Original subtitles

His Majesty has fallen from his horse!

- What? - Oh, my goodness!

Now, let's hurry up!

I feel like I've seen you before,

It's hard to bring back those memories,

I once paid you a visit when you were the commander at Yongchun.

Yongchun?

Sir, his name is Hur Joon, son of the magistrate in Yongchun.

Hur Joon...

Episode 49

Planned by/ Lee, Byung Hoon

Original story by/ Lee, Eun Sung

Written by/ Choi, Wan Gyu

Directed by/ Lee, Byung Hoon

Why are you so surprised?

Hello...

Is Doctor Kim here?

Yes.

I was a commander in Yongchun 10 years ago.

There was a man who was leading a smuggling ring in Yongchun.

When I think about it now, his name was Hur Joon.

It was very long time ago, so my memory is rusty

but his appearance also was similar to yours.

I think you're mistaken.

Really?

Please excuse me, sir.

Alright.

It's good you're not him.

Not only was the Hur Joon, in Yongchun the ringleader of illegal trade,

he also eloped with a girl of noble family.

If he gets caught, he will face the death penalty.

It's good to hear it's not you.

- I'm here. - Hey.

Why would a police captain come to the public hospital so often?

Is there a serious criminal in this hospital or something?

So, what brings you here?

What do you mean?

I'm sure Doctor Hur is the Hur Joon of Yongchun.

What do you think? Have you noticed anything unusual?

That can't be. No.

I think you've got the wrong idea.

Smuggling, which is forbidden by national law,

hiding a person accused of high treasoner and marrying a girl from a noble family?

He is not the kind of person to do such things.

And Doctor Hur is from Sanum, Kyungsang province.

To avoid the police's pursuit, he might have run away to somewhere far.

He must have left Yongchun and drifted to Sanum.

Think carefully.

Have you heard anything like this from him?

If that is true, what's going to happen to him?

If Doctor Hur is the man who disobeyed national law

and fled by night as you said...

Smuggling is a serious offense, prohibited by national law.

Especially if he married a girl from a noble family and broke

the rule, he will be fired and face the death penalty.

I think you've got the wrong person.

We will see after the investigation.

Don't you have better things to do as a captain of the police?

Don't waste your time on it.

If you knew about his nature, you wouldn't say that.

I'll get going then.

That can't be. No way.

There is a doctor called Hur Joon in the public hospital.

Start a secret investigation on him.

I heard he's from Sanum. Discover whether that's right...

and look into his family, especially his wife.

Yes, sir.

- Did you want to see me? - Sit down.

I've been to Court to attend a meeting for nurses

and met the chief nurse of the Court.

She asked me for a girl

in the public hospital who gives a good massage

so I recommended you.

Then what's going to happen to me?

I'm not sure. If the chief nurse of the Court likes your skill,

you might get the chance to give a massage to the King.

Chief!

Is that true?

Yes. I will go to the Court

and give massage to the King with these fine hands.

And if the King lays his hands on me...

Oh, it's difficult to breath.

You're lucky.

You trained hard on massaging and finally fortune comes to you.

I'm not so bad at massaging.

You don't get it.

Do you think the reason I was recommended is just for my massage?

One who looks after the King's health, must be beautiful too.

What? You saying funny things.

Then do you mean my beauty is inferior to yours?

I used to get all the guys' attention when I was younger.

Oh, really?

Stop chatting and get to work!

- Actually, it's a worry. - What is it?

Even the chief nurse admits my massaging skills, but

I've never done it to a man.

There is no difference. You just keep doing as you've done it.

This is not just any chance, you know. I should do better.

Good luck anyway.

Thank you.

I'm going to be with the King.

How can my mind be taken away by a medicine keeper?

I'm crazy.

Dahee!

I'm going to go to the market, so please look after Unyun.

Alright.

Ouch! My hair is going to fall out.

Excuse me.

Are you talking to me?

Let me ask you something.

Alright...

Is that the house of Doctor Hur of the public hospital?

Yes. What's going on?

Do you live there, too?

No...

I'm just dropping by.

Anyone feeling their body is heavy after getting up in the morning.

Anyone whose calves feel wet and feel low energy...

Those whose faces are pale...

Hey, your face doesn't look good. You need to take this medicine.

Come here. I'll give you a good deal. Come on.

What a quiet day.

Yangtae, do you have a worry?

No.

Then why do you look so awful?

Get up and grab some business.

Okay...

You make me upset.

It's very strange.

What?

I was just coming out of the house

and some guys asked me various things about Joon.

What did they ask?

Whether his hometown is Sanum, or Yongchun, Pyung Ahn province.

So what did you say?

How can I answer when I don't know anything?

I said his hometown is not Sanum but not sure where he is from.

You fool!

They're here to take him.

Take him? To where?

Damn it. Do I need to explain more?

It's so obvious.

Since Joon's reputation has spread everywhere,

some rich people came to take him.

Joon is going to be rich.

He's going to be rich.

He has no talent in that field, you know.

By the way, why would men who came to take him

ask about Dahee? It's strange.

Honey, it's them.

Ilsuh, I need to go somewhere.

Yangtae, where are you going now?

What is going on?

He disappeared like leaking fart.

Joon!

Uh...

I'm sure someone is inquiring about you secretly,

They knew your wife was a daughter of a noble family,

Oh, dear. My eyes are dark. It's not easy doing needle work.

Leave it there. I will do it.

I must be old now.

I dream about my time in Yongchun these days.

It used to be so awful just thinking about it...

I wonder if I'll get a chance to go there again before I die.

Mother, it's me.

Joon must be home.

Please wait awhile. I will bring dinner.

No, I have something to say so please sit down.

Is something wrong? You don't look...

Is anything wrong?

A man who knows about my past has come.

Who, who is that?

He used to be Commander when we were in Youngchun.

He is a captain in the police now.

He knows I was in charge of the smuggling trade

and even the fact that I married a woman from a noble family.

Oh, dear. What are we going to do?

We worked so hard till now. We tried so hard.

Because he didn't recognize me at first meeting,

I thought maybe I would be safe.

But he is searching behind my back...

I don't think I can avoid it.

Then what are you going to do?

I thought my past would be forgiven if I lived righteously.

I thought the past would fade away with time

but it was a useless dream.

You lived more righteously than anyone.

My past will be revealed someday.

I was a fool to try to hide it.

Joon, Joon...

I'll have to pay the price...

Pay the price?

Then let's go somewhere now. Let's run off.

To where? Where could we go?

Where could we go again with mother, Dahee and Gyum?

How long can we live hiding from them?

Then are you going to go to them and just give up your life?

It's too sad to do that.

You achieved many things during the past 10 years.

How can you wash it all away in one moment?

It's too unfair. It's too unfair, Joon.

But that's my fate.

I will have to pay for my wrongdoings.

There is no other way.

You grew your sickness.

- Oh, hello. - Hello, sir.

Wait...

There is a patient who ate a toxic mushroom.

There must be a way to easily recognize it.

I've searched medical books,

but there is no other way than distinguishing it with the eyes.

You can chop it and mix it with ginger juice

or mix it with cooked rice. If it turns black, it's toxic mushroom.

Oh, really?

I should have asked you earlier. I just wasted my effort and time.

Then see you later.

Uh, I have something to say.

What is it?

Open your mouth. Ah.

Ah. Make a sound, ah!

Okay, good.

Are you still not cured?

Medicine manager.

Oh! Chaesun! Why do you call me?

How about a massage from me?

A massage?

Then am I going to be the King?

Then I will give my body to you happily.

Let's go.

Please come in.

Wow, the smell of trifoliate oranges.

I'm not sure if it's alright for me to come in this room.

No one will come in because they're all working.

They won't?

Here, lie down.

Okay.

Watch it.

Then I will begin.

Okay.

Wow, that's good. Fantastic. Ouch, that hurts.

Oh dear! Aw!

Please be quiet.

Was I talking? I got it.

Oh, dear!

Please be quiet. Someone might hear it.

I said be quiet. Please.

- What are you doing? - Oh, my god!

Oh, my god.

The chief said I could go to the Court

and give a massage to the King, so...

So what?

I've never given a massage to a man before

so I was trying it on him.

What a thoughtless girl. Get out now!

Yes, ma'am!

I didn't do anything wrong. I said I couldn't,

But Chaesun was so desperate...

I'll get going then.

Stop!

Please let me go.

Please lie down there.

Why are you doing this?

Your face looks dark and fatigued.

It seems like you need a massage from someone.

Then from whom?

He was right.

I'm going to the Police Captain and confess.

I'm sorry that I caused trouble.

I'm prepared to take the punishment for my wrongdoing.

That's not a good idea.

I can't let you be taken away.

Doctor.

It's been 10 years already.

They can't reveal it all and punish you now.

I will go and persuade him, so you stay quiet.

I can't do that.

Whatever you did in the past, it's not my business.

What's important to me is the present.

Looking after the patients, with all your effort

and trying to become a fine doctor. That's who you really are.

Don't go to see him. Never.

I will handle it. You remember what I said.

This sunken part at the sole of your foot, is called Kl1.

If you massage here often, tiredness will go away.

Hong Choon!

Hong Choon.

What... What are you doing?

Don't say anything. I might die, Hong Choon.

Don't say anything.

What are you doing?

What are you doing? Please don't do this.

I'm afraid someone might see you. Please don't do this.

Hong Choon, is this all you?

Hong Choon!

- Sir! - Hong Choon.

Sir.

Hey! Jeong Jak! It's been a while.

The Court is trying to seize you for deluding the world and deceiving the people.

Please leave Seoul.

Deceiving people? Who says that?

Sir.

They are stuck in the Court drinking expensive decoctions.

They don't even know that the poor peoples' faces are pale.

It's so difficult for them to even enter the door of the hospital.

It takes several days for the people to go to the public hospital

and see a doctor.

If they learn the medicine of the east, they can retain their health.

Do you think I'm deluding the world and deceiving the people?

I know you would never do that.

But the Court is not in favor of people gathering in one place.

They must be guilty of something.

Yes, so I don't know what they will do to you.

Please leave Seoul.

I got it. See you later.

Is the King inside?

He is at the Jinsook palace.

- What shall we do? - Let's go to Jinsook palace.

Can we do that?

It's an emergency.

Let's go.

That's enough.

Do you know how long it has been since you've been here?

There was a lot of work.

I know you've been to Inbin's

residence every night.

You have two princes.

How can I not think of you?

Alright... no more crying.

Your Highness, the general manager is here.

What is it?

Your Highness, I must report that

there is a plague spreading in Hwanghae.

A plague? Tell me in detail.

It started in Eunyool, spread to not only the sea-side towns like

Jangsan, Ongjin but it's raging in Jaeryung and Haeju

and spreading to Pyung-An to the upper side.

Seoul is only 80 km from Haejoo.

We don't know when the plague will attack Seoul.

We will discuss the solution now

so call all the senior managers

of medical department to the Court.

Yes, Your Highness.

General Manager, please select a person suitable for going to

the area where plague is prevailing

and instruct the medical department to select doctors to be dispatched.

Yes, Your Highness.

What on earth is going on?

The deputy minister called a meeting.

The deputy minister is here.

A plague is spreading in Hwanghae.

Royal Physician, please select doctors to be dispatched

and send them to the places where the plague is spreading.

Yes, sir.

How did it go?

We found a servant who used to work at Mr. Lee Jungchan's house

and confirmed the wife of Hur Joon is the daughter of Mr. Lee.

Doctor Hur in the public hospital

is the Hur Joon you saw in Yongchun.

Let's go to the public hospital.

What are you doing here?

I have something to tell you.

Why won't you say anything? You said you have something to say.

I have a favor to ask.

Please cover up Doctor Hur's past.

I know it's hard for you,

but Doctor Hur is too good to end here.

He has the potential to become a Royal Physician. This isn't a joke.

He truly has the talent and the nature.

If we stop him here because of his past,

how sad it would be.

I can't do that.

Chunsoo!

Hur Joon violated the national law and lived 10 years in hiding.

He hid his true self and deceived the Court.

How can I leave such a shameful man to live on the government budget

and work for the nation?

You're fooled by him too.

That's because you don't know Doctor Hur well.

If you see him treating patients with his heart,

you will know your thoughts are wrong.

Please. Think again.

I will pretend I didn't hear you. Please leave.

What will you accomplished by revealing his past now?

What do you gain from doing this?

Why are you doing this?

You can't distinguish official and personal affairs and are just being stubborn.

The reason I'm asking you this is not just for Doctor Hur.

It's for the poor and powerless people.

It's for the people who rush to the public hospital looking for

Doctor Hur, who looks after the bodies of the poor patients, as if it's his own body.

Chunsoo!

Like you say, Doctor Hur may be a good person.

But since his crimes have been revealed, I can't ignore it.

I can't discriminate between people when exercising national law.

I can't do you this favor.

Sorry.

I'm Bae Chunsoo, the Captain of the police.

What brings you here?

Where is Doctor Hur?

He is dispatched to another hospital because a plague is

spreading in Hwanghae.

Why are you looking for him, by the way?

What's going on? Why an express messenger?

What's going on?

He scared me.

- What's going on? - Not sure.

Give me some water.

Did the plague hit Haejoo as well?

Murrain: General name for recessive and acute epidemic

This is hell.

Let's go.

Stop!

No one is allowed to enter this town.

We're doctors from the Court. Please step aside.

You can't use this route, so detour please.

It's reached here already?

Let's hurry.

This needs to reach Seoul by today.

Yes.

Sir, the Court doctors are here from Seoul.

Thank you for coming.

I'm Hur Joon, a doctor from the Court.

I'm Jang Hakdo.

It's good to see you. I can breathe now.

How is the situation?

Couldn't be worse. I've never seen such a disaster.

It first started in Eunyool 10 days ago and spread to Jangsan. Now,

Ongjin to the seaside and ravaged Jaeryung and Namchun to the inland.

Now it's prevalent as far as Haejoo.

Hundreds of people died in these towns.

It took only two days for the virus to spread from Jaeryung to Haejoo.

If it continues at this speed, it will reach Seoul after 10 days.

How do you see this situation? Is there a solution?

As soon as the morning comes, we will go into the town

and try to find a cure. That's all I can say...

at this moment.

Then are you going to just watch people die?

Sir, Doctor Hur doesn't mean that...

I don't want to hear it.

The speed and condition of the virus spreading

is different each day. And, that is all you can say?

Please calm down. They just arrived today and haven't even unpack yet.

As they say, they will need to observe the situation first.

Sir! Sir! I brought the people you talked about.

Let them in.

We found people who were cured from the plague in Haejoo.

Were you really healed from it?

Yes, sir.

He had sudden fever and a boil on his head,

but was healed from crayfish juice.

And I stained the room with chicken blood and ate pheasant meat.

Let me have a look.

How is it?

They never had murrain.

No, sir.

The doctor in the village said it was murrain.

His hair is falling out and lips are blistered.

So, at first glance, it's similar to the symptoms of murrain.

But looking at the traces of festering in between his fingers,

he had ascariasis, not murrain.

He had jaundice and the symptoms are weaker now.

It's not murrain.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

Take them out.

What shall we do?

- Doctor Hur. - Yes.

As you can see, this place is a living hell.

I am aware that a doctor can't cure all the diseases

in the world.

But we must find the cure, whatever it takes.

We need to stop the disease from spreading to Seoul.

We're moving healthy people to a nearby town.

Prepare mine too.

No. If you get infected . . .

I'm in charge of this town. Here.

Let me take you. Let's go.

It was first found in this village, 5 days ago.

Since there is no cure, we continue to loose people.

Murrain is also called Dae Doo Jong.

It seems that the disease started because last winter was too warm.

And the viruses that should have died a natural death, didn't die.

The symptoms of murrin are high fever, at first, like a severe cold.

Then, comes a boil near the head and the throat becomes swollen.

It's different for each person from the time of attack to death.

Some people die immediately after they get the disease.

However, even the longest before death is only 10 days.

The odd thing is that the first place attacked was Eunyool,

where there is the least number of losses.

And, the Ongjin area, which was hit 7 days later,

has the most casualties.

What's the cause?

It may be due to the geographic features of that town.

Or the prescription given by doctors, in Eunyool, may have been effective.

What was the medicine prescribed by them?

It's medicine called Tak Lee So Dok San made of 14 herbs like

Angelicae Gigantis Radix.

Tak Lee So Dok San/ Prescription for various tumor carperl, japonica Kitamura

Then we can prescribe that medicine, can't we?

The same medicine wasn't effective in Ongjin.

We must investigate Eunyool and Ongjin very carefully

and check the patients' status.

I will go there for three days.

But you must provide advice to the doctors in each town.

If you leave for three days, what do we do in case of emergency?

More doctors will be dispatched from the Court soon.

Did you hear it?

We will be selected to go to Hwanghae where murrain hit.

If they ask me to go, I'm going to bite my tongue and die.

I would rather die...

We've selected the nurses to be dispatched to Hwanghae.

- Call their names. - Yes.

Gaegeum, Yejin, Chaesun

and Saehee. You will go with me, so please get ready.

Chief. Chief...

Chief, I'm...

I need to give a massage to the King so...

Shut up!

We will leave at noon with the doctors,

nurses, medicine keepers and medicine manager.

So get ready.

Chief, I can't.

Shut up!

It's decided, so follow us.

Don't think like you're being sent to your death.

And, assist the doctors with sincerity.

Chief.

Sir, we're off now.

Sorry, I'm left here alone.

It will be more difficult for you to be solely in charge of the hospital.

Not more than the people at the places of death.

Work hard.

You can look after the King's health after you come back.

Don't be too upset.

Yes, ma'am.

Goodbye.

They're coming.

Alright!

Why are you so late?

I'm sorry.

The deputy minister and the Royal Physician are waiting.

As soon as the roll is checked, let's start off.

If we had taken caution and were more interested in plague,

we could have stopped people dying in groups.

We were too idle trying to rely on some medical books,

stuck in the public hospital and not seeing the world.

Sir, sir!

Doctor Hur, who went to Eunyool and Ongjin, is back.

Don�t just stand there and put down your things here.

I need to give out water. Please hold this for a moment.

When did you arrive?

We just arrived.

Sorry, we came so late.

Don't say that.

I feel so relieved to see your good face.

- Hey, Myungheon. - Hakdo!

Welcome.

Doctor Hur!

Thank you.

Say hello. It's the general manager from Seoul.

Thank you for your work.