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Crown of the Nile: My Beggar Husband is the Pharaoh Episode 8

Episode 8

Episode 8 recap

Merit questions Kaji after finding a royal pendant, worried he stole it. Kaji tells her it is an heirloom from his noble ancestors, and she vows to protect it. At the mansion, Hemte's mother refuses wine from Nefti, forces her to wash her feet, and throws dirty water into her face. Later, Nefti brings food to Hemte's room, peeks inside, and finds him in bed with his brother.

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Episode 8 Scene by Scene

  1. 00:00: The Royal Heirloom Pendant

    Merit holds the blue jeweled pendant and confronts Kaji about the death penalty for stealing royal items. Kaji explains that his fallen noble family left it behind. Merit promises to guard it with her life, and the couple embraces.

  2. 00:30: Nefti Washes Her Mother-in-Law's Feet

    Nefti serves wine to Hemte's mother, who rejects the drink. She orders Nefti to wash her feet. After Nefti complies, Hemte's mother insults her, praises Merit, kicks Nefti to the floor, and splashes dirty foot-washing water onto her face.

  3. 01:41: A Shocking Bedchamber Discovery

    Nefti carries a tray of treats to Hemte's bedchamber at night. She looks through the door crack and sees Hemte embracing his shirtless younger brother in bed. Terrified and sickened, Nefti drops the tray onto the stone floor.

Key Lines from Episode 8

“Did you steal this?! Theft of royal property carries the death penalty! Have you lost your mind?!”

Merit · Merit questions Kaji after finding the blue jeweled royal pendant in their hut.

“You aren't half as capable or virtuous as your sister Merit! If Hemte had married Merit, our house would be far better off.”

Hemte's mother · Hemte's mother insults Nefti before kicking her and splashing dirty water on her.

“My dear brother, aren't you afraid your wife will find out?”

Hemte's younger brother · Hemte's brother speaks while embracing Hemte in bed as Nefti watches outside.

“Oh gods... He's actually screwing his own brother in a room?! This is sickening!”

Nefti · Nefti whispers in horror while looking through the crack in Hemte's bedroom door.

How Episode 8 Ends

Nefti drops the serving tray in absolute horror after seeing Hemte and his brother together in bed. The platter makes a loud clatter on the stone floor, instantly alerting both men. They turn to stare directly at the cracked door. Will Hemte catch Nefti spying on his secret affair?