(Episode 38)

The King's Mother has had problems
with stomach and spleen

And her arthritic pain has
increased because of the delay

She can't even take weak medicines &
with brown spots on her fingernails

I think her kidneys
have gone bad as well

And her arthritis is
getting worse, too

She can't take the medicine
and her illness is getting worse...

I know it's hard, but
can't we use acupuncture for now?

It's dangerous

If we use acupuncture when she has
lost her energy, it could backfire

So what do you say we do?

Her chronic illnesses have progressed
and other organs have turned weak

so we're seeing all kinds of symptoms

We must not treat according to
the symptoms we see right now

Then what should we do?

We'll wait and see. We should be
able to find out a way...

to treat all the other
illnesses as well

Until when? The King is
very much worried and...

the King's Mother is
in critical condition

so how long are you
going to wait and see?

Illness doesn't get healed by hurrying

That's right
And since Physician Shin...

started to care for her
only short time ago...

he needs some time
to examine her more carefully

It's not time for that right now...

How rash of you?!

Sorry, but the King's Mother
started to speak irrationally...

and she seems to be confused

and she has even vomited
the little porridge she took

They want a physician immediately

What?! When did she start doing that?

I'm not sure...

Tell us again calmly

I'm not sure
I was just at her side and...

Yeul-Yee, Jang-Geum and
Shin-Bi, follow me!

How is she?

She seems to be feeling
numb at the stomach

It's hard to bend
the knees or ankles

Her legs are weak
and there's some swelling

She has a light fever and
she's feeling chilled with cold sweat

Did you examine her carefully?

Yes, sir

Look at her again...
Carefully examine her carefully again

Jang-Geum and Yeul-Yee
you check the pulse! The pulse!

What?

Did you say beriberi?

Yes. Her lower stomach was numb and
within two days she started to vomit

It was sure an indication
of late stage of beriberi

Her illnesses have
developed into beriberi

If she's in the late stage of beriberi

Yes, she seems to be confused
and speaks unintelligible words

What? Isn't she in a critical state
needing an immediate prescription?

We must prescribe a medicine quickly

How are you going to do this?

Her legs are swollen and they're weak
and she can't bend them

She also speaks unintelligible words
and vomits food

so I suggest Sam-Jeul medicine

I agree with him

Me, too

But the problem is
she can't hold down the medicine

Then what should we do?

Send up the medicine that
strengthens spleen and stomach

Hurry!

Yes, sir

Then how is it going to turn out?

I'm not sure yet

According to the head physician
her age & the delay in treatment...

caused beriberi, so she's
in a very critical condition

Then?

Since the King is concerned
about the delay in medical care

so if something happens to
the King's Mother it's hard to tell

what will happen to the trust that
the King has for Left Prime Minister

And of course that physician
and Jang-Geum will be discharged

Yes

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

Sir, she can't even take
the medicine to help her stomach

Sir...

Just what medicine are you
giving her that she's this way?!

I can't even stand looking at her,
so how painful would she be?!

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

Bring her the medicine! Hurry!

As you've heard already
the King's Mother has beriberi

Beriberi can't be detected
in its early stages...

because it progresses suddenly...

and the person can't bend their limbs
only then you find out it's beriberi

It progressed suddenly
while she was refusing treatment

But the problem is that
she can't take any medicine

because of her weak spleen and stomach

We can't even give her acupuncture...

What did you decide to do?

Right now, medicine doesn't work

Then what?

I'll have to find a way somehow

We can do treat her
only if she takes the medicine

I'll start searching the
books to find a way...

so please go to the Highest
Kitchen Lady and help her with menu

Sure

Hello

I came to talk about
the King's Mother's dishes

Yes, I heard that she has beriberi
and I was going to visit you

First of all, she must avoid
all types of meat

She likes meat, we can't
even serve those in porridge?

No

And you shouldn't use green onion
chives or sesame oil either

Use radish to make a light soup...

and you must not boil it with rice...

but you must use
either with barley or Job's tears

What are you doing?

I'm sorry... I was just
checking something

And prepare red beans and laver
with a little sugar

She really doesn't like red beans

She has always preferred white rice
over rice with beans

But there's no other choice

And prepare boiled dates
and garlic as well

Why do you give me a list
of things that she hates?

All those things are good for beriberi

Since you're prescribing those
I will prepare them...

but she probably won't eat them since
she hasn't been able to eat anything

Shin-Bi, let me go to the King's
Mother's Kitchen for a moment

Why?

I just need to check something out

OK

What is it?

I'd like to see the dishes that
have been served to the King's Mother

It belongs to the kitchen...

so how dare you ask for such thing
as a lowly physician lady?!

I'm asking because it could help
with the treatment of her illness

Please give it to me

Please

Give her the list

Yes, ma'am

I'm a physician lady. May I see the
ingredients that have been

taken out of here for the
Queen Mother's Kitchen?

This is to treat her illness

Sure, go ahead

Sir, I have something to tell you

What is it?

I'm wondering if her illness
originated from her diet

Her diet?

Yes, of course, it is written that
beriberi comes from...

the cold air through one
of the spots on the foot...

but didn't you teach that you can't
be so conclusive about illnesses?

Did she have an uncommon diet?

She doesn't like the food...

that is good for beriberi
according to the medical texts

She dislikes red beans, Job's tears
laver, garlic, carp, snail and dates

Especially the things that are
really good for spleen and stomach

Your Majesty...

You must eat...

I feel nauseous so I can't eat it

But you have to try...

Even though they're good
she normally doesn't eat these!

I told that to the physician
but he insisted...

Even so, how could you bring up
everything she hates?!

So she can't even take her meals now

Call the physician!

Are you sure you can make her eat it?

Yes

Then make a medicine with it first

It can remove the nausea and
it's good for stomach and digestion

and it's very good for beriberi

so it could be the medicine
that can restore her health

But, since she hates it
you don't need to tell her what it is

Make it quietly Sure

Yeun-Seng

Aren't you busy with the King's Mother?
What brings you here?

I came to borrow a steamer

Steamer?

Yes, I must make a medicine

It feels like the old days
in the kitchen

Isn't this worse? She dislikes carp
and you even put garlic in here

How can she eat this?!

Your Majesty, this was
the order of physicians

Isn't the physician here?

No...

He's here now

No matter how good it may be

you should've ordered
something she could take

Are you thoughtless or what?!

Bring it up to her

Since you couldn't take
the medicine in liquid form...

Please try them in pill form

She can't take
liquid medicine or porridge

so how is she going to take these?

Your Majesty, they are medicines

even if you feel nauseated
please take them

The pill tastes good

It tastes like a sweet chestnut snack

We've made it tasty
so it will be easier to eat

OK, I'll take these

Please eat five a day OK

Good job

Sir, it's my job to
prepare her the medicine

Why didn't you tell me to make it?

Jang-Geum is still an assistant lady

I know it's your job, but Jang-Geum
was better fit for this occasion

Your Majesty, you must eat...

Yes... I should...

Please eat little more...

I can't

I know she doesn't like these, but
do you think she'll eat them?

I'm sorry, Your Majesty

How could it be Lady Choi's fault?
It's because I'm difficult to please

It's good that you're
taking the pills at least

Yes... please give me those

I prepared a meal for you
so eat first

It's alright

What do you mean? You don't seem
to be eating much at all these days

Come on

Sir...

What is it?

The pills that Sir Shin
has been making are...

What about the pills?

You can rest. I'll bring these up

I'll come back and do them

Don't worry, I'll take care of it

OK

Just what are you doing?

Open it up!

How dare you deceive her
by bringing up garlics...

that she hates?!

You and Sir Shin have held the King's
Mother, myself and the King in contempt

Oh, no, that's not it...

No?! No?!
You deserve severe punishment!

Even though he's the one in charge
how dare he do such things?!

I've favored you twice already
Why did you do this?

Your Majesty, this is
the prescription of Dr. Shin

A prescription?! Do you know
how serious her illness is?

So what kind of prescription is this?!

Head physician, you replace
the physician in charge immediately!

Yes, Your Majesty

What is a physician supposed to do?

What are you going to do with garlics
that she doesn't even eat?!

Are you truly a physician or a cook?

I do acknowledge my failure
in reporting this to you...

but it's common knowledge that...

food should be used before medicine

Of course, I know that

But you should've been more
aware of the situation

It's garlic that she hates!

That's why I did that

It's something that she must eat

If you're making medicine following
an assistant lady, quit right now

The Queen has already told me
to replace you already

I'm going to talk to my superior first
so wait for the order

Bring up a liquid medicine
to the King's Mother

Sure

But she can't take liquid medicine...

So, do you expect to sit idly by then?

Your Majesty, is it OK now?

Can you hold it down?

Yes, I'm fine

Whenever they brought a table...

it was hard for me because
I didn't like any of the dishes

But after taking those pills
my insides felt better

And now even taking
the liquid medicine is fine

Sir Shin has prescribed rightly

What's wrong?

Your Majesty, I'm sorry to
report this, but those pills

Your Majesty, those pills
were made with garlics

What?! Garlic?

Yes, Your Majesty
Sir Shin and Jang-Geum prepared...

the most beneficial food for you

They did it since your health was
too bad to take liquid or acupuncture

Your Majesty, I've almost done you
great harm with my knowledge

Call those two in

The King's Mother is asking for you

You, too

Let's go

Did you really make pills
out of garlic and rice bran?

Yes, Your Majesty. Garlic fortifies
the stomach and helps with digestion

And it's perfect for your beriberi

And rice bran helps you
to keep food in the stomach

That's why I prescribed it, thinking
that it's the best medicine for you

Why didn't you say there was
garlic in the first place?

You might not take them
if you knew what they were

A person normally feels nauseous if
he knows he's eating what he dislikes

Even if I'm not told, I can normally
smell even a small amount of garlic

But I clearly didn't smell any garlic
How did you do it?

Jang-Geum removed all the smell

How?

I steam them with green tea leaves
which removes the smell...

then I grind them. To get the color,
I use dried corded dates

with rice bran and make them
into pills without garlic smell

Splendid! The physician who
found the garlic to be the medicine

and the physician lady who removed
the smell that I dislike it...

Both of you are great!

It was Jang-Geum who found out
that the garlic could be the answer

Really?

Yes. She even knew your regular diets
so we were able to analogize it

She even knew to use the knowledge
of diet with the medicine

How resourceful of her!

Then can we start
treating her illness now?

Since she's able to
hold down the medicine...

we can adjust her diet
and liquid medicines

Then once your body is stronger
we can start acupuncture

That's such a relief

Thank you. From now on...

I won't be so picky with my food and
eat whatever Sir Shin tells me to eat

Then she drank the medicine?!

Yes, Your Majesty It's reported
that she has taken it without a problem

I think you can stop worrying as she
no longer feels queasy after taking it

That's good! That's really good!

Then they can start
the medical treatment now?

Yes, Your Majesty. They said they're
even starting acupuncture today

How is she?

She's fine. Seeing there is no
side effects, she's doing fine

His Majesty the King is here

Is she really doing fine?

Yes, Your Majesty

Her strength has been restored
enough to take acupuncture

I'm fine now. I'm feeling much better

That's good, Mother

Did the acupuncture go well?

Yes

After she started on the medicines
she's been improving rapidly

That's a relief! Good job!

Since she's not completely healed
and she's senile...

don't keep your eyes
off of her for a moment

Yes, sir

Let's go

We can relax now

Good job, Jang-Geum

Anyway, how did you know that
the King's Mother didn't eat garlic?

Jang-Geum was different
from the beginning

Yes, that's right...

Yes, you're right...

Are you standing there because
you want to be complimented?

Yes

Remember, we'll be serving
different medicine starting tomorrow

Sure... then...

Good job

You're all here

What brings you here...?

Wear your formal dress
when you come to palace tomorrow

The King is going to reward you and
the physician ladies for what you did

I only did my duty...

Such humble words

Aren't you... Jang-Geum
from the kitchen??

Yes, Head Eunuch. I'm Jang-Geum
Can you recognize me?

Of course! Jang-Geum!

I still can't forget what happened
to Lady Jung or Lady Han

They weren't supposed
to end up that way

If they saw you like this
they wouldn't be at ease

Not for me either. Physician ladies
are different from court ladies

so there are many
difficult things to face

I may not be able to
help you in great ways

but I should be able
to help you in small ways

If you need any help, look for me. OK?

I do have a request...

Did I start this for myself?!

You should've acted much sooner!

She's been recognized as
a physician lady who treated...

the King's Mother, so it will be
difficult for me to kick her out

That's why it's a problem

Instead of kicking her out
we've given her wings...

and they aren't just wings
they're hard to tear out

Do you think she
came back for no reason?

If we don't take her out, we will
only grow more anxious. Only us!

What are we going to do
with Jang-Geum?

We can't seal her mouth
or tie her hands or feet

Just what do we have to do
to keep her from doing anything?

What now?! The King has ordered
to reduce the lands of officials

It's a great loss to you, sir

Reduction of land isn't
a problem right now!

I've become a thorn to
3 royal family members

So we've gained nothing from this

That's why it's a problem

How am I going to restore their trust?

The Queen has shown the head lady
great trust, but now...

We shouldn't have revealed our motives

Our fault was going too extreme...

fearing that the King's Mother
would change her mind

The Queen will start to observe me
more carefully from now on for sure

We can only hope to
change their hearts

Make sure to keep a low profile...

The King's Mother is recovering...

so the King has ordered
to pursue that again

Really?

Sir Oh only lost the King's trust
by using his useless strategy

That's good

Aren't you a physician lady?

My name is Yeul-Yee

Were you waiting for me?

Yes, ma'am

For what?

I heard that if one commits to you
one can own wealth and power

Please allow me to do so

What are you going to
commit to me with?

I'll offer you Jang-Geum

Jang-Geum?

Though I don't know the story
and the reason behind it

you want Jang-Geum to be
kicked out of the palace, don't you?

I'll make it happen for you

Jang-Geum!!

Come with us

Where?

Just follow us. We can't sit still
while things are turning good for you

That's right. You'll find out

Are you just going to watch?

Why? This was your idea

It's because I want to remember
my old days in the kitchen!

You only did chores at the kitchen

What?!

It was good... even back then...

we used to cook for each other
on each other's birthdays

What are you making?

Of course, my favorite
spicy rice cakes

Is that an omelette?

It used to be Lady Jung's favorite...

Isn't this Lady Han's dish
mixed noodles?

You're all remembering
your teachers... Lady Jung... Lady Han

Hey, what's this all of sudden?

Hurry... I'm hungry!

I remember your kebab
Lady Han said you're best at it

That's right... I want to eat it again

Really... then should I
show off my skills then?

Give me that

Jang-Geum's skill hasn't changed a bit

That's right. It tastes
just like Lady Han's

Same? It's better!

Let's do this more often

Yes, I agree

My appetite is increasing
because you're all here

Anyway, didn't you
meet the King recently?

But I heard you didn't
even lift your face to him

Are you going to live like this
for the rest of your life?!

Let's go, Lady Lee

Where?

Just come out

I think I have to get going now

Sure, you can go

Hurry!

Where...?

That's not it

Moonlight, while looking at it
as if you're going to swallow it...

take a deep breath and
fill your body with it, try it

Do this...

Not like that, you should
breathe in more

Hey! Why are you doing this?

Don't do it

She has to receive all the energy

Once more...

No, not like that. It's because
you lack ying energy

Do I have to continue?

Of course, once you're
filled with Ying energy...

Tell her

Lady Lee, come out and greet the King!

Tell her again

Lady Lee, come out and greet the King!

Your Majesty, I don't think she's here

Open the door

Find Lady Lee quickly

I don't think she's far from here
Hurry

What about the eyes? The eyes?

You lift it up...

And?

When the eyes meet, you lower it
as a puppy lowers its tail

How come you can describe it
but can't perform it?

Look at me carefully

Chang-Yee, do it again!

Madam, stop it... It feels like as if
my eyes are going to pop out

Shut up! Do as I say

Do it again! Again!

With head lifted up!

Madam! Madam!

Is Lady Lee here?

It's me... what is it?

I've been looking for you all over!
What are you doing here at night?!

Go back to your place quickly!
The King is waiting for you!!

The King?!

Yes, hurry!! Hurry!!

Hurry up, hurry!

Oh my god! Oh my god!

Now I remember you, seeing you cry

You were crying when I
first met you, weren't you?

What are you doing?

Greet the King!

Your Majesty, welcome!

Nothing works out because of you!

Who knew he would come at such time?

But are you sure
those things were right?

Of course...

You have no experience
how would you know?

At one time
I dreamed of being blessed by a King

and I taught myself various things

What the...

Listen to me carefully!

When the King is drinking...

you hold a side dish and say
"My Lord, say ah..." OK?

Try it

My lord...

Ahhh...

Are you trying to give it to me?

Yes..."my Lord... ahh... hh"

Are you going to give it to me or not?

My glass is empty

I'm sorry, Your Majesty...

It's alright

Did you say your name is Yeun-Seng?

Yes, Your Majesty!

Did someone make you do this?

Your Majesty... I deserve to die!

It's not that horrendous a crime

You're very cute

You were crying at the time, too

Come closer

It's all because of what you did

Oh, no...

They've been cornered...
who knows how they'll react...

you must be more careful

I think what you're doing is
more dangerous than what I'm doing

Be careful

Bye

A court lady of the Queen's Palace
is looking for you

Me? For what?

No idea

Come here and have a seat

I was going to meet you
when I heard that...

you have correctly
diagnosed me with a twin

But you've helped us again

I'm only grateful...

Even though what you did is great

I couldn't forget what you did...
gambling with King's Mother

You could've risked your own life
so why did you do it?

Sir Shin who was about to be
punished is my teacher

And I got him in trouble
for not going out as a dancer

I wanted to help my teacher

All he did was to teach us properly
in accordance to the King's will

I see...

but you seem familiar
Have I seen you before?

Actually...

Weren't you a lady in the kitchen?

Yes

Then how...?

I became a slave after I was charged
with treason for the brimstone ducks

and I came back as a physician lady

Really?

So it wasn't just the
Highest Lady of the Kitchen

I did hear that many were hurt
because of it

So you were the one who was expelled?

Yes

And you came back from being a slave
after medical training?

Yes

Wasn't it Lady Han the court lady
who died at the time?

Yes, Your Majesty

What a pity it was...

Yes, Your Majesty

She is not a person who would serve
anything harmful to the Royal Family

I know

I knew something was fishy back then

Sir Oh was trying to do everything
in his power to get rid of Sir Jo

I'm sorry for Lady Han

She was very orderly when
she was at the Guesthouse

or during the competition

It must've been very hard for you

Such things will be resolved
after awhile...

but I don't think it's that time yet

I'm not sure what fate this is... but

I've coincidentally watched all
of your talent and your iron will

Because it's treason, I can't
restore your status right now...

but I'll surely be able to help you
in some ways in the future

Your Majesty...

And will you be a help to me as well?

Your Majesty, what help could
this feeble thing offer you?

Feeble thing? How could someone
who has saved me...

and my mother be a feeble thing?

From now on, be in charge of me
and the court ladies

I'm only moved by your generosity...

I have a request for you

Please give your order

I remember the food you prepared
during competition

Will you be able to prepare
that buckwheat cake again?

Though I couldn't dare to tell you
I've always wanted to

I will do it gladly!

Is the night snack ready?

What are you doing here?