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" The Past Life " Episode 2

Nuan.

You finally came.

I thought I had to send a carriage to get you here.

I apologise for coming late.

I was preparing to go to bed.

You know why I asked you to come?

Yes, I know.

If you knew, then why did you dare to do it?

Maan Kaew.

You've been living here since you were a child. Now, you're a woman.

It's no longer appropriate to continue staying as a guest in somebody's home.

You should have some shame.

If you're thinking of having a family,

you should find someone from your side.

So you can be compatible in every way.

Don't aim high over here.

I tell you, you won't succeed.

I will never allow foreigners to tarnish my ancestral family.

Even if you claim to be a royalty,

but you're not of Thai royalty that we can pay respects or kowtow to.

It's best if you go back.

When I came to live here,

Jom Thumnaklang gracefully took me in.

As of this moment she still hasn't allowed to me go back home.

If you're able to convince her to let me leave,

I will leave immediately.

What a smart mouth you have!

You keep using your ill mother as an excuse.

But in fact, you've been desiring to conquer this palace.

Maan Kaew.

As long as I'm still alive,

don't even hope that you'll get what your heart desires.

Jom is all the way over at Sichang Island.

I'm not going to go all the way there to ask her.

I've been living here without desiring anything.

Besides relying on His Royal Highness' grace.

I've never wanted any job title.

You conniving wench.

If you were a palace servant, I would whip you until your back breaks.

You know deep down what you desire!

Before this, you were hoping to be the second mistress of His Highness.

Then when my son returned, you started to build relations with him.

I have never thought about the things you just said.

I'm the mistress of this house.

If I don't put out the fire in the beginning,

I will have to crawl and pay respects to you.

We're all equal.

I'm only yielding to you because you're older.

And also because you're the wife of His Highness, who I'm indebted to.

In my own home country,

I don't have any less power than you in other countries.

My discipline of mannerism and family background...

aren't any lower than the elites of other countries.

How dare you raise yourself above the owner of the house?

Maan Kaew!

We're not finished with today yet.

You must engrave it in your heart.

Don't aim high and dream senselessly for power here at this palace.

The daughter-in-law of this family is Princess Wilailayka.

I'm extremely possessive of my son.

If you mess with my heart,

I will kill you!

Princess.

His Highness requests for your presence.

How did he know that I am here?

I was the one who told him...

that you were still talking to Her Highness.

That's why I waited for you here.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Are you going back to your house?

Yes.

It's late already. I'll ask someone to fetch you home by car.

It's an honour, Your Highness.

But that's okay.

If it's an honour, then get in the car.

Yes.

- Aunt Ap. - Yes.

Why don't you go too?

I have never rode a vehicle before. I don't know how to sit in it.

It's not hard, I'll teach you.

Come.

No.

I've never rode a vehicle before.

- I'm scared. - Sit up on the seat.

Lift your legs and place them on the floor of the car.

Oh, okay.

That's it.

I'm closing the door. Take off your hand.

I should sit and accompany Aunt Ap.

So she won't be afraid of the car.

I'll take you home.

Come down, Aunt Ap.

I can't open it.

When you're coming down, have your legs come down first.

Yes.

What's wrong, Aunt Ap?

My legs are numb. And...

- And what? - And...

I need to use the bathroom now.

Use the one in my house. Are you okay?

I'm okay. But if I'm any slower, I won't be.

Wait, Maan Kaew.

I'll walk you to your house.

Oh, that's okay. I can walk by myself.

It's dark.

It's the duty of a gentleman to take care of a lady.

They taught me that in England.

Hurry.

The naughtier you are, the later it'll get.

But it's not appropriate.

That's why I had Aunty Ap come with us.

Don't let Aunt Ap walking back and forth. She would get tired.

Don't walk so quickly, Maan Kaew.

Can't you see how beautiful the moonlight is?

Or do you not like to view the moon?

It's already very late.

If someone sees us, it won't be good.

Hold on. Aunt Ap is coming.

Aunt Ap is here with us, so it won't be too inappropriate.

Aunt Ap.

Can you please wait around here for a while?

I have something to tell the princess.

Sure.

I like looking at you.

I like you, Maan Kaew.

I don't see you as a plaything.

I'm sincere.

I want to spend my life with you.

Only you.

No, that won't do.

Wait for me to clear my side first.

I will pay my respects to your father in Luang Prabang.

I love you.

No, don't. I'm not willing.

If I'm not willing, my father will not force me into it.

I will never allow the elders force you.

Because I myself have experienced this kind of situation.

I know very well...

how it feels like to be forced to be with someone.

But you're about to ruin the hearts, pride and dignity of many people.

I'm willing to take all of the blame.

People...

all have sins to repay.

I'm willing to be at fault.

But I'm not willing...

to lose you as a life partner.

I hope...

once I've resolved all of the issues from my side,

you will give me your answer.

Prince.

Only you...

can be my life partner.

It will never be other woman.

I will never love anyone else.

Please go inside.

I have to leave now.

Yes.

Jangwangjan.

Good, you're here.

Go and see what His Highness and Young Master are doing.

Why haven't they come in?

They...

They're sleeping in the office.

What office?

It must be important work.

Yes.

And they don't want to be bothered by anyone.

Forget it then.

I did it again.

If I couldn't lie solidly...

Good job, Jan.

She didn't suspect anything, did she?

No, she didn't.

I was so afraid that I was going to crack.

The truth will come out for sure.

But it's better to wait for Young Master to come back first.

It's his problem. Let him resolve it.

Son, everything good?

Yes.

Do you want to eat anything?

No, thank you. I'm full.

You're not eating anything.

Are you magically full?

Yes.

I would like you to cancel the proposal for Tan Ying.

You really want to do that?

Tan Ying is going to be extremely humiliated.

If that doesn't happen, I will not live in Siam for the rest of my life.

Aren't you too spoiled?

I should have the freedom in choosing my life partner.

Well have you spoken to your mom yet?

I did.

Mom won't allow it.

Didn't she tell you?

We haven't spoken yet.

Father.

You don't adore Maan Kaew the way a lot of people are saying, right?

Hey.

I adore Maan Kaew like a daughter, like a niece.

I have never thought anything beyond that.

If that's the case, I want to marry Maan Kaew.

I love Maan Kaew.

I don't know why I love her this much,

even though we've just met.

Reconsider it carefully.

Think about it thoroughly.

It's an extremely damaging issue.

Our two families will not be able to face each other.

The two families will deeply hate each other.

Do you understand, Son?

- Princess. - No.

Kamhom.

Is there something bothering you?

Or did you get harshly scolded by Her Highness?

No.

Her Highness asked to see you.

If she didn't call you to yell at, then why did she ask for you?

Enough, Kamhom.

Where's Father's letter?

I've been planning to read it, but I never do.

Here it is.

Aunt.

Aunt Bua Kam passed away.

Oh my gosh.

I pray that Aunt's soul will rest in peace...

up in the heaven.

Tan Ying, I'm back.

You got to return home, you little student?

There's no more school.

This is my last school year. I graduated already.

Are you even my older sister? You don't even know about me.

I'm so happy.

This time I will have someone to talk to all day and night.

No.

I would become deaf. You and Mom love to talk.

For example, right when I got back, Mom already told me...

that you are sulking over Young Master.

Mom!

Perhaps I should invite Young Master for a dinner. Is that good?

There's no need for that.

Your hands are heavy.

It still hurts underneath this thick clothes.

Let me see your hand.

- Any cuts? - Stop it.

And don't invite him for a dinner.

Today, he is visiting His Majesty at the palace.

You're sulking over him. But you know so much about his schedule.

Even if he's not over there, you don't need to call him. It's prideless.

Tan Ying.

When people love each other, why do you still emphasise pride?

Well, I'm a woman.

Plus, I'm not the one who's wrong.

Whoever is wrong has to be the one who begs for forgiveness.

What has Young Master done?

I hope Young Master will come beg you soon.

He's your fiancé after all, right?

My mom...

loves Consort Bua Kam a lot.

If she didn't ask to pass away in her home country,

she would still be here with us together.

It seems that I must tell my mom...

that Consort Bua Kam has passed away.

It's an honour, Your Highness.

Why does our son have to take Maan Kaew too?

Who said they're going alone?

I'm going too.

I personally asked to join the boat trip to Grandmother's, Mom.

Boat?

What an excuse, my son.

I haven't forgotten what you said to me.

You must not forget either what I told you.

But no matter what, I should go.

I was gone for ten years. I just returned and she's sick.

If I don't go visit her,

that will make me an unfilial grandson.

How annoying.

I want to bring Tan Ying along too, so Mother can get to know her.

Is that good?

Tan Ying is our son's fiancée.

Also,

you, our son, and I...

can inform Mother of Consort Bua Kam's death ourselves.

But it's not appropriate.

Maan Kaew is the real niece of Consort Bua Kam.

And she's from my mother's side.

She took care and served my mom...

until my mother moved to Sichang Island for her recuperation.

I was the one who wanted Maan Kaew to go over there and serve her.

But you didn't allow it.

I will never allow anyone to gain anything from Mother.

Nonsense.

Enough.

You can invite Tan Ying if you want.

But no matter what, Maan Kaew should still go.

Plus, Maan Kaew's homeland is a land lock.

It's not nearby the sea.

If you take her to see the ocean just once,

you'll receive good fortune.

You've cornered me.

That means you agree.

If you allow Maan Kaew to come along,

you must keep our son away from her.

I wasn't the one who allowed it.

It was you who allowed it.

You're making fun of me.

Good.

If I intervene,

don't say anything to me.

How are you going to block them from each other?

Push them off the ocean to death?

That's sinful.

And you would be jailed.

Tan Ying.

I have something good to show off to you.

Let's go see.

Can't you see I'm still working?

It's only for a little bit. Put it down.

Let's go see.

Wait, Tua. Let me wash my hands.

You don't need to wash them. They smell good. Hurry, let's go.

Wait, Tua.

If what you're showing off isn't good enough, you are going to get it!

I guaranteed that...

you'll be satisfied.

- Hurry. - Wait, I'm about to fall.

That's the good stuff.

Young Master is here to beg you.

Why didn't you tell me beforehand?

So that I could dress up again.

Look, my hands aren't even washed.

Wait, Tan Ying!

If I let you get ready,

all of our guests would be asleep or have left.

Go in now. Don't let your fiancé wait for too long.

Hurry.

Go.

I just got a little excited.

And now my heart is not working well.

My son wanted to come.

His excuse was to bring your family some gifts.

And also...

Invite her yourself, my son.

End of this month, my mom is going to go visit my grandmother in Sichang.

Do you want to join us?

Should I go?

Of course you should!

It'd be great.

I want Mother to know her future granddaughter-in-law.

I will also get to pay my respects.

That's great.

If she sees you, she'll definitely like you.

She met you when you were small.

Here's your gift.

I just received it from the ship.

Thank you so much.

Do you want to continue your study?

I graduated in everything accordingly to what high elite women should learn.

I meant a higher education like graduate studies.

I want to be a homemaker.

I want to serve my husband and take care of my children.

Make sure they're happy without lacking anything.

In regards to outside work,

I believe the man of the house...

would be a good leader.

As for me, I'm willing to support from behind.

When do your parents return from Hua Muang?

I need to personally inform them of something.

The day after tomorrow.

I want to see them.

I will let Father know.

Is it something important that needs you to personally talk to them?

If it's something small, you can always call.

Father doesn't mind.

Is there anything that's bothering you?

I think...

I may need your help with this issue too.

I'm willing to help.

On the day I see your parents, it'd be good if you can be there too.

I'm afraid Father won't allow it.

It's not part of the tradition.

I will personally request for it.

Can I come in?

You're so eager to come in. It's okay if you don't.

Young Master bought you that, right?

Young Master came to reconcile with you?

That's right.

Here's the gift he bought for you.

Open it.

Wow!

That's so pretty.

At this moment, the Big Ben Clock has appeared inside my room.

What about yours?

It's just what I wanted.

How is it?

Pretty. My older sister is the prettiest.

Does this mean that...

you've accepted Young Master's proposal?

Why? Do you want me to be engaged to someone else?

You need to get married quickly after you get engaged.

So I can quickly get married too.

With that Pannarai girl?

Of course. I've been waiting for her ever since we were children.

Now, she's all grown up.

If I don't hurry up and propose, I may lose out.

What were you talking about with Tan Ying?

Her face looked so refreshed.

Well, just general stuff.

Why did you talk about general stuff with your fiancée?

You want me to tell her that I love her?

- I already told you that I don't... - Son!

Mom.

Weren't you happy and in a good mood?

Please cherish this happiness as long as you can.

You're talking oddly

Your translations are very smooth.

They're very beautiful.

When my son comes back, I'm going to bring you some more paperwork.

Yes.

You're about to need me, right?

Wait, Maan Kaew.

You can go, Maan Kaew.

Don't forget to practice translating in English...

as fluent as you are in French.

Yes.

Welcome all gods and spirits.

Please accept these for Aunt Bua Kam.

Princess, we're going to the market with Aunt Ap.

Prince.

I came to talk to you.

I couldn't sleep all night.

I'm afraid it won't be appropriate.

There's no one home.

That's good then.

We won't have people gossiping.

Follow me.

No.

Maan Kaew.

Wait, Maan Kaew.

Maan Kaew.

I've told my father that I want to marry you.

No.

Why, Maan Kaew?

Tell me, Maan Kaew.

Why?

- Do you not like me? - No.

No, I don't believe you.

All I see are eyes full of love.

You love me.

We love each other.

You know that deep down in your heart, Maan Kaew.

Maan Kaew, wait!

- Listen to me! - No!

- No, please let me go! - Maan Kaew!

Please let me go!

Son!

Come here.

That wench! What did she do?

Mom, stop!

- Mom, stop! - Let me go!

- Mom, stop! - Let me go!

Maan Kaew!

- Maan Kaew, what's wrong? - Son!

- Mom, let me go! - Let go of her!

- Maan Kaew! - Son!

Let go of her! Son!

Maan Kaew!

- Maan Kaew! - Son!

- Maan Kaew! - Son!

- Mom. - What is this?

- Let's go talk outside, Mom. - Son.

That's horrible! How low and inappropriate.

You did it right in front of me. You disrespected me.

Who taught you all of this?

You're son of royalty!

That woman is shameless.

She's so loose seducing men.

If I didn't come,

it would have been worse.

I can't answer that.

Love has begun. It'd be hard to put out.

You have the audacity to say that?

You don't feel any shame to the spirits and gods?

The spirits and gods understand our love more than you!

I love Maan Kaew. I'm going to marry her.

What did you say, Son?

What about Tan Ying?

I don't like Tan Ying at all!

If you don't cancel the engagement,

I will!

Have you gone mad?

You're so infatuated with that conniving wench...

that your eyes and heart have become blind!

How dare you shame your parents!

You're going to destroy our ancestral family!

Remember my words, Son!

Don't even hope that you'll end up with her.

If you choose her,

you'll lose either one of us.

We don't have to be mother and son anymore!

Let's end all of our karma right here in this lifetime!

If I die, don't even come pay your respects!

Mom.

Tan Ying?

Tan Ying!

Tan Ying!

Tan Ying!

I will marry you no matter what.

I will beg my mother to accept our relationship.

I promise.

Tan Ying.

Tan Ying.

Tan Ying.

Tan Ying, wait!

Tan Ying!

Tan Ying!

Tan Ying!

What happened?

What's wrong?

- Tan Ying. - Tua.

Help me, please!

I can't take this anymore.

Tua.