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Episode 4

Can you do me a favor?

Um...

Could you get me two chickens and some wine?

I can't even afford oatmeal.

Have some sense of shame.

Look.

I'm telling you, I can't afford it.

Here, this is a new jacket.

You'll be able to buy it with this.

Oh my! Isn't this silk?

Oh... It's so smooth!

How lovely!

I'll get you what you need.

Oh, isn't this chicken?

I heard you helped Joon out.

We didn't know what to do,

coming from so far away, with no one to help us

and then you saved us.

I'll never forget your kindness.

This is in return for your services.

Help yourself.

Thanks.

Here!

- Let me serve you. - No, you eat first.

This is good.

There is no cup. I'll get one.

If you learn medicine under him

You'll be able to live a fruitful life.

So pursue learning.

Don't get your hopes up too high.

If I work there, all that is guaranteed is

food enough for myself.

Working hard won't guarantee

food for the family,

And all he gives you is two suits a year.

I'll learn for a while and if it doesn't work out,

- I'll quit. - No!

When one tries to accomplish something,

it's easy to fail,

even when one has firm determination.

How will you succeed

when you're thinking about quitting already?

Don't worry about me.

I'll make my own living.

Do you understand?

Yes.

Oh, that's right!

Turn around, huh? Turn around.

What's this?

Already counting your chickens before they're hatched?

You arrived here yesterday

and you're trying to be a doctor?

Why don't you go up and cure patients?

What are you talking about?

Hey!

Who says a newcomer like you can gather herbs?

It took 3 years for him

to start digging up herbs.

4 years for me.

I carried water buckets for 3 years.

What makes you think you can?

You said water buckets?

Your job is to bring water.

You see those buckets?

Carry them now!

You'll barely fill half of them even if you run

He seems reluctant

to bring water.

No, no. I'll do it.

Where do I draw it from?

That is... From Big Mountain Valley...

You figure it out yourself.

You idiot.

There are springs everywhere.

- Let's go dig up some herbs! - Okay.

You guys go out to the ferry port.

The ferry port?

Priest Samjuk and Yejin will arrive, so carry their luggage.

Yes, sir.

Shit, he never gives us a break.

- Well, we'll be back. - Go on now.

Yes. Jungsoo, let's go.

You. Put down those buckets.

Yes, sir.

Go to the ferry port now,

and escort the priest and Lady Yejin.

What?

He doesn't know them!

Why not?

One is an old man wearing a priest�s robe,

and the other is a pretty young woman.

Yes, sir.

No, no. I'll do that.

You go now!

Yes, sir.

And take those off

And change into some clean clothes, huh?

Okay.

Jangswe, let's go to the tavern and have a drink.

Would it be alright?

What are you afraid of?

If he reprimands us, let's quit.

Let's go.

Mansoo! Mansoo!

Mansoo! Mansoo!

- Somebody help! - What's the matter?

Mansoo! Mansoo! Wake up!

Mansoo! Mansoo! Wake up!

- Mansoo! - Um... I...

I work for Dr. Yoo...

You're a doctor? Dr! Please save my son!

- Mansoo! - But...

Let's not waste time here and go to Dr. Yoo

Get on my back.

He's about to die!

He'll die on the way there.

Mansoo! Mansoo!

Move over.

Mansoo...

Mansoo...

I've given him some first-aid treatment,

so go now and see a doctor.

Thank you, Thank you. Mansoo!

One is an old man wearing a priest�s robe,

and the other is a pretty young woman.

Sir...

Who are you?

My name is Hur Joon.

I started learning under Dr. Yoo today.

Learning?

What?

Dr. Yoo doesn't teach medicine.

Who says you're his student?

I'm running errands for him now,

but I'll learn medicine someday.

Let's see how long you can bear it.

What are you waiting for?

If you came to escort us, take our luggage.

To which spots did you apply acupuncture?

The Lung Meridian's S- 11 and the Spleen Meridian's Sp- 1.

That will do.

Who brought this?

Oh... I did.

Where did you draw it from?

From the spring next to the Dangsan tree.

You bastard!

You can't even make wine out of dead water.

You brought dirty water for making medicine?

Oh, I made a mistake. I'll bring new water.

You said a mistake?

Will you say you made a mistake

after killing people with polluted water?

It's my first day...

I didn't know what water is used for medicine.

Shut up!

You'll kill people and say

you made a mistake or you didn't know.

A doctor's hand is more dangerous

than swords or poison.

A doctor's mistakes

can never be forgiven!

I'm sorry. Please forgive me.

I know you kind of people.

Taking things easy

and trying to make some money

on patients' lives.

You'd rather be a merchant.

Even a merchant knows better than to kill.

You don't deserve to cure people.

Forgive me! Forgive me!

Please forgive me.

Did you see his face

turn pale with fear?

That fish was acting so cheeky.

Serves him right.

He won't put up with this for long.

What did I do wrong?

Where can I get water for making medicine?

Tell me.

If you want to be a doctor, work it out yourself.

- Ain't I right? - Of course!

- Let's go! - My feet hurt.

Go and take a rest.

Yes, sir.

Hasn't it been 10 years you've cared for her?

Yes. Time flies.

She'd have been a royal physician if she were a man.

I'm hungry from a long journey.

Anybody out there?

Yes, sir. It's Ohgun.

Bring a couple of chickens and some wine.

Yes, sir.

What happened?

Nothing. Don't worry.

Are you there?

I heard you were scolded by Dr. Yoo.

I told you he has a bad temper.

Why don't you quit and follow me to the mountains?

All you need to do is set some traps

and badgers and wild boars get caught.

And if you're lucky, you get musk deer and bears.

If you catch a bear and sell its gall,

you earn enough money for 2 months.

I wouldn't have started if I were going to give up.

Mind your own business.

Obstinacy won't earn you money.

You'll kill people and say

You made a mistake or you didn't know.

A doctor's hand is more dangerous

than swords or poison.

A doctor's mistakes

can never be forgiven!

You'd rather be a merchant.

Even a merchant knows better than to kill.

You don't deserve to cure people.

Ma'am...

Excuse me...

I know it's impolite to ask, but...

I'm desperate, so please forgive me.

I've been scolded for bringing the wrong water,

but I still don't know what I've done wrong.

What water is used for making medicine?

Is there some kind of special water?

There are 33 different kinds of water

the doctor uses.

The reason he classifies them so specifically

is that there is water that is harmful to the body.

So a doctor must know well the quality of the water.

Can you tell me more?

The best is water drawn from a well early at dawn

It's sweet with no poison and the energy of the dawn

turns into dew and forms on the surface.

So it is used for strengthening the body fluids.

Early at dawn?

The second is water cold in summer and warm in winter.

It must be drawn before the cock crows at dawn.

That's the water used for making medicine here.

Where can I find that water?

At the end of Big Mountain Valley, there's a spring.

The third cures paralysis,

The fourth is said to cure liver diseases,

Next is water from January rain

which strengthens energy,

but the taste changes easily so you have to be careful,

Maeoo Water cures boils,

Kamlan Water is for fatigue,

Byukhae Water cures itches,

Thermal Water heals pain in bones and muscles,

Cold Spring Water heals migraines.

I've given treatment to the critical patients,

so just follow the prescriptions.

Yes, sir.

How long will you be gone?

I'm leaving on a whim. How am I supposed to know?

If I get tired, I'll return. Let's go.

Put down the buckets.

Yes, sir.

Wait!

You couldn't have figured it out on your own.

Who taught you this is medicinal water?

The tiger in Big Mountain Valley?

Maybe the god of the mountain told him.

If you finish drawing water, dry the herbs in the yard.

And wash the dirty towels stained with pus.

And chop the dry herbs in front of the warehouse.

Yes, sir.

Pay attention to what you're doing!

My feet hurt.

Ow!

Hey!

You trying to start another fight?

Now, come on! Make my day!

Sorry for last time. It won't happen again.

Crestfallen at last, eh?

Nonsense.

Does he look crestfallen to you?

But he looks depressed.

You fool! It took you a month to

- find Big Mountain Valley. - Well, that was...

He is no pushover.

- Is it you, Joon? - Yes.

You must be hungry. I'll prepare dinner.

No thanks, I chopped firewood at the servants' quarters

and got something to eat.

What's that?

The patient charts.

Their names and the prescriptions

for their illnesses are recorded here.

You already had the chance to see it,

while running errands and bringing water?

I can�t just sit and wait.

If it takes 10 years for others,

I'll end it in 3.

Name a good price.

20 Nyang for the musk and 80 for the bear's gall

140 for the wild boar's gall...

and 210 for the other...

I'll give you 450.

450? Just 450?

I won't sell then.

If I sell it to a pharmacist from Haman,

I'll get at least 800.

Then take it and go to Haman.

You have such a short temper.

Alright then! I'll sell it at market price.

If you give me a good price, I'll serve you well.

- How? - It isn't your money, anyway.

A win-win situation, huh? What do you say?

If I pay you 600, what will you do for me?

I tell you, I'll serve you well.

Hand it over, quick.

Here. 600 Nyang.

Well... good bye, bro.

Hey! Watch your tongue!

You, you rat!

Hey! Hey!

You'd rather skin a flea for its hide.

- Where'd you get that money? - Huh?

I sold the medicine.

But that Ohgun guy is so stingy.

I won't do any more business with him again.

- Hey, bro. - What?

Let's go gambling tonight.

No, I've washed my hand of that.

You scared of your wife?

So it's true, you're

henpecked by your wife!

Henpecked? Henpecked?

Who said that!

Then what is it? Everyone here knows

you like gambling more than girls.

I've quit.

I told you so. I told you so.

Well, if you change your mind,

drop by at the tavern tonight.

I won't.

Hey, didn't you say you'd quit?

I will eat my hat if I did.

Why are you so late?

Late? It's still early in the evening.

I'm tired.

Hand it over.

What?

I know you sold medicine to Dr. Yoo's today.

Oh, that? They'll pay me next time.

Is that true?

Are you suspecting your husband?

I'd as soon believe the dog next door.

You're dead meat if you're trying to fool me!

If you change your mind,

drop by at the tavern tonight,

- It's time to sleep. - I'm not sleepy.

Hey, you look hot tonight!

What are you doing?

- Let's go to sleep. - Come on!

- Stop! - Be quiet!

What's this?

I have a bad hand.

I'll bet.

Show your cards.

You're here!

I saw the god of Mt. Jiri in my dreams last night.

He sure brought me some good luck, eh?

Shut up and just deal the cards.

Seems you lost all your money, so you can't play!

Just one game!

You drove me away the last time I lost my money

What are you doing now?

Bring more money or bug off!

Hey man, don't be so hard.

I won't repeat it again. Bring more money!

Alright then! Wait here.

Of course. Sure.

Who said you could look through the patient charts?

Don't you know it's forbidden?

Oh, I didn't know. It was just that...

I wanted to know the names of the medicines...

Did you write this yourself?

Yes, ma'am.

Your handwriting is outstanding. Have you learned before?

I studied once

for the state examination

unaware of my social position.

Showing off their writing is for the noblemen.

Doctors need not be ashamed of poor handwriting.

Writing in fancy letters are of no use.

The exact names in neat letters is what counts.

Don't you know it's no use

writing down and memorizing prescriptions?

The effect of medicine differs according to the patient

and prescriptions alter according to season and sex.

What use are writing down the names of the diseases

and their prescriptions?

I... didn't know.

You'll be in big trouble if they find out

you've been looking through the patient charts.

Never act hastily again.

Who's there?

Who's there?

Who's there? Step forward!

Step forward at once!

You!

How dare you!

Why are you here? You rat!

I...

I wanted to know the names of herbs...

What does that have to do with drawing water?

Get out! Now!

Yes, sir.

Who does he think he is

rummaging around here?

Sir!

The expensive medicines in the warehouse are gone!

What?

The dried ginseng, antlers, and bear's galls are missing!

When did you last check?

They were there yesterday afternoon.

Jangswe and I were in the hut last night.

- Then, was it you? - Never, sir!

We'd never steal anything, sir!

Then where did the medicines go!

Master... I saw Hur Joon

going in the warehouse last night.

Bring him now!

Master Doji wants to see you.

What for?

You'll see.

Thief.

You called for me?

Did you enter the warehouse last night?

Yes.

Why, when your job is to

draw water and run errands?

You added burglary to your list?

What? What are you talking about?

Precious medicines disappeared last night.

Wasn't it you?

N... no. I didn't do it.

Then why did you enter the warehouse?

What for?

You'll be in big trouble if they find out

you've been looking through the patient charts,

Never act hastily again,

Why are you silent?

Does this mean you admit you did it?

No, it wasn't me.

Then why do you hesitate?

I sent him.

I told him to bring me

my book and the patient charts.

Didn't you touch the medicines?

Never, sir.

Since only the expensive medicines are gone,

it must have been someone knowledgeable.

Who did it?

I shall find out.

Report this to the police

and inquire at every pharmacist in town,

to trace the stolen medicines.

Yes, sir.

Why the long face? Got scolded again?

No.

Today was my lucky day.

I caught a bear and a wild boar.

Let's go to the tavern. It's on me.

No, thanks.

Come on. I'll buy you a drink.

Give us some wine here.

Yes.

Drink.

I'm telling you again.

Don't waste your time and just quit.

This is a bear's gall. It costs at least 200.

And this, is a wild boar's gall.

It cures children's fits and costs at least 40.

To whom do you sell it?

Isn't it obvious?

Since I don't eat it,

I sell it to Dr. Yoo's or a pharmacy.

Pharmacists here only buy cheap herbs,

so to sell expensive medicines I go to Haman.

Haman?

Why?

You look troubled. Is there something wrong?

No.

If you're worried about money, you don't have to be.

I'll make a living. You just do your job.

How?

I've even looked after showgirls in Yongchun.

I can pick wild greens in Mt. Jiri

or do needle work for pay.

I've never been so content before.

Seeing you working hard at the hospital

and studying all night

makes me feel on top of the world.

Is Hur Joon here?

What is it?

Look.

When the police come to investigate,

don't say you saw me in the warehouse.

I don't have anything to do with the robbery.

If you say something that will

you put me in trouble, I won't let you get away with it.

Put it back before innocent people get accused.

What? What did you say?

Put back the medicine you took.

Do you want to die?

Who are you trying to frame?

I've heard there's a pharmacist in Haman.

Since pharmacists here only buy cheap herbs,

If you want to sell expensive medicines,

you have to go to him. Don't you know him?

What are you talking about?

How am I supposed to know him?

I heard that you've worked here for 5 years.

Don't send your efforts down the drain.

Shut up! It wasn't me.

It will be revealed anyway. Act wisely.

You son of a bitch! I'll kill you if you tell anyone!