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Episode 9

Ma'am, Lady Yejin is here.

Tell her to come in.

Have a seat.

You're really a grown lady now.

It's about time you got married.

I've asked a matchmaker to look for a bride for Doji.

After Doji, I'll ask her to arrange your marriage.

I'm not ready yet...

Ready? But you're already marriageable.

Actually, I'm more worried about you than Doji.

Doji will become a royal physician,

so many noble women will want him.

But I feel pity for you.

Your father was once a famous doctor,

but that's all history

and you're all alone in the world now.

People want power and money,

so nobody would willingly marry you.

But don't worry.

I think of you as my own daughter,

so I'll see that you marry a decent man.

Your father once was a famous doctor,

but that's all history,

and you're all alone in the world now.

People want power and money,

so nobody would willingly marry you.

Yejin.

Sit down.

You look pale. What's the matter?

Nothing.

Did you think about what I said?

I shall go ask my parents' permission now.

You can't.

Yejin.

I did not hear what you said to me last night.

I shall think you were drunk

and didn't know what you were saying.

I wasn't drunk. Can't you see my heart?

You and I grew up as siblings.

If we get married,

that will make me undutiful to

the people who took care of me.

Nonsense!

Father cares for you more than anyone.

He would want us to get married.

I'll get permission from both. You just trust me.

No. You shall become a royal doctor.

You must find a bride who matches you.

Marry a nice woman that can help you.

Yejin.

Is that what you really want?

Is it?

Oh.

To you, I'm just your brother,

not a man.

If you can't accept me now,

I'll wait until you do.

Doji.

I don't care how long it takes.

What a sunny day.

I told you to put that over here.

Haven't you ever worked before, Yangtae?

- Hey. - Yeah?

Homa is sesame, baekyoo is white sesame,

anbang is goose oil,

haema is a kind of frog,

dohaekin is peach stone,

buttercups are antidotes and cure hallucinations.

Plantains brighten the eye

and cures the heat and wind of the liver shooting up

causing blood-shot eyes.

Do you know what this is?

Not yet...

It's called chungoong.

It dissolves extravasated blood and helps blood flow.

It also is used to cure headaches.

Oh...

This is a synopsis on medicine written in the reign of King Sejong.

It is more detailed about the effects of domestic herbs

than Chinese medical books.

Thank you.

Snake's beard...

Snake's beards are good for the heart and lungs

and it calms the mind and eases the pulse.

I'm tired.

- We're back. - Welcome home.

- Let's see. - Yes.

Now, what's this?

You all went to gather herbs together, but, why are yours so few?

I'm not used to the mountains yet...

Is that your excuse?

I gave you the job as an herb digger

when you should just be carrying water buckets.

You should do better than this!

If you're going to work like this, than just quit!

Why so noisy?

- What is it? - That is...

Hur Joon went to gather herbs, but didn't do his work,

so he's being scolded by Master Doji.

Who dug this up?

That was... me.

If you found an herb,

you must dig it up in this way.

It's too small to be used for medicine.

How can you find good herbs when you're a green horn?

But even if it's just a ballonflower,

you must treat it like a wild ginseng,

not hurting one single root.

If you're going to dig them up carelessly,

what use is it, even if you gather many?

You must make medicine with sincerity.

- Yangtae. - Yes?

- Hard work, isn't it? - It's ok.

What do you think, Ma'am?

Good enough to live in, isn't it?

It's all thanks to you. Hungry, eh?

I'll get dinner ready now.

I'll split firewood and make a fire.

Alright.

Sorry to bring you

to such a shabby place.

The place I lived in when my father was accused

and exiled to the North Office

was a hut, ready to collapse.

Back then we were so unhappy

passing the cold winter

with no fire.

Here there is a fence to shield the wind

and a roof to shelter us from the rain.

And moreover, you're right next to me.

You don't have to say sorry.

If you believe in me,

I will never let you down.

You'll see. I shall become a doctor

and let you and mother live a wealthy life.

I don't need a wealthy life.

If you've decided to be a doctor,

become one more famous than Dr. Yoo.

That's impossible.

He's too big a mountain for me to climb.

- How can I... - Don't say that.

You must become the best doctor in Korea.

It's the only way to overcome

the ill-treatment that you've received.

I will help you out, no matter what happens.

This place will do.

Here?

You use the spear in an emergency,

and use this trap to catch the animals, okay?

This pathway is where the ferocious beasts

pass by most, in Mt. Jiri.

Tigers appear in broad daylight.

T... tigers?

Wha, what's this?

What happened?

Did the tigers do it?

Even a butcher couldn't do this

if you asked him to split the belly open.

Then who did it?

It must have been a ghost!

Let's go back.

Are you nuts? I'm not going anywhere

until I find out who did this and strangle him.

Joon! Joon! Joon!

Wait for me!

Why are you so surprised?

Joon...

You're saying a ghost did it?

It's not funny.

If you saw it yourself, you wouldn't laugh.

What happened?

I've been a hunter for about 10 years,

but I've never seen something like that.

The way he split the belly and intestines open

was no ordinary skill.

Joon...

Look, over there!

Let's go and see.

But Joon...

Th... that's where I set a trap...

H...he... looks like a ghost.

Let's go home.

Keep quiet.

I... l'm leaving.

Let's go.

How can he walk so quickly?

Where did he go?

That's strange.

He couldn't have gone far, so let's split up and look for him.

I'll go this way, and you go that way.

Okay, be careful.

If you've rested well at my house,

get out now!

Who are you?

Why are you splitting open animals' bellies

deep in the mountains?

It's none of your business.

Are you a doctor?

I... saw your medical books.

I heard that Sinnongbonchogyung is the oldest book

in China about herbs, and not anyone can get it.

- If you have such a book... - Get out now!

I won't go before you tell me why

you split open animals' bellies.

You want money?

The animals of Mt. Jiri aren't yours.

Whatever I do is none of your business.

Gather up your net and get out now!

Must have learned medicine, knowing that book,

but whoever you learned from, you're so pathetic.

Don't ever say you're a doctor.

Who do you think my teacher is?

Judging from the herbs you've gathered,

there's no need to ask.

We use the roots of some herbs,

and the stem of others, like the ephedra you dug up.

Are you trying to kill all of them by digging up their roots?

You must know which herbs are used for the roots,

and which are used for the stem and seeds.

One who carelessly uses herbs

has no right to be a doctor!

Now, be off with you before the 'mountain god' gets you!

Please open the doors.

Where's Youngdal?

He's running an errand for Master Doji.

- That fool! - Is there anything wrong?

He's worked here for more than 3 years

and can't even tell a balloonflower from Codonopsis lanceolata!

That can't be.

Can't be?

Then you're saying I'm lying?

I've just misboiled the medicine

Dr. Yoo prescribed.

Is he blind or something?

How can he make a mistake

when the names of the herbs are all written down?

That's nothing to laugh about. You're all the same.

No way! We know what we're doing.

Oh yeah? Then what are the effects of balloonflowers?

Balloonflowers... Balloon...

What's the answer?

Th... that is...

What about you?

Good for you.

You're still gonna boast you work at a hospital?

Do you know?

It cures asthma, diabetes, and paralysis.

What about Codonopsis lanceolata?

It's good for the lungs, spleen, and kidney, and heals tumors.

Did you hear? You fools!

Shit!

Wow. How did you know all that?

I overheard it in the infirmary.

I see...

Hey! Hey!

Dr. Yoo's wife wants to see you.

Alright.

How long will this take to finish?

You may go.

Yes, come back soon.

Tsk, tsk...

What about you? Are you going?

If you're going to hold your head high

and set against the mistress, then just stay here.

No, I will go.

Ma'am, we're here.

Come in, come in.

Now what brings the noble lady

to this shabby place?

If you act rudely one more time,

I'll kick your husband out.

Do you understand?

Yes, Ma'am.

Help her cook.

Yes, Ma'am.

And tell that child to wash the blankets

for the patients.

Yes, Ma'am.

They're stained with body wastes and bloody pus,

so wash them well clean.

Yes, ma'am...

- What are you doing? - Huh?

Take the head.

We must arrange the marriage with Sir Kim's daughter from Osi Village.

- What? - Let's go.

Oh, yes.

Yes.

What are you staring at? Get back to work!

Yoowul, go gather the patients' blankets.

Yes ma'am, follow me.

Take your turns, okay?

And you quiet down.

- Um... - Hello.

- Let me see your number plate. - Huh? Oh.

You're not gonna get examined today.

What? We can't wait till tomorrow!

Well, there are ways...

- Can I have a word with you? - What? Oh.

Can I have a word with you?

- What is it? - Could you move my turn up?

My turn won't come around today,

Please, just once.

- What does the patient have? - Asthma.

Asthma in not critical.

If it's not an emergency,

- you must wait for your turn. - Here...

What is this?

You're asking me to take this and move your turn up?

Is it not enough?

It's all I have. Please, sir.

You mustn�t do this.

Just take it.

I said no!

How much do you need

- to shift my turn ahead? - What's going on?

I've heard of the doctor's reputation,

but now I see you're all just thieves!

Thieves?

That's right. Extorting money from people

saying you'll move up their turns!

Extorting money? What do you mean?

Don't you know that if you want to get examined by Dr. Yoo,

you must give money to the workers?

Everybody in town knows that.

Did this guy ask you for money?

No, Master.

Then what is that in your hand?

You want to be a doctor

when you're extorting money from weak and helpless patients?

You, a mere herb digger,

bringing disgrace on my father!

Master.

I trusted you!

- No. Listen. - Shut up!

Doji, let's hear what happened.

Happened? You saw what I saw!

Everything is obvious.

You are responsible for his arrogance, too.

Everything has its turn and step,

but you ignored that and inflated his ego.

You should become a decent person

before you start studying medical books.

Carry water buckets and run errands again.

You mustn�t read medical books or show up in the infirmary

before you have my permission.

Sir!

If you disobey me, I'll kick you out!

Why are you out?

It's late. Did you have dinner?

Yes. With Master Doji.

He made me an herb digger sooner than others,

and treated me to wine thanking me for my hard work.

You should be tired. Go get some rest now.

Yes.

The night air is chilly.

Let's go inside.

I was going to take care of him.

Who knew Master Doji would do it first?

I feel like a load's been taken off my chest.

He acted like he was so clean-handed,

and he turned out to be a fox!

That's why I said he was cunning.

Everybody watch what you say!

We all know that you were the ones

who took money from the patients.

You may still get into trouble, so be careful!

You watch your mouth!

Clean up and gather at the showgirl house.

Why are we going to the showgirl house?

Master Doji is treating us.

Let's go and have a drink with the showgirls.

- Let's wrap it up and go. - Yes, sir.

If you're all done, let's go now.

Yes.

Let's go have some wine and meat with the showgirls.

Let's go.

Calm down.

We use the roots of some herbs

and the stem of others, like the ephedra you dug up,

Are you trying to kill all of them by digging up their roots?

You must know which herbs are used for the roots,

and which are used for the stem and seeds,

One who carelessly uses herbs has no right to be a doctor!

Sir! Sir, are you home?

Sir, are you home?

Sir.

My name is Hur Joon.

I have something to ask of you.

Sir.

Sir!

Sir!

Sir!

Sir!

Sir...

I have something to say to you.

I don't have anything to say. Get away!

My name is

Hur Joon.

I want to learn medicine under you, sir.

Please accept me.

Are you nuts? Can't you see my shabby looks?

I have nothing to teach you. Get away.

Sir!

Sir!

Do you know Joon is in big trouble?

Yes...

Did Joon really steal money?

That can't be true. There must be a misunderstanding,

or he must have been wrongly accused.

What does he say?

I didn't let him know that I knew.

Not let him know?

How can you ignore it when your husband is in trouble?

Why should I make him feel uneasy,

when he's already in a bad mood?

You can easily be regarded with jealousy

when you're achieving good work.

You'd better ignore it, too.

Sir...

My name is Hur Joon.

Sir, please teach me.

Please accept me.

Sir!

Sir!

Sir!

Please accept me.

Why are you begging me when you already have a teacher?

As you know, I'm a lunatic who cuts open

live beasts' bellies and wanders around the mountains.

I know nothing of medicine, so go away now!

You've already taught me a lot.

Even an ignorant person like me

can see that you are very skilled in medicine.

Please, please accept me.

You bastard! I have nothing more to say.

Get lost now!

Are you still there?

It's no use if you stay there for a thousand days!

Where do you think you're coming in?

Aren't you Minse?

You still look like a clown.

I thought you'd like a drink.

You came for some beef, eh?

It's me.

Come in.

What is it?

I need to talk with you about Doji's marriage.

It's me, Doji.

Yes, come in.

I've asked a matchmaker to look for Doji's bride.

Sir Kim's daughter from Osi Village

seems interested.

They are not that rich,

but it's a genteel family,

and his daughter is said to be very pretty.

How about having them get married?

Mother!

The matchmaker says they want the marriage soon.

What do you think?

Mother, I don't want to get married yet.

Please drop the subject.

What? You've already passed the marriageable age.

There is

a woman I have loved for a long time.

Who is that? Who is it you love?

- It's Yejin. - What?

Are you insane?

You two are a mismatch.

I cannot approve of you two.

Mother.

I never want to hear of this again.

I will not accept Yejin as my daughter-in-law!

Mother. Please try to understand me.

Let us get married.

Why are you silent?

Say something to Doji.

If that is your wish, and Yejin wants it, too,

I'll approve of your marriage.

What?

You can't.

Yejin has no family. She is all alone in the world.

How can you accept her as our daughter-in-law?

I won't let that happen.

Over my dead body!

Where's Joon?

He did a shameful thing,

so I made him carry water buckets and run errands again.

A shameful thing?

He stole money from the patients and their families.

Is that true?

I saw it with my own eyes.

Let's go to the infirmary.

He sure is a man of mighty sinews.

Come in.