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Episode 36

You're a happy girl.

A handsome officer of the police bureau supports you

and you work with someone you admire.

But my life's stuck to the calves of the noble nurse.

Why are you so surprised?

Angelica gigas Nakai doesn't matches with the book.

A little mismatch won't cause trouble.

It's not a little, it's three kilograms.

Three kilograms?

Why are the nurses in charge of the medicine warehouse?

We run short of doctors. Nurses should do the task.

Okay, let me see the book.

What're you doing? Show him the book.

This patient has huhro.

HuhRo/ Illness with weak organs and energy

His liver is damaged, so his face is pale,

his muscles are loose and his eyes are dark.

So give him a decoction of 4 medicines.

Decoction of 4 medicine/ it includes Rehmanniae radix

Yes, sir.

Paeoniae Radix, Cnidii Rhizoma, Angelica

Yejin and Chaesun were called by the manager

and are being told off by him.

What for?

In the herb storage Yejin and Chaesun manage,

three kilogram of Angelica gigas Naka disappeared.

Okay, you can get back to work.

Yes, Miss.

Shut your mouth!

Unless you removed it yourselves,

how could so much be missing?

Tell me who you gave it to!

Sir...

How could we dare steal?

We don't know anything about it.

You're the one who manages the flow of medicine.

If you don't know,then who would?

If you hold us accountable for its loss, then we accept it,

but we don't deserve to be doubted.

What?

Who do you think you're talking to?

That's enough.

Instead of fighting over it with them,

just take them to the police.

Sir, I think it is unnecessary to take them to the police,

over such a small matter.

The reason why I ordered you to take them to the police

was not because of the loss of three kilograms of Angelica gigas Nakai.

It's to straighten out the loose operating style

previously displayed.

and to set an example.

If you tell the truth now, I will forget about it.

Where did you stash away the medicine?

We didn't do it.

You wicked girl! Is anyone outside?

Yes, sir.

Contact the police

and ask them to take these two away!

- Yes, sir. - Sir...

Please forgive us.

Sir...

What is going on?

Three kilograms of Angelica gigas Nakai has disappeared

and the police are taking them away.

Over three kilograms of Angelica gigas Nakai?

They're involving the police for that?

The manager wants to set an example

and straighten out the official discipline.

Why doesn't he look at himself instead?

Oh, dear...

This means they are looking down on us, doesn't it?

You know that other medical staffs hoard the medicine

themselves and swapped it for drinks at the tavern.

We all know about that.

If he wants to blame someone, he should ask them first,

not Yejin and Chaesun.

There is no other way, though.

It was kept secret and there is no real evidence...

I have someone whom I suspect.

Who is it?

It's Doctor Han.

Before Yejin became a nurse and I was in charge of herb storage,

I've seen Doctor Han go in

and take away expensive herbs more than once.

He even showed me the prescription and said it was for a decoction,

but when I checked later, he had never written one.

Then an expensive medicine should have been missing this time as well.

Why Angelica gigas Nakai?

You know it's not expensive.

That is strange to me, as well.

What is it good for?

It nourishes one's blood.

I think there was something other than that...

It's also good for paralysis and malnutrition.

Not only that, it's good for women who can't get pregnant

and it's effective for stomachache from dysentery.

But is that true, what you just said?

Uh...

Sir, she didn't say it

to blame the doctors,

so please don't worry about it.

I also think that the sentence was too severe,

but don't mind me.

To discover the true thief,

we need to know where the medicine is.

I was also very curious why the stolen medicine was not an expensive one,

but Angelica gigas Nakai.

Yejin, what's going to happen to us?

We're being falsely accused...

Yejin, you know the General of the police well.

Tell him about our situation.

I can't trouble him for something like this.

Yejin...

This is not something that will end with a whipping on the thighs.

Among the patients who came to the public hospital the other day,

was a person who had been brought to the police and drenched in water

and subsequently died from clostridium perfringens.

I can't die like this. It's too unfair to die like this.

Excuse me, excuse me!

What is it?

I would like to see the officer Lee Jung Myung.

Why would a high person like him come and see you?

We know each other.

I have something to tell him, please let me see him.

You know each other?

I have been a guard of the police bureau for several years.

No one, who said they know someone in high rank,

actually knew them.

Don't try to fool me and stay quiet.

Sir, would you like to see the criminals imprisoned today?

Any special people?

A man who harassed a lady in Samgae ferry point

and nurses from the public hospital, that's all.

- Nurses? - Yes.

What did they do?

They stole medicine from the herb storage.

You handle it.

Yes, sir.

It's Doctor Han,

Before Yejin became a nurse and I was in charge of herb storage,

I saw Doctor Han go in

and take away expensive herbs more than once,

Joon.

It's late, you should go to bed.

I'd better.

Why don't you sleep a bit more?

I'm alright.

Is there anything worrying you?

Your face looks dark and you didn't seem to sleep last night.

It's nothing, don't worry.

Aw! It's hot...

What is it?

This? It's powder of Angelica gigas Nakai root and leaves.

What is it for?

If you wash your face with this, your skin becomes soft

and wrinkles disappear.

I brought some for you too, so you can use some too.

You should pretty up yourself when your husband is thinking about someone else.

There is nothing to be embarrassed about. You should be happy inside.

Did you say wash with Angelica gigas Nakai?

Sorry? Oh, yes.

Where did you hear that?

A servant man from the entertainment center came to our herb store

to buy Angelica gigas Nakai.

So I asked.

'What would you use Angelica gigas Nakai for at the entertainment center? '

And he said 'Angelica gigas Nakai soaked water,

makes soft and wrinkleless skin.'

There's no gisaeng, in Seoul, who doesn't use it.

Why do you ask? Anything wrong?

Hongchoon...

This is for you.

It's a scented ornament

and the scent is musk.

It can't be as good as your scent,

but it's from my heart, so please take it.

Hey.

What's wrong?

Nothing...

I have something to tell you.

So is Yejin in the prison?

Yes.

What an awful thing?

If you're right,

we must search the entertainment centers first.

I'll search starting with the closest one to the public hospital.

With my financial situation, I couldn't dream of going there.

Don't worry about money.

It's for Yejin,

I will find it no matter what it takes.

Oh, good.

What is your name?

I'm Hongryun.

Hongryun?

- What's wrong? - Nothing.

My heart leaps just to hear the word 'Hong'.

How soft your skin is.

Do you use Angelica gigas Nakai too?

How did you know that?

I just know.

- Do you use Angelica gigas Nakai too? - Of course.

Where do you get that medicine?

I buy it from the herb store in the market place.

Is there any other way to get it?

There is someone who offers it to Hongryun, actually.

Who is that?

Why do you ask?

I said who is it?

It's a medical staffer from the public hospital.

Sir...

Aren't you Doctor Hur?

What brings you here?

I came to ask you for the Angelica gigas Nakai

that you gave to the gisaengs.

What are you talking about?

You're the one who's been giving it away.

You should know what I mean.

Excuse me!

With what evidence do you acuse me so carelessly?

Would you like me to bring Hongryun?

Why are you doing this?

Because of the Angelica gigas Nakai you stashed away,

two nurses were taken to the police and imprisoned.

Two nurses are nothing.

Why are you doing this to me?

A worthless thing to you is life or death to those women.

Hey, why are you doing this?

Tomorrow morning in the assembly, tell the judge about

you hoarding the medicine

and clear up this situation.

I don't understand

why you're getting me in trouble.

If you don't tell the truth,

I will let everyone from the doctors to the nurses,

in Hyemin medical center, know

about your actions.

Doctor Hur...

Tell them that the nurses are innocent.

Then, I will stay quiet.

Then, excuse me.

I have said everything I needed to say, so speak your issues now.

When will people replace Mr. Yoon and Mr. Ahn,

who were sent to the countryside?

We're short-handed and having difficulty treating patients.

Wait a bit longer.

I have already reported it to the royal physician,

so he will be doing something about it soon.

But don't expect much.

Hyemin medical center has always been like that.

It would be much better

if the managers would also treat patients,

but since they have a lot of other business, we can't expect them to do it.

There is no other way than for us to work overtime.

If there is nothing else you would like to say, then you may leave.

Uh, sir...

What is it?

Sir...

Ma'am, Ma'am!

Yejin and Chaesun have been released.

Is that right?

They have just arrived.

Let's go.

Alright.

You must have had a difficult time there.

Welcome back.

I'm sorry to make you worry.

Ma'am...

It's alright.

How fortunate it ended like this. Everything's fine now.

There is one more effect of Angelica gigas Nakai.

If you wash with Angelica gigas Nakai soaked water,

your skin becomes soft and wrinkles disappear.

Oh, hello.

Let's hurry. It's nearly time to head home.

Do you really plan to stop by the public hospital?

We should go and visit Mr. Kim.

Although he has been expelled to the public hospital now,

he will return to the palace someday.

There isn't any benefit to making an enemy.

- Don't forget what I just said. - Yes, sir.

It's done. Hold it firmly.

Let me see your body. Bring the decoction here please.

Doctor! Help me here.

- Doctor. - Sir...

Decoction here, please...

Aren't you Mr. Yoo?

Don't say it. You could call this hell.

It would be better to go to countryside than live like this.

Bear it a bit more.

The royal physician won't make you

stay here long.

Thank you for saying that.

But has he actually said anything?

I have never seen him this angry in all the time I've worked for him.

It's all because of Hur Joon and Jang Hakdo.

You just watch.

I won't let them get away with making me suffer.

It's Sophora flavescens and Thuja orientalis leaves.

Sophora f/avescens/ Used for wound and pyopoiesis

Thuja orientalis leaves/ Hemostat

It's alright. You need to apply this

for a burn to heal fast.

No, it hurts!

Stay still!

Don't scold him.

I'm so sorry.

Don't worry. The doctor won't hurt you.

If you apply the medicine, I will give you rice candy.

Yejin!

Doji.

Have you been here? So close a place...

I searched everywhere in Seoul to find you.

Doji...

Each day was so painful to me when I didn't know where you were.

I just hoped that you would be alive.

Why didn't you come to find me?

Why didn't you look for me when you came to Seoul?

Why... Why do you have to stay in such a filthy place?

It's my fault, it's my fault.

Doji, I'm comfortable now.

Please don't feel bad on my account.

You mean you're comfortable in this hell-like Hyemin medical center,

wiping patients' bloody pus?

You didn't even live like this in Sanum.

Come away with me.

Being a palace nurse is more difficult

than a being a court maid.

I'm sure you came here with a sincere heart to look after patients,

but I can't leave you here like this.

Doji, I... have come to know

what is it to live as a nurse in the palace.

I know it's hard and painful, as you say.

but I'm doing this because I want to.

I'm doing it because I wished for it.

Yejin...

I will live here looking after the patients.

Please let me live as I wish.

Yejin...

You're home.

Is there anything wrong?

I will prepare dinner soon.

It's alright...

I'm tired. I would like to rest. Just leave me.

- Thank you. - Mother, it's me.

Come in.

What is it?

Would you mind leaving us alone?

What are you talking about?

I will bring Yejin right away.

That's not going to happen.

Mother...

What are you going to do when you bring her here?

You are married and you have a wife.

Do you know that she's pregnant with your baby?

She is.

You're going to become a father. Just listen to what you're saying!

I know nothing can happen between

Yejin and I.

It's not because I have feelings for her.

I just want to save her from misery.

Mother, please allow me.

Think about the friendship I've had with her for more than 10 years.

I can't leave her there.

Mother...

You would like a nurse in the queen's clinic?

I'm a manager there so it won't be difficult.

But what for?

Have you done something for which you need totake responsibility?

You don't have to answer. I will do as you ask.

Thank you.

Take care that word isn't spread around.

The higher officers don't need to know.

What brings you here?

My name is Yoo Doji, a staff in the royal hospital.

Is there a nurse called Yejin?

Yes.

Could you call her?

Please wait.

Go outside.

There is a doctor from the royal hospital looking for you.

Saehee, did you say a doctor from the royal hospital?

Can't you hear?

Why is she so angry?

Hello.

I have told mother I will take you out.

A nurse can live outside the palace.

So move your personal things first.

And I have ensured a position in the queen's clinic.

There will be an order tomorrow.

Doji.

If you insist on staying a nurse, I won't stop you.

But, please follow my request.

I can't do that.

Yejin...

Why do you try to go against me?

I went to the public hospital because I wanted to.

Please don't worry about me and go to your office.

Is it because of Hur Joon?

The reason you want to be a nurse and remain in Hyemin...

is it because of him?

Doji...

No, there is no way you would listen to me.

You never have.

I knew you wouldn't, but I couldn't stop myself.

I feel small and stupid,

but again I hoped and again was refused.

Does Hur Joon know?

Does he know how you feel?

Even if he knew,

what could he do for you?

You've made a foolish choice, as I have.

It would end if I just cut you from my life and never looked back.

But I'm scratching my ear, stupidly.

How long will you bear it?

How long will you live looking at his back?

You're eating well.

Joon, come out please.

- What is it? - Just come out, please.

What is going on?

These people came hoping for you to treat them.

Doctor, please treat us.

How did you find me here?

We waited in front of the hospital and followed after you.

According to the people who had been to Hyemin medical center,

you cured patients sincerely and well,

so we went there.

But there were so many people, so we couldn't get our turn.

Please don't abandon us and look after us, Doctor.

Please help us.

I can't do that.

It prohibited by law for a palace doctor

to look after patients privately.

I wouldn't beg you if I could bear it.

Doctor, please have mercy and cure us.

Please.

- Please help us. - Please save us.

Why don't you just give him acupuncture?

It's not that simple.

The doctor in the palace is tied by the national law.

I can't treat patients privately.

There shouldn't be trouble if you're not being paid.

Please see them.

Doctor, please save us.

Please, help us.

His body is weak and his waist and knees hurt

So make Gyo Yang Dan with dodder, Eucommia ulmoides and

Disocorea batatas and give it to him after meals.

Gyo Yang Dan/ Cures lumbago from weak liver and body

Did you give him the decoction as prescribed?

I couldn't give him the decoction.

I went to the herb storage,

but I was just told there was no medicine.

There is no medicine?

I saw Sol Poong Ryung coming into herb storage yesterday.

Sol Poong Ryung/ Mushroom living at pine tree root

What do you mean?

It occurs frequently in the public hospital.

Tell me exactly what you mean.

The people in charge or the people who give out the waiting numbers

would say there is no medicine.

They are trying to get money from the patients.

When patients who can't bear the pain any more give some money,

the medicine appears. That's the public hospital.

Who is the person in charge?

Why do you ask?

I ordered a prescription with solpoonryung for a patient with water-filled- stomach.

But he couldn't take medicine in time, so his illness worsened.

I have explained that there is no medicine,

so the decoction cannot be made.

I have been to the herb storage to check it myself.

The medicine is there. So,why can't a decoction be made?

I think you don't know this because you're new...

There is a set amount of medicine that can be used each day.

When that amount is used up because of a high number of patients,

then there is no more.

There is only one patient prescribed needing

Sol Poong Ryung today.

Pardon?

Just bring the medicine now.

If this happens again,

I will report your absurdity!

Father, father! Please wake up!

Please open your eyes, Father.

Father... Father...

Father, father...

Father, father...

Please open your eyes.

Doctor Hur, what is going on?

He has passed away.

Father! Father! Father...

Father! Father! Father...

Father...

Let him go. I won't go.

I can't go until you make my father alive again.

Where do you think you are? Stop making a scene.

I waited here for three days.

I was pushed back because I didn't have money, and my father died.

You said Hyemin cures destitue people for free.

If it was a local medical center, I could have gone in at least.

It's unfair... I won't leave because this is wrong!

I'm going to kill you and myself too!

You bastards!

Does it make sense?

If you don't give money, you can't get a ticket.

And, even the seriously ill patients can't have decoctions.

A medical center made for the poor patients

is extorting money instead!

How could this be?

Didn't anyone know about this?

We all knew. You are the only one who didn't.

Sir...

We knew, but we couldn't do anything.

Sir, how could you say that?

When I first came here, I tried to change their unreasonable behavior.

But nothing worked.

They are not scared of the low status palace doctors.

They have worked here for many years,

but we are different.

Our terms here is only 3 years,

and many people leave

before finishing the term.

The people who actually complain

are low status people,

but the higher officials are bribed

so that malpractice has become common practice.

I can't put up with this.

But there is no way.

I will find a way.

How can I just ignore those people

who buy and sell people's lives?

What are you going to do, though?

Is everyone here?

Yes.

Please listen carefully to what I say.

You have taken money from the patients as a common practice.

But from this moment, you will be heavily punished for it.

From the decoction room to those who give out number tickets,

if you are caught privately receiving money from the patients or their family,

you will be reported to the police and lose your job.

So please keep it in mind.

Sir, I'm sorry but I don't understand

what you are talking about.

We haven't taken money from the patients.

I haven't, what about you, guys?

Of course not.

Is it wrong to accept a little when people hand it to me for work well done?

If it is a crime to refuse gratituities,

then we must all leave this center.

Then from now on, I will meet the patients

and tell them they don't need to do it.

We doctors will directly participate, from giving out

number tickets at the door to making decoctions, starting tomorrow.

If we are there ourselves,

we will see what is really going on.

Drink it, now!

Bring some medicine here.

Come here.

Hey, how can you say you don't know me?

There is only Hongchoon in my heart.

Why does she keep visiting me?

It must be karma, karma...

I must hurry and end our relationship.

Hey, can I see you for a minute?

The manager would like to have a drink at the entertainment center

with the higher officers of the medical department, so please organize it.

I would like to, but I can't.

Huh? What do you mean?

I have something to tell you.

Did he really handle it like that?

We make our living with the petty cash from the patients,

but with his order allowing no leeway,

people are complaining. They are worried

about the off season farming period.

He can't distinguish what he should and shouldn't do.

Why is he disturbing the peace

in the public hospital?

Sir, please help us.

Hur is a human being...

he must have done something wrong in life...

We will uncover it.

Please help us.

Prescribe Ssang Hwa Tang.

Yes, sir...

There was too much pressure on your back. Until the pain goes away,

don't carry anything on your back.

Okay.

Sir...

The Royal physician wants to see you, so go the palace immediately.

What is it?

I'm not sure why.

I'll be back.

I think he is trying to call Mr. Hur back to the royal hospital.

Hello, sir.

On your knees.

I said get down on your knees!