(Episode 42)

Yeul-Yee, Yeul-Yee... Did you see her?

I don't know. I think I did see her
for a moment here

Did she go to the highest lady?

Then having a baby while
showing symptoms of...

high blood pressure
is already dangerous?

Yes. So she must avoid all types of...

kaoliang, oyster, milk, egg
fish and anything salty

Even if she's in good health,
it's still dangerous

But keep serving her kaoliang dish?

Yes. Soon she'll have
difficulty breathing...

and she can even suffer
paralysis or spasms

Then...

The baby can't live

So that can happen only with food?

Yes

And they're good food
for all other pregnant ladies

Right

No one can find out about it. Besides
the stroke happens suddenly...

so it'll be hard to question me
for any responsibility

You must stop it this time

She's already a high-ranking lady now
and if she gives birth to a prince...

Then we won't be able to
do anything to Jang-Geum

You must stop it by any means

You can't serve that to her

Don't ever serve greasy food to her

Why? She has anemia. We had
hard time getting these from Lady Choi

I'll tell you the details later
so you must not serve them, OK?

OK

Where have you been?

Why?

Sir Shin has been looking for you

Really?

He wants you at Lady Lee's
residence immediately

What is it about?

I don't know

He wants you there immediately

You check her pulse too

How is she?

Because of the baby, I can feel
her Jok-So pulse beating strongly

Is that all?

Though I can't feel it very well
because ofJok-So pulse

but I can feel the weak
Bu-Sak pulse (high blood pressure)

What type of food was served to her?

Physician lady has told me
that she must eat well

so we've been serving her bone soup

and because of what she told us

we served her shrimps
and oysters every day

But what's this about anyway?

Does she have a big problem
or something?

No. We're just here to
check her and the baby...

so you don't have to worry
about anything, Madam

What was your intention?

What intention?

Without some intent how could you
serve that food to Lady Lee?

I...

though the pulse may be hard to detect
it's something even Shin-Bi found

Don't try to deny it

What's going on?

Did you not know?

How could Yeul-Yee
not tell the difference...

between high blood pressure & anemia?

Yes. I can tell with my eyes closed
There must be something else

Isn't that right?

If you really didn't know,
you'll be proving to us...

that your skill has been a lie

You really didn't find the pulse?

Tell him

You really didn't know?

I really didn't know

You really didn't know?

I'm sorry

I really didn't find the pulse...

You didn't know?! You didn't know...

Because of your ignorance...

you injure a person and would you
still say that you didn't know?!

As a person practicing medicine
how could you easily say so?!

Since it is high blood pressure...

then pregnancy itself becomes
a very dangerous thing

You don't even know that?!

Even though she may have conceived
with high blood pressure...

she could miscarry the baby without
utmost care in food and her health...

this is common knowledge
for caretakers

You didn't know that either?

And serving that food, you can't
guarantee the lady's or baby's life

You didn't know that either?

You really didn't know?!

So what you told us
wasn't idle talk after all

It wasn't for nothing that you spoke
of your need for more training

Sir, we can't let her stay
in the Royal Pharmacy anymore

Please expel her and let her
be trained more at the civilian office

Sir!

But if we expel people
whenever they make a mistake

no one would be left here

Since she acknowledges her fault
we'll reprimand her to menial work

so she can have time to
reflect on her conduct and help her...

to move forward in her training

But...

Do that!

So you've finally...

Lady Jung and Lady Han
didn't forgive those people...

who used food to gain power and wealth

And I won't forgive either

It's that way with food,
and more so with medicine

If you do this kind of thing again...

just one more time... then...

I will never forgive you

Tell Lady Choi that I won't be
that easily dishonored and expelled...

like she has done to
Lady Jung and Lady Han

Although it's good that Jang-Geum
is taking care of Lady Lee...

why are we preparing
this type of food all of sudden?

I'm not sure. We're just doing
what we're told to do

So I'm asking why

I don't know. She and other physicians
have told me to do this

so we should just do it

Good to see you

What's with the food?
I heard you've recommended this

She's pregnant so she should eat well

This is too much... just what's this?

She should eat this way

Why?

So she had high blood pressure
and not anemia?!

Then how about Yeul-Yee?

Why did she diagnose her that way?

Yes... you said she's good

Yes...

What?

She was being used by Lady Choi

What?! Lady Choi?!

Just what am I hearing? Even though
she may not like her, how could she?!

She's probably afraid that Lady Lee
will gain more of the King's affection

But still... but how could she...

Tell the King about this!

It's useless. There's no evidence

It's all over
if Lady Choi simply denies it

If Lady Lee is thought to be jealous

then she'll only lose King's affection

It was that way with
the previous queen

Then what should we do?

You two should just protect her

Don't burden the sick person
with such news

Just protect her quietly

What should we do?

Madam, you should try your best
to give her peace of mind

Give her chrysanthemum tea often
It's good for her headaches

And give her some pears

Especially pears from Naju province
are excellent for fever, urination

and possible swellings

Is that all we have to do?

She must not eat anything
salty or greasy

but a lot of fruit and vegetables

As well as beans, tofu and fish
that aren't too greasy

OK

And no matter what happens
you must not leave her side

OK

And let me know if something's wrong

OK

But I still feel uneasy

Lady Choi knows I'm aware of this

so she won't be able to
do anything for now

Madam, I can't delay
or endure it anymore

What brings you here?

They really did such thing?

Yes... if we wait any longer,
I think people around me will get hurt

But we must still be careful

Though Sir Oh's power has weakened
they aren't that easy to deal with

I've been investigating
the Right Prime Minister

I don't think it's that time yet

It's not going to be easy yet

It's not going to get easier

Sometimes, you can create a way

What are you thinking of doing?

First of all, we must clarify
why the King got ill back then

Do you think it was caused
by misdiagnosis?

That seems to be very likely

In order to do that you have to
be able to check the King's health

If it's the Queen
you can check her yourself but...

only male physicians
can check the King's health

Physician ladies only wait on the King

And besides, you aren't even
in charge of the King's chamber

There's another way
to find out about...

the condition back then
without checking

Do you mean royal medical records?

Yes

But only eunuchs in charge of keeping
King's private records have access

Even high officials can't go in there

Physicians can go in there

But it's only when the King's health
becomes critical

and only with the permission
from the eunuchs

There must be a way

We have to find a way

Though I can't help in big matters

I should be able to
help in small matters

Look for me if you need help

I have a small request

It's about Lady Lee

Yes, the King has seen her
recently by coincidence

She was like a daughter to Lady Jung

Really?

I've heard that the King
hasn't visited her

since he slept with her last time

If you could help...

Oh, no, such things are done only
by the will of the King

But if the chance allows
then I will try to help

Thank you, Sir

I'm sorry, but I have another request

Yes... what is it?

I'd like to see the King's
medical records

What?

I know a physician lady
doesn't have the right...

but I heard that those records
are managed by the eunuchs

Please help to clear Lady Han's name

I can't do that

Sir!

That's a private archive of
the King's chamber. It's impossible

Don't even think about it!

I said you can't take those!

What do you mean?
I only need them for 10 months

I'll return it later!

This is 100 times more effective
than a written charm

Really?

You'll find the stony object in there

This is the maternity cloth from
a mother who gave birth to 15 children

How would I...

Put this in your pillow case and
you'll give birth to a healthy baby

Oh, my!

This is the nose of stone Buddha
Touching it brings easy delivery...

That's why pregnant ladies
come to touch it

It looks awful

But if you want to give birth to a
healthy baby, you have to listen to me

Lady Min, I think something is strange

What is it?

Jang-Geum came to replace Yeul-Yee
and the change in food dishes...

everything changed after
they came to check my pulse

Is something wrong?

Oh, no, there's nothing wrong

It's because that's what Jang-Geum
has recommended for you

So nothing's wrong?

Of course!

I keep seeing Lady Choi and Jang-Geum
in my dream these days

How...?

I can't remember very well, but
Jang-Geum seemed to be in a danger

I'm somewhat anxious...

It's probably nothing to worry about

They say you normally dream
opposite of what might happen

What? Do you have
something to tell me?

The Queen says her shoulder pains
are getting worse every morning

So I was afraid she might have
some other illness

I'd like to check her
private medical records

You don't need to do that. Didn't you
hear it's caused by her hair piece?

You just need to massage her

As her physician lady, I'd like to
find out everything about her

I heard you should know symptoms from
her childhood and her family history

So please let me enter
the private records room

I understand your concern,
but you just...

can't enter the private records room

I have to get permission from
the head physician and...

even the head physician
has to get permission...

from the appointed Eunuchs
to go in there

What? That's what she said?!

She's saying she wants to fight!

If she was going to forget about it
she wouldn't have come back

It's getting to be more of a headache

The King's attitude is turning
more nebulous and...

Lady Lee has turned into a high
ranking court lady because of the baby

It's not just about getting rid of
Jang-Geum anymore

We can create more trouble
by getting rid of her

Sir Min's movements are strange

Why?

As an administration official there
is no need for military personnel

But the numbers are increasing

This is clearly a plot to disclose
Sir Oh's and my dealings

There's nothing we can do for now...

as he's under the protection
of the Left Prime Minister

We should've taken out the root
when we could! The root!!

I'm not going to blame you now
since it was my fault

We should've tied up the loose ends...

even if it meant we had to lock you in

But there's still a way

Though she isn't a court lady...

if she's found to be intimate with an
official, they both have to be expelled

It occurs often, and those who are
expelled for such reasons...

cannot come back into the palace
because of reasons of immorality

What are you going to do?

Are you still waiting for Min
whom you can't own nor forget?

You decide and you act on it

You'll have to lead the family
once I die anyway

Think carefully what you must do

I feel fine when you're massaging
but I feel pain again when I'm still

It's probably because of
the hair piece and...

you worry about the affairs
of court ladies

The King's Mother had the same things
but I think I'm doing worse than her

Yes, I'm worried about it too

Your shoulders ache and your neck
and even your back feels stiff

so I wonder if such things are
caused by some other illness

Could that be possible?

Yes, Your Majesty

So I have a request to make

A request?

Yes, Your Majesty

What are you trying to do
ignoring your superior Sir Jung?!

How dare you make such request?

No matter how much you're favored
you are only a physician lady

The private records room is used
only when there's an emergency

How dare you make a request
to go in there?!

I understand your concern
as a physician lady

but even the physician in charge
cannot go in there freely

Besides, you completely ignored
the hierarchical pharmacy system

I'm sorry

Go back to the Queen
to seek her forgiveness...

and don't let this happen again

What are you doing? Reply to him

I cannot do that

How dare you!

I'm sorry... I'm sorry, Sir Jung

Please forgive me this once. Just once

Jang-Geum, why did you do that?

You barely earned their trust back
because of Lady Lee...

but now you've gained
their hatred again

She is blind to everything else
because of the Queen's favor

It's not enough for you to ignore us

But now even to the physicians?

I'm sorry... I'm truly sorry

Who are you?

I'm a physician lady
in charge of the Queen

A physician lady cannot come in!

Let her come in. I've received a letter
about her from the Queen

Go inside

I'm allowing you to enter
because of the order of the queen

However, you can only stay
about 4 hours and...

you can't take anything out
nor can you copy anything from here

Understand?

Go inside
The Queen's records are on the right

What are you doing there?!

It's not that side. The records
of the Queen are on the right

I'm sorry,
it's my first time here, so...

Wait

Face me

Stretch your arms

Raise your arms

What are you doing?

OK, you can go now

What are you doing here?

It's nothing...

Did you come to check on me?

No...

You're home early today

What is it?

What's this?

It's the King's medical records

Ho... how?!

What are you doing?

Get ready to copy it down

Don't you have to
put it back tomorrow?

Yes, since I have to bring
another one tomorrow

You're crazy...

This is clearly a flu... Interesting!
How it's repeated periodically

I can't check his pulse myself
So you have to help me

Since I'm at the palace, please find me
a patient with similar symptoms

I'll try, but...

You have to find one, please

OK

Can you spare some time for me?

Please have a seat

What's this about...?

Please have a seat

Go ahead and eat

I wanted to prepare a table for
the person who isn't the King

The heart, being treacherous,
grew like a hot coal...

whenever I stop myself and
remind myself that I'm a court lady

Because I'm a court lady, because
it can't be done, it was more so

Just know that there was
such a pitiful court lady

Just know that there was
such a restless court lady

In blank dismay, just know that...

one of the court ladies tried...

to keep you in her heart...

who wasn't good enough to...

Since you don't even give me
your heart for once...

the hatred grew enough to
make me want to end it

But in trying to end the long agony
I stumbled across one thing

I remembered that I didn't
prepare even one meal for you

Please go ahead and eat

Lady Choi! Lady Choi!

Where have you been?

Now do what you will to do

No, I will bring it to the end

Are you going to be
responsible if this breaks?

Lift the bottom. Careful

Are you busy right now?

No. This is my last one

Let me see you for a moment

Go ahead and eat

What's this table about anyway?

Wait, are you going to say...

you don't want my liquor anymore
after I'm done eating this?

Hey, do you see me as
that kind of person?

It's because you've been providing
good liquor all this time

It's a reward to you from me. Go ahead

Thank you!

Go ahead... Drink

Actually, I came to see you
about matchmaking

Matchmaking? Who?

It's Jang-Geum of course

Jang-Geum...?

Yes. It's one of the officials
working under me

Though Jang-Geum is a slave
since she's serving the Queen

As a physician lady
she'll be middle class soon

Yes, that's right

It doesn't conflict with current laws
for marrying between the classes

And she's that age...

No, not Jang-Geum...

Why not?

Jang-Geum... Sir Min Jung-Ho...

What? Who?

Just don't consider her
She's too unreliable

She's unreliable?!
What do you mean unreliable?!

Then is she reliable?

Why are you arguing again?

How could Jang-Geum be...?!

Let go!

What is it?

I'm sorry. His wife came
running in all of sudden...

Sir, don't worry. I sent a person
to that plagued village...

so we'll have a witness soon

Is it true that he came back
in there because of her?

Yes, that is for sure

Pity... as an adjutant
relief administrator...

Doesn't that mean he became
an official of administration...

in order to be the
high official of pharmacy?

I clearly saw Sir Oh and Sir Choi
in the next room

Is that true?

Yes, of course... I don't know
who the third person was...

but those two were clearly in there

I didn't even know that...
and I just trusted that Mak-Gae...

Yes, that's the problem with you

You don't know what words you
should speak, or how long or short

I'm sorry, Sir

Don't worry,
nothing much will come of it

This is the last third book

OK... I get so anxious
whenever you come in and out

Don't worry...
no one has found about this

The longer the tail,
the easier to get stepped on

Let's hurry

I did find three to four patients with
similar symptoms, but I'm not sure

It's too simplistic to
view it as mere flu...

It's probably not that easy, else the
physician would've found out already

Let's copy it down first
then go through it slowly to find out

What? Really?

Though Sir Min said not to worry
he seems to be worrying himself

You know that bad people can have
easier time blaming you...

in a situation like this, right?

It could harm you, first of all
and the future of Sir Min

So stop this relationship when you can

I tried to stop you from becoming
a court lady back then...

and it's same now

If such thing does happen
then you two will surely be ruined

and even if you two pledge eternal life
you can only be his concubine

You know about the law
concerning classes

So stop this now

That's what is good for you

Just get a good man and
live according to your lot

That's what is good for you

Do you understand, Jang-Geum?

How come it's snowing so much?

What are you talking about?

The King said his body was aching
so Eun-Bi and Shin-Bi massaged him

and he was showing flu symptoms

Is that true?

Since we couldn't check the pulse
we don't know it for sure

But he's feeling pain in joints
and he has lost appetite too

He did have a temperature as well

OK, I will go check him myself

Your Majesty. Please open your mouth

How is he?

His mouth is sore

Yes... that's why I'm having
hard time eating...

I've lost appetite and
my throat feels dry

It's a flu. Joints ache
and temperature rises

We'll tell the kitchen to bring up
good food and medicine as well

OK... I get this periodically
for some reason

My voice get hoarse as well

Please do not worry

Stop the medicine first of all

Then?

We should diagnose him again

Is there something wrong?

How about you?

Though he's had stomach problem
for a while... getting flu that often

It's same with me. His health has
deterioriated because of...

stomach problems, same with mouth sore

Could it be sore mouth again?

Sir, a physician lady is here
to escort you

The head official of the pharmacy
is looking for you

Sure

What is it?

Follow me quietly

What are you doing?

Nothing

Since the eunuch isn't coming back soon
you should leave now

Follow me quietly

Why are you doing this?

Why did you bring me here?

You should know better

I don't know

You really don't know?

I really don't know

How dare you...!

This is the eunuchs'
inspection department

We strictly guard the personal
affairs of the King

Everything under management
involves personal affairs...

of the King and the Royal Chamber

Nothing must go out of here

Whoever brings anything out
can die here without a trace...

Why did you take out
the medical records of the King?

Speak

I don't know anything about this...

You don't know?

I did go into the records room but
never took out the King's records

Is this true?

How dare you have contempt for us!

We found that one of the records
was missing...

after the head physician was there

so we checked him out
but it wasn't him

You were the next person
who visited there!

But... it could be someone else...

Only you and the head physicians
have visited the private records

Are you still going to deny this?

Just why did you do this?

Speak...

Speak, I said...

You won't be able to sleep or drink
until you disclose the truth

How is the King's health?

It looks like flu,
but the symptoms are...

very similar to that time
so I was thinking about it

Really?

Let's talk for a moment

What is it?

We're investigating
Jang-Geum right now

It'll take few days
so please tell others...

that she's out on a field work
outside the palace

Investigating? Is something wrong?

It's the eunuch's department

Jang-Geum must be with eunuchs

Jang-Geum?

Yes, he wants me to tell others
that Jang-Geum is elsewhere...

since she's being investigated there

Isn't that eunuch official
in charge of private records?

Yes...

Then he's the Royal Chamber Inspector

If it's a close investigation
then it's related to the King

Could it be...?

I need to find out something

I'm ready

Mobilize court ladies
or guards to find out...

why Jang-Geum is being
investigated by the Royal Inspectors

Inspectors in Eunuch Department?

It'll be difficult to find out

That's why I'm ordering
you to find out!

Yes, ma'am

We don't take long time
with these things

And the record books are all back

When is he coming back?

He's coming back today
He'll come here as soon as he comes in

I've sent a letter

We'll settle this after we tell him

Make sure not to disclose anything

Wrap this up after taking her
out of the palace quietly

It's you!

I told you that you can't do this
Why didn't you listen to me?

Sir, it's most important to me

But there's just no way

How could you risk your life on this?

I won't regret it. I must satisfy
the grievances of Lady Han

I must do it no matter what happens

This is clearly related
to the King's illness

It's related to his safety

Sir, please forgive me for once

Just once, please. Just once, please

What is it about?

I'm not sure if it's related to that

It's about Jang-Geum

I went to check the records
because of his illness...

but I only took a look at it
and came out

I was inspected by eunuch
after I came out of there

Couldn't it be because the King's
medical records were missing?

I think I saw Jang-Geum trying to
hide something in her socks

It's Jang-Geum... she went there
to take the King's medical records

She's trying to uncover what
really happened at the time

This was out of our reach. Normally
the eunuchs take care of it without...

anyone's knowledge and
they don't take long either

That means things are taken care of
without us lifting a finger

That's right
It means quietly dying out

No one can know who, when or why

So do we just watch this happen?

That's all we can do for now...

but if she's freed somehow
we must plan accordingly

Young-Ro and Mak-Gae,
you keep watch there

Yes, ma'am

And if she's freed by any chance
let me know immediately

Yes, ma'am!

I heard this happened because of your
excessive curiosity. Is this true?

Yes, because of my shallow thought

I'll trust the head eunuch and
forgive you this once

If such thing happens again, you'll
have to pay with your life. Understand?

Head eunuch!

Are you going to betray the King?