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[Episode 33]

You asked for me?

Make this tonic and give it to Ye-jin.

Yes, sir.

Is Master Do-ji still with Lady Ye-jin?

Yes.

So devoted, TOO devoted.

The aloof and cold Master Do-ji is so warm to Lady Ye-jin.

He is utterly devoted to Lady Ye-jin.

This is her tonic. Take it to Master Do-ji.

Yes, sir.

Should I pour lye in here?

What are you saying?

Just saying, that's how I feel.

How can you even THINK about doing that?

Because of her, Master Do-ji won't give me the time of day.

He'd never be interested in you, so don't hate on poor Lady Ye-jin.

What? You wanna die?

What's her illness? Why can't my husband cure her?

He didn't say what it was.

Is Do-ji still tending to her?

Yes, Milady.

Take care that it doesn't get out that he won't leave her side.

Yes, Milady.

Your illness comes from the heart? Who is giving you such heartache?

Is it Heo Jun?

Does he even know how you feel about him?

Ye-jin, don't you know how I feel? Please wake up.

You should be studying for the exam. How long are you going to tend to her?

Let Yu-wol take care of her. Go to your room.

Don't you know that the servants have been gossiping?

Stop causing a scandal and go your room.

Please get out, Mother! I'll stay here until she wakes up.

Rice cakes for sale!

- Rice cakes for sale! - Arrowroots for sale!

Buy some arrowroots. Arrowroots for sale.

Rice cakes for sale!

Tsk, tsk, where the heck is Doctor Heo?

He went to Samjuk Temple.

Temple? He's shaving his head for good?

No, he went to learn medicine from Priest Samjuk.

The flake who drinks and eats meat?

Apparently he used to be a renowned royal physician.

So he found an alternative to Doctor Yu.

He's stubborn, you have to give that to him.

I just don't get him. He's trying to make a living, right?

But what's the point if he's gonna make his family suffer?

- Arrowroots for sale! - Rice cakes for sale!

Arrowroots for sale!

Excuse me, is this Mt. Anjum?

Yes.

Then where is Samjuk Temple?

Samjuk...?

I have never heard of such a temple.

Goodness.

Huh? What are you doing?

What's going on?

Master Samjuk.

He's a doctor who came to look after you.

Leave us.

Yes, sir.

You seem very frightened.

They scared me.

They are lepers who are shunned and looked down upon by people.

If they didn't come here, they would've been beaten for stealing food.

Or they would've killed themselves out of despair.

It's natural that they are afraid. Try to understand.

You must be tired. Let us go now.

Yes, sir.

Sir.

Doctor Ahn is here to see you.

Where?

Inside.

This lunatic has made himself at home.

Who are you calling a lunatic, you fake priest?

Stop sleeping and get up!

I wasn't sleeping. I was about to see Buddha.

You are such a pain.

Buddha devoted himself to the people.

But all you care about is stuffing meat in your mouth!

Aren't you Heo Jun?

Master.

What are you doing here?

So you got kicked out of the clinic because of the letter?

You are a pathetic fool.

He's just an ordinary soul struggling with his greed and ambition.

Anyone would have been tempted by such an offer.

I don't care even if Buddha said it.

If a doctor pursues his own success more than his patients,

it's a grave sin!

I deeply regret my action, sir.

How much do you know about leprosy?

White powder forms on the skin. The afflicted will eventually die.

Texts merely mention the disease. The reason and cure are still unknown.

If there is an illness, there is a cure.

Sir, the hut is cleared for the guest.

You should go and sleep now.

Yes, sir.

It is time for everybody to sleep. Tell him to stop beating the drum.

Yes, sir.

Sir.

Yes?

I brought some water for washing.

I'll bring new water.

No, it's fine.

Give that to me.

Thank you, but you don't have to do this for me.

I'll do it myself starting tomorrow.

Fool, you get sick over the smell of medicine?

Go down the valley and vomit all you want.

I'm all right now, sir.

It is made of herbs and snakes. Takes some getting used to.

It's time for your medicine.

Stop the drumming!

I said, stop the drumming!

Put down the medicine and go.

Yes, sir.

I told you it'll harm patients. You're not going to listen to me?

Take the medicine.

I said, take the medicine.

Sir, who is that boy?

He is Samjuk's son.

Huh?

Hard to believe that a monk has a son?

He has a hard glint in his eyes.

So you saw that too, huh?

How can a son glare at his father with so much hatred?

There is a reason for that.

We're done.

Heat will be released from your pores, so be sure to clean yourself well.

Yes, sir.

I thought you'd run away after a day, but you're hanging on.

What are you waiting for?

Stab me.

If your hatred will disappear,

then go ahead and do it.

I was saved from hell by raising you.

But not even Buddha could save you from the pain and grudge.

Kill me and save yourself from your misery.

Go ahead and stab me.

What do you think you're doing?

Fool, are you going to kill your father who looked after you?

He is not my father!

He's my enemy! He killed my parents!

I'm going to avenge my parents. I am going to kill you someday!

I warned you about taking him in. Why couldn't you let him go?

Your life is not yours to do as you wish. Think of all the lepers in your charge.

You must part with Sang-hwa for your patients.

I can't do that.

Hey, Min-sae!

I do not understand. You said Sang-hwa was his son.

Sang-hwa is his adopted son.

Bound by a very tragic event.

It happened a long time ago.

Min-sae and I passed the state medical exam on the same day.

He passed with the highest honors and became a favorite of Yang Ye-su.

How could you let the Crown Prince's condition worsen?

How can you call yourself a royal physician?

He's taking the medicine, so in a few days...

How can I trust someone like you?

Did you want to see me, sir?

Get ready to visit the Crown Prince.

What are you waiting for? Treat the prince right away!

The infected part is deeply festered, so it could melt his bones.

We must cut out the infected part and squeeze out the poisonous pus.

You want to cut open his skin?

No way. You must find another way.

It's too late for acupuncture and tonics. We have to use the scalpel.

What are you talking about? You want to get us all killed?

Don't you realize you're putting your life and Doctor Yang's life at risk?

Doctor Yang entrusted me, so I'll do what I believe is right.

Let's go.

Arrogant punk!

That fool!

You must stop him, sir!

If he fails to cure him, you'll be held responsible.

Please stop him.

Leave him be.

Doctor!

I have faith in Kim Min-sae.

Doctor! Doctor!

What happened?

The fever went down, and the prince is recovering.

I knew it!

Don't you think Min-sae deserves to be chief royal physician after me?

After that, Doctor Yang trusted Min-sae even more.

And nobody doubted that he would inherit Doctor Yang's position.

Jung Se-hoon, the Herbal Medicine Storage.

Lee Kong-ki, the People's Clinic.

Song Hak-gyu, the People's Clinic.

Ahn Gwang-ik, the Herbal Medicine Storage.

Kim Min-sae, the Crown Prince's quarters.

Kim Eung-tak, the Tonic Clinic.

That's all.

Carry out your assigned duty with utmost care and devotion.

Yes, sir.

- I have something to say, sir. - What is it?

Please rescind my assignment to the Crown Prince.

My medical skills are too lacking for the position.

Assign me to the Herbal Medicine Storage so I can learn more about herbs.

Please allow me to do so, sir.

No. I already know how skilled you are.

Do as I say.

Sir, I beg you.

If that's what you really want. I shall grant your request.

All royal physicians hope to be posted to the crown prince's quarters.

But Min-sae had little desire for worldly success.

He and I were stuck in storage all day, experimenting and reading texts.

After Min-sae turned thirty, I introduced him to my younger sister.

They had a late son. That boy was Sang-hwa.

Over here, Young Master.

Catch me if you can.

Father!

The boy was the apple of Min-sae's eyes. Sang-hwa was smart and gifted.

Min-sae's love for his son knew no bounds.

Against a tree's will, the winds blow.

"A tree cannot stop the winds from blowing."

"Parents pass away without a warning."

We must be devoted to our parents.

Perfect. Very good.

Let me give you a reward.

Open it for him.

Here you go.

I love the shoes!

Do you?

He had a bright future and had a loving family.

Everything was perfect for him.

Until that day...

Sir! Sir, please hurry to your home!

Your son is missing!

What do you mean Sang-hwa is missing?

My dear...

I saw him reading a book in the yard...

Sir, the men are back.

Did you find Sang-hwa?

Did you find him?

We couldn't find him.

How could all of you go out and not find the child?

Sir, folks here told me that...

Go on!

When the child was playing out front, a group of lepers passed by.

Milady!

As you know, there's an unfounded rumor that lepers eat little children.

Unfortunately, Min-sae and I used to believe it.

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As long as I have life in my body, I will fight leprosy.