[Episode 9]
This here's my home.
Come on, let's go.
Jeez.
Honey!
Honey, I'm home.
My husband died while gambling, so if you're a beggar, go away!
What are you saying? I'm still alive and kicking!
If he's not dead yet, I'll kill him myself.
Oh my!
What happened to your face? Who did this to you?
You know me better.
Imagine how messed up the guy is.
He's already laid up at Doctor Yu's.
Honey, clean the room. They are our guests.
Now!
You're crazy!
We don't even enough for ourselves. Now you're bringing in guests?
When did I say they were going to live here?
They're in a tight situation, they just need a place to sleep.
I was hunting in Snake Valley when a wild boar attacked.
This guy's my savior. This is the least we can do.
Savior? Nonsense! Why didn't he just let you die?
He's my enemy, not savior! Oh, I hate you!
Here are some blankets.
Thank you. I don't know how to repay you.
Oh, please don't mention it. Feel at home, although it's shabby.
Shabby? I feel so grateful to be here.
See me for a moment.
What?
So what are you going to do now?
I gave you a roof over your head, but I can't feed you.
Whether you pick wild herbs or work at an iron mine,
you figure out your own way to get by.
If I collect herbs, who will I sell them to?
Do I sell it to Doctor Yu?
No, since his servants get him enough herbs.
You're worried you won't get to sell herbs?
If I have to collect herbs, I want to work under Doctor Yu.
What?
If possible, I want to learn the art of medicine from him.
He doesn't take in any students.
Weren't the men working at his home his students?
Technically yes, but they leave empty-handed after wasting their time.
I've seen many who didn't learn a thing even after working for ten years.
Ten years?
The ones holding candles and books have worked there for five to seven.
Three or four for those running all the petty errands.
Doctor Yu never invites them in or stops them when they leave.
Cold as ice, that man.
The fellows can barely feed themselves and their family.
Think again, you have a mother to take care of.
Just forget the whole idea.
- Introduce me to Doctor Yu. - Eh!
I'll handle the rest. Just get me acquainted.
- Eh! - Come on!
My guess is I'm older. I mean, I have more facial hair.
You're being awfully informal, no?
You want me to be formal?
No, not exactly. Better if we're both formal.
At least, I will.
Wash these and clean the ward.
What about you?
What are you, my keeper?
Hey, Cho-rye, did you do as I asked?
Jeez, what a bother.
Can't do this one thing for me after everything I did for you?
Fine.
Put in a good word.
I got it.
Goodness, what a brat.
Hard to believe we come from the same parents.
How did it go?
I arranged everything, so go on in.
Thank you.
I don't know if you should thank me.
I tried to stop you, so don't be mad at me later.
Good luck.
Sweep them nice and clean.
Excuse me.
Who are you?
I'd like to learn medicine from Doctor Yu.
Learn medicine? What are you talking about?
Looks like you have come to the wrong house.
If you want to join our ranks, you have to get our permission first.
Of course.
Please let me introduce myself to Doctor Yu.
Who do you think you are? Even we're barely his students.
Look at this cocky fool.
I don't want to argue with you. Where is Doctor Yu?
How dare you try to snatch away our jobs?
Get lost! Get lost, you punk!
What are you staring at?
My fingers, my fingers!
You little!
What if Doctor Yu finds out?
Stay out of it. Gotta get rid of this clueless fool.
Crush him!
Sorry, sorry.
What are you doing?
Why are you causing a commotion in the clinic?
This punk came out of nowhere and messed with us, sir.
You brought a patient here. Is this how you repay us?
My name is Heo Jun, sir. I want to learn medicine from you.
Shut up, you wretch! Get lost, we don't take in thugs.
I apologize for my rude behavior.
Gu Il-seo put in an introduction. Please forgive me, and take me in.
Gu Il-seo?
He asked me to introduce a man, but I didn't know it was him.
We don't need you. Go away.
I'll do anything.
I'll do whatever you want me. Please let me work here.
The fellow knows the vital points of the body.
There was a man in China, and he was a famous street brawler.
He knew the vital points of the body and later became a famous doctor.
Unless I make a doctor out of him, he'll become a murderer with his skills.
You may work here.
But if you cause another ruckus, you won't get a second chance.
Thank you! Thank you, sir!
But...!
You wretched thing. You call that an excuse?
Han-sang, prepare the straw mat.
- Yes, ma'am. - Yes, ma'am.
Please have mercy. Just this once, Milady.
Bite that tongue.
Well? Beat him.
What's going on?
Tell me.
A man did not repay her money, so she is punishing him.
Does this happen often?
Yes, most men are given a flogging if they don't pay the interest.
I see, you're excused.
Milady, please!
That's enough!
Do-ji.
What are you going?
This matter doesn't concern you.
Please stop.
Stop it.
But...
Enough.
Are you okay?
Ugh, the pain...
You wretch! Stop exaggerating!
He's used to these floggings, he'll be perfectly fine.
Please stop lending money for the sake of Father's honor.
His honor?
If that had been our priority, the clinic would already be ruined.
The hordes of patients who visit him are people who can't pay a dime.
If I don't step in, the clinic would close.
Your father can keep his honor because I wield an iron fist.
Do-ji, just focus on the medical exam and become a royal physician.
That's the only way to appease my regret of marrying your father.
Mother!
Mother, I found a way to make a living!
Really? Tell me more!
I am to work for Doctor Yu and learn medicine from him.
He agreed to take you in?
Yes. He has accepted me as his student!
Oh, that's wonderful!
Excuse me, I have a favor to ask.
Can you get me a few chickens and some wine?
Chicken and wine? We barely have enough gruel.
Have you no conscience?
Look.
We can't afford it, alright?
I've never worn this top.
It will be enough to pay for the meal.
Oh my, isn't this silk?
Oh my, how pretty.
Wow, so smooth.
I guess I can look around for a good chicken or two.
- Thank you. - I'll do my best.
Here, take the table.
What is all this?
I managed to get what you asked. Enjoy the meal.
Goodness, is that chicken?
I heard about everything you did for Jun.
We weren't sure how to survive in this foreign town.
We're saved, thanks to you.
I won't ever forget this. This meal is just a small thank you.
Please dig in.
Here.
Let me pour you a cup.
Just drink.
Thank you.
It's burps galore.
We need more bowls. I'll go get some.
The chicken might get cold.
Honey, we need bowls!
To learn from a master physician. You can live a meaningful live now.
Do your best.
I will, but don't get your hopes up.
The job only guarantees my welfare.
Even if I work really hard, it doesn't guarantee your livelihood.
The most they provide is new clothes in the spring and fall.
If there's no progress after a while, I'll have to find other work.
No.
Even if a person is really determined,
most times they run out of steam and end up failing.
How can you accomplish anything if you consider this a temporary job?
Don't worry about my livelihood. I'll take care of myself.
Do you understand?
Yes.
Lady Da-hee, I can now lead an honest life.
Though our time together was short, your memory only grows more vivid.
I don't know if we'll ever meet again.
But if we do, I'll be a proud physician.
Look at him getting ahead of himself.
You just joined us yesterday. Already pretending to be a doctor?
Why don't you go treat patients as well?
What do you mean?
Who asked a rookie to collect herbs?
It took Bu-san-po three years before he was allowed.
Took me four years.
I had to carry water for three. How dare you try to cut in?
Carry water?
Your job is to carry water.
Well, what are you waiting for? You'll need to work all day.
Leave him alone.
Look how he's frowning. He doesn't want to carry water.
No.
I'll do it.
Look at him.
- Look at him struggling. - What a clown.
Total klutz.
Where do I get water?
Go to Wangsan--
- Ahem. - What?
Find that out for yourself!
Idiot. Water is everywhere. Why even ask?
Get going!
Who is that guy?
Dunno? The guy your brother introduced.
That's him?
Why so surprised?
Cho-rye, don't even think about it.
You're my future bride.
Crazy fool, talking nonsense.
You ARE a crazy fool.
Cho-rye, isn't he handsome?
You have low standards. Master Do-ji is the handsome one.
Do you like Master Do-ji?
Why so surprised? I'm not allowed to like him?
Jeez.
- Be gentle. - Yes, sir.
You, too. Gentle with the herbs.
Come on, I'm doing my best.
I'll need you to go to the dock.
The dock, sir?
Master Samjuk and Ye-jin are coming today. Go help them with their luggage.
Yes, sir.
Darn it, he won't let me rest. Then I'll be off to the dock.
- Alright. - Hey, let's go.
- I want to rest. - Come with me.
Put down the bucket.
Okay.
I want you to go to the dock and bring Master Samjuk and Lady Ye-jin.
But he hasn't seen them before.
Big deal. An old man in a priest's robe and a pretty lady.
You'll know when you see them. Be most courteous.
That's right!
Yes, sir.
I'll get the water. You head to the dock now.
Alright.
Hey, Jang-swe, let's go to the inn and have a drink.
Will that be alright with Master Do-ji?
What are you afraid of? If he gets nasty, we'll just quit.
- Come on. Let's go. - You've got guts.
Man-soo! Man-soo! Open your eyes!
Man-soo! Somebody save my son!
Man-soo! Man-soo! Man-soo, wake up!
I work for Doctor Yu...
Are you a doctor? Sir, please save him.
No, no.
Let me take him to Doctor Yu's house. Put him on my back.
He can't go. He's about to die.
He'll die on the way. Isn't that right?
No, I'm not a doctor!
Man-soo! Man-soo!
Please move aside.
Man-soo!
He'll be alright for now, but he needs to see a doctor.
Thank you, lady! Thank you!
An old man in a priest's robe and a pretty lady.
You'll know when you see them. Be most courteous.
Excuse me.
Who are you?
Heo Jun. I just started today as Doctor Yu's apprentice.
Apprentice?
What are you saying? Doctor Yu does not take apprentices.
Who are you to call yourself his apprentice?
I am doing odd jobs for him now, but someday I'll going to learn medicine.
Let's see how long you last under that cranky Doctor Yu.
What are you waiting for? Hurry up and get our baggage!
Where did you insert the needle on that boy?
The tip of his thumb and his toe, sir.
Good, good enough.
Who got this water?
I did, sir.
Where did you get this water from?
I got it from the spring nearby.
You moron! You can't even make wine with this!
How can you use this unclean water for the medicine I'm making?
It was my mistake. I'll get new water, sir.
Did you say mistake?
If a patient dies because of the water, will you claim it was an accident?
It's my first time here. I didn't know which water was used.
Shut up!
Don't know the value of life? Become a merchant.
But even the worst merchant doesn't kill people.
I'm very sorry. Please forgive me.
Forgive me.
There is medicine missing.
What do you mean?
Someone saw Heo Jun entering the storeroom.
Well, go get him!
It wasn't me.
Then why did you go into the storeroom?
Has it been ten years since you took Ye-jin in?
Since she was a child.
It's unfortunate. If only she had been born a boy.
Save us, merciful Buddha.
Guess the gods are having mercy on the fool.
What a clown.
Ye-jin.
Do-ji.
Did you have a hard time with Master Sam-juk?
Let's go to bed.
Excuse me!
I brought the wrong water. Where is the good water?