day.

The new concubines are to be presented.

I suggest

you return to the palace, Your Majesty.

How can I simply go back now Khem?

They must be from one of the major cities,

Sachanalai,

Sukhothai,

Kamphaeng Phet,

or Lopburi.

These rulers, whom I have reduced in ranks

and made answerable directly to Ayodhaya,

paying taxes and providing troops,

must be feeling uneasy.

Do you recall Phra Lokthip’s words?

It’s possible

that one of the concubines they sent

has come to kill me.

Herbal steaming.

You need to be fragrant all over,

no matter where he touches.

Those who seek to kill me

must be from the major cities.

They must be

from one of the major cities,

Sachanalai,

Sukhothai,

Kamphaeng Phet,

or Lopburi.

With all due respect,

I humbly request to serve,

to repay Your Majesty’s kindness

in the inner court

from now on,

Your Majesty.

Someone intends to kill me today.

Are you plotting to kill me?

I have proven my loyalty to Your Majesty

with my life.

The cane marks on my back

are the proof, Your Majesty.

Since I’ve sat on this throne,

there hasn’t been a single night

where I could sleep soundly.

People are always plotting to kill me,

to seize power.

Servants,

soldiers,

children,

and wives.

Who can I trust?

Can I trust you?

Yes, Your Majesty.

I’m so exhausted.

Lord Shiva

witnessed the suffering of mankind

and shed tears,

which gave rise to a sacred tree

called Rudraksha.

Rudraksha

will protect you from evil

and soothe your sorrow.

Keep it close to you.

How are you my Lady?

My Lady,

take a look.

She can't eat again?

That's strange.

Everything she eats, she says smells bad,

and she has morning sickness.

Could it be good news?

Khem.

Thank you Aunt,

for bringing Khem here so quickly.

We are family.

Tell me, what’s the matter?

It’s been three months now,

and I haven’t had a single audience with the King.

He always calls for Lady Jinda.

I want you to help me.

I’m not a member of the inner court.

What can I do?

Besides,

right now,

the King is not even in the palace.

- He’s outside Ayodhaya-- - You must help me nonetheless Khem,

because if I don’t become Queen Consort,

I won’t have the fortune and influence

to restore Sukhothai’s power.

Khem,

you’re the King’s favorite.

Think about

what you can do.

Tomorrow, you must go out

and say you’re getting medicine from a Chinese doctor for me.

What do you want me to do?

Go find Wamon,

and you’ll understand.

There it is.

What is it?

I just saw a hawk fly by.

Thongdee,

be prepared.

Tomorrow, you will have to track down Lady Jinda’s people.

I want to know

who she’s been sending messages to.

You said you were going to get medicine for the concubine.

The Chinese medicine shop is that way.

Why are you walking this way?

Just follow me. Stop asking so many questions.

Keep an eye on her.

I’m sure she’s meeting someone at this market.

Let’s go.

- Wamon. - Don’t worry.

There’s no one here but me.

Jinda sent me a message.

She wants me to help her get pregnant,

but I have a better idea.

Wamon sent this for you.

How should I take it?

You don’t take it.

This isn’t medicine to help you conceive.

The herbs in this bottle are bitter.

Mix them with strong-tasting food and no one will notice.

If Lady Chittrawadee is truly pregnant,

this will cause her to miscarry.

This is a miscarriage-inducing drug?

Give it to Lady Chittrawadee.

If Lady Chittrawadee gives birth to a son,

he will become heir to the throne.

Do it, Lady Jinda.

You have no time to be with the concubines,

so I humbly request to present someone

to serve you, Your Majesty.

- Lady Jinda. - Lady Tanyong.

Who sent you to kill me?

Jinda’s sacrifice in offering herself to Ayodhaya will be in vain.

Think carefully.

Your Majesty!

Subtitle translation by: Panuwat Baikeawon