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[Episode 55]

Mother, we are here.

Let's go inside.

How did you get a place with so little money?

It used to belong to dock laborers from the Samgae ferry.

I made the walls with clay and rebuilt the place.

It must have been hard finding this place.

We should rebuild the fence.

Husband, time to eat.

Man, I'm starving!

Remember how we fled Hanyang years ago?

All those years have passed by like a dream.

Who would have thought you would become a royal physician?

We might improve our social status. I can't believe this is happening.

Although I'm a royal physician, I'll barely make enough to get by.

My salary will be two sacks of rice, barley, beans and some cloth.

It's possible that life will be harder than it was in Saneum.

And until I reach a certain rank, we won't be able to change our status.

It isn't guaranteed.

I didn't pray that you'd pass the exam so that we'd be rich.

Even if life here is worse than before, I'm not afraid.

Any work to make ends meet is difficult and demanding.

Compared to your work, what I'll have to do is nothing.

Please don't worry about us.

Our only wish is that you achieve your goal.

So you must never waver.

Please become the best royal physician.

Yes, she's right. Don't worry about us.

I'm going into the city to see Mr. Lim.

I'll go and try to find some work.

We will be back.

If Jun is right, we'll be hard up.

I'd better go out and find some work, too.

I'll find work, Mother.

But the people here are not as generous as folks in Saneum.

It won't be easy to find work here.

But we can't just sit around.

I know my way around Hanyang well, so it'll be easier for me to go.

Welcome.

Do you need any work done?

No, I don't. Go away.

Do you need anyone to run errands?

No, I don't.

Welcome.

- Sir... - Yes?

Do you need any help?

I barely make a living. Move along!

- Maid! - Maid!

Excuse me, are you hiring?

No.

I'm willing to do anything.

I'm busy. Leave.

Who are you?

Oh, it's nothing.

May I ask whose residence this is?

It belongs to Lord Yang Ye-su, the Chief Royal Physician.

I see.

Aren't you Lady Da-hee, daughter of Lord Lee Jung-chan?

No. I think you're mistaken.

Oh, my back!

My back! My back!

What happened?

If you can't even carry this, forget it.

I gave you the work because you begged for it.

Are you okay?

Where did you get all this food?

I received money after doing odd jobs at the dock.

Tomorrow will be your first day at the royal medical bureau.

I know we have to pinch pennies, but I wanted to prepare a good meal.

Da-hee...

You must be hungry. Let's eat.

Mother.

Something must have gotten into my eye.

Let's eat before it gets cold.

What is this?

Open it.

Thanks to your support, Do-ji was restored to Lady Kong-bin's quarters.

It's not much, but thank your father for me.

Yes, Mother.

Ha-dong, when will we get to support a husband?

No news from Yang-tae? But Heo Jun moved here a while ago.

Did he forget about you?

What about Mr. Lim? Why hasn't he contacted you?

Because he's a busy man.

Shall we seek them out first?

We can find Doctor Heo's home easy. We can ask them about Mr. Lim.

Forget it, give in first now and they'll take us for granted.

It's important to maintain a balance of push and pull.

What if we push them away permanently?

Don't play the game if you can't take the heat.

Let me see.

Darn.

Crap.

Where are all the beasts? Bear! Boar!

Did you follow Yang-tae to Hanyang?

Darn it.

I wonder how Jun and Yang-tae are doing in Hanyang.

They say the people left behind miss the ones who left them more.

Yes, I miss both of them.

I wish we could move to Hanyang, but my stubborn wife won't allow it.

Hold on.

Yeah, I'll go to Hanyang at all costs.

We must move to Hanyang. Let's go!

Maid! Maid!

Have you seen Man-dol?

He's gambling inside.

Man-dol! Man-dol!

Come over here.

Dude, I'm on a roll!

It won't take long. Come on.

If you have something to say, say it here.

Stop being such a jerk. Fine!

- What the...? - Don't mind me.

Um... actually...

Lost your mind?

Yeah. So do it for me.

I can't do it for free.

Of course, I know that!

I brought a bear's gall!

Are you sure it's not a badger's?

Of all the utter nonsense...

Have I ever lied to you? Can't you even tell?

I'll do it.

Come on, roll.

What are you doing? Hey!

What do you think you're doing!

Where's Gu Il-seo?

Why do you want him?

We're here to collect gambling debts. If he's inside, tell him to come out!

What? Is that fool gambling again?

Search the house.

- Yes. - Yes.

Oh my, oh my!

He's not home! What does he owe you?

Good, good.

Twenty-five coins.

Twenty-five...? Twenty-five coins!

I should kill that fool!

He's not home.

He's not here? Well, I'll catch him soon.

Deliver this message to him.

If he doesn't pay up by tomorrow, he'll either die...

Or I'll cut off his balls.

Let's go.

We'll be back to collect.

What, my husband's balls? Then he's as good as dead.

Oh, no! Oh my!

Sorry about this, sweetie. I love you.

My life's savings... What do I do?

Honey, I'm home.

What is going on?

What's going on? Get out! Out!

Get out! I don't want to see you ever again!

Honey, please forgive me. Forgive me this once!

Forgive you? Why should I? Huh?

Honey! Think about our daughter. She can't grow up without a father.

I curse my rotten luck!

I can't believe I lived all these years depending on a fool like you.

Get out of my sight! Out!

Honey, Man-dol will kill me. Give me the money you saved up.

What money? I don't have any money!

There it is.

You...! My life's savings for your gambling debt?

I can't give you this precious money. I can't do that.

You want me to get killed then? I'm as good as dead.

Oh, I'm going to be beaten to death!

My fingers and toes broken! My stomach sliced open!

Why, you! Do you know how I saved that money?

I ate less and slept less and pinched every penny.

Take my fingers and toes instead! I can't give it up!

Get out! Out!

Well, there is one way to solve this problem.

What way?

Let's. Run. Away.

What? To where?

Man-dol is one mean bastard so Geochang won't cut it.

We need to go where he can't find us. Super, duper far.

-Hanyang! -Hanyang?

Yup. Hanyang!

- Will we be safe there? - Yup. It's far enough.

Come on. Man-dol will find us.

Hurry!

Come on!

Good riddance! We had good times.

Il-seo!

What are you doing here?

Take us with you.

You think we're going on vacation?

You might as well take us.

Alright, we're all in the same boat. Let's go together.

-Hurry before Man-dol shows up. - Right, right.

I'm off to work, Mother.

All right. Do your best.

It would've been nicer if your father were here to see this.

Milady! Milady!

Milady!

Da-hee!

What's going on?

Da-hee!

Jun, she's bleeding.

What's going on?

She was pregnant.

She didn't want to tell you because you might worry.

We're missing one.

Make a tonic with these ingredients.

Alright.

Da-hee.

Jun.

What about the baby?

Forget about the baby.

You have to get your strength back.

I'm fine. Go to the palace.

Please hurry up and go.

Heo Jun hasn't come yet?

Unbelievable!

What do we do?

How can he be late on his first day?

Doctor Yang and the deputy supervisor are coming.

What do we do?

Doctor Yang is here.

You...!

How dare you to come in late on your first day?

Have you no respect?

Never mind.

Join the men.

We're going to pay our respects to the overseer of the medical bureau.

You show up late and shame us in front of Lord Lee Tae-sung?

I'm sorry, sir.

If you can't even make it on time,

how can you be entrusted with the health of the royal family?

That's enough. We're running late as it is.

If anyone shows up late again, he will be expelled from the bureau.

Go back to your place.

Doctor Yu.

Doctor Yu will be in charge of your training for the next six months.

From the king, to the common people of the government hospital,

you'll be charged with a variety of duties.

I expect you to be fully alert, and perform with the utmost care.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

Let's go.

For the next six months, you'll be taught proper manners and etiquette.

Your scores will be reflected in your position and rank after six months.

If anyone is not up to the standard, he will be expelled.

You are not a royal physician because you passed the exam.

Never forget that character is more important than skills.

Do not dig your own grave by letting pride go to your head.

Doctor Heo.

Yes.

Since you were late today, work the night shift for ten days.

Be thankful the punishment is so light and do your best.

The rest of you will also have to take a night shift with Doctor Heo.

If one person makes a mistake, everyone will be punished for it.

The medical bureau is located near the Office of Royal Decrees.

Be sure to learn your way around here.

Our main duty is the king's health along with the royal family.

One of the three state premiers is assigned to oversee our bureau,

but the actual day-to-day management is done by Doctor Yang Ye-su.

Below him are six ranks with various duties.

- Let's go see the storage. - Follow us.

This is the bureau storage.

We store rare herbs and ingredients from all over the country and China.

These men run errands and help us run the bureau.

Let's move on.

Yes, sir.

Sir.

I have a request.

What is it?

May I be excused from the night shift tonight?

What are you talking about?

Let me handle this.

Yes, sir.

Why?

I have an urgent family matter.

I can't allow that.

The night shift duty is your punishment for coming in late.

Will you break our rules for a personal issue?

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