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[Episode 74]

Will he get better?

I'll do my best.

When will his face return to normal?

How long will it take?

If you do exactly as I say, you'll be cured in three days.

Are you sure? My face will return to normal in 3 days?

Yes.

Why aren't you answering me? You said you could cure him.

Are you not confident?

He'll be cured in seven days.

His face will return to normal in a week?

Yes, Milady.

A week. I'm sure we can wait that much.

I won't forget it if you cure my brother.

Yes, Milady.

Why did you say 7 days? It will only take 5.

Yes, I know.

Doctors mean nothing in the palace when everyone is healthy.

We are only needed when someone is ill.

Even if we achieve something big, our efforts mostly go unappreciated.

However, if we make one mistake, we face the severest punishment.

When the attention is on us, this is when we can shine.

If we cure him a day or two sooner than we promised,

we will be appreciated more.

It is a condition I can definitely cure. Please don't worry.

I have been in my position for many years,

but I have never seen anyone like you.

You're a crafty person indeed.

Sir, I was just...

I'm not scolding you. Don't worry.

You are still in charge of him. Keep up the good work.

Yes sir...

His Majesty is coming!

How is my brother-in-law?

It is facial nerve paralysis. The doctor said he'll be cured in a week.

Is that so?

Yes, Your Majesty. He will be cured in a week.

He is Kong-bin's favorite brother. Take good care of him.

I'll do my best, sire.

Come.

You are in charge of Lady Kong-bin, her two princes and now her brother.

You have an intimate connection to Jinsuk Hall.

I mean the patient is the brother of Lady Kong-bin, the king's favorite.

It won't be long before you're the personal physician of the king.

Lower your voice.

Go and prepare Chungdamsunki-tang at once.

Yes, sir.

Sir! Sir!

What is the matter?

It's huge! Lord Sung In-chul is here!

What?

Milord, what brings you here?

As the new overseer, it is a matter of course for me to come.

I heard there aren't enough doctors. Why aren't you tending to the patients?

Milord, but I usually have too much paperwork.

You're getting paid to do paperwork? Why lower yourself to that level?

What's this noise?

Oh, you are...

This is Lord Sung In-chul. Pay your respects.

Doctor Heo.

Milord.

It is you!

Have you been well, Milord?

I would've come sooner had I known you were working as a royal physician.

What is that patient's condition?

Facial nerve paralysis. I have been treating him.

When did he first come here?

He came two days ago, Milord.

How many more days before he is cured?

He will be all right in a day.

It only takes 3 days?

Yes.

He'll be fine in 7 days.

He'll return to normal in one more day.

One more day? Three days sooner than you promised?

I have been doing everything to cure him sooner.

I wished to ease your worries, Milady.

Thank you, Doctor Yu.

The twisted muscle is this side. Why do you poke needles on the opposite?

Stop moving your mouth.

I can't even talk now?

You promised me three days, but I don't think anything is happening.

How come my condition is the same?

You must follow the doctor's instructions.

All you do is poke me with needles. Are you sure I can be cured by today?

It'll be difficult.

What?

What? Difficult?

You promised 3 days. How can you be so irresponsible?

Your Majesty.

The face of the royal brother-in-law has returned to normal.

Is that true?

Yes, sire. The doctor first said 7 days,

but his excellent skills have cured the patient sooner.

Lady Kong-bin wished to share this good news with you.

That's good news indeed!

I remember you saying you're from Yongcheon.

Why did you travel so far?

Well...

Il-seo got identification for Jun, didn't he?

Guess you had problems with your status, right?

Since it's all in the past, you can tell me.

No matter how much time passes, some things cannot be told.

Please try to understand.

At least tell me how you first met Jun.

I will tell you in due time.

Geez, what's the big secret, huh?

All the years we spent together, and I'm still a stranger?

Geez, fine then. I don't want to know.

Right, Eon-nyeon?

- Ha-man. - Huh?

Long time.

What brings you here?

I would like a word.

With me?

Go ahead, what is it?

Can we go somewhere more private?

What is it?

About Mr. Lim...

Is it true that he is madly in love with a nurse named Hong-choon?

Gosh, you are so clueless.

Haven't seen him in a while, have you?

He's become lovesick.

Lovesick?

Says his heart starts pounding if he even hears the word "hong."

What?

The way I see it you two aren't fated. You should let go of him.

Feels like a huge weight lifted off my chest.

Feels good.

Are you crying?

No.

Yes, you are. Did something happen?

No, I've been crying at the drop of a hat these days.

Is this about Mr. Lim?

They say you can never really know a person.

I mean, who knew he would betray me?

I want to meet this Hong-choon and give her a piece of my mind.

I know this won't help much, but what has he got to show?

So let it go and find another guy, okay?

Are you pouring salt on my wound?

You little...!

Where is Mother?

In her room.

Mother, it's me.

Come in.

You're in your final trimester. No more outside visits.

Mother, Do-ji cured Lady Kong-bin's brother.

What?

Already cured him in a matter of days?

Yes, Father says His Majesty is very pleased.

His Majesty?

Father says he will most likely reward Do-ji.

Won't be long before he's a royal physician.

You'll be cured by tomorrow morning.

Tomorrow is the fourth day.

You promised us three days. How am I supposed to believe you?

I didn't delay the treatment process.

I said you'd be cured in 3 days, but only if you did as you were told.

But you didn't do as I instructed.

How do you know?

I didn't even step out of the hospital, and stayed in the clinic for 3 days!

You can't even keep your own promise. Why are you laughing?

When I felt your pulse yesterday, it was very unstable.

It was because you consumed too much food.

You ate food I told you to avoid, right?

Well, just once, since I was so hungry...

I was going to perform acupuncture later since your pulse was unstable,

but after a few hours, it seemed like you ate something again.

That's why I skipped acupuncture treatment yesterday.

To be cured, a patient's determination is just as important as the doctor's skills.

In order to get better, you must follow all given instructions.

I'm very sorry, Doctor.

Your Majesty, my brother's face has been cured.

I'm surprised that he was cured in 3 days.

She has been so worried about him, it's been weighing heavy on me as well.

Thank you for relieving my worries.

Your grace is immeasurable, Sire.

Are you Doctor Yu?

Yes, Your Majesty.

I know how you helped Kong-bin with her latest delivery.

You did very well.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your Highness.

What's wrong with his face? Why is it twisted again?

Your Highness.

He should have rested after recovering, but he came out in the cold wind.

We'll cure him in 3 days. Please do not worry.

How can you be so thoughtless?

You brought him in front of the king when he was not fully cured?

They need to be punished, sire.

It's all right.

Get to the root of the problem. Make sure he is completely cured.

I beg your pardon, Your Majesty.

What happened?

You were so confident. What do you have to say for yourself?

Sir...

Your medical skills need to be flawless.

That's more important than any shrewd plan.

Sir, this is not my fault. The patient was overly eager.

But if you give me--

Shut up!

If I ever let you near him again, you might put me in a risky position.

Don't treat him anymore. I'll do it myself, so just assist me!

Sir, please give me one more chance.

I said, shut up!

Did you call for me, sir?

I have something to ask you.

Yes, sir.

I was at the public hospital the other day.

I saw Doctor Heo Jun treating a patient with facial nerve paralysis.

He had the same condition as Kim Ye-jik.

Surprisingly Doctor Heo told his patient that he'd be cured in 3 days.

Doctor Yang and Doctor Yu promised 7 days.

What is your opinion on this? Can it be really treated in 3 days?

It's possible depending on the skill of the doctor.

Since the face becomes twisted, it may seem very serious to others,

but it is not a very serious condition, sir.

For most doctors, it will take some time.

But for Doctor Yang or Doctor Yu, it would take 5 days at the most.

Then why did they say it would take 7 days?

I understand. You may go now.

Yes, sir.

Why do you think they promised 7 days, sir?

There are doctors who are satisfied just to see patients get better.

And there are others who want to achieve glory by curing patients.

Doctor Yang has been the head of the bureau for a few decades now.

He's very adept at keeping his position. His cunning matches his medical skills.

Is anyone outside?

Check how Doctor Heo is doing with his facial nerve paralysis patient.

Yes, Milord.

How is Doctor Heo's patient?

He promised he'd be cured by today, but I didn't check to see.

I saw the patient this morning, and his face was still twisted.

I don't think Doctor Heo can keep his word.

I think he can. Do you want to make a bet?

You can't make a bet over a patient.

It's not a bet over a patient. It's over Doctor Heo's skills.

Why don't you bet, too?

Whoever loses will treat the winner at the courtesan house.

Fine. I bet on Doctor Heo being unable to keep his word.

Let's go and find out.

Shall we?

Let's go.

Get up and move your jaw.

Sir! See!

Can I have a mirror?

Look.

It's back! My face is normal!

It is! It's back!

- It's back! - He's cured!

Am I dreaming?

No, you're not!

- Doctor, thank you! - Thank you!

Calm down and listen to me.

Listen if you don't want it to relapse.

Sure, just say the word, Doctor. I'll do anything you tell me.

Don't go out at night the first month. Do not wear wet clothes.

Do not go outside when it's raining, and try not to sweat excessively.

You must avoid intercourse for a while as well.

What is intercourse?

Oh, you ignorant woman.

He means you two shouldn't have sex.

For two months, avoid fish, noodles, liquor, vinegar,

pork, chicken, and all spicy and salty foods.

Not even one glass of liquor?

You must not drink at all.

It'll be difficult, but if you follow these instructions,

you will be fine and will never have the same problem again.

- He's the best! - He is!

- Thank you! - Thank you!

Doctor Heo is with Lady Kong-bin. He will be treating her brother.

That is Doctor Yu Eui-tae's method.

Are you imitating the methods of a backwards countryside doctor?

Do not belittle my master's methods.