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was inspired by the history of Thao Sri Sudachan.

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Go!

- Go! - Go!

Go!

- Go! - Get away!

Get out!

Go! Get out!

Get out of the way!

- Go! - Sit down!

Get down!

- Go! - Go!

Sit down!

Your Majesty.

Muen Decho, you don't need to do all this.

Go on with your task of gathering the people.

I am here by royal permission to meet with only one person.

Teacher, where is Tubtim?

Teacher,

where is Tubtim?

Fak is also gone.

Fak neglected her duties until Tubtim became gravely ill.

On the night Ok Phra was struck by the cursed poison,

everything turned to chaos,

and Fak seized her chance to flee.

And Tubtim?

She has passed.

This is my fault. I should never have left you here.

Because of me,

you met this fate.

Tubtim…

It's all because of me.

If this letter reaches you,

read it and then destroy it.

Let no one know about it,

for those around you

are two-faced,

deceiving you to serve their own ends.

Ok Phra Lopburi aspires to the throne,

and if he succeeds,

he will raise Wamon to his position as Ok Phra Lopburi

and offer you as a reward.

As for Prince Yod Fah,

if he is not stripped of his title

and demoted,

then there will surely be lives at stake.

So this is what my father

intended for his own bloodline?

Brahmin Wasuthep hoped that Brahmin Wamon would reign alongside you.

When he realized Ok Phra Lopburi had betrayed him,

he nursed a grudge

and persuaded your father to create a cursed potion

to kill King Chairachathirat.

He prepared it with ghost bone

but also added your father's hair and nails.

If His Majesty dies from the potion, so be it.

But if he survives,

then the one who must die

will be Ok Phra Lopburi.

Father.

Teacher.

Who can I trust?

My Dear.

Did you know of this too?

Let go of me.

I am no different from you,

just another pawn in the game.

No one loves me.

Everyone has used me.

Not a single person truly loves me.

You have me.

I have loved you unwaveringly,

even though you have changed.

I had no choice.

I had no choice.

I had to do everything

to make His Majesty consume the cursed potion from Father and Teacher.

I fought, I did everything.

I fought with all my might.

The more I think,

the more it torments me.

My Love,

now Ok Phra is gone,

and my father is in hiding, fearing royal retribution.

No one dictates our lives any longer.

Let us plan our future, just the two of us.

Do we even have a future left?

I can't see it.

I am sentenced

to confinement in my quarters.

I won't see the sun or the moon

for two years.

Let me go.

Jinda,

you swore before the holy Buddha that

you would seize Ayodhaya's throne from King Chairachathirat

and return to be with me.

Would you break your vow, my Jinda?

I have sought forgiveness.

I beg you

and the divine forces

to forgive me.

Jinda, you…

You are the love of my life.

But in this lifetime, my fate is too narrow.

I cannot be the wife of the man I love.

I surrender to fate.

All I want is to fulfill my duty as a mother

and raise Prince Yod Fah to grow strong

and become

the next King of Ayodhaya.

That alone will bring me peace.

I knew it.

This is exactly what I expected.

Women are too fickle

to be entrusted with significant matters.

You've hurt her enough already.

Let her go Father.

If her resentment grows, she might reveal the truth to King Chairachathirat,

which would bring us trouble.

So, what will we do next?

We have an escape route prepared, don't we?

Father, Father!

Where did you get this earring?

Brahmin Wamon.

Even though we have different mothers, we share the same father.

You may call me Brother.

I had Chan gather people

because I knew that one day

we'd have to take bold action.

I am ready.

It just depends on when you are,

Brother Wamon.

SIXTH MONTH, 2084 BE

My Lady.

Wait, my Lady.

Thao Inthratevee.

- Are you planning to fly there? - Come on Thongdee.

If we take our time like this, we'll never make it.

The baby has been born.

Lady Jinda.

A healthy little boy,

as charming as can be.

This pregnancy

has taken a toll on me.

I've had constant nausea,

and I couldn't eat or sleep well.

That's why he's so small.

Has he been named yet?

What shall we call him?

I've sent a request to the King

for a name

for our Son.

But since I was punished

and confined here,

he hasn't set foot here once.

I'm not sure

if he will grant a name for our Son.

Even if he's angry with you,

he wouldn't reject his child.

The King will surely come to see him.

Be prepared, Your Majesty.

When he does come,

you must request a pardon.

Bring out this ring,

and then you may ask anything of me once.

- It is Your Majesty's grace. - It is Your Majesty's grace.

One day,

you will be a warrior, brave and strong like them.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I want you

to teach Prince Yod Fah

all the sciences and arts,

everything.

Not just fighting skills.

So he can become a wise ruler.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Phan Butsrithep,

you are knowledgeable and skilled.

I appoint you as Prince Yod Fah's

Royal Tutor,

to teach my son

all subjects,

and make him knowledgeable

in both sciences and arts,

from this day forth.

As Your Majesty commands.

Your Majesty, Queen Srisudachan

has given birth prematurely.

Now,

she has given birth to a Son.

The Queen Consort

requests that this be presented to Your Majesty.

Wait until 14 days have passed,

then have the Royal Astrologer cast his horoscope,

and I shall name him.

Your Majesty.

It is Your Majesty's grace.

And as for you,

you sent my ring

without specifying what you desire.

I…

I wish for a pardon, Your Majesty.

I can endure confinement,

but now that Prince Yod Fah is growing quickly,

I desire to be with him.

I promised,

so I shall grant your request.

Go ahead and care for your Son.

You remain Queen Consort

and the mother of Prince Yod Fah.

But to trust you as before…

I cannot.

Being able to stay with my child

is grace enough, Your Majesty.

The Sanskrit language

has 48 characters,

of which 34 are consonants

and 14 are vowels.

The consonants

are divided into five rows.

The row of gutturals is produced at the back of the throat.

Ka,

Kha,

Ga,

Gha,

Nga.

Repeat after him so you'll remember.

Mother!

I missed you.

I missed you too.

I came to watch my Son study.

It brings me great joy,

Your Majesty.

I'm concerned for Prince Yod Fah.

Being Crown Prince is good,

but it comes with dangers.

As you said yourself,

to be born into royalty

is to become a piece on the chessboard,

and even the smallest pawn

is not safe.

But my child is still young,

and I am no longer favored.

I ask you

to look after Prince Yod Fah

until he is old enough to become King of Ayodhaya. Can you do that?

If Prince Yod Fah becomes King,

will you then agree

that we both

get back together?

If my Son remains safe,

I would accept anything.

Prince Yod Fah.

FOUR YEARS LATER

A message for His Majesty.

The King of Chiang Mai, Phra Muang Ketklao,

has been murdered by rebels.

Currently,

Chiang Mai is in chaos

with factions fighting for the throne.

Who sent this message?

Is it reliable, Your Majesty?

Muen Hua Khian

asks us to lead our army there to suppress the rebels.

Good.

I shall seize the chance to attack Chiang Mai.

At this moment, Chiang Mai is leaderless.

The noble faction

of the Sen Khao has assassinated

Phra Muang Ketklao,

hoping to put the Prince of Kengtung on the throne.

However, Muen Sam Ian

and Muen Hua Khian are resisting,

dividing Chiang Mai into warring factions.

This is a perfect opportunity for us

to conquer Chiang Mai.

Phra Horadhibodi,

when is an auspicious time to set out?

With all due respect, Your Majesty,

an auspicious time to set out

is on Saturday, the 14th waxing moon of the seventh month,

at 8:15, Your Majesty.

Khun Phirenthorathep,

I reinstate you as Phaya Phitsanulok

and Commander

of the Vanguard.

I

Shall lead the main force,

with Phaya Mahasena commanding the rear.

Prepare weapons and provisions according to plan.

- As you command, Your Majesty. - As you command, Your Majesty.

This will be the first time

that Chiang Mai

is subjugated under Ayodhaya.

How is it, Lady La-Ongkham?

In the letter, Khem says that

as the King's army approached Chiang Mai,

the Sam Ian faction had already killed the Sen Khao

and crowned Queen Chiraprapha,

consort of Phra Muang Ketklao,

as the new ruler of Chiang Mai.

How about the King?

His army reached the outskirts of Chiang Mai,

where Queen Chiraprapha presented tribute to him.

Seeing her submissiveness,

he accepted her friendship.

He plans to stay in Chiang Mai for two months

before returning to Ayodhaya.

So, no war?

Praise be to Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. This is fortunate.

With no fighting, no one is hurt or killed.

Everyone,

His Majesty will soon return to Ayodhaya.

Are you not overjoyed?

Who is this Great Queen?

How did she come to sit on the throne like a man?

She is the Queen Consort of Phra Muang Ketklao,

King of Chiang Mai.

Supported by her noblemen,

she was able to ascend to the throne.

The people of Chiang Mai are remarkable,

allowing a woman to be their ruler.

But even so,

she must still bow to a man from Ayodhaya.

Just wait and see, Lady Noi.

This victory gained so easily

may be a trap.

Is there a problem, Your Majesty?

King Chaiyachettha of Ian Chang

has come to rule over Chiang Mai,

replacing the Great Queen Chiraprapha.

Was I deceived by a woman?

It turns out

the people of Chiang Mai used a woman as a front

to trick Ayodhaya into retreating.

Take my orders

and prepare the troops.

Tomorrow,

I shall lead an army to attack Chiang Mai.

This time,

I won't back down for anyone,

and they will face the consequences.

Father, Brother,

come in!

Is everything I ordered in place?

All is ready,

both swords and men.

Hey, you all, come down!

- Let's go, hurry up! - Hurry up.

Good.

Wait.

What is this?

Why did you brand them with Jinda's personal mark?

The plan was for them to disguise themselves as Chiang Mai soldiers

and assassinate the King on his journey.

Then what is this?

Mistakes happen.

If they get caught,

this symbol will mark them

as servants of the Queen Consort.

Father,

if so,

then Jinda is guilty of treason and will face execution.

Or do you want it to be me and Chan?

Don't be so quick to anger.

I'm simply considering an escape plan.

Your men

must cover their faces with soot

and disguise their marks.

Disguised as Chiang Mai soldiers, they will attack in the dark,

and most importantly,

make sure no one is captured.

Understood Brother.

Come on, come on!

We're on a big mission.

Let's keep our spirits up.

Hey, bring the food!

Father, Brother, enjoy!

Although I'm from the forest,

our food is second to none.

This fish curry was made just for you two.

Give it a try.

Stop frowning already.

I've checked King Chairachathirat's horoscope.

Comparing it to Ayodhaya's,

there's certain

to be a change in reign.

Hey,

bring me some alcohol.

Why do you want to meet my cook?

That was Ngao Ngod curry.

I'm sure people from the forest don't know it.

I'm curious who your new cook is.

I've never seen her either.

I only know she replaced the last one.

The maid who fetched her also disappeared. Strange.

There.

This won't do.

My name is Tubtim,

servant of Queen Srisudachan,

here to request an audience

about an urgent matter.

Don't let anyone know about this.

Tubtim!

She's woken up!

Tubtim.

Where have you been?

What happened to you?

Who did this?

When I tried to escape,

I fought with a servant,

and she stabbed me.

And…

Where did you go?

Where have you been?

Why did Teacher say…

Why did he say you were dead?

I was investigating

who tried to kill me,

but I found something else.

Brahmin Wamon

and Brahmin Wasuthep

are plotting to assassinate the King

on his way to Chiang Mai.

Really?

You must stop them.

What must I do?

Tubtim said that

when Wamon has Prince Yod Fah as a hostage,

he will launch fireworks as a signal,

which will then be passed along

so those outside can take action.

I'll find a way to send word to the King.

And you,

go warn Prince Yod Fah

and stop Brahmin Wamon from setting off the signal.

Let's go Thongdee.

Chuen.

Yes, Your Majesty.

A messenger awaits outside.

- Is this the special item you spoke of? - Yes, Your Highness.

Inside this box are special fireworks.

When set off, it will be large

and very beautiful.

- I want to see it. - Wait a bit.

Prince Yod Fah.

Let's wait for it to get dark. It will be more beautiful then.

In the meantime, please study here in the sacred hall.

The sugarcane juice, Your Majesty.

- Take it. - Yes, Your Majesty.

It's time, Your Highness.

Everyone, quickly help carry this out.

Stop.

No fireworks are allowed within the royal grounds.

You, as an adult,

should know better.

It was the Crown Prince's command, Your Majesty.

Mother, I want to see them.

No.

Escort Prince Yod Fah back to the inner chambers.

Go.

And take these fireworks away.

Wait.

I brought fresh sugarcane juice.

Sweet and fragrant, I'd like you to try it.

You won't refuse, will you?

Take it away!

This way please, Your Highness.

Here it is.

Chuen.

Now that no one else is here,

let's drink together.

Stop,

put it down.

I order you to put it down.

You first.

Chuen, go check on Prince Yod Fah.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Let go of me.

Let go!

Let go of me!

Let go of me Wamon.

I won't.

Oh no. This is terrible.

We can't get out.

This isn't our business.

If we get too involved, we'll all be ruined.

Go!

Go!

Let go of me.

Let go of me!

Let go of me!

I, Thao Inthratevee,

have urgent news to report to Khun Phirenthorathep.

This is a matter of utmost importance concerning the King's safety.

Retreat, retreat!

Retreat!

After them!

Go!

After them!

- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty!

- Follow them! - Don't follow!

Those assassins

didn't look like they were from Chiang Mai.

Who could they be?

Your Majesty,

please go inside first.

Your Majesty!

Saen, hurry up.

- Understood - Hey, keep an eye on them.

Tubtim.

I am already old.

But,

if you're no longer here,

what will I do?

You are clever.

You'll find a way.

Remember my words.

Trust no one

but yourself.

Tubtim.

Tubtim.

Since giving birth to Prince Sri Sin,

you've been constantly ill.

Did you take proper care after the birth?

Did you get the right medicine?

You speak

as if you've had a whole flock of children.

I'm saying this out of concern.

I'll have Thongdee call the Royal Physician.

- No - Thong…

No.

What is it?

You're a grown woman,

yet still afraid of doctors?

I've made a mistake.

I'm pregnant.

I'm pregnant with Wamon's child.

Hey, what happened?

I didn't expect

that the arrows would be poisoned.

Khem,

if it doesn't get better,

you can cut my left arm off.

Don't let it spread.

The battle in Chiang Mai

is still uncertain,

and Your Majesty's condition

hasn't improved.

In fact, it's getting worse.

With all due respect,

I humbly request permission

for us to return to Ayodhaya.

The King is returning to Ayodhaya?

Khun Phirenthorathep sent word to Lady La-Ongkham this morning.

What should we do?

The King hasn't summoned you for duties in years,

yet you are pregnant.

If he returns and finds out,

you'll surely be executed and your head displayed in the city.

Don't go in yet, Your Highness.

Mother.

Thao Inthratevee.

What's the matter, Prince Yod Fah?

I see that Her Majesty hasn't been well for a long time

and won't see a doctor.

So, I asked the Royal Teacher to prepare medicine for her.

It's kind of you to care for me, my Son.

This medicine is from Phan Butsrithep, right?

Let me take a look.

What kind of medicine is it?

This medicine

seems suitable for the illness.

Take a look, Your Majesty.

I love you dearly.

This medicine will help you.

I'm still angry.

I despise him.

Go talk it over.

I'll wait outside.

Wamon.

Wamon!

Jinda,

you're not pleased, are you?

Pleased?

Look at what you've done.

You've hurt me deeply.

Don't you know what you did

- could get us all killed? - This time,

the one who deserves to die is not us

but the King.

This poison

is colorless

and odorless.

Put it in his food

or drink,

and it will stop his heart in an instant.

This time, it's not just for us

but for the child in your womb,

our child.

And for the throne of Ayodhaya.

My beloved Jinda,

don't hesitate any longer.

What's that noise?

It sounds like buzzing bees.

It's so annoying.

Whoever has something to say, say it.

There's a rumor that the Queen Consort is pregnant,

but the King isn't here.

So people are gossiping that she's having an affair.

My goodness.

But now that I think about it,

for the past few months,

the Queen Consort has been ill

and hiding from people.

There might be some truth to it.

This is a serious matter.

Madame Sae, you can't ignore it.

It should be reported to Thao Intharasurenthorn.

She's at the temple observing precepts.

I don't want to bother her with such an ill omen.

We'll inform the King when he returns.

Wamon.

Wamon.

Have you heard the rumors?

Those rumors are true.

Jinda is pregnant with my child.

Then who started spreading the rumor?

How did they know?

I did.

I'm the one who spread the rumor.

Wa… Wamon.

Wamon, you've lost your mind.

If the King hears of this, what do you think will happen?

The more people talk, the better.

Jinda won't be able to deny it anymore.

If she doesn't want to die,

she'll have to kill the king.

Khem.

His Majesty was hit by a poisoned arrow.

The Royal Physician gave him medicine,

but he still hasn't recovered.

I have urgent news.

The Queen Consort has taken a lover.

There's even a rumor

that she's pregnant.

Don't speak recklessly,

or you'll lose your head.

I've been observing for a while.

I'm sure the Queen Consort is pregnant.

It's as if all troubles have descended at once.

Now,

the King is still gravely ill.

Let's wait until he recovers, Madame.

I don't want to disturb His Majesty,

but this matter can't be ignored.

It's a disgrace to the throne.

Once the King recovers,

I'll arrange for you

to present your report.

Khem.

Jinda, come with me.

- Lady Noi, where are you going? - Jinda.

- Lady Noi. - You cannot stay here any longer.

Any woman who takes a lover and betrays her husband

must have her face marked with lime, wear a hibiscus around her neck,

and be paraded in disgrace throughout the city.

It's shameful.

- You should escape. - Where can I go?

Where can I hide?

There's no place on the chessboard

for a piece to run, Lady Noi.

But if you don't flee,

there's only death waiting for you.

On the chessboard,

if we don't kill them,

they'll kill us.

There are only those two choices.

Phan Butsrithep.

- Thao Inthratevee. I didn't know you– - Listen.

This disgraceful incident,

you started it, so you must fix it.

The Queen Consort would rather face death than lose her dignity.

But I will not allow it.

Use your wit and find a way. Do whatever it takes.

The Queen Consort must make it out of this.

Otherwise,

if the Queen has to suffer,

I

Will make you pay

a hundredfold.

As you command,

my Lady.

It's almost done.

Almost done.

Done.

I made this scented water myself.

When the two of you

smell it,

you'll feel like I'm right beside you.

Mother, I would like a kiss and a hug with the scented water too.

Prince Yod Fah,

Prince Sri Sin, come here.

Remember,

no matter what happens,

I love you both

more than anything in this world.

Khun Phiren.

His Majesty is unwell. What matter do you have?

Why didn't you come report directly to me?

Why did you have someone call me here?

I have news on the attackers

who raided our camp.

It's over here.

My men tracked them down and caught them.

They fell in the river, so we found that they had charcoal covering their body.

Look at their wrists.

The Duang Kaew mark.

With all due respect, Your Majesty,

it's time to change the poultice for your wound.

Phan Butsrithep.

I volunteered to assist the Royal Physician

because I know what poison has afflicted

Your Majesty.

You know?

I also know

who did it.

Your Majesty would never guess

who ordered it.

Who?

Everyone,

leave.

Guard!

No one can save you, Your Majesty.

I…

Will take my woman back.

You're her lover.

Yes,

I am.

Open the gate!

Why can't we go in?

The King ordered no one to enter.

He wishes to discuss matters with Phan Butsrithep

privately.

What is it about?

You.

Die now!

Die!

Jinda belongs to me.

Both Jinda

and the throne of Ayodhaya are mine.

Before I left, I changed the poultice for his wound.

His condition is stable.

Do not worry, Khun Phiren.

According to tradition, the Kingdom must not be left without a King.

We must announce the new sovereign's name.

With the Royal Court in such corruption and decay,

I may not be able to stand by idly.

Now, with the throne within reach,

what need is there for fear?

Prepare the troops to enter Ayodhaya.

You must make them understand

that you are not an ordinary woman to be commanded.

What other path is left?

We must finally come to an agreement

on who will serve as regent on behalf of the new King.

Subtitle translation by: Panuwat Baikeawon