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Today, you look beautiful.

It's because of Your Majesty's blessings

that I've been cured of all my ailments.

But you don't seem so joyful.

I've just lost my child, Your Majesty.

Think of it as a stroke of bad luck.

As for the bearers who carried the litter, I've had them all executed,

for negligence, allowing a snake to come close enough to bite King Yod Fah.

Unfortunately,

they died too quickly.

So I couldn't find out who was truly behind it.

Poisonous snakes can be anywhere,

not always under someone's command.

Perhaps

they're right by our side, unnoticed.

- Where are you going? - To eliminate the poisonous snakes.

There are far too many of them here.

Hurry up!

Hurry up!

Hurry up!

You all may not be aware yet.

Today, I've appointed Chancellor Chan

as Viceroy, to assist

in overseeing state matters.

Today, he'll assist me in interrogating the guilty parties.

Thao Intratevee,

you led the Queen Consort,

Queen Mother Srisudachan,

out of the palace at night,

with Madame Sae aiding you.

This is a crime.

With all due respect.

If I hadn't helped,

the Queen Mother might have lost her life.

Is that what Your Majesty would have wanted?

Both Madame Sae and I

should be rewarded for our loyalty.

With all due respect,

the true culprit

is the one who gave Her Majesty the opium-laced medicine.

The Royal Physician has received his punishment.

- Go! - Let go of me!

Huh!

Ugh!

- But both of you... - Thao Inthratevee

and Madame Sae

have saved my life.

They do not deserve punishment.

When one strikes a blow, the other feels it.

If Thao Inthratevee is punished for aiding me,

her father, Phraya Nakhon Si Thammarat,

would not be pleased.

Ayodhaya, having just undergone a transition,

Your Majesty needs allies,

not enemies.

Out of respect for the Queen Mother,

this time,

I'll grant leniency.

But as for you, La-Ongkham…

What have I done wrong, Your Majesty?

This letter is yours.

You know well to whom you sent it.

Your words in that letter

encouraged Khun Phirenthorathep to rebel,

plotting against me and the Queen Mother.

The punishment for this crime

is death.

Kill me if you would like.

I'm not afraid.

This woman is as unruly as a wild stallion.

To kill her would be a waste.

Will Your Majesty grant her to me?

You scoundrel!

I'm the daughter of Phraya Sukhothai,

the Chief Concubine of King Chairachathirat.

You're not even worthy

of carrying my litter.

But I am the King.

I can give you to an elephant feeder if I wish.

Viceroy Chan,

if you want her, she's yours.

Do with her as you please.

Your Majesty.

Ming, Muang,

take her

to the Viceroy's quarters.

Don't touch me!

Let go!

I'm the daughter of Phraya Sukhothai.

Don't think that just because you're the King,

you can do as you please with people.

Let's see if I can or not.

Chan, take her away.

Hey!

Hey!

Stop! Don't come closer.

With my blood that falls upon this ground,

I curse

this place with disgrace

and ruin.

May you never find

happiness.

I once aspired

to seize the throne of Ayodhaya

for the one I loved,

to wrest power from the wicked

for the good. But now,

I've just realized

that when power is in hand,

the righteous can become vile,

and those we love can turn into those we despise.

Why do you look at me like that?

I once thought

King Chairachathirat was ruthless.

For the throne,

he was capable of killing the innocent,

even children.

In the end,

you're no different.

King Chairachathirat died from his wounds.

King Yod Fah was bitten by a snake.

And what of my father and Tubtim?

You yourself said that

there are no witnesses.

Before she died, Tubtim told me everything.

Wasuthep

tricked my father into making the cursed potion.

It was Chan who hunted and killed Tubtim.

She only had this hairpin

to protect herself. Yet he still killed her.

And the opium…

The opium I consumed

was from you.

I love you deeply.

How could I ever do such a thing?

No matter how many times you've betrayed me,

I still love you.

I want us

to rule Ayodhaya together.

But I don't.

You're no longer my Wamon.

Now,

you're Khun Worawongsa

who is ruthless.

You're Khun Wowawongsa,

who is wicked and cruel.

I have no wish to be with you,

and you are

unworthy of Ayodhaya's throne.

Jinda!

Do you remember the vow you made?

What was your vow?!

I vowed that

I would be loyal

and love Wamon,

the one and only.

- If I stray from this promise, - If I stray from this promise,

- may the heavens punish me. - May the heavens punish me.

It's good you remember it.

From now on,

be the loyal wife

that you swore to be.

Otherwise,

not only the heavens will punish you.

Mother Earth,

now that the vile have seized power

and oppress the people,

I can no longer stay silent.

I will destroy these vile foes

and restore peace to the land.

May the gods

bless me with victory.

As for those two wretched traitors,

I'll take their heads, and stain the land with their blood.

If I don't fulfill this vow,

may I never find peace, even in death.

- No! - Don't take my things!

- Give back my things! - No!

- Give back my things! - No!

- Give it back! - Don't take my things!

Don't take it!

Hey!

Father!

No!

Stop, please.

Don't hurt my child.

Please, take anything you want, but don't hurt my child.

Take it!

Anyone, please help my child!

My child!

Anyone, please help!

Villagers have been crying out,

troubled by a scarcity of food.

They're also harassed every day

by officials, Your Majesty.

And who exactly are you accusing, Phraya Chakkri?

The Viceroy, Chan, has abused his power,

accusing commoners of offenses,

extracting arbitrary fines.

Those who resist are punished as he pleases,

seizing their property under the pretense of it

being confiscated by the crown.

And why then, are the people saying that these are my people?

Thongdee.

Don't be afraid. My mistress is a good person.

She's a relative of high officials.

She can help you.

Tell her who those men are.

They claimed they were Queen Mother's people.

And you believed them?

Why would Queen Mother send anyone to rob you?

Jinda.

At first, I didn't believe it,

but they had the mark on their wrists.

Like this?

Yes.

They said it is the Royal Insignia of the Queen Mother.

They say she is ruthless and merciless,

killing like it is nothing,

and that's why no one dares to help the villagers.

The Viceroy Chan has been using my name

and my Royal Insignia to terrorize the people.

What will you do to punish him, Your Majesty?

Let's hear all sides before judgment is passed.

Viceroy Chan,

why have you done such things?

They claimed that trade was stagnant, waters were low,

and placed the blame

on the King.

I saw their actions as a disgrace to the Crown

and a threat to the throne.

I felt it was necessary to act swiftly.

Villagers cry out

because they're suffering.

How can a cry for help be a threat to the throne?

What you have done

is use royal authority

to oppress the people.

That is

what deserves demotion

and harsh punishment as a lesson.

Enough!

Listen.

From this moment,

I command Phraya Chakkri

to increase the guard to keep watch over the people.

If anyone is caught oppressing villagers,

deal with them swiftly,

regardless of whose people they are.

You cannot do that.

Chan is bold. If we do not put him in his place,

how can I rule?

You're wrong.

If you want to rule, you must give Chan power.

Have you forgotten Chan is your weapon?

The more fearsome he is,

the more powerful you become.

I am no longer the old Wamon.

Now I am King.

I cannot keep someone who acts like a bandit.

But this throne you sit upon

was gained by bandits' hands.

It is only by bandits' hands

that your throne is upheld.

There is no other way.

Chan is like Wamon's arm,

and no matter how corrupt, he won't cut it off.

If you cannot cut off the arm,

then you must cut off the head.

Without the head,

the limbs lose their power.

I had hoped

for Prince Sri Sin to grow a little older,

but I can't bear to see that the people of Ayodhaya

have to suffer

because of Chan.

It seems we can no longer wait, Lady Noi.

The task I once asked you to carry out,

please proceed.

The people live in fear,

and if this goes on, the kingdom will weaken.

All because the King has raised a bandit to power.

If we leave it unchecked, disaster is certain.

Those in power,

if they betray, lose the legitimacy of their authority.

The reign of King Worawongsathirat

won't last long.

You must all prepare.

Hey!

Who are you? Why are you here?

Ok Khun.

Stay quiet. No one must know I've returned to Ayodhaya.

The senior officials

all agree that it's time to reclaim our kingdom.

Khun Phirenthorathep, what action do you propose?

Eliminate Khun Worawongsa

and Queen Mother Srisudachan.

It's easy to say, but how will we do it?

Tonight is the new moon night.

Everything is perfect.

Where is the item?

This hairpin

has the blood of Khun Worawongsa.

Madame Sae.

Here.

A piece of soil from his footprint,

a thread from his robe,

and a strand of his hair.

In truth,

this dark magic should not be used,

for it is dangerous.

I don't wish to use it.

I've thought about it,

but I see no other way.

You understand,

if it fails, the consequences will be dire.

So be it.

Since righteousness cannot conquer wickedness,

let evil destroy evil.

All that's left now is to wait.

Heaven is on our side. Today I received a letter from Lopburi.

Ok Phra Nakhon Brahmin, Ruler of Lopburi,

and the officials of Lopburi

send important news to Phraya Chakkri, the Chancellor.

They report that a great bull elephant, standing six sok tall,

with auspicious ears, trunk, and tail, the attributes of a royal elephant,

has wandered from the forest near Lopburi.

They request that Phraya Chakkri present this news to the King,

Your Majesty.

The sighting of such an auspicious elephant

at the beginning of a new reign

is a good omen,

signifying the merit and glory of the King,

which will bring

prosperity to the land.

This is indeed a blessing

and an auspicious sign.

Where is the elephant now?

The officials of Lopburi

have corralled the herd at the edge of the forest,

awaiting Your Majesty's orders.

Thao Intharatevee.

What's happening, Your Majesty?

Come with me for a moment.

The time has come, Lady Noi.

For what, Your Majesty? I don't understand.

Khun Worawongsa

is going to catch the elephant.

Your fortune is not favorable right now.

It would be unwise to travel.

An auspicious elephant has appeared under my reign.

How can my fortune be bad?

The stars foretell it. Trust me.

Don't leave the royal palace.

I cannot ignore this.

Now,

the nobles and the people are growing bold, losing their respect for me.

The appearance of an auspicious elephant

is a sign that I am truly meant to be King.

I must capture that elephant

and celebrate its capture in grandeur. Then,

they will accept my legitimacy.

In seven days, the mahouts will guide the herd near Mae Nang Pleum Temple,

heading to the stockade at Song Temple.

Khun Worawongsa will travel by water

to conduct the elephant capture ceremony.

I have prepared people for this.

But it seems they are on alert.

Brahmin Wasuthep ordered Viceroy Chan

to assemble a grand procession of guards,

as if they were marching to war.

Though outnumbered, I am not afraid.

I have invited

a skilled warrior to aid us.

Please come in.

MEUN RATCHASANEHA

Meun Ratchasaneha?

I am glad that noblemen still love their land.

Let me join you.

Give your orders.

In the Royal Palace, guardian spirits

protect the white umbrella of state.

We cannot defile it.

I will seize the opportunity

when Khun Worawongsa leaves to capture the elephant.

I'll have him take this pill.

But he no longer trusts you.

Everything he eats and drinks is inspected by others.

Will you make it?

There will be few people on the barge.

I believe I can.

Be careful.

Don't risk your life.

Promise me

that you'll stay safe.

On this journey to capture the elephant,

besides Chan,

trust no one,

especially Queen Mother Srisudachan.

Khun Worawongsa and Queen Mother Srisudachan

will proceed to capture the auspicious elephant by river.

The royal barge will depart from Wasukri Pier…

and will pass through Sabua Canal.

I

Will wait here,

ready to intercept,

once the royal barge comes close.

Khun Inthrathep,

as the head of the Royal Police Department,

you are responsible for maintaining security in the Royal Procession.

Take your boat alongside theirs

and capture those two.

And what of Viceroy Chan's men?

I'll have Meun Ratchasaneha

take a force to handle them and kill them all.

If I go to kill Viceroy Chan, who will assist you, Ok Khun?

Do you think you can intercept the royal barge on your own?

Several days ago,

Khun Worawongsa ordered me to summon Phraya Pichai

and Phraya Sawankhalok to Ayodhaya for royal duties,

replacing them with his own men as governors.

This greatly angered them both.

The enemy of our enemy is our friend.

Perhaps we could invite them to join us in this cause.

I've already taken the liberty of inviting them.

Phraya Pichai, Phraya Sawankhalok, please come in.

I ask everyone here to swear an oath

before this sacred water

that we will act with integrity,

seeking no personal gain,

but acting solely for the people of Ayodhaya.

Should any of us break this vow,

may this sacred water

turn to acid

and may those

who betray the land

die painfully.

You don't need to go.

If anything happens to me,

take Prince Sri Sin

and the Princess to Thao Inthatevee.

She will take care of you

and my children.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Where are you taking them?

The King has ordered

Prince Sri Sin and the Princess to join the procession.

No.

Escort them back inside.

They cannot go.

Why not?

An auspicious elephant is a rare sight,

appearing only once in a great while.

The Prince and Princess

should see it as a blessing.

But my children are still young.

Taking them along

will be difficult.

I'll take good care of them.

Staying with me

on the royal barge should be safe, right?

With the Prince and Princess going along, what will Your Majesty do?

Where is Viceroy Chan? Why isn't he here to ensure security?

With all due respect,

Viceroy Chan has assessed that

the royal procession is sufficiently protected by the Royal Guard

and has taken another detachment ahead

to secure the area around the elephant enclosure.

Prepare to move.

Go!

The royal barge should be approaching soon.

Let's board our boats.

Royal attendant,

escort the Prince to play outside.

Go watch the birds and the fish my Son.

I'm not going.

Go, my Son.

I'm not going. I don't want to go.

Go, my Dear.

I'm not going.

What is that?

Balsam.

In that case, hand it over to me.

Your Majesty.

Khun Phirenthorathep

has taken a boat to intercept the royal barge.

Go!

Bring the boat to shore.

- Go, my Dear. Hurry up! - Are you going out there to die?

- Hurry up! - My children!

My children!

- Hurry up! - My children!

My children!

Hurry up!

Let go of me! My children!

- Hurry up! - Let go of me!

Hurry up!

Mother!

Don't harm my children!

The Prince is the heir of King Chairacha.

I honor him above all.

Escort Prince Sri Sin back to the palace.

I'm not going!

My child!

Kill all the others!

Let go of me!

Let go of me!

My child!

- Let go of me! - Stay still!

Hold him.

- Hey! - Mother!

My child!

Go!

- Hand him over! - No! Don't harm my child!

Stop!

Stop!

Your Highness!

Don't harm my child.

Don't harm my child.

Step back!

- My child! - Mother!

Step back!

- My child! Let go of my child. - Get on the horse!

I said get on!

Step back!

What about my child?

- My child! - Mother!

- Mother! - Your Highness!

My child!

Go!

Mother!

Mother!

- Mother! - Take the Prince back to the palace.

The rest, follow me!

Could their horse be injured, unable to go on, and thus abandoned?

Check everywhere.

I see footprints.

- They went this way. - Hurry up!

Don't feel downhearted. We're fortunate to have found this cave.

Khun Phirenthorathep won't find us here.

But we must wait for nightfall before leaving.

Where to?

Is there any place left for us in this land?

We have merit and wisdom.

If we work together, we'll reclaim power.

You may have merit and wisdom,

but you lack virtue.

If someone like you were to hold power,

many innocent people would suffer.

Wamon…

We have committed many sins together.

It's time for us to stop.

I know

I won't survive today.

So before I die,

I will atone for the sins I've committed against this land.

What are you going to do?

Khun Worawongsa is here!

Silence!

We followed their trail, but it has disappeared.

The horse appears unharmed.

They were merely trying to mislead us.

I suspect

they are hiding nearby.

Go.

Are you out of your mind, Jinda?

If they find us, it won't be just me who dies.

You'll die too.

I know.

Yet you still do it?

Do you want me to die?

Do you hate me that much?

As much as I once loved you,

I now hate you with equal intensity.

- Let go! - Give it to me!

This poison.

Don't think I don't know.

You bear a grudge against me.

You want to kill me.

Such a waste, for I once loved you.

But if you truly want to die,

I will help you achieve it.

- Come here! - Let go of me!

Let go of me!

Let me go!

I'll help you achieve what you want.

What poison is this?

This is not poison,

but a cursed potion

made from your own blood.

It only harms you.

This potion

cannot kill me,

but it has shown me

that a person like you

deserves death.

Jinda.

Thao Srisudachan!

Surrender yourself

and face the judgment of the land!

What is my crime?

You consorted with a lover,

elevating him to a position of power, oppressing and exploiting the people,

and committing treason.

That's not true. I never did what you said.

It's not true.

I didn't do what you said!

It's not true.

I didn't do it.

Khun Worawongsa,

you despicable tyrant, guilty of atrocities.

Slaughtering the royal bloodline and usurping the throne of Ayodhaya.

Come out now and accept your punishment!

You speak boldly,

but what I did is no different from King Chairacha.

But whatever.

Victory defines the King. Defeat defines the villain.

Since I have lost,

I will accept my fate.

Kill them!

No!

Even if across the entire land,

there are only voices of curses and reproach.

But you

will forever be beautiful in my heart.

This is the end of me,

a woman blessed with power above all others.

On a path tainted by sin,

people fell,

no matter friend

or foe.

I do not know how my story

will be told from this day forward,

but let it stand as a reminder

to not be misled and abandon virtue.

And let none forget

that once, Ayodhaya had me,

the Queen Mother,

Thao Srisudachan.

THE END

Subtitle translation by: Panuwat Baikeawon