Original subtitles

Read the king's writing on the board one thousand times, walking from the gate to the office.

That's one thousand!

Since he was punished severely, he won't try to trick us again.

There's a way to move your turn up.

Others are waiting for their turn. So, it can't be any different for my family.

Signs of labor so suddenly?

If the queen gives a stillbirth, you're dead!

Episode 38

A sign of breech delivery and a bad odor,

bad trouble.

This is an emergency with no time to spare.

If you know how to manage this, please tell me.

Did the maternity department call me officially?

Uh, that was...

- Then... - I'm asking you, please help me.

I will value your assistance and handle it adequately.

The queen's delivery is the duty of the maternity department,

so they will take care of it.

If you're finished, please excuse me.

Hey, hey! Hong Choon!

Hey! Oh, dear...

Sir! Sir.

Sir!

What happened?

Sir...

Go over there please.

What's wrong with him?

Isn't he staff of the public hospital? What's wrong with him?

It looks like suppurative skin disease.

How long has he had these symptoms?

It's been few days, but it wasn't this bad in the beginning.

Suppurativa can easily be infected.

We'd better isolate the patient first.

Are you still all concerned about your useless reputation?

There is a place that needs your skill. Why do you still hesitate?

I have told him to wait a bit,

so go outside.

Miss!

It's better for you to give in.

I can't do that. They kicked me out to the public hospital.

And, now they want my help. What is that all about?

It wasn't my fault. I used the wrong decoction.

Everyone in the maternity department knew I took the full blame

for the doctor who gave the wrong prescription.

I've earned a lot of credit for myself since the time of the former King.

How can they be so hostile to me?!

Can they falsely accuse me for just being a nurse?

I know how you feel.

Feelings of unfairness fade away, as time passes.

When you reach my age, they will be gone without a trace.

Change your mind.

Don't we need to make a person's life the highest priority?

This is regarding the welfare of the royal family.

Will you help me?

Thank you. I won't forget your grace.

The reason why the water in queen's womb is bluish and has a bad odor

is because the baby has released feces.

That can happen?

When a baby is suffocating, this can occasionally happen.

If you delay for a few hours,

not only will it kill the baby,

but it will put the mother's life in danger too.

She needs to give birth, as soon as possible, to save her life.

But they say there is no labor yet.

Isn't it impossible to give birth unless there is labor?

We need to induce labor through acupuncture.

Where have you been?

If you don't know how to save her,

you should at least be at your position.

I have a way to save her and deliver the baby.

- Is that true? - Yes.

Your lif is in your own hands. Can you be sure?

- Go and call Sobi, the female doctor. - Yes, sir.

First, apply acupuncture and induce labor.

She is in labor now.

When you touch her stomach, if the upper part feels hard

and the bottom part feels squashy, it's very likely to be Yeoksan*.

*Breech delivery: Baby coming out upside down

She can give birth normally if the hips come out first.

But if the feet come out first, you will need to be careful.

- Go and observe. - Yes.

How is it? Did you have a look?

Like he said, the upper part feels hard and bottom feels squashy.

It's a sign of Yeoksan.

Fetus' feet coming out first is Yeoksan,

Fetus' hands or arms coming out first is Hwengsan,

Uterus coming out first and the fetus following it

is called Banjangsan.

These are all cases of difficult deliveries that can

take away the life of both the baby and the mother.

It is a common saying among people, that to prevent a

difficult delivery, rabbit's brain or snake's skin is good.

If the main acupoints are together and tangled,

Acyranthes bidentata, Blume, Gyeshim, or ginger are good.

If you make Yeo Shin Dan* with padoo,

pimaja and

*Yeo Shin Dan: Medicine for external use for difficult births

and put it under the naval, it helps with the baby's delivery.

- Sir! - What is it?

The baby's feet are coming out first.

Then poke the baby's feet 3-4 times with three needles.

Immediately rub some salt on the feet, scratch it and carefully push it.

At the same time, apply salt on the mother's abdomen and rub it slowly.

Then the baby may straighten. So do as I've said.

- Rub the queen's abdomen now. - Yes.

How did it go?

It's been a while since she went into labor. Any good news?

It looks like it's being delayed because the baby is upside down.

The King is very impatient.

He might even come down here himself.

Ma'am! A bit more, a bit more!

Gongbin queen has a baby boy.

How is his health?

Both the queen and the baby are healthy.

I'd better inform the King. Why don't you come with me?

Alright.

Well done! You get all the credit.

Good work!

Is this drink from the King?

Really?

Yes, Mother.

I heard this is only for those

who make substantial achievement at the court.

Did you meet him too?

Yes, Mother.

He told me to look after the new born prince as well.

Oh dear! Great.

I can't believe you are in the favor of the King.

Mother, please allow me.

No, how can I drink such a precious drink?

We should pass it down to the next generation.

No, I want to offer it to you,

who cared about me so much.

Doji...

This drink should be offered to your father, instead of me.

What would he say if he knew you were doing as great as you are now.

I'm so proud of you.

There is nothing else we could wish for.

We should be more careful

not to dishonor our family.

Yes, Mother.

These days the servants seem strange.

Ms. Hadong keeps going in and out

and doesn't work properly.

You should have a word with her.

I will.

Sir! Yoo Doji is going to be promoted for his work in the delivery

of the baby of Goingbin queen.

That can't be!

It hasn't been long since he was promoted.

And now he's going to be promoted again?

They are Mr. Jung's words. So I think it's true.

While you and I were in the public hospital,

he must have been good hands and feet to the Royal Physician.

Since he saved him, who was struggling in the corner,

Doji will have an easier time from now on.

The cub was not Hur Joon, it's Yoo Doji.

Hur Joon is not interested in prominence,

but it's different with Doji.

Doctor, the decoction is ready.

You can just leave it there.

Are you out of your mind?

If you wait until the pus bursts, it will spread to other parts.

Then you will get infected.

The suppuration has spread to the muscles and periosteum already.

If we do nothing, his life will be threatened.

Doctor! Please save me. Please...

I can't believe those words are coming out of your mouth.

This is the prescription for the patients in the hospital.

Make the decoction as it says.

Yes. Let's go.

- Who is on night duty today? - I am.

I would like to go out for a while, so please look after the patients.

Huh? Ok.

What is going on?

I have prescribed foxgloves and elecampane, but it's not working.

Pine resin and Eucommia ulmoides are effective for nongajin.

So, I'm going to get them.

You don't have any idea!

That man secretly put you in trouble and made you suffer.

There is no reason for you to go through this trouble for such a person.

I know I shouldn't say this regarding one's life,

but I don't feel good about treating him either.

To me, he is just another patient. Bye.

What the? He says all the right things.

You! According to you, Doctor Hur should be a worthless scamp.

But why would he put a patient before himself?

Especially when he knows you've harmed him?

No! He is fooling us.

- Don't be fooled by it. - Don't be silly!

I've worked here for nearly ten years.

I haven't yet to see or hear about a doctor like that.

I'm afraid I will be harmed if I harm him.

It's not like that. Please listen to me.

There's nothing to hear! From now on,

I'm going to believe anything Doctor Hur says.

Hey! Hey!

Oh, man...

- Didn't Joon come home? - No.

It's been several days already...

I'm worried that he is ruining his health.

Gyum.

- Joon. - Joon.

Your face doesn't look well. You will get sick looking after the sick.

I'm fine, so don't worry.

I need to go out after breakfast. Please give me a change of clothes.

It's ok. I will do it.

What is that blister?

Joon.

It's nothing.

It's light suppuration. There is nothing to be worried about.

Kids might get infected, so don't let the kids in this room.

Alright. I will prepare breakfast.

- Are you really alright? - Yes.

- Sir, I have brought the decoction. - Put it there, please.

I have never seen such a stupid person!

What's with you again?

Doctor Hur is finally infected.

What?

They say Doctor Hur is infected

and has blisters all over his body.

What a stupid doctor!

It proves how reckless he is, to get infected from the patient.

No.

It's the other way around. He is so brave.

Imagine how well he must have cared for the patient, who

others didn't even want to go near, to get infected?

- Yuwol. - Yes?

I'm going to drop by somewhere, so you go first.

Are you going somewhere?

I'm not going anywhere, I just...

Do you know Mrs. Yoo is angry at you

for being absent from the house whenever possible?

It's my personal business. You don't need to care about it.

- It's not expensive, Mister. - No, give me a little discount.

If my husband was here, he would charge you more.

This is good quality. This is high quality, old man!

Hey, come here. Let's talk it over one more time.

Things are not going well.

Have you been well?

I've heard this voice before.

What's the elegant seamstress doing in such a shabby place?

Why are you doing this?

Don't you know?

I was so humiliated when I entered your house.

What did you say? Get out because it's not a place for people like me?

What's so good about you then?

Those are Mrs. Yoo's thoughts, not mine.

Even in Sanum, I was on your side.

There is no need to talk in length. What do you want?

Because Mr. Lim is coming here.

Mr. Lim?

I have something to tell Mr. Lim.

Now he is not the record keeper,

he is medicine...something...

Anyway, it didn't seem like he wanted to see you very much.

What does that mean?

My husband said that

he is very much attracted to a nurse called Hong Choon.

And he looks for Hong Choon, or something that starts with Hong.

Hong, Hong Choon? Is that for real?

Of course, Why would I lie?

Have you been fooled all your life?

What about his promise with me at the water wheel meal?

It went down the water.

A betrayer!

He's not for you.

What good medicine.

Mr. Lim!

Mr. Lim!

Mr. Lim, Mr. Lim!

Mr. Lim!

Mr. Lim!

We're here.

Why are you so puffed up?

Nothing.

- Anyway, why did you want to see me? - Uh, well...

Come here please.

Are you asking me to do illegal dealings?

Lower your voice. Others might hear you.

Are you guys crazy?

If we get caught, we'll be like this.

I feel a bit unsure too, but Yangtae is so confident.

I said you don't need to worry about it.

When I was living in Yongchun, that was my job.

I can say it now, Joon used to do it too, you know?

Is that true?

Guys not only in Yongchun, even those in Euijoo

all knew about Joon.

He was excellent with his fists. I know it because I was hit by them once.

I have searched about the market in Seoul,

so don't worry about it.

To have big money in your hands, that's the only way.

Ohgun.

How long are you going to live alone?

To live with that medical assistant Hong Choon, you would need something.

With the salary from your current job, there is no way.

No way...

Hong Choon!

Where is the decoction I asked you to prepare?

- Here it is. - Give it to me.

- I will carry it. - No, give it to me.

Sir.

Please take this.

- What is it? - It's pine resin.

I collected it on the hills myself.

Since you got infected, I thought you would need it a lot...

Whenever you need some, tell me.

Thank you.

Doctor...

- Any pains? - No.

Don't you hate me?

You suffered a lot because of me and you got infected from me...

Yes, I hate you.

I'm a human being too. How could I not have those feelings?

But at the moment, I'm sorry.

You must be agonizing with the pain eating into your bones.

I'm sorry I can't take that pain off you, as a doctor.

Doctor!

Miss!

Please come out.

Now the impetigo has gone down.

The marks will disappear with time.

Doctor!

You go and get a decoction per the prescription I gave you.

Yes!

Get up.

Please... Please forgive me.

I will never forget the teaching you've given me.

For your kindness of saving me, who deserves to die...

I will live like a human being.

Get up now.

Everyone here heard your words. So even if you wanted to do

something bad, you wouldn't be able to since we will all be watching.

Sir.

I have searched around regarding the Hur Joon you talked about before.

Although he is appointed to the public hospital,

they say he passed the exam with the most excellent results ever.

He is not favored by those in high rank for being direct in his speech.

But he is greatly respected by the patients at the public hospital,

for devoting himself.

What about his family?

He has a mother, wife and son.

- Ok. You may leave. - Yes, sir.

How could your skin be so fair?

Is it?

All the officers will want to make you stay beside them.

You will have life changing opportunities, in a matter of time.

Your beauty is outstanding too.

Come here.

Did you call for me?

We need to attend a banquet, so get ready.

- Why are you standing there? - Yes.

Are you going to take her too?

I don't think any men will look at such a plain girl.

But since she is a medical assistant...

She needs to know how the word medical gisaeng came about.

What are you doing there?

How do I look? Do you think I will stand out to the officers?

I'm going to get picked up by a handsome officer, whatever it takes.

I have learned a bit of dancing for this day.

What do you mean? The banquet must be...

We're going to serve the drink. Didn't you know?

I don't know if I look alright.

- Hurry up. - Come out quickly.

- I will not go. - Sohyun.

We are not gisaengs.

Why do we have to smile at them and pour drinks at the banquet?

Why are you bringing this up again?

You know nurses have historically poured drinks.

You can just accept it as one of the duties of a nurse.

Miss!

You may not, but there are girls who apply for this;

wishing to become a mistress of a man in high social rank.

No need to blame the world.

I can't go.

If you can't go, stay. I will send another girl.

Miss!

- You stay. - Pardon?

If you're born plain, you should at least dress yourself nicely.

Are you going to ruin Mr. Lee's party looking like that?

Never mind. Let's go.

Do I have to go?

What do you mean?

I don't think I can go.

It's an order from the chief. Are you going to disobey it?

Let's go.

Let's drink.

Sir, the medical gisaengs have arrived.

Is that right?

Go up.

Looking at these beautiful girls,

the public hospital must have taken extra care.

What are you doing there? Why don't you sit down?

Bring her instead of you.

Didn't you hear him? Go and sit down.

Come here now.

What's your name?

He is asking for your name.

My name is Yejin.

What a beautiful name; with beautiful looks.

Then your voice must be graceful too. Let me hear it.

Who do you think you are?

Just leave her.

A girl should play hard-to-get, shouldn't she?

Sir, let me pour you a drink.

Are you looking for the large intestine?

Yes.

It's on the inside of the arm

and there are forty acupoints on both sides.

Among them, Ll19 is a point where acupuncture may be applied,

but not moxibustion.

Remember that.

Yes.

Don't be too upset about today. As you said, we're not gisaengs.

But we have lived with the dishonor of medical gisaeng for a long time.

I also hated my situation, but I couldn't do anything.

Because if I quit, I had to be a singing and dancing gisaeng.

Nurses are tied by law in the palace, we can't oppose it.

Unless you admit it and accept it, you will only get hurt.

What are you doing here?

I am charged with training medical assistants in the public hospital.

I've come to discuss the training schedule with your chief.

I'm a medicine manager. I've come to assist Doctor Hur.

Please follow me.

Why are there so few people in the residence today?

- They were all called to the party. - Huh? Then Hong Choon also?

She is inside.

That's enough.

Are you not going to say a word?

I'm becoming so impatient waiting for you to open your mouth.

What a difficult girl.

Ok, then let me receive a drink from you.

Here, pour it.

Lift it up, why don't you lift it up?

Hmm!

- I said pour it. - Sir!

She must be uncomfortable here.

Looks like she was forced to come here. Why don't you send her back?

Are you drunk? Such rudeness!

A gisaeng to pour you a drink, they can be easily found.

If you want, I will call one, so kindly send her back.

I have made a big mistake.

Looks like you had her in mind

and you must be upset at me for taking her before you.

You seemed not interested in girls,

but you were just pretending.

Since our rigid friend is moved by her,

I think you will have to give in this time.

There is order even when drinking cold water.

But, now the law of 'Elders First' is being broken, right?

Miss.

Sorry.

Quit. Quit being a medical assistant.

I can't see you being humiliated like this.

I lost my wife three years ago...

And I thought I would never be able to have anyone in my heart again.

I never thought I would be anxious again, longing for someone.

I will protect you.

Can you...

Can you accept me and let me protect you?

Sir.

I know you have Hur Joon in your mind.

I'm not asking you to accept me right now.

Just open your mind a little bit

so my heart can reach you...

They said nurses occasionally get called to drinking parties.

So, it must be true.

Would Yejin be called there also?

She wasn't seen at the residence, right?

Oh, no!

Sir! We have bad news.

What is it?

There is a person who hung himself up at the herb storage.

Hung himself...