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Go to Nual's husband's house.

If she snuck out again, I'm going to flog her back off!

Buy chips first.

I'll buy some for you.

This is enough. I don't want to be in debt.

Find out

if this hairpin belongs to Boonta or not.

- Mother! Please don't! - Mother!

If you flog her, she'd die for nothing.

I'm going to flog her, so you have an example!

If she dies, you will be staying in Cham's room.

What's wrong with Boonta?

A potion from a centipede's carcass?

Who could possibly drink that?

If I drink it and you get healed,

I would have.

A patient can't drink Chinese medicine.

She would like European medicine.

- He got her medicine. - Of course.

Thank you, sir.

What are you doing outside this late? If you're done working, go to bed.

Cham?

- Mother! - Ah!

What's wrong, Mother? It's us.

I had a nightmare.

I saw Cham and her baby.

(Aren't you too cruel?)

(You never sympathize with us as women.)

(Yet you claim to be our "Mother" who protects her children.)

(What kind of mother would hurt her child like an animal?)

(Are you still calling yourself a human?)

Tell Mian to prepare some stuff.

I want to make merit.

Aunt Mian.

Here we are!

Wait, Aunt.

I wonder who Cham was? I've heard her name so many times.

- Aunt, where are you going? Hey... - Wait. Stop walking.

- Aunt! Sorry. - Move it.

Hey, Aunt! Whoa!

What was that?

You again?

Isn't this too much of a coincidence?

Sorry. I found it first.

But I picked it up first.

You found it first, but do you have money?

For such an expensive thing, how many guests does she have to serve, Dang?

To make enough money.

Give me!

Young Miss?

You're right about me.

I can't afford it.

I'll pick something else.

I don't want it anymore.

I don't want something tainted by a courtesan.

I'm a courtesan, not "COVID."

How can I infect you so easily?

Nonsense.

What are you doing?

Let me see.

Let go of my hand.

I'm just taking a look.

I'm just trying to see her nails, sir.

Then you shouldn't be upset, Dokgaew.

She probably has never seen how a noble polishes her nails.

Who said I've never seen it?

I've seen better and more "luxurious."

I asked to see because the color looked unusual.

I think it's too faded.

I used to have better colors.

Are you looking down on me?

So you don't know the beauty standard of this capital.

I'm number one. Nobody comes close.

If you call that "high fashion,"

I think I wasn't wrong.

I don't want to brag,

but these ten fingers used to have different colors each.

I'll show you when I have some time.

It's going to be more of a "hit" than my sash combo.

What was she saying, Young Miss?

She says her nail coloring should probably sell well,

just like her sashes and robes last time. Is that right?

Exactly, sir.

If that's the case, you can stay with her and see her nails.

Thank you, sir.

Tell me if you need help.

You're a close acquaintance of my friend's.

I consider you a close acquaintance too.

Are you sure

if I get too close to you,

that young lady won't rip my chest open to kill me?

Why would Dokgaew do that?

From my over ten years of experience in the business,

I'll say this about that kind of relationship.

You keep fighting, but you'll end up together!

You're so going to end up together, sir.

Together?

Mother is making merit today.

She seems uneasy.

She woke up from seeing a dead person in her dream.

If I were her, I'd be uneasy too.

Chan's incident was that messed up?

Is that why Mother is this upset?

Mother locked Cham in her room,

but she hung herself in there.

She hung herself?

So that means

Mother must have tortured Cham.

No. Look.

It's because Cham

was in love with the son of a rich man.

They were so in love.

They slept together,

but she refused to drink my soup.

Mother warned her, but she didn't listen, so she got pregnant.

That's right.

When she got pregnant,

the man said it was not his.

Then she got abandoned.

That's how she went crazy.

That's why Mother locked her in.

The next time Mother opened the door, Cham already hung herself.

She died with a stillborn?

That's scary.

You and Luang too.

If you don't want to end up like Cham,

try to expect the worst.

(Buddhist Prayers)

(Buddhist Prayers)

(Buddhist Prayers)

(Buddhist Prayers)

(Buddhist Prayers)

(Buddhist Prayers)

Aunt.

The mural paintings here are so detailed.

It's beautiful.

Listen. My husband is a painter.

He used to be a drunkard.

If he doesn't beat up dogs or his wife,

he would be hanging out with his master.

He helps his master paint murals in temples.

Aunt, so you know what they used to paint this?

Right? What's the pigment they use?

- Pigment? - Yeah.

It's powder color.

They mix powder color with the sap of acacia and wood apple.

The mixture is used to paint. It sticks so well.

Oh? Why did you ask?

Do you want to be a painter too?

I don't want to be a mural painter.

I want to be a manicurist.

(Episode 7: Make a Living... The Only Way a Goose Knows How)

I'll take one of these.

- Is this sap of acacia? - Yeah.

I'll have one of these and some red.

This too.

It's really pretty, Boonta! I've never seen anyone do this before.

It's such a bright red.

It looks better than I did with henna leaves.

I did as you said, Aunt.

I mixed red powder in water at first.

But it didn't stick to my nails.

So I switched to acacia sap. And then boom!

Look. I want my nails done too.

Paint my nails for me.

Your nails are all white.

- Yeah. - Why would you want your nails done?

Who's going to look at your nails?

All you do in a day is work in the kitchen.

It's going to just fade.

Why? If it fades, you can't paint again?

- Yeah. - Nobody sees them, but you do.

- When you touch things and look at pretty nails, you're happy. - Yeah!

If I want a different color, can you do it?

I'll have some red, sir.

Some orange, sir.

- Yellow, sir. - Okay.

And green too, sir.

Uncle, how much is it?

What are you doing with so many herbal powders?

Are you doing a painting for sale?

No, sir. I'm going to paint nails with them.

You're using these herbal powders

to make nail polish?

- Is it possible? - Of course.

It's better than what Dokgaew does.

You see, sir. Where I came from...

Where I used to live,

they can do all kinds of patterns and colors.

They can make nails longer. They can paint pictures.

They can put glowing glitters on them.

Or

They can also put figurines on nails.

So can you do those things?

I have to try, sir.

I don't have many tools here.

But these things are adaptable, sir.

Let me tell you.

We're going to be more trendy than anyone in the capital, sir.

Then let me pay for these things.

All I'd ask in return is to show me your work, will you?

I want to see it.

Thank you, sir.

- We have a deal? - Thank you.

- Thanks. - Here.

- Is it enough? - Yes, sir.

Thank you, sir.

You're not on patrol at this market today.

So why are you here?

What about you?

I was just visiting the market

and happened to see Boonta shopping.

Thank you so much for these, sir.

I saved a lot on these.

I bought you medicine

and supplement food.

I'm glad we ran into you.

Otherwise, I'd have to deliver these at the banana bush again.

You snuck out to the banana bush behind Fang's?

It's not just that.

He even climbed into my room to see me. We almost got in trouble.

Anyway, thank you for sending me the medicine, sir.

Although I couldn't bring Doctor Bradley to you as promised,

seeing you all healthy like this

delights me.

Can you carry all these?

If you can't,

I'll help carry them to Fang's myself.

It's fine, sir.

If Fang finds out,

she's going to target me.

Thank you anyway, sir.

Don't do this so often. It'd be too much.

It's not too much at all.

I'm happy to help you.

If you have any problem, you can always let me know.

It's our job as police officers

to address the people's grievances.

You're always welcome.

I have to go back to Fang's now, sirs.

I've been out for too long. She's going to get mad.

Thank you, sir.

Brother Chaai, what upset you?

Why are you worshiping Buddha to calm yourself down?

Chaai is probably making merit

before committing a sin.

With that being said,

do you know what you did to upset me?

What did I do?

You've been acting strange since we were at the market.

You followed me here to bother me.

So you're upset about me seeing Boonta at the market

and buying things for her?

So that's the cloth seller.

Her name is Boonta?

Who's a cloth seller?

Well, the woman my Brother Chaai has feelings for

and bought her clothes for my Sister Pad.

You asked me to stall Captain Jam.

You climbed into Fang's.

You bought the clothes she sold.

He bought her a sash too.

It seems you're more serious about Boonta than I thought.

Wait, Brother Chaai and Puek.

Why does the cloth seller stay at Fang's?

She's a courtesan who has a side job selling clothes.

I know you don't mind her background

but if you just keep watching over her

without being honest with your feelings,

you could regret it again, Chaai.

Do you have another hairpin just like this one?

I would like to have one more.

No. It was just sold out.

Who did you sell to?

Women from the palace,

and courtesans from Fang's brothel.

This belongs to Boonta indeed, ma'am.

That's why she gave this to the Magnate as a keepsake.

Bring Tis to me.

But you just told him to lay low for now, ma'am.

I don't care what Luang Thukkarat does anymore.

If I let this go, the uneasiness would kill me.

(The perpetrator wore a blue turban.)

(He has dark brows.)

(He has sharp eyes.)

(He has a mole under his right eye.)

Someone followed me.

Where did he go, sir?

Magnate Thong's house is not far away.

You must have been mistaken.

My family would never sink Boonta's boat.

She used to be our servant.

It's only natural if there's some resentment,

but nobody would kill her, sir.

Even if you insist so,

the investigation

requires questioning witnesses,

and evidence to incriminate a suspect.

I haven't caught anyone red-handed.

If you see something of notice,

please let me know.

I'll investigate this further.

Of course.

I'm willing to cooperate with the police.

If we're done here, I would like to be excused, dear.

I'll oversee the servants in the kitchen.

Muean.

Yes, ma'am.

Be careful, ma'am.

Luang.

I have one more thing to discuss with you.

Do you have a minute?

It's the bidding for bird nest tax.

Didn't Dokgaew tell you?

Although my brother would be placing a bid,

I am in no way involved.

Everything will proceed officially.

But if you

get involved a little bit,

just convince your brother

to let me win this,

I'll be forever in your debt.

And you'll be rewarded handsomely.

Come.

If you're not satisfied with this amount,

I'm willing to pay more.

Just name the price.

Do I look like someone who you can bribe?

I perform my duty with integrity.

I have always been honest.

I will not trade my pride and honor for money!

Luang.

Don't judge me in a negative way.

I do not mean to insult you.

I just want to do whatever it takes

to be put in charge of bird nest tax.

Even if it's illegal?

I understand now.

You will always get what you want.

You will do whatever it takes to get it.

Whether it's your business

or everything else.

As expected

of a police officer.

You sure are so observant

and so wise.

Your description of me is probably true.

For what I want,

I will spare no expense to get it.

But you should realize this.

Nobody ever gets everything they want.

And if you intend to break the law

to achieve it,

I will handle the matter myself.

This is my new business!

Won't you "react" or something?

I don't understand. What are you doing?

I'm opening a manicure and massage place. It's written here,

"Boonta 'Nails and Massage'."

I'm just starting a business. Is it so shocking?

Look at you all.

We're shocked that you can read and write.

I know some noble women in the palace. Only they are educated.

You probably wrote random letters.

Hey! You're illiterate and you insult me? I'm going to...

So what did you write on there?

I'm going to start a manicure and massaging business.

See? This is the price.

Regular color for two phai. Special color for one feung.

A manicure costs as much as a night with one of us?

Hey, even a manicure requires skills and creativity.

It's the same as any service. More importantly,

in this day and age, the cost of living is high.

I don't work like you girls do.

Please have some sympathy.

It's still too expensive!

- Really? - Yeah!

Aunt, since this is your idea,

today is my grand opening day.

I'm going to give you a "promotion."

It's 50 "percent" off.

I'm giving you a discount of half.

Regular color costs one phai.

A special color costs two phai.

If you would like a continuous service,

I'll give you a "membership" price.

Let's just say it's worth it!

Wait, don't go. Wait, wait a minute.

I'll give you a free massage on top.

No place offers you a manicure and massage.

Girls, you get exhausted from working.

You must be feeling stiff.

Your waist, your back, or your neck.

If you get a massage, you will feel as light as a feather.

If you're interested, make a reservation.

In one day, I can only do a few sessions.

You! You're likely to have back pain.

I'll book a session then.

And you!

I know. I see it.

You're likely to have neck pain.

Me too.

Let me be your first guest.

Okay.

What else do you want?

Nothing, Aunt. I'm just here to see Dokgaew.

I want to show off my nails.

Let's decide who the new "fashion icon"

of this capital is.

Did you say acorn? For chicken?

It's still here?

Could you give me a discount?

It's good stuff. I can't go cheaper.

Then...

Could you please don't sell it yet?

This will be my order.

I'll bring the money later.

You're overdressing.

See you, baby.

That's mine.

Where would you get the money, Boonta?

Oh, they're selling already?

Sorry.

Could you stay still for a moment?

I'll help you tie your hair.

It's fine, sir.

Stay still.

Wait.

I told the seller not to sell it, sir.

How did you get it?

I see you've been eyeing this for a while.

So I bought it.

Thank you, sir.

Luang, you bought me too many things, sir.

For this hairpin,

I'll pay you later.

Fine. I'll be waiting.

I have something to tell you.

You said you're a spirit possessing Boonta's body.

You said you didn't believe me.

I still don't.

I just want to tell you

even if you're a spirit,

or a

- "nyu..." - "New" Boonta.

"New" Boonta or something,

- I... - Chaai!

What are you doing here?

Dokgaew? See?

Bright color that lasts. With these colors,

it's fab and...

Are you trying to make fun of me?

If you're showing off the hairpin he put on you, just say it.

Chaai!

Luang, sir.

So...

I need to go find Aunt Mian.

Goodbye, sir.

Yes, Mother.

Magnate Son.

I haven't seen you in a while.

I thought you've forgotten me.

I visit this place often.

It's you

who hasn't been here for me.

I have a lot of guests, sir.

Please don't be mad at me.

Tonight, I'll take great care of you

to make up for lost time.

I'm not here to see you tonight.

There she is. I came to see Chor.

Last time,

she really satisfied me.

I'll spend my time with Chor tonight.

Chor.

Get me a table.

Sit with me.

You got extra money from last night's guest?

Chor, you got a "tip?"

"Tip?"

"Tip" means extra money they give you because they like you.

This means he really liked you.

That's just how men are.

Sometimes they just want to try new things.

That's just a one-time luck for you.

A bland-looking woman like you

will never get to be his regular.

Chor is just happy to have a nice guest once in a while.

Could it be

she's bitter about not getting paid?

Is she actually bitter or embarrassed?

Chor outdrew the top girl in the place, and she can't stand it,

so she had to devalue you for revenge.

Nonsense!

Can someone like her ever outdraw me?

Even if she's reborn ten times, she would never compare to me.

That's too far, Pudsorn.

What's wrong with someone like me?

I know I'm not pretty as you are.

But I have my qualities too.

Why else would a guest pick me over you?

It's just one guest. Don't get carried away.

It's one for now, but there could be next!

- Chor! - Stop!

A beauty without a brain?

All you do is violence. That's not cool, girl.

Boonta! Did you insult me?

Fine. No insult.

Then let's find out once and for all.

I'm going to make an "event" where you compete for guests.

I'll make you see that every woman

has her place in the world.

"Even?"

"Event," ma'am.

It's a competition for guests between fellow courtesans.

I just want to help you make more money.

Of course. I know your place is the best,

but having a fun little challenge once in a while,

a change of pace would be nice, right?

So what is the competition?

It's a competition between the two of them, Mother.

On one side, it's Pudsorn. On the other side, it's Chor.

Whoever gets "paid" more,

No...

Whoever makes the most money out of guests,

will be the winner.

How can Chor possibly compete with Pudsorn?

That's what's interesting, Mother.

An underdog

is worth rooting for.

Mother.

You barely have to pay anything.

You only stand to gain.

We'll do everything as usual.

The only difference is we will make it known.

I promise this place will be crowded.

Do whatever you want.

Just don't cause any trouble.

Otherwise, I'll smack you for coming up with this idea.

Okay.

Why did you bring these things?

Rehearse your pouring.

Do I need to rehearse? I know how to pour drinks.

You can't do it normally.

You need to pour like an "escort girl."

- "Escort?" - "Girl?"

You can't just pour and feed.

You need to pour with an "inner."

"Enoe?"

Who's that?

Ready?

- Watch the legs. Shake your body. - Yeah.

Pop that! Yeah! Pull that out.

I heard Chor is training hard.

You seem so relaxed.

I have my regular guests. Why would I be worried?

Don't underestimate her, Pudsorn.

Boonta is on Chor's side.

You know how smart Boonta is.

She might have some unusual tricks to draw guests.

Boonta is all talk.

She doesn't know how to handle a guest,

yet she dare challenged me in Chor's stead.

I'm sure I'll definitely win.

I'm not taking a side here.

No matter who wins,

I just don't want you to hate each other.

Chor has always been nice to you.

Boonta has never hurt you either, right?

We're bound together anyway.

We need each other.

Let's just be nice to each other.

That's all I ask.

This is going to kill me. Ouch.

Are you nervous, Chor?

Even if I act like an "es..."

- "Es..." - "Cort."

Like an "escort" as you taught.

I still don't have the confidence.

You know how many regular guests Pudsorn has.

I barely have any.

If you don't have a regular guest,

then draw from one-time guests.

That's easy for you to say. Where would we get some?

Please come to Fang's brothel, sirs.

Girls, let's seduce.

Sirs, please make sure you come to Fang's brothel.

This is Lamjeak, and this is Chor.

Let's seduce.

Please come to Fang's brothel, sirs.

This is Lamjeak, and this is Chor.

Let's seduce.

Oh?

- Please come to Fang's brothel. - I'm Chor. What's your name, Dear?

- Please come and visit me. - Girls, come here.

This is Chor and Lamjeak.

Luang.

What are you doing here?

I'm here to invite people to Fang's brothel for an event.

What event?

If I tell you, it won't be a "surprise," sir.

I promise it's going to be fun.

Because no brothel has done this before.

Please make sure you come to Fang's brothel.

If you're interested in what we're doing,

please come and find out, sirs.

Please come, sir.

You shouldn't behave in such a way at this place.

"Okay," sir. I'll do it elsewhere then.

Where else are you going?

The market, sir.

It's crowded there.

Don't forget, sirs.

Please come to Fang's brothel.

See you at Fang's brothel.

Please come, sir.

Girls, come on!

Are you going, sir?

- I will. - I won't.

How can you visit such a place, Puek?

Why can't I?

That's right, sir. We've been there.

It's different, Yod. I went there to work.

I'll go there to hang out. Is it wrong?

Men hang out at places like that.

I still think it's inappropriate.

So you're not going, sir?

I'm not!

As a peacekeeper in this town,

I have concluded

that this event shall not be ignored.

Let's get inside.

We're going to look suspicious if we linger here.

Chaai always complicates simple matters.

I agree, sir. I don't know why he would disguise himself.

They always recognize him every time.

Do we have to do this?

If you want to win against Boonta,

you have to come and see for yourself...

just what Boonta does

to make Luang Thukkarat so obsessed with her.

You expect me to do what she does?

No good woman would behave like a courtesan.

Then, good women won't get married, Young Miss.

All you do is stitching, cooking, and handicraft.

Boonta has already earned a hairpin from him.

People at the market said

there's an event at Fang's brothel tonight.

It's going to be crowded. No one will notice

that we're there in disguise.

Welcome, Luang Thukkarat.

You're still in disguise?

Okay, sir.

I'll take this as your personal preference.

Anyway, please enjoy tonight's event.

This way, sir.

Please, Luang...

I mean, sir.

That's Luang Thukkarat, Young Miss.

Where would you like to sit, sirs?

There.

In the room, sirs?

Please, sirs.

Welcome, sirs.

Is this your first time here?

If that's the case, my girls would give you a welcome.

Would you like some drinks or snacks then?

So do you want anything or not?

I do.

Okay, sir.

One of my girls will be serving you.

Ming.

Watch the two guests in that room.

I think they seem strange.

Yes, Mother.

If you would like anything more, let me know, sirs.

Here, sirs.

I think we should just see her and go.

I have a bad feeling about this.

Young Miss.

The event hasn't started yet.

So where is Boonta?

Luang.

Luang Thukkarat. Luang Vasuthep.

Are you drinking without a companion?

My friends are so ready to take care of you.

If you will take care of me,

I'll consider the offer.

Chaai's really here to see Boonta.

Even if he's in disguise, I recognize him.

You have to watch them, Young Miss.

You'll see what trick she uses.

I can serve you for my friends, sirs.

But I can't spend a night with you.

Can you flirt with Chaai like they do?

Of course, sirs.

This shot will be a bit sweet.

Can you drink it, sir?

Won't you feed him?

Let's drink together then.

"Cheers."

Let me go...

- Boonta is seducing him! I'll slap her! - Your cover will be blown!

Please be patient, Young Miss.

How is it?

This is for you.

Thank you, sir.

Let me see...

So I'm good at flirting, sir?

If you come and flirt with me,

I'll pay you more than this.

That's Magnate Thong!

What if Gaysorn finds out?

Will you drink with me now?

- No! - Luang.

Are you bullying me on purpose?

I don't like

how you're being inappropriate with Boonta.

You're winning, Chor.

Am I not too late to join the fun?

While being a courtesan is not illegal,

you're under no protection by the law.

It's a job you do willingly.

You accept violation for money.

Hey, Luang.

Are you saying that we

have to accept the risks just because we do prostitution?

I know you were just doing your job,

but I don't want to see you ever again.