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Episode 51

Since I've fulfilled my duty, take me.

Prepare to escort him to Seoul.

Yes, sir!

Doctor Hur! Doctor Hur!

The magistrate is looking for you.

You need to go to Seoul now.

There is an order from the King.

The King will meet the doctors and nurses who worked to stop the plague.

Get prepared.

What are you doing? You should get ready to leave.

I can't stop you since it's the King's order.

I will ask about your past in Seoul.

Sir.

While you were away in, Myung Dynasty as a mission assistant,

mother was very ill.

Ill?

They said it was Hyul Boong.

Hyul Boong?

She discharged excessive blood through the vulva. It was very serious.

All the well-known doctors gave up,without a cure.

Then, I told Hansang to request Dr Jung, who was close to you,

to look after mother's health.

But he refused, saying he's busy.

Then who looked after her?

It was Dr Hur.

Mother refused to accept treatment from him saying he hindered

your future and humiliated him severely.

But Dr Hur cured her with sincerity.

She said not to tell you because

it would only worry you. But

I thought you should know.

OK.

Mother, it's me.

I fell asleep.

Stay lying down.

No, I'm fine.

She must have told you.

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

Although he looked after me for

my benefit, he must have been thrilled to see me like this.

Get some rest.

Doji.

I was in a situation where I had to rely on him for my life.

When I think about it even now, it still makes me shudder.

I won't see Hur Joon get ahead of my son.

No! I'd rather die than see that happen.

It's my first time to see the King up close.

Close? I've never even seen his shadow.

I'm nervous and breathless just thinking I will see his face.

If you're all ready, let's go out.

Alright.

Be careful not to make any mistake in front of the King.

Yes, chief.

If Chaesun was alive, she'd be so happy.

You should go now.

We will see you later.

Let's go.

I want to have a word with you.

I didn't know you had returned.

It's just been several days.

It was a more difficult journey than I had heard.

But I learned a lot.

While walking a long distance, I thought about many things.

Why I'm surpassed by you every time.

As father said, it may be that my born nature is different from yours.

I still don't think my medical skills are inferior to yours.

I will regain my old position.

I heard you cured my mother.

I will pay for your service.

I didn't do it to be paid.

No, I don't want to owe you anything, for any reason.

The King is here!

Look up, please.

I would like to look at each of you closely.

The number of deaths from this plague is over 5,000.

There has been no such incident since King Tae Jo established the country.

But thanks to your effort, the disease was vanquished.

So, you relieved my anxiety.

Thank you for going to the plague area as a special commissioner

to lead the doctors.

Thank you, Your Highness.

I heard Dr Hur did a great job finding apricot juice and managing

the plague. If you hadn't found the medicine in time, it could have

hit the whole country and cause a great calamity.

I will not forget your work.

We achieved it working together, as one accord.

It wouldn't be proper to say it was my achievement.

I've prepared a feast for everyone.

So go and reward yourselves.

- Thank you, Your Highness. - Highness.

I realized it then.

The reason why there is a special name 'Yong An' for the King's face.

My legs were shaking and I was so nervous that

I didn't dare to look at his face.

It was then...

I could hear a divine sound.

"I will reward your work."

How can you call it a human voice?

It was truly the King's voice, from the heavens.

What are you doing?

Sir.

Have you been well while you fulfilling the mission?

Have you prepared the herbs I prescribed?

Yes, sir.

What herbs are they?

I'm not sure either.

He gave me prescription and told me to prepare the highest quality herbs.

Really? After all the hardship, his temper hasn't changed a bit.

I will ... just!

Hey, go and call Yoo Doji. Go and bring him!

I'm going to bust him!

Is it harmful to say hello since it's been awhile when we've met?

Is there any harm? I'm going to...

- Please, please! - Let me go!

I was so close to doing it.

Pour some more water.

Yes.

Go and say hello for me as well.

Yes, sir. I will see you later.

Where is he going?

The administration director has symptoms of diabetes,

so he's going there. He called for Dr Yoo to come.

He must have come to like Dr Yoo during the mission trip.

His passion cannot be put to sleep, I guess.

Sir, where are you going?

Why do you care where I'm going?

Sir.

Is there something I've done wrong?

I won't continue to associate with a disloyal person like you.

What do you mean?

Don't you know?

While I was on the mission trip,

I'm sure you heard about the circumstance in my family.

My mother was seriously ill.

Even if there is no relationship, if a patient is sick,

you must go there, as a doctor.

But I heard you refused; making excuses that you're busy.

Sir, I was...

Stop it! I don't want to hear your lame excuses.

To you, it may look like my time is over,

but just watch.

I think we can stop the acupuncture.

Then, am I all better?

If you watch your diet, you won't have it again.

Thank you. I was worried my illness had worsen during the long trip.

But thanks to you, I'm cured.

And these are decoction herbs to restore your health.

Oh! Thank you.

Sir, the director of financial department is here.

Let him in.

Welcome.

I will leave then.

No, we will have a drink soon, so stay with us.

Introduce yourself to each other. This is Dr Hur, Court doctor.

- My name is Yoo Doji. - I'm Kim Gongryang.

He is brother to Inbin queen.

These days he is blessed with enough power to kill even the flying birds.

Power? As a officer of financial department? Please stop joking.

Everyone in the Court knows the King's special love

for Inbin queen.

The power of the queen is the power of you, isn't it?

Your health should be cared for by the Royal Physician.

Why such a low grade doctor? I, purposely, requested for Dr Yoo.

He's young, but has excellent skills.

That's not so.

Am I making it up?

Thanks to him, I'm cured from a chronic disease.

I will leave, then.

Are you going back to the Court?

No.

That's good. Let's have another drink.

Yes, sir.

He is brother of Inbin queen,

These days he is blessed with enough power to kill even the flying birds,

If you're at Jubu grade at your age, you were promoted quite quickly.

If your medical skills are as excellent as the manager says,

I'm thinking of recommending you to Inbin queen. What do you think?

If you give me a chance, I will do my best to serve her.

Doing your best is not enough.

You need to have skills to solve her worry.

Worry?

Although she is beloved by the King,

she has no signs of pregnancy yet.

The reason Gongbin can act as mistress of the Court

is because she gave birth to lmhae and Kwanghae princes.

If the Inbin queen becomes pregnant and has a prince,

the King will love her even more.

Can you help her become pregnant?

If the queen becomes pregnant and has a prince,

the King will love her even more,

Can you help her become pregnant?

This is an opportunity from God.

This may be the last chance I will have in my entire life.

I must take this chance, no matter what it takes.

Make the decoction as prescribed here.

I will pick up the herbs myself.

And, take care not to let anyone see you brew the decoction.

Yes, sir.

And if you look at this prescription,

there are details of what can be mixed and what cannot.

Be extra careful on this, when making decoction.

Yes, sir.

What were you whispering about?

It's nothing.

Nothing? What's that?

It's nothing.

Hand it to me.

- Sir. - I said hand it to me.

- What's this? - Sir...

I said what is it?

Doctor Yoo said it's a decoction to be served to Inbin queen.

Inbin queen?

Sir, Dr Yoo said,

I can never tell other people about it.

Please understand my position...

I got it. Go.

Yes...

Inbin queen...

If he's serving decoction, although he's not a royal doctor,

does it mean he already has some tied with Inbin queen?

Gongbin queen is the setting sun and Inbin queen is the rising sun...

Then!

I'm Dr Yoo.

- Sit down. - Yes, Your Highness.

I've heard about you.

The administration director praised you for being an excellent doctor.

Thank you, Your Highness.

But when I researched your history,

there was something strange.

After getting into the royal hospital, you went through exceptional promotions.

But, these days, you withdrew from the royal doctor position

and worked as missioner's assistant.

Don't worry.

The queen likes that actually.

Since you fell from success, you must've grinded your teeth with vexation.

If you help me, I will also give you an opportunity.

Do you understand me?

I will do my best, Your Highness.

The deputy minister is here.

Let's sit down.

There was an order from the King to promote the doctors

who worked fighting the plague.

There was an order to promote the Royal Physician who is the leader

of the medical department and elevating you into 2nd grade.

But there were appeals to the King saying 2nd grade, for a doctor,

is excessive. So it could not be done.

Please be understanding.

For Dr Hur, whose achievement of using apricot juice,

the King is going to award him a tiger skin.

I've seen the King award deer skin to doctors with great achievements,

but tiger fur. It's the first time, isn't it?

That's right, sir.

Doctor Lee.

Why are you out of breath this time?

I really will be out of breath soon.

All the doctors, dispatched to Hwanghae, will be promoted one grade.

Dr Hur will become Jubu, Dr Lee a Jikjang,

and I will become Bong Sa.

And Dr Hur, I mean Hur Jubu,

they say the King will grant you tiger skin.

Congratulations, Dr.

And more importantantly...

Sir, you and I are in the same grade level.

What? Same grade?

My grade is 10 years old. It's like the Royal Physician.

If you try to be equivalent with me, I'm going to bust you.

But why do you look not well?

You're promoted and getting tiger skin. Aren't you happy?

Please excuse me.

Doctor Hur.

They say Dr Hur will become royal doctor.

Until when are you going to stand by and watch?

The King is fond of Dr Hur.

If Dr Hur's past is revealed, it will be known to the King as well.

If I make a careless decision, I will be in trouble.

Be patient and secretly examine him again and make sure it's all correct.

Yes, sir.

Sir, Mr. Kim Mankyung of public hospital would like to see you.

Tell him I'm not here.

Why do you come alone? Where is the police captain?

He is out of his office.

You said he is there just a while ago.

Uh... That's...

Doesn't he want to see me?

No, it's not that...

I got it.

Oh!

Sir. What are you doing here?

Is there something you'd like to request doctors to do?

No. There is something I need to find out about.

There is a doctor called Hur Joon in the public hospital, right?

Hur Joon... You mean doctor Hur.

He's been promoted a little ago. And he's gonna be promoted again?

In a matter of time, he will become Royal Physician.

Of course!

And he also will get tiger fur from the King.

Ti... tiger fur?

Is ... is that true?

Yes, of course.

One sheet of tiger skin is worth a house with 3 rooms

and easily 5,400 kg of rice.

It's very rare, yes.

My husband has been a hunter in Mr. Jiri for more than 10 years.

But he's never caught a tiger before.

Oh, you're lucky.

You're lucky you didn't meet a tiger.

Do you know why the tiger skin is so expensive?

It must be because it's so valuable.

It's not that.

If a man sleeps on a tiger fur the power of your urine increases.

That it can turn over a chamber pot.

Turn over? Is that true?

I've never slept on one.

That's what the people who has actually slept on one says.

Then I'd better ask Dr Hur

for a chance to sleep on it.

Please.

As a widower, how do you plan to manage it?

Why not?

A man who needs to sleep on the tiger fur is right here.

Will you stop?

Anyway, I wonder why Joon is so late.

Gyum.

Talk about a tiger and he shows up. Joon is the tiger.

Joon, come in.

What are you doing?

Don't say that.

I heard you were promoted to Jubu. So we came to congratulate you.

Although we can't have a feast, let's have a small drinking party.

Sorry, let's postpone it.

OK, Joon.

It's a good day. What's wrong with you? I will buy the drinks.

Ilsuh, you buy it later and let's go out. Mrs. Ku!

Let's have a feast next time.

OK, OK.

- Come out. - OK, I'm going out.

Doctor Hur.

Your tiger fur, please lend it to me for about a fortnight.

OK.

Thank you.

Joon.

After hearing you did an excellent job fighting the plague,

I expect your past will be forgiven.

If it can't be excused by your major achievement,

I will meet the police captain and ask him to help us.

I will tell him how I went to Sanum to find you and beg him.

I will tell him it was solely my will to marry you.

It's no use.

It's a dead end. There is no way out.

Joon, please come out for a minute.

Teacher ...

I know it is late, but I came because I have something to tell you.

Please come in.

I'm coming from Hwanghae area which was hit by the plague.

I saw with my own eyes how severe the damage was.

It's very fortunate you prescribed apricot juice and resolved it there.

I want to say something.

Do you know a medical book, Bo Je Bang, written by Joo Sook of Ming Dynasty?

Joo Sook/5th son of Joo Won Jang who is the first king of the Myung Dynasty

I've heard of that medical book.

Wrote Ku Hwang Bon Cho, and Bo Je Bang

The prescriptions compiled in that book

reached 61,739 kinds.

A doctor called Lee Si Jin of Myung Dynasty

Lee Si Jin/ Wrote 52 Medicinal Herb Book supplementing new herbs

is writing a medical book called Medicinal Herbs Book.

It classified the origin and progress of all the diseases in the known world

after assessing and modifying past medicinal herb books

into 6 categories and recorded effectiveness of herbs including

1,892 kinds of animals, plants and minerals.

Do you know why I mention Joo Sook and Lee Si Jin?

There are many people who boast of their medical skills.

But there aren't many who truly work for the people and next generation.

What did you feel when you saw so many people die in Hwanghae?

If doctors had done more work for the people, in advance,

not so many people would have died so ruthlessly.

Don't limit yourself by locking yourself

within the confines of the public hospital and

think about what you really need to do.

Didn't you go home?

Sir, I have something to tell you.

I really don't feel like talking about anything with you.

Doctor, I admit my wrongdoing. But,

if you'll listen to me,

I think my wrongdoings will be mitigated to some degree.

I'm sure your eyes and ears will be open.

Don't give up easily,

While you were in Haejoo, people who came to the hospital

were raging saying where is Dr Hur.

Not only the poor inside and outside the capital city,

but people in the Court need you,

People all know how valuable a person you are.

Will you throw away your own value, yourself?

Don't limit yourself by locking yourself

in the confines of the public hospital and

think about what you really need to do.

Yes, I can't give up like this,

I have work to do.

To keep the promise I made in front of my master's corpse,

I can't fall down like this.

Is that true?

I heard it myself.

How is it? Isn't it obvious that Dr. Hur's life, that you've kept

at a respectful distance, will

collapse at once?

Why are you telling me this?

Sir.

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

What are you doing? I said leave.

Uh...

I would like to see the police captain.

Sir, Dr Hur of the public hospital would like to see you.

Let him in.

You may leave.

Sit down.

Sir.

What is it?

I have something I wish to tell you.

There are many people in the royal hospital and the public hospital,

who keep a distance from Hur Joon. Finally it's happening.

I was born of a lowly status

and lived a wasteful life when I was

young, seeing no hope in the limit based on my social status.

So I was involved in illegal trading, prohibited by the law.

And I met the daughter, my wife, of Sir Lee Jungchan, who was falsely

accused of conspiracy and sent into exile to Bookchung.

He died from the unfairness. While preparing his funeral,

I felt pity for the daughter who was now all alone.

And, I came to like her.

Afterward, I violated the law of social status

and had to hide my social status.

But I tried hard to live like a decent human.

I became a doctor and looked after the patients in good faith.

I could rise out of my previous miserable existence

only because of my wife.

Sir, I violated the national law.

But I don't regret marrying my wife.

Then, were you lying when you said you will atone for your action?

That was from my heart.

I don't think any differently now.

But, please let me have the punishment in a different way.

I have work to do as a doctor.

You saw people die so ruthlessly

in the areas where plague occurred, didn't you?

I have work to do for them.

Sir, the reason I'm requesting this of you

is not for my personal gain or success.

If I want to be a good doctor who truly sympathizes with patients,

my life should be more difficult

than spending my life locked up in the jail.

Sir, please let me have punishment in a different way.

I have work to do for the patients who suffer from pain.

If you still think I'm not repaying rightfully for my wrong-doing,

punish me then.

Sir.

Please leave.

Are you continuing to serve decoction to the queen?

Yes, I'm serving Baek Ja Boo Gwi Hwan and Sa Mool Tang.

Baek Ja Boo Gwi Hwan/ Cures insomnia, menstruation disorder

What do you think of it, Royal Physician?

Decoction of 4 medicines/ Common use for women's diseases

If she has no signs of pregnancy after 10 years already,

couldn't we consider it impossible in the future as well?

Since the queen is still young

we shouldn't decide it so easily.

The King wishes to see a prince from the legal wife.

Bear this in mind and take special care to look after her health.

Yes, sir.

Doctors Kim and Song of public hospital would like to see you.

Let them in.

What is it?

I came to tell you something about Dr Hur of the public hospital.

If there is such a thing, you should have told me first.

What were you thinking just to go straight to other seniors

and tell them first.

But this case was so important and needed speedy solution.

I don't want to hear it!

Do you know how big of an issue you've made this into?

Don't you have proper discretion?

Is it for real?

Is it true Dr Hur did illegal trading, hid a criminal

and violated the law of social status

by marrying a girl of noble family?

As I've reported it to you, the police did a secret investigation.

Doctor Hur would have to accept heavy punishment.

Is it so difficult to train one useful doctor?!

How can this be?!

How could a felon be working as a doctor at the royal hospital?

Unless he's looking down on the court, how can he do such thing?

If this becomes publicly known,

we would also be held accountable as the leaders of the medical department.

If the police did a secret investigation, it means it's already publicly known.

We must do something first.

We must directly appeal for him before the police take him away.

Otherwise we wouldn�t be able to avoid the responsibility

of leaving him work as a doctor.

You are so thick.

As a director of medical department, all you can say is to find

a way to avoid your responsibility?

We must know the truth first.

So don't make mess by interfering.

It's a message from general manager of the medical department.

Here.

Sir, sir!

Big news, sir.

The police are taking Dr Hur away.

What?!

What's going on?!

For what are they taking him away?

- Let's go. - Sir, please wait a moment.

Hey, what's going on?!

Did you have to do this?

Sorry. I couldn't stop it.

- Let's go. - Yes, sir.

What's going on, sir?

Why are they taking him away?

Doctor.

Tell me.

Do we have to just watch him be taken away?

Doctor

So I laughed heartily. Anyway,

What is it?

Where is the daughter of Sir Lee Jungchan?

Mrs. Hur.

Sir, there is no such person here. A daughter of sir?

Dahee, Dahee!

- Take her. - Yes, sir.

- Mrs. Hur! - Mother!

Why is the prince sick?

Looking at his light fever, I think he has cold.

Notify the public hospital and call for Dr Hur.

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Highness, I'm sorry, but

Dr Hur is not at the public hospital.

What do you mean he's not there?!

I said what do you mean?!

He was taken to the police.

Dahee...

Joon!

Daehee! Dahee!