Gu Am Heo Joon
How can so much be missing if you didn't steal the herbs?
Tell me where the herbs are!
How would we dare do something like that?
We don't know why they are missing.
You manage the storage. If you don't know, who does?
Tell me!
We may be responsible for the loss, but we didn't steal it.
What?
How dare you talk back to me?
That's enough.
Take them to the constabulary!
Sir, that's too harsh.
I'm not turning them in because of the missing Angelica herbs.
I'm setting an example since there has been a lack of discipline here.
I'll forgive you if you confess. Where did you hide those herbs?
Sir, we didn't steal it.
Why, you wench! Is anyone out there?
Report this matter and have the two wenches arrested!
Yes, sir.
Sir! Please forgive us, sir!
What's going on here?
They are being arrested because five pounds of Angelica herb are missing.
What?
They're being arraigned to the constabulary for that?
Doctor Kim says he means to set an example by having the nurses punished.
A big, fat hypocrisy. Oh, boy...
Doctor Kim has no regard for us nurses.
We all know the administrators have been stealing to pay for courtesans.
He should interrogate them. Why punish Ye-jin and Chae-sun?
There's nothing we can do. We have no proof.
I have a pretty good idea who did it.
Who?
Doctor Han.
When I was managing the storage, he stole expensive herbs frequently.
He showed me prescriptions, but I later found out that no medicine was made.
But you said he stole expensive ones.
Angelica herbs are missing, and they are not that expensive.
That's what I was wondering.
What do you use Angelica for?
They're used for nourishing blood.
I think there's something other than that.
They are used for paralysis and fatigue.
They are used for treating infertility. You can use them for dysentery, too.
By the way, is what I just heard true?
I...
She is not trying to accuse anyone. Please forget what you heard.
I also think it was too harsh to have them arrested, so don't worry.
To find the real culprit, we must find the stolen herbs.
But I'm a bit puzzled. The missing herbs are inexpensive.
Ye-jin, what's going to happen to us? We're being framed as thieves.
You know the deputy of the constabulary, don't you?
Why not tell him that we are innocent?
No, I don't want to trouble him.
But Ye-jin, we won't get off lightly.
I once saw a patient who was flogged. He died because of an infection.
I can't die like this. I can't!
Sir. Sir.
What is it?
Please let me speak to Deputy Lee Jung-myung.
Why would he talk to someone like you?
I know him very well. I have something to say to him.
You know him well?
I have been a jailer here for three years.
I see people claiming they know some high official all the time.
But every time, it was a lie. Stop talking nonsense!
Sir, would you like to look at the felons we jailed today?
Who do we have?
A street thug who harassed a passing lady,
and two nurses from the public hospital.
- Nurses? - Yes.
What were they arrested for?
They were accused of stealing herbs from storage.
- You take care of them. - Yes, sir.
Doctor Han.
When I was managing the storage, he stole expensive herbs frequently.
He showed me prescriptions, but I later found out that no medicine was made.
It's late. You should sleep.
Yes.
Please get some more sleep.
No, I'm fine.
Is something wrong?
You look very worried. I don't think you slept well at all.
It's nothing. Never mind.
What's that?
This? It's powdered Angelica root.
What is it for?
If you wash your face with this powder,
your skin will become clear and wrinkle-free.
I brought some for you also, so try it.
You must look pretty for your husband.
Don't be shy. I know you want it, too.
Wash your face with Angelica herb water?
Huh? Yes.
Where did you learn that?
A servant from a courtesan house came to our shop to buy Angelica herbs.
So I asked what they were used for. Why need herbs at a courtesan house?
It turned out that all Hanyang courtesans use it.
The herb soaked water is supposed to clear the skin and wrinkles.
How do you know that?
Well, I think I heard it somewhere.
Where?
I don't quite remember.
Why the talk about Angelica herbs?
It's nothing.
Hong-choon.
How are you feeling?
I see an improvement.
Hong-choon, I got this for you.
It's a pendant with musk.
Your sweet scent is sweeter than any musk.
But I got this for you. Please accept it.
Hong-choon... Hong-choon...
Hong-choon... Hong-choon.
Oh-keun.
What are you doing here?
Oh, it's nothing.
I have something to discuss with you.
Lady Ye-jin is in jail?
Yes.
How could this happen?
Anyway, we better investigate around courtesan houses.
Let us start from the ones near the public hospital.
I can't afford those places with my small salary.
Don't worry about money.
He's right. We're doing this for Lady Ye-jin.
I'll get the money no matter what.
Il-seo, how much do you have?
How expensive are Hanyang courtesan houses?
With the four of us... maybe five coins?
Five coins? Five?
No good. Yang-tae, you watch the store.
Why are you leaving me out!
We'll describe it in great detail.
- Come on, you're still young. - Plenty of time.
Here, here.
Is this the place?
Looks expensive. I'm excited.
We want pretty girls and a table of food.
Emphasis on the pretty girls.
Yes, sir.
Sir? Sir?
Money sure is great.
I came here before. They have the prettiest girls.
You're in for a good time.
We haven't been in a courtesan house in forever.
Not since the good times in Yongcheon.
- Is it ready? - Of course.
Those guys...!
Don't mess up.
Of course.
What is it?
Nothing. Go on ahead.
But...!
What's with him?
Did I see wrong?
Then again, why would they be in Hanyang?
Such a beauty. From up close and far away.
You, you!
Even from below! Hanyang courtesans are gorgeous.
And such beautiful skin. As smooth as silk.
Worlds apart from my wife.
What is your name?
I'm Hong-ryun.
Hong-ryun?
What's the matter?
Hearing "Hong" makes my heart beat faster.
Wow, you have nice skin. Do you use Angelica herbs, too?
How did you know?
I know many things.
Do you use the herbs?
Of course I do.
Where do you get the herbs?
I buy them from an herb shop.
Is there any other way of getting them?
There's someone who provides Hong-ryun with that herb.
Hold up.
Who?
Why do you ask?
Tell us who!
He's a doctor from the public hospital.
Full returns on my investment?
Geez, you still doubt me?
I'm living proof that it works, kid.
I gave him fifty coins and got it back within the year.
Now I can live off of the interest earned.
How much did you bring?
My entire life's savings.
So how much? Only the amount matters.
Come on, money isn't more important than people.
This is the guy I told you about.
My name is Young-dal.
- Sit. - Yes, sir.
He worked years as an herb collector along with me.
He knows all the herbs by heart.
Let's cut to the chase.
Yes, right to the chase.
Insolent fool!
Is this some kind of joke?
Think I made time for you for this pocket change?
Sir!
One moment, sir.
Please accept this.
Is it real?
Without a doubt, sir.
Oh my goodness.
Sit, sit.
What is it?
We need you to come with us.
How dare you! Do you know who I am?
So scary.
Better come with us if you don't want to be shamed.
Quietly, Doctor. Quietly.
Oh, Doctor Heo.
What brings you here?
You sent these men?
I did, sir.
I came for the herbs you stole.
What are you talking about?
I know that you know, since you have been pilfering.
What the hell? Where is the proof that I did?
Should I bring Hong-ryun here?
Why are you doing this?
Two nurses were arrested because you stole the herbs.
Who cares about nurses?
They may be insignificant to you, but they could lose their lives.
Doctor Heo, why are you doing this?
Tomorrow morning I want you to confess and clear up this mess.
What did I ever do to you?
If you don't confess, I'm going to tell everyone at the public hospital
that you stole the herbs and gave them to courtesans.
Doctor Heo...
Tell them that the two nurses are innocent.
If you do that, I'll stay quiet.
Good-bye, sir.
Anything to report about the public hospital?
Sir, we need a doctor to replace Doctor Jang Hak-do, who quit.
We can barely handle the crowds of patients.
It would certainly help if you two would pitch in.
What are you talking about?
Enough.
Doctor Lee Gong-ki, you join them.
Yes, sir.
Anything else to report?
Two nurses stole herbs, so we had them arrested.
Tell Nurse Duk-geum to make sure this never happens again.
Yes, sir.
Then let's end the meeting here.
Sir.
What is it?
I took the missing Angelic herbs from the public hospital.
What?
Why would you need all those herbs?
I needed them at home...
You imbecile, you should've told me sooner.
Forgive me, sir.
Contact the constabulary to release the innocent nurses.
Yes, sir.
Ma'am! Ye-jin and Chae-sun have been released!
Is that true?
Yes, they just got back.
Let's go see them.
Yes.
I apologize for worrying you.
Ma'am...
It's all right.
You're here now. Thank goodness you were released.
Angelica herbs have another effect.
If you wash your face with herb water, you can have fair skin.
You didn't know that she has become a nurse?
Sophora and Thuja tree leaves.
It's fine, these will heal the burn wound.
No! It hurts!
You brat, will you sit still?
Please don't scold him.
I'm so sorry.
Don't worry. The doctor won't hurt you.
If you don't cry, I'll give you some taffy.
Ye-jin.
Do-ji.
Hey, check that out.
I had searched all over Hanyang for you.
Like a crazy man.
Do-ji.
Not knowing where you were killed me inside every day.
Even if you couldn't ever become mine, I prayed that you were safe.
Why didn't you come to me? Why didn't you when you were here?
What are you doing in this hellhole?
It's my fault. I blame myself.
Do-ji, I found my peace here.
Please don't be troubled because of me.
When your job is to tend to the scum of Hanyang every day?
Your life in Saneum was never this bad.
Ye-jin, come with me.
Being a nurse is more difficult than being a court lady.
I know you want to treat patients, but I can't let you live this way.
Do-ji, I've learned what it's like to be a nurse.
I know how difficult it is.
But I still want to do this.
This is what I choose to do.
Ye-jin.
I want to care for patients.
Please let me do what I love.
You're home early.
Ma'am, Master Do-ji is here.
Welcome home.
Is something wrong?
I'll prepare dinner.
Make preparations.
- Yes, ma'am. - Yes, ma'am.
No, don't bother.
Husband.
I'm tired. I just want to rest.
Is something wrong?
Will you excuse us?
What are you talking about?
I'm going to bring Ye-jin home.
You can't do that.
Mother!
What will you do with her? You're already a married man.
Do-ji, it's time to let go.
Do-ji!
Does Heo Jun know?
Does he know how you feel?
Doctor, please treat us.
Is it true you have been treating patients privately?
You need this lesson ingrained in you.
I want you to recite the Royal Physician's Creed 1,000 times.