Mom Ped Sawan (2024)
หม่อมเป็ดสวรรค์
aka 深宫幽情 · 月下禁爱 · 月下禁果 · Mhom Ped Sawan
Khun Kham and Khut Sut, concubines of the Prince of the Front Palace, are both concealing feelings that go beyond that of friendship for one another. They can merely care for one another from a distance until the Front Palace passes and Sut was sought for service in the grand palace of Princess Vilas, the elder sister of Prince Sang. It's only Kham who's left adrift and ultimately has to return to her hometown of Amphawa with her father Khram.
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Episodes
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After the death of the Front Palace Prince, Khun Kham mourns deeply. Khun Sud comforts her, but their closeness raises suspicion
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While preparing food for the royal funeral, Khun Kham tastes the dish. Khun Kaew accuses her of disrespecting royal etiquette.
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Nervous about presenting food to Prince Wilat, Khun Kham receives a sudden call to appear before him, alongside Khun Sud.
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Khun Kham loses sleep, worried that the prince will take Khun Sud away after being impressed by her poetry recital.
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Both women are welcomed into the palace kitchen. Jealousy brews among the staff, especially Khun Kaew, who tries to sow doubts about their relationship.
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Khun Kham returns to live with her father in Amphawa. Khun Sud, lost in longing, can’t focus on her poetry.
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Khun Kaew files a complaint to tarnish Prince Wilat’s name, while danger rises outside the palace as opium gang activity increases.
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Khun Kham is injured by gang violence and falls ill. Prince Jena sends royal physicians and security to care for her at her father's home.
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Khun Sud rushes to care for Khun Kham. Their closeness worries Prince Jena, who suspects deeper feelings between them.
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Prince Jena sends matchmakers to propose marriage to Khun Kham. Torn and anxious, her father tries to find a way out for her.
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Tension builds as Prince Sangkhu conceals his worsening illness to protect palace stability. Meanwhile, Mom Kaeo secretly seeks outside medical help, displeasing the prince, and Sunthon Phu visits to offer blessings.
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Missing Khun Kham, Khun Sud writes her a heartfelt poem. During a royal visit, Mhom Kaew violates orders to avoid the palace and causes a stir by appearing uninvited.
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Prince Sang’s condition worsens. Prince Jena seeks out a missionary doctor, while Mhom Ngiw arranges a sacred ritual for protection.
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Khun Kham returns to the palace, but Mhom Kaew tries to sneak back in for hidden motives. Prince Wilat catches on and orders her removed, fueling her desire for revenge.
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As opium dens are shut down across the provinces, tension simmers in the royal kitchen. Prince Wilat holds a curry cook-off between Khun Kham and Mae Ueng to settle a dispute.
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After the curry contest, friendships mend. Khun Kham and Khun Sud’s relationship deepens—just as rumors of a spreading epidemic begin to disrupt palace life.
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Khun Sud sneaks Khun Kham out to visit her father in Amphawa but is caught by Prince Jena. Both are punished, while concern over the escalating epidemic grows.
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The smallpox outbreak intensifies, affecting daily life and theater troupes. Khun Kham falls ill in confinement and is later released by Prince Wilat. Prince Jena is reassigned to lead the anti-opium campaign.
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Master Thongkham's troupe is selected to perform at Prince Sang’s funeral. He plans to use a tale by Sunthorn Phu but unexpected events push him to consider leaving the capital once again.
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When Khun Sud and Khun Kham clash with Mhom Kaew at the market, they're accused of violating palace conduct rules. The issue escalates to royal court, forcing a formal inquiry.
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Master Thongkham returns to his roaming troupe. Meanwhile, Prik sneaks off to meet Muan, only to lose sight of Pan at the temple, sparking panic.
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Khun Sud asks Prince Wilat for permission to live openly with Khun Kham. Though well-meaning, Prince Wilat and Khun Suwan warn her of the risks. Meanwhile, Prince Jena investigates a powerful opium lord.
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Aung’s sudden death haunts Mae Niam with guilt. Mhom Kaew hatches a plan to expose Prince Suriyapakdi’s secrets under orders from tycoon Liang.
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Prince Jena is appointed to lead the southern opium crackdown. Before leaving, he visits Khun Kham for comfort and brings her a silk gift. Khun Kham quietly supports Khun Sud during her upcoming exam.
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Though Khun Sud passes her exam, concerns about her gender prompt a new handwriting test. Meanwhile, Mhom Kaew rages and plans retaliation after hearing of Khun Sud’s success.
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Prince Jena arrests Liang in a sweeping raid. Mhom Kaew flees with Chum. Amid the turmoil, Prince Wilat suddenly suffers intense abdominal pain.
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Khun Kham prepares for the royal cook’s exam while worrying about Prince Wilat’s health. A healing tonic from Princess Darawadee brings brief improvement.
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Prince Wilat relapses, and Khun Kham skips her exam to care for him. Khun Sud misreads the situation, thinking Khun Kham betrayed her, and runs away from the palace.
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Master Thongkham fears for Khwan and Prajong’s love. Khun Sud and Khun Kham reconcile in peaceful Amphawa—until Prince Wilat's condition worsens dramatically.
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Khun Sud and Khun Kham surrender to the royal court. Prince Jena seeks a way to protect them, but Lady Worajan struggles with the dilemma: if no punishment is given, the law loses its meaning.