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Gyum, I'm sorry,

I love you, but I can't treasure only you.

Someday, you will understand me.

Sorry, Gyum,

What do you mean?

I don't think I can go.

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

Here, pour it!

- I said pour it! - Sir!

They said nurses occasionally get called to drinking parties.

Episode 39

Well, it must be true.

Would Yejin be called there also?

She wasn't at the residence, right?

Did the maternity department call me officially?

Sir! We have a bad news.

What is it?

A man hung himself at the herb storage.

Hung himself...

Give me a hand.

What are you doing? Hurry!

Is... is he dead?

Oh, no!

Why did it happen when it was

you on night duty?

What? Hung himself?

- At the official residence? - Yes.

What a horrible incidence!

What did you do with the body?

What's going on?

Hey, Hey!

Did you hear?

Last night, a medicine keeper hung himself at the herb storage.

- Is that true? - Yes, it is.

I heard it directly from the medicine keeper, Mr. Oh.

How horrible!

When he saw him hanging in the storage room, his tongue was like...

It was hanging out a lot.

Dr Hur tried to do something.

But how could he save someone who has already left this world?

Was Dr Hur the one who was on the night duty last night?

Yes.

Poor him.

It can't be good since he

killed himself at the public hospital, not at a private place.

He will be held responsible for it.

What a disrespectful man.

Why would he have hung himself here?

What are you going to do, sir?

Go and report it to the police bureau.

Since it is an internal incident of the public hospital,

how about handling it quietly here?

A person died in the office.

And it was a suicide. It must be reported to the police.

What if the matter becomes a big issue and you get a lot of questions...

What were you doing?

You were on the night duty and you didn't prevent it.

This is all because you abandoned your responsibility.

- Sir, I think that's unreasonable. - What?

When one is determined to kill oneself, how could Dr. Hur stop it?

Anyway, this happened when Dr. Hur was on night duty.

The responsibility is wholly placed on you,

so you'd better settle it,

without troubling the general manager.

Let's go.

What the!

So they are trying to wiggle their way out.

Like he said, how could you have stopped a person,

who was determined to die?

It will be alright. Don't worry.

Who was the first person to see the dead body?

It's him.

And the person standing beside him was on the night duty, last night.

A government employee that kills himself, shows most disloyalty behavior.

So the manager and the one on night duty have responsibility for that.

But I can't seem to find any special issues on this.

- So I will treat it as a small incident. - Thank you.

What are you doing? You should show gratitude

to him for being so considerate.

There will be no harm to Dr Hur, so don't worry.

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

Just open your mind a bit,

so my heart can reach you...

What happened?

It was finished without any questioning.

That's good.

I was worried the responsibility would be passed on to you.

Anyway, people are saying that they can't figure it out.

They say he has no reason to kill himself.

But, it's not like we can wake the dead person up and ask him.

This is difficult.

Sir.

There is a doubtful side to his death.

Doubtful? What do you mean?

When I ran to the storage room and saw the medicine keeper,

he was already dead.

Looking at the stiffness of the body, he must have been dead for 2, 3 hours.

But when I untied the noose from the body,

there was only a faint bruise on his neck.

If he had been hung up there for 2, 3 hours,

there should have been more of a definite bruise, right?

You could have assume the time of death incorrectly.

No, when Dr Lee checked the body, he said the same thing.

Then you must have seen wrong.

According to what you say, it means he didn't kill himself.

But he is not the kind of person to make an enemy.

Did you tell it to the general in the police?

I had doubts, but wasn't sure.

So I didn't say anything.

Then, don't even think about it and just forget about it.

There is no need for you to make things more complicated,

when the police have already closed the case.

There are patients outside waiting for you.

Let's go out!

- What's wrong with you? - What?

You're distracted like a little dog who needs to go to the toilet.

Is that the best you can say to your husband?

By the way, where is Yangtae?

Llsuh!

- How did it go? - It's all ready.

Ready? What is?

It's none of your business.

What? Tell me!

It's about upgrading your life.

We'll be at the tavern.

So when Ohgun comes, tell him to come there, OK?

- But... - Let me explain...

What trouble are they making behind my back now?

Ouch, it hurts!

Llsuh.

- Yangtae, what about the goods? - Huh?

I have prepared Gaesung ginseng, hemp cloth, weaved cloth,

and the mat.

Why isn't Ohgun coming? Oh, finally!

I said there was no need to be so anxious.

Just trust me.

Why don't you drink a cup? Here.

Here he comes.

Why are you so late?

We've arranged to meet them at Yanghwa ferry point tonight.

We need to get ready and leave soon.

- Pour me a drink. - Yes.

I don't want to.

What are you talking about?

Everything is ready.

You can't say that now.

I said I'm not doing it.

Why? Why are you changing so suddenly?

I saw a person who hung himself to death last night.

I feel misfortunate and I'm not going to do it. So you guys go ahead.

Do you want to see Yangtae and me die?

If you pull out, we will hang ourselves up at your house.

Ohgun, I said you don't need to worry about anything.

You just need to put your hands behind you, follow us

and just enjoy the benefits.

- Ohgun! - Ohgun!

Stop calling me. I need to think.

- Hey, what are we doing here? - Let's go home.

What are you doing?

- Yangtae, let's do it later. - Hurry!

Should I unpack too?

Yes, I don't think they're here yet. We should wait a while.

Go like this. Something smells like dog poo.

It's not the dog poo.

What a fool.

How can he sleep in this situation? It's not like he is reading a book.

He's a bit thick like that.

O, o... Ohgun!

It's the boat, the boat.

Yangtae, Yangtae. It's here.

That's good. Let's go.

We have brought the promised goods.

We need to check the goods, so you go and take a look.

I won't do it.

You're the only person who can check whether the medicine is good.

Isn't it? Llsoo.

- Ni hao ma? (How are you? in Chinese) - I'm Korean.

Sorry.

The goods are OK. But the amount seems less than what we've prepared.

We will lose from the exchange.

What happened? It's different from what was agreed.

Don't worry.

Let's forget about it. The amount is not as promised. We can't do it.

You will be the one to miss out.

Soon it's time for the police to patrol ...

If you delay, the loss is yours.

I say again. We can't make a deal with these condition.

Same with us.

- What are you going to do? - Just hold on, I need to think.

What will you do?

Let's quit.

It looks like it is time for the police to patrol.

If you delay, the loss is yours.

- Gilsang. - Yes.

- Set the fire. - Joon.

- What are you doing? - Do it!

- Joon, Joon. - Joon...

Are you crazy? What are you doing? Put out the fire!

Yes!

We will give you 300 coins.

We will give 50 more silver coins.

100 rolls of silk on top of it.

OK.

Light the fire!

Are you crazy? What are you doing?

Are you crazy?

You...

Stop it!

- The goods are burning. - It's none of my business.

Hurry. Put out the fire. Hurry!

Hurry, put it out.

My beard is burnt.

Since part of the goods have burnt, we can't make a deal like this.

- Then... - We will have to make a discount.

We will pay for the ones that are burnt.

Alright then.

You!

Does it go down your throat?

Does it? You stupid.

What? You said you've done it many times...

Please hit me this side!

You simpleton!

You did this many times in Euijoo?! What else did you say?!

Step on him!

You bastard!

What are you doing? You should dress up.

Is there a party today too?

It's an even better one for you.

They say Dr Hur is coming to the training today.

Look at your face go red.

Stop it.

Look into the mirror and put some make up on.

- It's OK. - You should look pretty for him.

- I said it's OK. - I will do it for you.

- Really, I'm fine. - Come here.

I know your beauty isn't as good as mine.

I thought you never look into the mirror.

I thought you were not attending the parties because you're

not interested in men. But I guess it's not quite true.

What are you talking about?

Weren't you making yourself beautiful because Dr Hur is coming?

Do you think I'm the same as all of you who wish to be picked up

by some man and become a mistress?

My wish is to enter the Palace ...

To be a female doctor who serves the queen and looks after the king's health.

Don't compare my wish with your unworthy desires.

What? Unworthy? Are you finished?!

What's going on?

The chief will be here soon, so sit properly.

For us, reading the pulse and acupuncture is most important.

Today, a doctor from the public hospital will teach us about acupuncture.

So concentrate on learning.

Upon the results of the test on this training, we will select 2 girls

and send them to the Palace.

Dr Hur!

What are you doing here?

You're on your way to train the medical assistants, right?

Yes.

Please take me along with you.

As a medicine manager, I can

teach them about the good medicine and decoction.

Please take me just once!

I went through a lot of trouble coming here on time.

Please take me. Please?

Is there someone you need to see at the medical assist dept?

Yes, it's...

I won't say.

I will!

- It's a lady with a mole... - A mole?

A lady called Hong Choon.

If I don't see that beautiful woman for just one day,

I feel like my heart will burst!

Please take me.

When you don't say anything, it means yes. Let's go!

You lead the way. I'm just behind you.

Let's go. Let's hurry!

Ma'am, the doctor from the public hospital has arrived.

Let him in.

Thank you for coming, and this is?

I'm a medicine manager and I came to teach about medicine and decoction.

- Please come in. - Thank you.

Oh, dear!

The spot where energy of 5 viscera and 6 entrails can

cure illnesses from stimulating it with acupuncture and moxibustion.

There are several hundreds of

spot in the human body.

But not many are used to treat illness

The acupuncture points located below the elbow

and below the knee joint are the most important.

Who can identify what symptoms are to be treated

through these acupuncture points?

LU11 governs the symptom of indigestion at the pit of the stomach,

LU10 is for the body heat, LU9 is for pain in the joint,

LU8 is for coughs and asthma and LU5 is for diarrhea.

The most important when applying acupuncture is control of yin and yang.

If you adjust both yin and yang, the spirit becomes pure,

the shape and energy evens out and vitality stays within.

Remember, if you don't even out the energy, it will contort the vein.

Then, the energy stream will be cut and the patient's life is in danger.

Where is your elegance!

The law of Sa is to draw out the strong energy of illness.

And, the law of Bo is to strengthen the natural energy

of the body.

Depending on the condition of the disease,

you must know how to adequately use these 2 methods.

I understand there are cases when the law of Sa must not be used.

Can you tell us about it?

I know that it must not be used when a patient is weak

from severe diarrhea, a severe loss of of blood or sweat

and discharging blood through the vulva from giving birth.

That's right.

I understand there is assertion there is only law of Sa in acupuncture.

According to Ichuns' opinion, who wrote introduction to medicine,

Introduction to medicine/ Medical book by Ichun of Ming age

the law of Bo in Naegyung doesn't always mean strengthening.

In Naegyung, if the shape and vitalility of the body's natural energy plus the energy of the disease lack is lacking,

it means both yin and yang are both insufficient. So, if you use

acupuncture, the body's energy will be even more diminish.

This means there is no law of Bo, but only law of Sa in acupuncture.

It's excellent you can quote Ichun's introduction to medicine.

To discuss the concepts in medicine, there is no end.

So let's just end here by saying we can't use law of Sa

for illnesses which are dangerous or old like Huhson.

It's done.

Sir.

- Ma'am. - What?

About entering the Palace as female doctor ...

Does it have to be based on the test results?

Then, what else?

Wouldn't it be good if a pretty girl like me could go there?

Silly girl.

- Ma'am, it's Hong Choon. - Come in.

- That's enough. You may go. - Yes, ma'am.

Are the test results out?

Yes, Sohyun and Yejin are the most excellent.

I thought so. Then I will send those two as female doctors.

Yes.

Ma'am, the female doctor of the Palace has arrived.

Let her in.

Thank you for coming.

It's been a long time. Have you been well?

Yes, you look good, too.

It's been a long time.

I have come to select assistants for the Palace.

I have selected 2 whose results are excellent.

The 2, at the front, are the ones with excellent results.

- What is your name? - My name is Sehee.

- What about you next to her? - My name is Chaesun.

I will take these two.

They are...

I can teach them medical skills when they're in the Palace.

Why would the test result be so important?

Pack your things and come with me!

Please excuse me now.

You may go.

How could this happen?

Didn't you say our test result would decide who enters the Palace?

That wicked Sobee tricked us.

She is worried if she takes 2 smart girls to the Palace,

her position may be threaten. That's why she took the dull ones.

I know, but what can I do?

I'm back.

You don't look well. Did you do hard labor again?

No.

I will do this, so you go inside.

Excuse me?

Who are you?

Why are you peeping into someone's house?

Nothing ...

- Have you been well? - What are you doing here?

I came to report to the Royal Physician about the medical assistant training.

Are you in charge of it now?

Yes.

- He is inside. Go in. - Yes.

What's the use of being so smart?

He is just wasting time stuck in the public hospital

and training nurses.

Soon he will probably make trouble by having an affair with a nurse.

- Let's go. - Yes.

Are you doing well at the public hospital?

Yes.

The public hospital is comfortable for you?

Are you lying to me or do you really have no ambition?

- Is the manager inside? - Yes, please go in.

Hey.

Who is this? It's Jungmyung.

It's been a long time.

You didn't even give me notice.

I've come to get drunk with you.

You're still unpredictable.

Wait a moment while I finish this.

There are unusual movements within the Palace.

You know I'm not interested in fighting for the power.

It's not a matter to ignore.

Anger between the parties are deepening.

They hide their feelings until they catch your small mistake.

Then, they will use it to attack you.

Don't stay neutral.

You should make your stance clear.

Are you alright? Hey!

Is anyone there?!

Go and call a medical officer now!

Are you alright? Please hold on!

What's taking him so long?

The public hospital is comfortable for you?

Are you lying to me or do you really have no ambition?

Hey!

What's wrong with him?!

To me, it looks like...

I'd better apply acupuncture and restore his breathing.

What are you doing?

It's Yoo Doji, a medical officer.

Since he is here, you may leave.

Uh...

Hey! Hey!

What are you doing? Do something!

Hey!

He has passed away.

It can't be. It can't be. You can't die so suddenly like this.

Taehoon! Taehoon!

Taehoon...

Cases of sudden deaths are

when one has severe vomiting or diarrhea,

when one's throat gets blocked with junghoopoong

or when one has severe fever like murrain.

But the dead body showed

no signs related to them.

Then what could be the reason for his sudden death?

I heard that he had been suffering from diabetes.

I think he passed away from chronic disease.

Are there any other possibilities?

In a case of poisoning, one can die suddenly, like him.

If he was poisoned by booja or arsenic trioxide,

it would have reacted to the silver we put into the body.

OK, you may leave.

Haven't you left yet?

The medical officers who came with you, have all returned just now.

I know.

Let me ask you something.

- Did he have a chronic disease? - Yes.

- It was sogal? - How did you know that?

He suffered from diabetes

and I carried decoction to him every day.

If the decoction was made in the Palace, was it through herb storage?

No.

Then?

He said the medical department is for the King and his family,

so he used the public hospital.

- The public hospital? - Yes.

He knew someone there.

So, a medicine keeper, from there, always delivered the medicine.

Hello, sir.

I heard the herb storage of the public hospital provided decoction to

Mr. Ku Taehoon. Do you know who was in charge?

Manager of the Red Gate?

I'm not sure. I haven't heard about it.

Please think about it carefully.

Decoction to the Red Gate? Are you talking about that decoction

Mr. Park made? The one who died?

Mr. Park? Really?

The day he hung himself up, he had also been to the Palace.

I think he delivered it every morning and evening for 2, 3 months.

Can I see the prescriptions he kept?

Yes, come this way, sir.

These are the articles belonging to Park.

We should have handed them to his family.

But there seemed nothing valuable,

so we kept postponing it and kept it here.

What's this, sir?

I saw him put it in the decoction.

Is that true?

I have been working at the herb storage for more than 10 years

and I hadn't seen anything like that, so I asked him what it was.

But he said he also didn't know.

Sir, an officer from the public hospital would like to see you.

- From the public hospital? - Yes.

- Let him in. - Yes, sir.

Hello, what is the issue?

I have something to tell you.

Sit down.

What is it?

What's this?

It's a poison called Banmyo.