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Episode 46

We will present the promotions for

the officers in the medical field.

Doctor Hur, come forward.

For his excellent talent and work, Doctor Hur of the public hospital

will be appointed with 7th rank, Jikjang.

This exceptional promotion is because of

our trust in your talent.

Do your best not to disappoint us.

Dr. Yoo

Yes, sir...

You are appointed as the doctor who will deliver

private messages to Myung.

So prepare yourself for that.

Isn't that done by the doctors of the lower grade?

It's not always.

It's decided already, so don't argue about it.

Why am I being treated so harshly?

Don't you know?

Don't you know about the shameful rumor spreading in the hospital?

Consider yourself lucky that you can stay.

He's going to Myung?

Even the triumphant Dr. Yoo couldn't avoid it.

He made quite a blunder at the Jinsook Palace.

Not to mention he had an affair with a palace nurse.

The court physician was right about him being lucky this time.

Was the rumor true?

No smoke without fire. Anyway, it's all for the better.

I was far from pleased with his promotional track thus far.

Oh, my! How envious I am!

I extend my congratulations to you, sir.

I, as well, sir.

- I extend my congratulations to you. - Congratulations to you, sir.

Accept my congratulations.

You're now called 'Jikjang.'

It's the most unprecedented promotion I have ever seen here.

You always take us by surprise, for various reasons.

Be that as it may, I should keep a low-profile in front of you.

Nonsense. Just keep the old way.

What are you saying? Now you're my senior, officially.

I should treat you accordingly.

I'll say!

It's not us that you're in trouble with.

You're promoted so high that you should watch your mouth.

Hey!

Everybody knows I'm foul-mouthed.

So you'd better give up expecting anything respectful from me.

Don't you agree, Sir Jikjang?

What is with you, sir?

Why are you calling me sir?

You should not be calling your subordinate 'sir'!

Sir, please respect the court hierarchy.

Sir!

We are all medical officers whatever the title may be.

- Let's go out. - You're right, sir.

There is something I'd like to ask.

I wonder why Doctor Yoo responded that way,

when he heard his assignment.

To me, the decision is all the better for him.

To be able to enjoy the culture of the Myung Dynasty...

You should know better.

His post seems good enough, traveling outside the country,

enjoying foreign views...

But once he passes the boundary from Seoul to Weeju.

It's a roundtrip of 2700km from Phoenix Town to Beijing.

No horse to ride. Only 30 pairs of straw sandals and hemp shoes.

A doctor among 2 to 300 lieges cannot expect any respect.

It is a journey to hell.

Countless numbers of medical officers quit their post...

after being selected as the doctor who goes to the Myung Dynasty.

I don't know how doctor Yoo will respond after this.

What were you doing so far? A scandal?

I told you to impose silence, not to spread rumors around.

What on earth have you done?

I didn't realize it would be this way.

How irresponsible you are!

How about taking hold of that Sehee-whatever and

making her tell the court physician the scandal is not true?

If we do that, even if we need to destroy her,

you wouldn't have to be the messenger.

Proceed quickly.

Who is Sehee?

I am.

Bring that woman out.

Yes, sir.

Sehee!

When you wrong a woman she may cause frost even in Spring time

You might as well be honest with what you told me.

My honor has already been tarnished. I have nothing left to hide.

What will you do, Lord?

Send her down to the public hospital.

Lord. Shouldn't we punish her for laxity in official discipline?

I've considered that.

But it could backfire.

Before senior lords or other higher-ups hear about this...

We should settle down the dust, and tie up the loose ends.

Send her back and

bring another nurse from the public hospital to fill her post.

Yes, my lord.

That girl who handled the needles for that previous patient...

Her name's Sohyun.

Good, I choose her for the nursing post.

Yes.

How about meeting with the lord...

and making an apology for forgiveness?

I've heard what you've said. Now you leave me alone.

- Sir... - I said leave me alone!

Consider yourself lucky that you can even stay,

Do you know how humiliated I am because of you?

Your indecent act brought such humiliation on all of us.

Enough.

She's the one who is the most frustrated.

It's not all her fault.

It's more due to the men's bad habit of treating them like pleasure girls.

Madam.

Stop this instant!

You are not even worth the tears!

You should lie low for a while. You don't have to come here.

Stay at your residence, helping with chores.

Rumors will go away with time.

Please accept my apology for causing so much anxiety.

It's all over now, so just go compose yourself.

We decided to replace you with Sohyun.

The court physicians have specifically chosen you.

It should be a good opportunity for you to show off your skills.

But do not be impatient.

I'll bear that in mind.

Yejin is as good as Sohyun in terms of medical talent.

I wonder why Sohyun was picked.

I like working at the public hospital.

When there is someone here you love, how could you not?

Stop.

Hey!

You, get over here.

Stop acting like a country girl!

By the way, who was the guy who came to the public hospital with you?

The one who is tall and handsome.

It's my elder brother.

Brother? Like a real, blood brother?

Well... it's...

No?

Unless you want to end up like Sehee, behave yourself.

Go on then and clean my room and Yejin's.

Every nook and corner of it!

Understood.

Why are you being so mean?

I should take this anger out on somebody.

The senior nurses ganged up on me

because I was the youngest, before Suyun came here.

So she should take all I have been taking.

She's very good-natured. Don't be so hard on her.

What is it to be the medical officer for the detached bureau?

The job is to serve the lieges on the way to the Myung.

Then has my son been selected to go to the Myung?

Yes, I have been.

I was told it is good for your career to serve the lieges.

It implies the seniors have much confidence in him.

What a happy occasion. I was so ignorant to think...

that he was degraded, or something. After Hur Joon

cured the illness of the honored person at Gongbinjeon.

I worried for nothing. Was I ever wrong!

Hur cannot be my son's match. How outrageous would that be!

So, when are you leaving?

In three days.

Oh my. We should make haste.

He must need a lot to prepare for the long journey.

Yes, Mother.

For his excellent talent and work,

Doctor Hur of the public hospital will be appointed with

7th rank, Jikjang.

This exceptional promotion is because of

our trust in your talent.

Do your best not to disappoint us.

Mother, I will go see my father.

He visited Myung many times, as an official.

He must have much advice to share.

You're in postpartum care. Would that be alright?

It's for my husband. It's my responsibility.

Then, I'll leave it to you.

The solid support of a wife makes her husband a great man.

Yes, Mother.

When your knees are in pain, boil aralia root in water.

Aralia root/ Mainly used for arthritis and myalgia,

Drink it three times a day, after each meal.

Araliaceous/ Used for weak knee and muscular pain,

Araliaceous and Epimedium koreanum will also work for your symptoms.

Epimedium koreanum/ Strengthens kidneys and lessens soaring pain

Take its powder with water. Your knee pain will go away.

Wait for the herbal medicine prescription.

Yes, sir.

Take caution when handling those drugs.

I see.

Well... Joon!

We're here.

What brought you here?

Well, it's a... You tell him.

Ogun is really ill.

How serious is he?

He looks fine, but he's completely worn out.

He keeps groaning and doesn't eat anything.

It's too severe.

The way I see it, he's come down with some serious disease.

It's even tougher for him, as he's a widower.

He's got no one to attend him.

He balked at my suggestion to bring Hadong. Why is that?

Hey, hey, Ogun.

You guys come here too often!

We brought Joon for you.

What?

You're too busy to come here. It's okay if I die alone.

Did you eat anything?

Not a thing.

How is he? Is he that serious?

His pulse sounds fine.

I know.

What? Then, why are you lying down like

you're about to die?

It's my heart that is ill.

An ill heart? What's that?

How ignorant are you! I don't understand either.

My heart is sickening with bruises and blood.

Because of that stone-cold glance of the woman I'd die for!

What is he saying? Is he lovesick?

What's so funny about a person who's dying?

I believe I'll die in a couple of days.

Hey, Dr. Hur.

He's been promoted. You should call him 'Jikjang'.

Jikjang Hur, please save a person's life here, would you?

Your remarkable medical skill will heal my ill heart.

You won't? Fine, then.

Then, give my best to Hong Choon after I pass away.

That Lim Ohgun loved Hong Choon until he closed his eyes.

- Put these in the first decoction. - I see.

- The rest is fine, got it? - Yes, sir.

You're here.

Is Lim's condition severe?

He... has a sick heart.

A sick heart? Then, you mean he's lovesick.

Rumor has it when you're lovesick, boil the shoe of the one you love.

Drink it and you'll get better.

I believe Hong Choon. Then, you should give one of your shoes.

Sir!

Just don't be so cold about a man's genuine affection.

Sir...

Well...

I have known Ohgun for decades now.

And he is such a good man.

Please, sir, you're embarrassing me.

What on earth are you talking about? He was demoted?

My father said the doctor who goes to the Myung with envoys

is in the most humble position of the royal hospital.

So moving from the position of Jubu to that position

means he was demoted.

How could this be... It's inexplicable!

With no horse, he would go thousands of miles on foot.

Becoming sick, on the way, is very common...

So, many opt to quit.

What on earth has happened to you?

What have you done to deserve all of this?

What are you saying?

Sook-jung told me.

She said it's a path to hell.

What careless thing have you told her?

I've been to my father's.

Is it because of Hur Joon?

He just had to get in the way, didn't he?

It's not like that, Mother.

How could you be so thoughtless and make my mother worried?

Doji, Doji!

I have to leave now.

I heard the journey is too much to bear.

So why don't you dismiss yourself from the royal court and...

I won't do that!

Doji...

Doji...

I cannot surrender here.

I will regain the lord's trust, no matter what.

So please have faith and wait for me.

Doji.

Doji...

I'm leaving now.

Good.

Dr. Yoo came here to bid farewell to you,

Your Highness.

I see. Tell him to go away.

Well, then...

Surprising to see you here, sir!

My congratulations should've been earlier.

I will soon visit the public hospital and prepare a small banquet.

Don't you dare think this is over.

I refuse to stand back.

I'm leaving now, Mother.

Are you on your way to Doctor Yoo's?

I am.

Why don't you quit doing chores for them?

That's what I wanted to say. Your livelihood has improved.

Why do you have to keep looking after that damn house?

Madame Sook-jung is still recovering from delivery.

I'll continue until her health condition returns to normal.

Then I'll leave now.

What is she thinking? How naive is she!

Hello, ma'am.

You're here.

Where is madam?

I forewarn you not to go near her room.

Has something happened?

- This is what you asked for, sir. - Thanks.

What liquor is this?

You never ask for liquor.

You've asked to change your night shift for this?

This is not for me. It's for the ritual.

Ritual? For whom?

Are you on your way now?

I am.

Please give madam my best regards.

She might feel uncomfortable seeing me.

I am concerned if it is alright to visit her.

She won't feel uncomfortable. You're going there to commemorate your deceased master.

I believe he would welcome you from above.

Please go ahead.

Thanks.

Hadong!

Hadong!

Hadong!

Hadong!

Hadong!

How can I help you?

Why are you here?

Wasn't it enough thatyour husband destroyed our family?

Doctor Hur.

What has brought you here?

I brought liquor for my master's ritual.

Your master's?

Yes.

Is today the day Master Yoo passed away?

Didn't you know?

No, I didn't.

I believe madam didn't know, either.

The whole house is like it's in mourning.

Well, let us go inside.

Thank you.

Get out of here, damn you!

Have you gone deaf?

Get the hell out! You must have gone deaf, damn you!

Your husband stands in front of my son's every step.

Because of you and your husband, my Doji had to leave for the Myung!

- Let go of this, Mother! - Ma'am, please calm down!

Send her away, Yuwol! Now!

Please calm down, ma'am.

You two brought misfortune on my son's future.

How ungrateful are you, two!

Joon.

You, such an ungrateful...

Go away, damn you!

How dare you come in here! Get away from us!

- Madam! - Mother!

Please compose yourself.

Get out of here!

Joon...

Because of him, his father was estranged from his son.

Now he had to come all the way up here to Seoul

and impede my son's career! How could he!

Bastard!

I tried to be nice to the poor thing. And, this is what I get?

How ungrateful!

What brought you two here?

I'm scared.

What is it? Did something happen?

Well, I...

Since when have you been doing chores for them?

A couple of months now.

Why didn't you tell me?

Never set foot in that house again.

It's entirely my fault.

Joon...

I know I've disappointed you, as householder.

But I can't stand the way you are treated here.

I just can't... take it.

That you had to be treated that way because of me.

Joon...

Don't you dare think this is over,

I refuse to stand back.

You two brought misfortune on my son's future,

Because of you and your husband, my Doji had to leave for the Myung!

Please forgive me, master,

Your incompetent disciple couldn't even treat you with decent liquor,

The only thing I do for your family is hurt them.

What should I do? What should I do?

How is everything?

- Is it comfortable enough? - Yes, ma'am.

The first days are always hard. It'll get better.

I am taking special care of them.

I teach her everything she should know. So please, don't worry.

Teach? You?

I mean medications and the manners to keep as a nurse.

You're not in that position yet. Take care of yourself first.

Ma'am...

Well, then. Continue teaching her lots of things.

Keep it up.

Follow me.

Being acquainted with medications is a nurse's duty.

But you should be good at giving massages and dancing.

I'll show you how to give massages soon. So, learn to dance first.

Take a close look at how I do it. I'm the best of the bunch.

Come, follow me!

What are you waiting for? Dance as I do!

You should make your gesture more limber.

Like a butterfly... softly and lightly.

You're doing it wrong!

See how lightly my arms move.

What do you think you're doing?

What is all this?

I'm showing Sooyun how to dance.

What for?

She will be called upon at feasts. So, if she learns a couple of moves...

Be quiet!

Yejin, take care of training Sooyun from now on.

Yes, ma'am.

And you, come follow me.

Chaesun, get over here.

What is it?

What has happened to Hong Choon?

She was so nice to me just now... was I dreaming?

- You should snap out of it, sir. - Why is that?

I don't know what's so good about her to make you fall lovesick.

She's bitter and sour.

What is taking you so long!

Bitter and sour? She's sweet and tasty.

- Well, the Angelicae Gigantis Radix is... - Angelicae Gigantis Radix.

I'd like to hold you in my arms.

You always do it with other girls!

What... what is that?

I think he's exercising to lose weight.

To lose weight?

- Sir! - What is it?

Something weird is happening outside the capital.

What do you mean weird?

Some mad man is teaching weird gestures to people.

And it has caught on like wildfire.

What?

Mother.

Mother.

Mother.

Mother!

Mother, mother!

Mother!

Mother, mother!

Mother!

Mrs. Hadong! Yuwol! Where's Yuwol!

Mother, mother, wake up.

Mother!

- Did you call me? - Did you call me, madam?

Ma'am. Oh, my!

Have Hansang bring a doctor! Make haste!

Yes, ma'am.

Mother... mother.

- Please, hurry. - Escort him in.

How is she?

I have no idea what illness has overcome her.

You, notify the palace.

Find Bongsa Chung, he's a close friend of my husband's

and tell him how serious her illness is.

Yes, ma'am.

- Sir. - What is it?

Jubu Yoo's mother is in serious condition.

I hope you will go look after her.

Please, sir. Her condition is too severe.

I'm sorry to say this, but...

I'm too busy to find the time to see her.

Once I'm available, I'll go visit her.

Sir...

He said he's not available because of his busy schedule.

How is it that things got worse after my husband left town?

What should we do about this?

Well... ma'am.

What about asking Doctor Hur?

Doctor Hur?

It'd be great if he would come here.

But after all he's been through because of her...

There is no way.

You are truly a brilliant doctor.

Hongchun totally reversed her attitude like a flower.

And about the thing in the morning...

Who is it? Isn't that Hansang?

Hey, Hansang!

What are you doing here?

She spilled out liters of blood!

Even the doctor couldn't figure out what it was.

What is Doji doing without knowing his mother is in such condition?

He went to the Myung to serve the lieges.

I think justice is being done to her for her bitterness.

Be careful of what you say! She might be gone any minute.

Well, I just...

Gyum.

Gyum's father. He's on the way from the court.

Joon.

The mother of Doctor Yoo is in a severe condition.

I heard.

I think you should go visit her.

Joon.

I don't feel like it.

I think I'll visit the master's house.

I think about what she's done to you and I...

I never want to go back to that place.

But I changed my mind to pay back the master's favor.

It's the least I can do for my master.

Good for you.

Doctor Hur!

Ma'am, Doctor Hur is here.

Please come in.

I appreciate your coming. Please, inside.

Thanks.

She is still discharging blood.

Who is this?

Mother...

You! You wretch! Get out of my sight!

I said get out!

Mother...