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Episode 42

Planned by/ Lee, Byung Hoon

Original story by/ Lee, Eun Sung

Written by/ Choi, Wan Gyu

Directed by/ Lee, Byung Hoon

Why are you putting in needles on the opposite side?

Stop moving your mouth because the acupoint will move.

Will you not even let me talk?

Since you said 3 days, there should be progress today.

Is he still the same?

Just stay still.

You just keep sticking in needles.

Am I really going to be cured by today?

It will be difficult!

Difficult? You said 3 days in the beginning.

How can you be so irresponsible?

Your face will be back to its place by tomorrow morning.

Tomorrow is the 4th day.

You said it would take only 3 days. Why should I believe you?

I didn't cause the delay.

The reason I said 3 days is because

you promised to do as I said.

But you didn't keep your promise.

When did I not keep the promise?

Since coming here, I've stayed in the hospital

the whole time.

Why do you keep laughing at me? You can't even cure me.

When I checked your pulse before applying acupuncture, the beat wasn't even.

It was because your stomach was full of food.

Have you really not secretly eaten food other than what I'd instructed?

I was so hungry, so just once...

Since your pulse beat wasn't even, I was going to wait awhile

to apply acupuncture, but when I checked later, you had eaten something again.

So I skipped acupuncture.

To cure a disease, it takes not only the efforts of the doctor,

but the patient's effort is important too.

Don't forget that even rules you might think are trivial

are shortcuts to fighting all illnesses.

Sorry, Doctor.

The queen is here, Your Highness.

Yejik's face is back to normal.

Oh, really?

It took only 3 days to heal. That's amazing.

The queen had been worried about my brother-in-law's illness.

Thank you for solving my problem.

Thank you, Your Highness.

- Did you say you're Doctor Yoo? - Yes, Your Highness.

I haven't forgotten your work when the queen was giving birth.

Thank you again.

Thank you for your interest.

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

What's wrong with his face? Why is it going out of place again?

We should have waited a bit longer and watched his progress...

But due to him facing the cold and humid wind this morning, it's reverted.

It will be back to normal in 3 days, so please don't worry.

What stupid people!

Have you brought a patient who's not even cured to confuse the King?

Sir, we cannot tolerate this.

It's fine.

We can't say an illness is completely cured unless its roots are removed.

So don't be impatient and do your best.

Yes, Your Highness.

- Let's go. - Yes, Your Highness.

What on earth happened?

I let you handle it because you said you were confident.

- What happened? - Sir...

A smart brain needs to be backed up by medical skills to shine!

But you were just too clever!

Sir, this time, it's not my fault.

It's the fault of the patient, who became excited without seeing progress.

If I treat him for a few more days...

Shut up!

If I leave the patient to you again, my life will be on the line!

Leave the patient alone. I'm going to treat him myself.

So you'll just assist.

Sir, please give me one more chance.

That's enough!

Did you want to see me?

- Sit down. - Yes, sir.

I have something to ask you.

I went to visit the public hospital the other day

and saw a doctor called Hur Joon cure Bell's palsy.

Bell's palsy/ Illness which causes eyes and mouth to go out of place

It's the same sickness Kim Yejik, in Jinsook palace, has.

But what is surprising is that the doctor said the illness can be cured in 3 days.

Even the Royal Physician and Doctor Yoo said 7 days.

So what do you think about that?

Do you think a Bell's palsy patient can recover in 3 days?

If a doctor's skill is very excellent, it's not impossible.

Although Bell's palsy makes a doctor nervous because the eyes

and mouth go out of place, I understand it's not a serious illness.

Since the doctors outside the Court cure it over a longer period,

I think 5 days would be enough for the Royal Physician or Doctor Yoo

with their talent.

Then what would be the reason they said 7 days?

I understand. You may go.

Yes, sir.

Why do you think the Royal Physician set a recovery period

of 7 days?

There are doctors who think it's enough just to see the patients' recovery.

Then, there are doctors who want to gain power and reputation

for treating difficult illnesses.

Mr. Yang Yesu kept his position, from the time of the former King,

with his outstanding medical skills.

But he also knows what is most advantageous for himself.

Is anyone outside?

Go to the public hospital now and find out how a doctor called Hur Joon

treated the Bell's palsy patient.

Yes, sir.

How is the Bell's palsy patient that Doctor Hur is in charge of?

He said the patient would be recovered by today, but I haven't checked.

I went to the room this morning, but his face wasn't back yet.

It'll be hard to be cured by today, even though it's Doctor Hur's patient.

I think the patient will be cured.

You want to bet?

We shouldn't place bets on a patient!

I'm not saying we bet over the patient, it's on Doctor Hur.

Why don't you join in?

Loser will treat us to drinks.

Okay, I agree with Dr. Lee and don't think today will be the day either.

Okay, then let's go and check.

- Let's go. - You're funny.

Get up and turn your chin.

- Can you give me a mirror? - Yes.

Here, look.

It's back, it's back.

- Honey, this isn't a dream, right? - It's for real.

Doctor! Thank you, Doctor.

Calm down and listen to me.

There is something you must know to prevent recurrence.

Go ahead, Doctor.

Whatever you instruct, I will do it.

For the first month, you must not contact night dew or wear wet clothes.

Especially, avoid going out when it's raining

You must not sweat excessively, no sexual relationships.

What's "sexual relationships"?

What a stupid woman!

It means you shouldn't get close to your husband in bed.

Also you should avoid having fish, noodles, alcohol, vinegar, pork, chicken

and spicy or salty food for 2 months.

Not even one glass of alcohol?

No alcohol whatsoever.

It will be difficult at first, but if you stick to what I said,

you will never have to come here again with the same illness.

Yes, yes!

He's really a genius!

I'm fine.

He is making my medical skills,as a doctor, look pathetic. You should think about improving your skills instead.

Whenever I look at Doctor Hur,

I always say to myself I will learn those skills someday.

Please don't!

You don't want me to look bad from both sides.

That's...

Do you know him?

He's an officer serving the deputy minister. What's he doing here?

Did he really return home all cured?

Yes, I checked it clearly.

The patient said that the reason one day was delayed

was not because of Doctor Hur,

but because the patient broke his promise and ate some food...

So, Doctor Hur had to skip the acupuncture.

How is it? Do you see any progress?

There is a record of questions and answers between a Chinese emperor and

a Doctor Gibaek and there is something on paralysis.

What do you mean?

- You mean it is paralysis? - Yes.

What does it say?

The emperor said when a person's body wrenches suddenly

the illness can last long and cause death or recover very easily

When asked the reason,

Gibaek answered,

When the effects of the wrenching enters the stomach, it can cause death.

When it enters the marrow, the illness lasts long.

And when it stays in the skin, it can be cured easily.

Then, he might die?

Answer me.

Where has the illness penetrated to?

I'll just die.

I will take poison and die rather than live like this.

Will you be quiet?

What disgraceful words to be said in the Court, talking about death.

It has reached the marrow, so it's serious, but there is still time for a cure.

I will cure it within several days

and show you progress.

Can you really cure it?

Please trust me.

- Did you call me? - Go to the public hospital, now.

And bring the record of medications Hur Joon used to treat the Bell's palsy patient.

Doctor Hur cured a Bell's palsy patient in 4 days.

I need to compare the sickness of the patients treated by Hur Joon

and Yang Yesu.

Yes, sir.

Serve Chung Dam Soon Gi Tang to the patient on time.

Yes, sir.

- Sit down. - Yes, sir.

The reason I yelled at you is because it was such an important matter.

Please understand me.

I harmed your reputation.

I will take any punishment you give.

Although I asked you to leave the patient,

you may apply acupuncture tomorrow.

Then are you giving me another chance?

It's no use for me to make achievements.

One mistake can take away all future opportunities.

Don't forget my words.

Yes, sir.

It's surprising to see you here at this time.

I've come to see you.

What's this?

It's the record Doctor Hur made.

It states the treatment process Hur Joon took to treat

the Bell's palsy patient in the public hospital.

Why are you showing me this?

As you can see, Hur Joon completely cured the Bell's palsy patient

in 4 days, even after wasting one day.

A patient, whom you said will take 7 days to cure,

Doctor Hur took only 3 days. What would be the reason?

I'm sorry, but the symptoms and nature of disease may differ

depending on the patient, even though it's the same illness.

The reason the required period was different between Doctor Hur and I,

is because the illness had reached marrow already.

Sir, Bell's palsy is not a serious illness, so I understand that

it's not a matter to boast about.

You say Bell's palsy is not serious?

Bell's palsy is not an illness, but just a symptom.

Just like the reason pregnant women feel uncomfortable,

not because of specific illness. It's the same with Bell's palsy.

Just like the symptoms of discomfort disappear after giving birth,

Bell's palsy is a symptom which gets half-cured if you strengthen

and remove energy and wait.

Didn't you say it's a paralysis in front of the queen?

It's also right to say it's paralysis.

You call it a symptom, then paralysis,

How can you change your words so easily?

And what about you calling Bell's palsy

a serious illness saying it reached the marrow?

I said it's a serious illness

because if you don't take care of a small illness, it can become serious

and I meant we should take care...

That's enough!

The language of a retainer must be clear.

How dare you exaggerate the condition of the patient!

How can the words of Royal Physician be so foolish?

Sir!

Doctor Hur is already with the queen.

I will let Doctor Hur take charge of the patient who has Bell's palsy.

Sir!

Your Highness, the Royal Physician is here.

Don't mind it and continue.

Let them in.

- Sit down. - Yes, sir.

That must be the method of Yoo Weetae,

He treated Kim Minsuh with that pressure method,

What are you doing now?

I'm checking the gastro-intestinal tract through manual pressure.

Gastro-intestinal?

A lot of diseases stay in the stomach area, so I'm applying this method.

What a strange thing to hear! The illness is caused by paralysis.

A stomach disease?

And treating Bell's palsy with pressure,

I've never heard of or seen it.

This method was passed down from my teacher.

The patient wants to be cured without a moment to spare.

How dare you try to dazzle us by imitating a doctor of some small town?

I'm sorry I'm treating this patient without your permission.

But, please don't speak disparagingly of my master's skills.

What?

The patient's Bell's palsy is caused by a deep stomach disease.

So after treating the stomach with pressure and herbs,

I will need to remove the root of the illness with moxibustion.

Moxibustion? Acupuncture is the only method for him.

It's illogical to use palms, putting aside acupuncture, for Bell's palsy.

In Court, you must perform after discussion and approval,

even for a very trivial medication.

Are you trying to disdain the Royal Physician's medical skills

by ignoring the rules?

Watch what you say.

What, disrespectful behavior in front of the queen?

Please forgive his rudeness, Your Highness.

His skills are not that great...

No.

I heard he cured a patient with the same illness.

But, how can you let him take charge with only one proven treatment?

I thought so too, but the words of the deputy minister were persuasive.

When he was in Changnyung several years ago,

his wife had a paralysis

and this is the doctor who cured his wife.

I don't know anything about medicine,

but it's true my brother has had upset stomachs frequently since childhood.

I believe Doctor Hur's diagnosis that he has a stomach disorder.

But more urgent is the face, than the stomach.

It's not that I don't trust your talent,

but I left it to this doctor because he is good at treating paralysis.

So speak no more of it.

I'd better go.

Sir, I don't think I should be the one in charge this time.

I know your position may not be so easy,

but I placed you in charge because you won't be obsessed with

reputation, and remove the root of the illness.

Since Gongbin queen allowed it, don't mind other things

and treat the patient.

And treating Bell's palsy with pressure,

I've never heard of or seen it.

It was handed down from my teacher.

The patient wants to be cured without a moment to spare,

How dare you try to dazzle us by imitating a doctor of some small town?

I'm sorry I'm treating this patient without your permission.

But, please don't speak disparigingly of my teacher's skills.

Aren't you Sehee?

Yes, my name is Sehee.

Where did you get the drink you brought me the other day?

Can you get more now?

Yes, I can.

Can you get me some then?

Go to the office. I will bring some drink to you.

Onji, Onji.

Sehee.

You have the perfume pouch, right? Can you lend it to me?

At this time?

I will tell you the details later, so lend it to me. It's urgent.

Pour another.

Sir, please slow down.

Pour it.

You're really drunk. Please don't drink anymore.

Father, your soul is wandering around the Court. How long will you trouble me?

But keep watching,

I will not be defeated by Hur Joon. I can't be defeated here.

Sir, Sir!

Hey, hey.

What happened? Why are you here?

You embraced me.

What? That can't be... That can't be.

Why would I lie to you?

I'm happy to spend one night with you.

Please excuse me.

What do you mean?

You mean you'll do odd jobs in Doctor Yoo's house?

Yes.

You don't need to.

How can you go and work there

after suffering such humiliation? We should rather starve.

You're right.

I don't know why they're so arrogant.

Mother, I worked there washing towels,

when we were in Sanum.

There is no reason I can't do it now.

It's different now!

Joon is a doctor now.

You might ruin his reputation...

When I was young, my father taught me the duties of a human

quoting a Chinese story of Hanshin.

The reason Hanshin went crawling between the legs of a gangster

is not because he didn't have belief in himself, or self-respect.

But because of his will to accomplish his dreams.

I'm not afraid of any humiliation I may face now.

I believe that when I accomplish my dream someday,

those who humiliated me will lower their heads.

So you will really work here?

Yes, please give me any work.

She will give birth soon, so make baby's clothes and diapers.

Alright.

Come to the kitchen and help us too.

I will.

- Give her work. - Yes, ma'am.

Come this way.

- I will do it. - No, it's fine.

Stop drinking. You've had enough.

Give it!

You won't die just because you can't marry that woman!

It's not just some marriage!

Sorry.

But there are girls everywhere.

Look over there.

Half of the people in the market are women.

Don't be so upset over Yoowol and straighten yourself out.

Damn it! It's sad enough being born low status and living miserably.

If I can't get married as I wish, it's too unfair.

It's too unfair!

What can you do?

Joon can change his social status if he becomes a Royal Physician.

But you and I don't have such talent. We can only accept our fate.

Is it true that Hur Joon contradicted the Royal Physician?

He is such a rude man.

How dare he show off diagnosing a stomach disease,

when even the Royal Physician didn't say anything about it?

When he says he will treat the patient with moxibustion rather

than acupuncture, he is trying to disgrace the Royal Physician and Mr. Yoo.

What a frustrating man! What's he thinking, trying to go against him?

Doctor Hur will be looking after

the brother of Gongbin queen in Jinsook palace for several days.

What? Then he pushed aside the Royal Physician and is looking after him, himself?

Yes, the deputy minister ordered it

and Gongbin queen agreed.

How can that be... I'd better go and see Royal Physician.

Stomach disease can cause Bell's palsy?

It's possible. I've seen it in medical books.

But it's strange that he's not using acupuncture.

He must cure it whether he uses acupuncture or moxibustion.

He is pitting himself against the Royal Physician in medical skill.

If he doesn't cure the patient, it will be the end for him.

All the officers, and the King as well, had gathered

to see the mouth of the patient the Royal Physician and Mr. Yoo cured

and stood watching.

But the patient's mouth went out of its place again.

The authority of the Royal Physician,

which was as high as the sky, plummeted to the ground.

At that moment they heard,

'I will apply acupuncture! '

So everyone turned around.

Who do you think it was?

It was Hur Joon, a man who is as generous as the wide sky.

It is so obvious what the result will be.

How can he expect himself to be safe after going against the Royal Physician?

It's like me starring at the Head Nurse.

Doctor Hur is in trouble now.

Nothing will happen if he cures him.

How can a low grade doctor beat the Royal Physician with his skills?

Did you say your name is Ggaeggeum?

It's Gaegeum!

Stop being stupid and

listen to me.

Doctor Hur and I truly sympathized with the patients in Sanum

and tried to treat the patients and...

What all are you doing?

I got a message from the Court.

Doctor Hur is in charge of the patient who is Gongbin queen's brother.

So they would like assistants.

He must have thought it would be better

to get help from those who helped him before.

Sohyun and Yejin go to the Court and assist him.

Yes.

Go to work.

Hong Choon!

Is this Hong Choon, all of this?

Hong Choon!

I wrote down some words I couldn't say.

Please take it.

I don't want to see it.

Hong Choon!

How can she be so cold.

She smiled at me in my dreams.

Hong Choon

I will prescribe Yang We Ei Gong Tang for the patient's stomach

and treat Bell's palsy with Chung Dam Soon Gi Tang later.

Prepare a decoction with the herbs as stated in the prescription.

Yes, sir.

What a disgusting smell.

It's the best quality wormwood collected in March and dried in shade.

The smell is also good for your body so you must endure it, even though it stinks badly.

I can't take it, so go outside and burn it.

After taking medicine, I will apply moxibustion anyway.

It's good to get used to it in advance.

I said I can't bear it.

You must endure it.

I don't know how good you are, but you're one thick-skinned person.

There is a guest from outside.

What took you so long.

Sorry.

How come there is still no progress? You've been here long enough.

Don't talk about it. Even the Court doctors are fools.

It's a waste of money. No one is useful.

On your way out, tell the court lady to bring in a baduk board.

You must take rest.

I take care of myself, so you just tell her.

What a stupid man!

They've brought the decoction.

They've brought the decoction.

I don't feel like drinking it, so tell them to come again.

I've brought decoction so I will go in now.

What are you doing?

It's time for your decoction.

I said I won't have it.

You must take it.

I had decoction several hours ago. It was as bitter as a sumac.

It was the primary decoction to soothe the stomach before having main decoction.

I recommended it on purpose because bitter medicine is

good for the stomach to function well.

On purpose?

You gave me bitter medicine on purpose because of my stomach?

Yes.

I won't take the medicine. My illness is on my face.

While I'm assigned as your doctor, we must work on curing the stomach disorder.

It's me who swallows the decoction.

If it's so bitter, isn't it the role of a doctor to serve it edibly?

I can't follow the patient's taste.

Sickness is a type of culture in the long run, so you must bear it.

Excuse me!

How dare you talk about culture in front of someone superior to you!

There is no need to talk longer, just serve a decoction that isn't bitter.

The decoction is getting cold.

Stop talking back to me!

If you want to get better, listen to me.

You bastard!

Is anyone there? Get him out of here!

You should leave for now.

You must take it before it gets colder. I will bring it forward to you.

I said get out.

Get out!

You take one step further.

I will break your head with this.

Doctor Hur!

What an accursed man!

I said get out!

Sir, I was sound sleep.

Why did you wake me up?

We can't walk in the Court alone

for whatever reason, right?

I called you because I'm not familiar

with the Court and I don't know where Jinsook palace is.

Do you want to go there?

I can't stand it anymore wondering how Doctor Hur is doing.

It's the same for me.

I was wondering how he is doing as well.

You were sleeping just before.

No. It's this way. Let's go.

Okay.

The patient is at the attached building.

It's a place with just one wall between where Gongbin queen stays,

so none other than those permitted are allowed after 6 pm.

I have a message I need to give Doctor Hur urgently.

I need to deliver it to him.

You can't possibly take all the responsibility

if something happens to the patient from this delay.

Then go in and wait till the doctor comes out!

Your skills are quite useful.

Hong Choon? Hong Choon is...

Go in, sir. Go in, hurry.

It has become a floor cloth.

- Where is Doctor Hur? - He went in with the decoction.

What? At this time?

The light has been off for a while.

I will wake him.

I have brought the decoction.

I have brought the decoction.

Is that man crazy?

He is not making any sign, so you should go.

I will go in and wake him up.

I will bring the decoction inside.

Please turn on the light.

Please turn on the light.

You!

I have never seen anyone as impudent as you.

No one has made me as angry as you.

What's all the noise?