Gu Am Heo Joon
Did you write daily journals regarding Lady Sim's treatment?
Yes, sir.
Here it is.
What herbal tonic did you prescribe?
Why aren't you answering?
Do you consider yourself above me now?
I asked about the tonic.
I prescribed a ginseng and spicebush tonic.
Why?
In order to control the chi inside her body.
Did you warn her of certain foods?
Yes. I warned her that if she overeats, her illness could worsen.
And weaken her digestive system.
Ye-jin, I'd like a word.
He's trying to find fault with you, but you're impeccable.
When did you learn so much? You're really amazing.
No, I'm not.
Um...
No need to do errands anymore, like drawing the water.
You shouldn't be doing stuff like that anymore.
Let's let bygones be bygones. I'm not a bad guy.
Please be nice to me from now on.
Please, I'm nothing special.
Well, I'll help you with anything. Just ask.
Please don't say that.
Fool.
I already forgot how we were humiliated over something I didn't steal.
Please change your mind. This isn't like you.
Why would you do this?
Enough! What am I supposed to be like?
To live as a lowly nobody and waste my life in the gutters?
To watch my family get beaten and humiliated for nothing?
Dear...
No matter what you say, my mind is made up.
I'd rather die than give up the letter.
Is anyone home?
Where did you get all this?
My son got them from Lord Sung as gifts.
My goodness. So precious.
Straight from a painting. Beautiful.
They're from China, the kind we can barely dream of having.
I see. Beautiful.
What's that? Is it a jewelry box?
Do you want to take a look?
Oh, my goodness! Look at all these!
Goodness!
Don't you have to take them to Lady Oh?
Since Jun works under Doctor Yu, don't you have to share your gifts?
Lady Sim personally gave them to Jun.
Really?
I just can't believe this. Sounds like your days of suffering are over!
My son was bright since he was young.
He started studying late, but he learned faster than anyone.
He was also good with the sword like his father.
I see.
Don't forget that my husband and I helped.
We gave you a roof over your heads. And we even get you identification.
We practically saved your lives.
Not anybody can get you identification. My husband risked his own life for it.
Take a look at this.
What's the point in looking?
This is for you. Try it on.
You really mean it?
It fits! It was made for me!
Won't even come off. It's a perfect fit.
You know how scary a stroke is?
Lady Sim couldn't even move her fingers. Her eyes, nose and mouth turned.
How? Like this.
But with just one needle, Doctor Heo cured the noble lady.
One needle and she gets up!
"Was I ever sick?" Walks around as if nothing happened.
The high and mighty Lord Sung bowed and treated him like a royalty!
He couldn't have cured her with one needle.
That would make him a god, not a doctor.
Yeah. He's like a god!
He would not be able to cure a dying person if he is not a god!
If you want to live a long life, line up in front of Doctor Heo's house.
What did I say his name was?
Heo Jun.
Doctor Yu is the best doctor. Heo Jun can't be as skilled as Doctor Yu.
You poor ignorant fool. Doctor Yu's days are over now!
Bye-bye, Doctor Yu. It's the age of Heo Jun.
Bye-bye, Doctor Yu--!
Sir, please forgive me for my blabbering big mouth...
It's alright. I agree with everything you said.
Forgive me! Forgive me, sir!
Sir!
I should sew my big mouth shut!
Have a seat.
Where do you live?
I'm Man-suk from Dusigol.
Lie down.
You treat him.
Sir?
You even cured a palsy patient. What is to fear?
Yes, sir.
Where did it start to swell?
From my lower belly.
What is it?
The swelling started from the bottom.
What is the cause?
There is too much water in his lower stomach, sir.
What will you prescribe to him?
Herbal tonic made of extracted ginseng will dry the excessive fluids.
It will help him urinate better.
What about acupuncture?
I must find the precise spot.
If I prick the wrong place, fluids may gush out and kill him.
You seem to know very well. Then let me ask you this.
It is very important to find the right spot.
Do you pick a spot from the nerves?
Or the spot that is concurrent with the flow of blood stream?
You don't understand my question?
The first is from the "Zhenjiu Jiayijing" and "Qian Jin Fang,"
while the second is from "Sheng Ji Zong Lu."
You must know the exact spot.
But sometimes, you have to choose the spot where the patient is hurting.
This information is from the "Acupuncture Basics."
Yes, sir.
There are rules and systems to medicine.
You'll hit your limit if you don't have a solid foundation.
Sir, an official from the magistrate's office is here to see you.
Where is he?
In the yard.
Okay.
Do you hurt anywhere else?
Hello, sir.
It's been a long time. How's Doctor Yu?
He's well. He went to Haman today, but he'll be back by this afternoon.
What's the word from the capital?
I looked into what you asked me.
There's a state medical exam next spring.
Is that true?
Yes.
Why didn't you answer Do-ji's questions earlier?
The answers were in the books you read, and it was information you knew.
I must have forgotten it momentarily.
I have to visit the village medicine merchant before Doctor Yu returns.
Ye-jin, are you inside?
Ye-jin, there's an exam next spring.
I'm going to concentrate on the exam. Let me borrow your texts.
Okay.
If you truly want to become a royal physician, I'd like to help you.
What do you think you're doing? Why are you so late?
Forgive me. I had a terrible stomachache.
Hurry up and go to the clinic.
Yes, sir.
Master Do-ji.
What is it?
I have something urgent to tell you.
Are you telling the truth?
I saw the letter with my own eyes.
If Heo Jun uses Lord Sung's letter, he'll pass the exam for sure.
Lord Sung is very close to many important officials at the royal court.
Is the lady home?
She's in her room. You can wait here.
Oh, that's good.
Great weather.
Stop sitting around. Come and help out.
Do you think I'm your slave? You always try to make me work.
Should I tell the lady what you just said?
What a temper. Fine, I'll help!
Oh! Where did you get that ring?
Where?
Is it a real silver ring?
Of course.
Can't you tell?
Where did you get it?
Heo Jun's family gave it to me as a gift.
Are they that rich?
Goodness, they brought so many jewels and silk from Lord Sung's house.
Their room is filled with precious goods.
Lady Sim gave bundles of gifts. Each one is so precious.
What are you talking about?
Oh, hello, Milady.
Lady Sim gave precious gifts to Heo Jun?
Yes. Well, what I meant was...
Those ingrates...
Ye-jin, let me have a word with you.
Is it true that Heo Jun accepted silk and jewels from Lord Sung?
Lady Sim gave some to Doctor Heo as gift.
If it was for curing her illness, Heo Jun should've brought them here.
How dare he snatch the gifts given to us?
No. Lord Sung offered to build him a house, but he refused.
Lady Sim insisted on giving him gifts because she felt so grateful to him.
What nonsense is that?
He works for us, so he should have brought the gifts to us.
How shameless! He'll take over our clinic someday!
Jun, Doctor Yu is back.
I see.
Doctor Yu is looking for you.
I'm on my way in.
I'm back from treating Lady Sim.
Give me what you received from Lord Sung.
We heard everything!
Lord Sung gave me some gifts, but I didn't bring them here today.
I will go home right now and bring them at once.
I'm not talking about the gifts!
Father is talking about the letter of recommendation!
Tell us what the letter is about right now!
I don't need to know what it's about. Hand it over!
Sir, the letter is...
What are you waiting for?
Bring me a lighted candle.
Huh?
I said bring me a candle!
Yes, sir.
Sir!
Sir! Sir!
People get by with connections all the time.
But no doctor ought to be allowed to earn his name on others' favor.
The minute you accepted the letter, you lost your right to become a doctor.
But, sir...
I can't bear the fact that someone like you was my apprentice.
Sir.
Leave. Don't ever show yourself here.
Sir! Sir!
Sir...
Rather than relying on your own skills, you accepted a letter from a nobleman.
By doing that, you betrayed my trust.
Our bond has been severed. Get out of my clinic!
No, sir, I didn't...!
What are you waiting for? Get him out of here!
Sir... Sir!
I said get him out!
Sir! I'm sorry, sir!
Sir, I was wrong. Please forgive me, sir!
You impudent wretch! Get out of my house!
Sir! Sir!
What are you waiting for? Drag him out!
Sir! Sir!
Sir! Please forgive me, sir!
Drag him out.
Forgive me, sir. Sir!
Stop causing a scene and get out at once.
Get him out of here.
- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.
Forgive me!
Let go of me! Let go of me!
Sir, please forgive me! Sir!
I have something to say to the teacher!
Leave!
I have something to say to the teacher!
Lock the gate.
Hey! Hey! Hey!
Hey! Open the gate!
Sir, I was wrong! Please forgive me!
Hey, open the gate! Please open the gate!
Sir!
Open the gate! Please!
Go to Heo Jun's home and bring the silk and jewels that his family took.
Search the whole house and bring back everything.
- Yes, ma'am. - Yes, ma'am.
See if the chicken's been cooked.
Okay.
Ma'am, what is the occasion?
I wanted to thank all the people we owe.
It's good that you have come. Go bring Il-seo and his wife.
Yes, ma'am.
Brother Il-seo spread the word about Jun, so everybody in town knows.
We were worried when we moved here, but now we can hold our heads up.
How wonderful! I'll be right back.
It's all done, Mother.
Yang-tae will bring Il-seo and his wife. Prepare the food and drinks.
Yes.
I guess you are upset over what happened.
Please don't show how you feel to Jun.
We're finally settled here three years after we left Yongcheon.
Don't tell Jun to give up on his chance.
He is barely a doctor now, and he still has many things to learn.
I think he should be more careful...
Everybody is praising how good he is. Why are you not more supportive?
Mother.
Let's drop it.
Can I help you?
So you are having a feast?
A feast indeed...
Who are you?
Give us all the silk and jewels that Heo Jun received from Lord Sung.
Those were gifts from Lady Sim to Jun.
Heo Jun has no right to keep them. Hand them to us at once!
Let's go inside.
Young-dal, you look over there. I'll search this room.
What are you doing? How dare you go in?
Heo Jun is no longer Doctor Yu's apprentice.
He was kicked out of the clinic. So cooperate and hand us the gifts.
What do you mean he was kicked out?
Just ask that punk who is your husband.
No! You thieves! No!
Move aside!
Mother!
No! No!
Let go!
No! No!
Mother.
No...
The minute you accepted the letter, you lost your right to become a doctor.
I can't bear the fact that someone like you was my apprentice.
Hurry along.
I shouldn't have eaten!
A feast at Doctor Heo's!
- My goodness. - Ma'am!
Goodness...
What happened?
How could that wretch keep all these precious jewels and silk?
He deserves to be kicked out.
Take a look at this.
It really must be from Lady Sim. How can anything be so beautiful?
So pretty.
Jun.
What happened here?
Jun.
What happened?
People from Doctor Yu's clinic came and took all the gifts you received.
Where is my mother?
In her room.
Mother.
My husband...
Is that you, Jun?
Jun, what's going on? Why did you get kicked out?
Jun!
Jun...
- Mother. - Mother!
Jun.
Mother. Mother.
What did I do so wrong?
I received the letter because I did my job.
I don't deserve to get kicked out like this.
Jun.
Is this all I get for studying so hard and working for Doctor Yu all these years?
Jun, calm down. Beg for his forgiveness.
Enough!
If he kicks me out, I'll do the same to him!
I won't beg for anybody's forgiveness anymore!
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I'm going to Changnyeong.
I can get another letter from Lord Sung!
Jun, what's wrong?
Go to Doctor Yu and ask for forgiveness.
I have nothing left.
Hold up!
What did I do wrong?
A doctor who cures a patient is also curing himself.
Still feel mistreated?
I did my best.
He deserved it. He dug his own grave.
Did you give rice to Heo Jun?