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Episode 15

If you want, I would like to give you some help

passing the exam.

I'm thinking of writing a recommendation letter for you.

He was touched by my devotion and there is no reason

why I should refuse.

The only way to escape from my low social status

and become a nobleman is through the National Medical Examination.

The recommendation letter of Sir's is equivalent to passing the exam.

Look at this, Mother.

This is a recommendation letter from the Deputy Prime Minister at the Medical Department.

With this, I can definitely pass the exam.

Well done.

You've worked hard for this.

This is what his wife gave you.

Open it.

I'll look at it later.

Open it. I would like to see it, too.

Go on.

Oh my... How thankful...

Are you alright? You don't look too well.

No, I'm fine.

Don't worry about anything and trust in me.

By next year, we will be in Seoul,

and living richly.

I won't make you and mother suffer again.

My child won't have to live like me.

He won't be insulted as the son of a lowly man,

but will be raised as the son of a doctor.

Hey, little Gyum.

You couldn't sleep last night. Are you alright?

I couldn't sleep either.

Joon, I have something to tell you.

What do you mean, I should give up the letter?

Didn't you cure Mrs. Jung-Gyung with your own skills?

Then, why do you plan to sit for the examination

relying on someone else and setting aside your skills?

Since you want to become a skillful doctor,

it's natural that your dream lies with the medical department.

But you should achieve it on your own.

Stop there, please.

Joon.

I'm not saying I won't make it my own.

Until now, I have done my best to learn medical skills.

And, in Changnyung, my skills were verified, as well.

I've gained the confidence that I would be able to pass the exam through my own skills.

But, passing the exam is not achieved with only confidence.

Among hundreds and thousands of applicants,

who knows if I may fail because of one little mistake?

- But, - I said stop!

Do you think the exam is given every year?

After next year, who knows how long I may have to wait.

There is no way to find out when the next exam will be. That's how it is with the state examinations.

I'm going to take this opportunity, no matter what.

- Joon... - Let's end it here.

Is it because of that?

I have already erased the humiliation that

I received at Sir Jinsa's place.

Please change your mind.

This is not like you.

Why do you want to take the easy road?

Shut up! Do you know what is it like to be me?!

A low status man, living humbly all my life.

Living a ditch-like life and just bearing it. Sitting there watching

while my family is insulted, That's how it is like to be me.

- Joon... - I don't want to hear it.

I won't change my mind, no matter what you say.

I would rather die than throw away that letter.

Joon!

Joon!

Joon...

It's nothing.

Why are you doing this?

Telling him to give up on the letter which he got after a lot of hardwork.

It sounds very strange to me.

It's for him.

For him?

You have poured cold water on the person who decided to aim high.

Is this the best thing for him?

I'm sure he didn't earn that letter for free.

There is no reason why he should be ashamed.

If that's the case, he wouldn't have received it in the first place.

It's a woman's duty to assist,

trust and follow what men do. Why are you hindering him?

Don't say this again.

You must be tired from your long trip,

It's too early.

Has everything been alright?

Of course, we only do odd jobs.

Nothing much happens to us.

You've had a hard time. We heard about it already.

The wife of the minister, who was paralyzed and couldn't walk

got up after receiving your acupuncture treatments.

It's really a gift from heaven. You did a very good job.

You should teach us, now and then.

These guys and I only know how to eat.

We are not capable of doing anything.

I better go and see the teacher.

Dr. Yoo is not here.

He went to see a patient at Sir Jinsa's place in Haman.

He will be back in the afternoon.

I arrived late at night, so I've come to see you until now.

Where is Ogeun?

He's not here yet.

Find out if anything is wrong.

Yes, sir.

Did they record the details of the medical exam?

Yes.

Here it is.

What is the decoction you prescribed?

To control the inner energy evenly,

I prescribed ginseng and linderae radix.

Did you tell the patient to be careful with food?

Yes.

If a paralytic overeats,

the Bigi worsens and it pressures the Shinsoo,

then, ther illness will worsen.

*Bigi: Digesting function of the spleen and stomach Shinsoo: Basic substance of the kidney

- Let's go to the hospital. - Yes, sir.

I'll do it, give it to me.

You're a busy man, you don't have time to wash these bloody pus-stained towels.

You take care of the medicine warehouse.

I'm fine. I'll do it.

Come on.

I said I will do it.

From now on, don't worry about these odd jobs here.

I'm not such a bad man, you know.

Please look after me.

I'm not in a position to look after anyone.

Anyway, if there is anything I can do, just ask me.

Go on, go.

You malicious person!

Why do you change your attitude in just one night? He's nothing.

Stop being so thick.

If you don't have skills, you should have sense instead.

The person who will control this hospital from now on

is not Sir Doji, but Hur Joon!

You'll never know what may happen to you if you lose favor with him.

You won't see anything pleasant from being resistant.

What? You bastard!

That's what a man does, is it?

I would rather die than live like you!

What a thick guy he is!

Are you inside?

Gosh, it's cold.

What are these?

Where did you get these precious things from?

They can't have fallen from the sky.

Uh...

Gyum's father received them from the former deputy prime minister.

Yes, I heard about that.

That your son cured his wife.

They must have given these to thank him.

They are so silky that even flies may slip here.

It's so nice.

They're from China.

People like us can't even hope to see

- such valuable things. - Oh my God...

Let me have a look at that, too.

Oh my God, how beautiful.

They're so silky.

Have this.

Just a moment.

What is that? Looks like an ornament box.

Would you care to look?

Oh, dear...

But don't you have to take these to Doctor Yoo?

Don't you have to give all rewards to the Doctor,

if you received them as a person tied to him?

No, these are...

given personally by the wife for my son's own share.

Really?

They say we never know how someone's life can turn around.

Your hard times are over now.

My son was different from others, since his childhood.

He started studying later than others,

but he learnt language faster than the boys of wealthy families.

On top of that, his military art skills were excellent due to his father.

And, he completed his medical studies in three years,

while others took over ten years.

You must be very happy to see your husband become successful.

Now all you have to do is to behave like a doctor's mother.

We've contributed a share in helping your son become successful.

We prepared you a house when you had nowhere to go.

Really, we saved your life making you an identity tag too.

They say not everyone can get you an identity tag.

If something goes wrong, you can be executed.

I don't know why my husband likes your son so much.

Take a look at this.

It's yours. Try it on.

Really?

It's perfect for me!

They are so beautiful!

- Give me that too. - Here.

Shut up!

What is it like to be me?

As a low status man, living humbly all my life,

living a ditch-like life and just bearing it. Sitting there and watching

while my family is insulted, is that how it is like to be me?

I won't change my mind, no matter what you say.

I would rather die than throw away that letter.

What's wrong? You don't look good.

Today is a happy day.

No, I'm fine.

You know how horrible paralysis is, don't you?

The former minister's wife in Changnyung collapsed with paralysis

and she couldn't move a finger, with her eyes, nose and mouth out of place.

Yangtae, Yangtae!

- Show them! - Alright.

Yes, they were out of place like this.

Then Joon applied acupuncture once

and she got up at once and started walking.

Yangtae, show us walking.

Yes, just like this.

Then the great Sir

made a deep bow to him

and treated him with heartwarming hospitality.

He couldn't have cured the paralysis with only one session of acupuncture.

Then, wouldn't he be God, not a doctor?

Yes, God!

He saved a person who was nearly dead, what else is he then?

So if you want to live long,

line up for Hur Joon, ok?

- Who? - Hur Joon!

Hur Joon! That's right, Hur Joon!

Hey.

Dr. Yoo is the best doctor in Korea.

No matter how good he is,

he can't be as good as Dr. Yoo, right?

You don't get it. Yangtae! Yangtae!

You haven't understood!

The era of Dr. Yoo has passed. Ok?

What? Why?

Yangtae!

What do I do?

Dr. Yoo, sir...

I have a blabbering mouth.

I don't mean...

No, you haven't said anything wrong.

Oh, my useless mouth!

I should just rip it off.

Ok, next please.

Thank you.

Where are you from?

I'm Manseok from Doosi.

You check him.

You cured even paralysis, why be hesitant?

From where did it start to get swollen?

From the bottom part of my stomach.

What is it?

Edema which starts from the bottom abdomen is called Gosoo.

And the cause?

Dropsy is caused from excessive 'water' energy in the Hacho. *Hacho: Lower abdomen under the belly

What should be prescribed?

Strengthen the Joongcho by using health preservation medicine, *Joongcho: Upper abdomen above the belly

release humid energy, and let urine come out well.

What about the acupuncture?

When applying acupuncture, you must find the Philtrum and apply acupuncture.

If you apply acupuncture anywhere else,

then the water will come out from there and the patient may die.

You know acupuncture well. Let me ask you another question.

The most important thing when applying acupuncture is the acupoint.

Do you apply acupuncture centripetally from acupoints in the arms and legs?

Or, do you find the acupoint by uniting the direction that circles around

the acupoint and the body's main energy stream?

Don't you know?

The first is a method from the medical book Gabeulgyung and Chungeumbang

and the latter is the method used

in Sung Je Chong Lok and Sip Sa Gyung Bal Hwi.

As you said, the acupoint must be selected with care.

But sometimes, regardless of the direction of the main energy stream,

one can apply acupuncture in the area where the patient feels pain.

One such area is below the hairline and above the eyebrow, as written in the acupuncture and moxibustion books.

Yes, sir.

There is order in medicine.

People like you who do not learn systematically

will come face to face with your limit, sooner of later.

Sir, Sir.

The officer is here from the government office.

Where is he?

Hello.

How have you been? Is everything alright with Dr. Yoo?

Yes, he went to see a patient in Haman and will be back this afternoon.

Any news from Seoul?

I found the answer to what you asked me.

There will be a State Medical Exam in Autumn of next year.

Is that true?

Yes, I'm sure.

Why didn't you answer Doji's question?

They were in the medical books I lent you.

And, they were things you already knew.

I couldn't remember it.

I'm going to the herb market,

to settle accounts that are in arrears,

before the teacher returns.

Yejin! Yejin, are you there?

There will be a State Medical Rxam in Autumn, next year.

I'd better concentrate on preparing for it.

So, could you turn over the medical books you have?

Yes, I will do that.

If you want, I would like to give you some help

passing the exam.

Hey, Hur Joon!

Long time no see!

I've been hearing about you.

You have been to Changnyung to treat a patient?

I have nothing to say to you.

I'm sorry.

It's late for me to say this,

but I have done a lot of bad things to you.

I'm regretting it, so please forgive me.

Please forget the things I did wrong at Dr. Yoo's place.

I'm trying hard to become a new person.

It's hard to make a living now that I'm out of there.

But what can I do?

It happened due to my bad temper, so please...

I have business to do, I'd better go.

Oh, ok. I'll see you later then, ok?

What happened to you?

What have you been doing until now?

When I woke up this morning, my neck was stiff,

my belly was stiff and I had lower back pain...

Hurry to the hospital.

Yes, sir. Where is the teacher?

He's out.

Sir.

What now?

I have something to tell you.

Is that true?

Yes, I saw the letter clearly.

If Hur Joon submits that letter,

then it's like he has passed.

I heard that the Minister of the Medical Department and the Deputy Prime Minister are close.

He will do something about him, (Hur Joon) after reading the letter.

Is she here?

She is in the annex building. Please wait a moment.

Is she?

Stop just sitting there,

and help us with this.

Am I a servant here or something?

You try to make me work every time we meet.

Should I tell madam what you said?

Oh, my head...

I have a headache on this side.

What's with the silver rings?

Where? Where?

Is that real?

Were you fooled all your life?

Can't you tell by looking?

Where did you get them?

The Hur family gave them to me for helping them.

In their circumstances, they can't give that to you.

You don't know.

There are so many silks and ornaments

that Joon brought from Changnyung,

that there isn't even space to lie down.

There are only valuable things,

it's no wonder since it's from a lady of a wealthy family.

What do you mean?

Oh, ma'am, hello.

Do you mean the former minister gave Hur Joon silks and ornaments?

Huh? Yes... No, I mean...

What ill-natured people!

Yejin, I have something to tell you in private.

Is it true Hur Joon kept silk

and ornaments he received from the former minister for himself?

To my understanding, the minister's wife gave them to Dr. Hur.

If it's for treating a patient, he should bring it to the hospital.

How dare he snatch the ornaments that should be here!

No.

The minister suggested building a house for his service,

but he forwarded all the honor to his teacher.

The silks and ornaments were especially given to Joon

because the minister was disappointed that his suggestion was refused.

That's nonsense!

A person in this hospital can't set aside something for himself.

What a shameful man!

If I leave him like this, he will try to take this hospital!

Dr. Yoo is here.

Yes, sir.

He's looking for you.

I'm going in there.

I have returned from treating the former deputy prime minister's wife.

Give me what you received from Changnyung.

We heard all about it.

Oh, yes...

They gave me some goods as an acknowledgement,

but I have left it at home.

I'll go home and bring them.

I'm not talking about a piece of clothing or money.

That letter!

The recommendation letter the former deputy prime minister gave you.

Tell me to whom it is addressed and the contents.

I don't need the contents.

I said give me the letter!

Master, the letter is... uh...

What are you doing? Take it out!

Bring me a candle.

Pardon?

I said bring me a candle!

Yes, sir.

Uh...

Master! Master, that letter is...

Master! Master! Master... Master...

Although you can distinguish between personal things and business,

you haven't earn the qualifications to be a doctor

who handles people's lives.

The moment you accepted that letter,

you lost the qualifications to be a doctor.

But...

It's an unbearable embarrassment

that a person like you was taught under me.

Master.

Leave,

and don't come to my house ever again.

Master...

Master...

The moment you accepted that letter from a person of high rank,

and tried to secure your future, instead of improving your skills,

you betrayed me.

The relationship between you and I is over, leave!

Master...

Get him out of here!

Master...

I said get him out of here now!

Yes, sir.

Master...

Master! Master! Master! I'm sorry!

Please forgive me! Master! Master! Master!

Master!

Master! I'm sorry.

Please forgive me.

What a shame! Didn't you hear him?

Get out of here right now!

Master! Please forgive me!

Don't stand still! Get him out of here!

Master...

What are you doing?

Throw him away.

Master! Please forgive me.

We have patients here, don't be so noisy.

And leave.

Take him out.

Let me go! Let me go!

Master! Please forgive me!

Master!

Master!

- Come out - Master...

Teacher!

Let me go. Teacher, please forgive me.

Get out!

I have something to tell him.

Shut your mouth, you bastard!

I have something to tell him. I have to see him.

- Close the door. - Yes, sir!

Go away!

Here!

Hello? Guys!

Master, I'm sorry. Please forgive me!

Hey! Please open the door!

Hello? Please open the door! Guys!

You, guys, go

and get the silks and ornaments that Hur Joon brought back.

Search everywhere and and take everything!

Have a look to see whether the chicken is ready.

Yes.

Ma'am, what's going on?

I just want to repay the people who have helped us.

You're just in time. Go and bring Mr. Koo and his wife.

Yes, ma'am.

There is no one in this town who doesn't know what Joon did

because Ilsuh spread the rumor everywhere.

We couldn't even breathe living away from home.

But, we can stand tall and hold our head up high, now.

Of course. I'll be right back.

Ok.

It's all done.

Yangtae has gone to call Mr. Koo and his wife,

so you'd better prepare a table for drinks.

Alright.

Looking at your face, you must still be upset.

Please don't show it in front of Joon.

After our moonlit flight,

we have just begun to settled in, after three years of arriving in Sanum.

Please don't tell Joon to give up on the chance he received,

as a result of his hard work.

He's just starting to work as a doctor.

He has a long way to go. And, I think we're being too impatient.

We should be more patient...

Everyone is acknowledging him.

Why do you, as his wife, disrespect him?

- Mother. - Let's not go on.

What are you doing here?

You guys seem to be having a have a good time.

You're having a good time!

I asked what is going on!

Give me the silks and ornaments Hur Joon received from the minister.

Pardon?

I don't understand!

I heard that his wife had given it to my son in appreciation.

He can't set aside something for himself when he belongs to the hospital.

Bring all the goods to us immediately!

No, let's just go in.

Youngdal, you go and search there, and I will search this room.

What are you doing?

You can't go in!

Hur Joon is no longer a student of Dr. Yoo's, as of today.

He was kicked out of the hospital.

So if you don't want to be in trouble, you'd better give us the goods.

What do you mean he's kicked out?

You should ask your son, for yourself, about what is going on.

- No! You can't! - Move.

No, you can't! You can't!

Mother...

- You can't! - Mother, are you alright?

The moment you accepted that letter,

you lost the qualifications to be a doctor,

It's an unbearable embarrassment

that a person like you was taught under me.

- There is a lot of food. - Really?

- Hurry. - Yangtae.

- I might trip. - Is there sweet rice drink?

Wow, it smells nice.

- What... - Miss.

Miss! Ma'am!

What happened?

Oh my God... This precious food...

I thought they were having a party, what's with this war?

The moment you received that letter from a person of high rank

and tried to secure your future, instead of improving your skills,

you betrayed me.

The relationship between you and I

is over, leave!

Master...

Please forgive Dr. Hur.

To cure the minister's wife,

Dr. Hur put in all his sincerity.

The reason he accepted the letter

is probably because he couldn't

refuse the deputy prime minister's kindness.

Please forgive Dr. Hur.

Leave.

Master...

I said leave.

Master! I'm sorry! Master! Please forgive me!

Shameful man!

How dare he try to take these precious things!

He deserves to be kicked out a thousand times.

Ma'am, take a look at this.

Show me.

No wonder they're from a wealthy family.

How beautiful!

Mother, it's me.

- Put them away. - Yes, ma'am.

Ok.

Come in.

So, what's going on?

There will be a state medical exam in autumn of next year.

Really?

I was anxious because they said there would be

no exam for the next several years.

That's good to hear.

You must pass it, no matter what.

I think this is my last chance and I'll do my best.

But you also need to help me.

Yes, what can I do for you?

The reason why I failed last time was not because of my skills.

It was because father made an enemy,

Mr. Yang Yesoo, the court physician.

Yes, he did.

So I have to do anything

to make those people like me.

I think I understand what you mean.

It's gold.

If I dispose of the property in Osi, then I should be able to get more.

The reason I saved money so strictly is all because of you.

Don't worry about anything. You just concentrate on studying.

Joon...

What happened?

Joon...

What is going on?

People from Dr. Yoo came and committed an outrage.

They also took away the goods you received from Changnyung.

What about my mother?

Go in and take a look.

Joon...

Is it Joon?

Joon, is it you?

Joon, what is going on?

Why were you kicked out? Joon...

Joon!

- Mother! - Mother! Mother!

Joon...

What did I do wrong?

I didn't try to earn qualifications through personal connections,

but merely received proper compensation.

I didn't do anything wrong; to be thrown away

and humiliated like this.

Joon...

Is that it?

Is this what I get for serving Yoo Weetae as my master

and doing my best?

Please calm down and apologize to Dr. Yoo.

Shut up!

If Yoo Weetae abandons me, I'll abandon him.

I'm not...

I'm not begging him for forgiveness anymore.

Joon!

Joon!

Please calm down!

I'm going to Changnyung.

The letter Yoo Weetae burned, I can just get another one.