Gu Am Heo Joon
[Episode 81]
Doctor Kim's hand grasped the handle of the chopper!
How? Super tight!
I couldn't bear to look, so I turned my head away.
Tears streamed down my face.
Doctor Heo's hands are special!
These righteous hands cured paralyzed Lady Sim in Changnyeong.
Right on!
And they cured countless patients as he gave up his exam to stay behind.
And that helpless moron, Dol-swe! His mother's blindness was cured.
I wonder how Dol-swe's doing?
I'm sure he's fine!
Empathizing deeply with his patients!
Oh, come on! So what happened next?
- Maybe I should stop. - No, go on!
- Il-seo's pressuring me. - Alright, take your time!
Just then...!
Doctor Yang stood up with his snowy beard and yelled, "Do it!"
Oh no!
Doctor Kim's grasp tightened.
And the blade was about to fall!
"Stop! Stop!" someone yelled.
I opened an eye and saw the King's eunuch running in.
"The patient has been cured! Stop the punishment!"
It was a miracle!
Heaven protected Doctor Heo's hand!
Thank goodness! Oh heavens!
Mr. Lim, that's enough.
Right.
Jun was going through all that, and we had no idea at home.
Oh, you shouldn't cry on a happy day like this.
I'm crying because I'm so happy.
Now it's time to taste His Majesty's feast.
Go on, take away the covers.
My goodness!
These are the dishes that the king eats for a meal.
Prepared with all kinds of rare specialties from all over the country.
Eh, watch it. Elders first.
Please eat, Ma'am.
Thanks. Let's eat.
Yes, ma'am.
Just by being friends with Doctor Heo, we're all getting a taste of success.
This is what you call a feast.
Wasting valuable time talking. Eat, eat.
You cured the patient, not the physicians.
You'll be a royal physician in no time.
No doubt about it.
Congratulations, Chief Royal Physician Heo!
- Congratulations! - Congratulations!
Please stop it.
By the way, what are these?
Cloths, a gift from Lady Kong-bin.
Cloths?
I'm the closest, so I'll open it.
Watch it. Careful.
Oh, goodness, it's silk!
You can't find silk this fine anywhere.
If we sell this out on the streets it'll buy us food for half a year.
Not just half a year, but the entire year.
No.
We are to make clothes with it.
We have no use for such expensive clothes.
It's an order from Lady Kong-bin.
You must wear the silk clothes for an audience with the lady.
What do you mean by that?
The lady has invited you and Da-hee to the royal palace.
Oh my!
Da-hee...
Da-hee.
I haven't been a good husband to you.
I'm a bad husband and son.
I have made you and Mother suffer so much.
And I still can't guarantee you anything.
And so I'm very ashamed.
Please don't say that.
I never once thought you neglected your family.
I will teach our child that he must be a good person above all.
That he must be like his father if he wants to live right.
You are the reason I will teach him to live this way.
That means a lot to me.
I was nothing but a hoodlum in my hometown.
I decided to change when you came into my life.
You are the one who motivated me to live with pride.
I can't promise you comfort and riches.
But I shall never disappoint you.
I'm sorry I took days off when I know how busy it is here.
Doctor Jang made such a fuss while you were gone.
What? I wasn't making any fuss. I almost died from all the work.
I had big shoes to fill.
Unlike your tiny shoes, huh?
Why, you!
Did you get enough rest?
Yes, sir.
Let's go outside. You have a special visitor.
Sang-hwa!
Doctor.
What brings you here?
Sir Gwang-ik came by while you were away.
Where is he?
- He went back to Samjuk Temple. - Ah, he did?
How is Master Samjuk?
He is well.
Sir Gwang-ik left these kids here with me.
To make a nurse and assistant out of them.
I feel bad about that.
No, I may not have a high title, but that much I can do.
He told me to learn medicine from you.
He is a much better teacher than me.
But I am glad you're here.
Doctor Heo. Your mother is here.
What brings them here?
We're going to the palace for an audience with Lady Kong-bin.
Let's go.
The bureau's tonic room. And the medical library.
Let's continue.
This is Lady Kong-bin's quarters.
Her Ladyship is waiting. Please follow me.
Welcome.
Have a seat.
We feel truly honored for this opportunity, Milady.
I am greatly indebted to your son.
Is she your wife?
Yes, Milady.
Please accept my humble greetings, Milady.
I heard how devoted you are to your husband.
Please continue to support him and his good work.
Yes, Milady.
I looked into how you were living.
I heard that you are living in a very shabby house.
I want to buy you a new house to repay you.
So prepare to move.
You have done so much for us already, Milady.
It is the wish of His Majesty, so don't refuse my offer.
Your grace is endless, Milady.
- Your grace is endless. - Your grace is endless.
Provide them with a tour of the palace and treat them to tea and fruits.
Yes, Milady.
- Your grace overwhelms us all. - Your grace overwhelms us all.
His Majesty is on his way. He would like to speak with you.
Do you know who they are?
They are Doctor Heo's family.
Lady Kong-bin invited them to the palace?
My brother is doing much better now.
My parents tell me that he is following all of your instructions.
My father is very pleased.
I have not forgotten you, Chief Yang. Thank you for your hard work.
Your grace is endless, Your Majesty.
There is a reason why I wanted to see you two.
I want Doctor Heo to be the personal physician for my two princes.
What do you think?
Considering his skill and character, I can entrust my sons to his care.
I shall make arrangements for him to be their personal physician.
Will you do that for me?
I lack in so many ways.
You are being too modest.
Please forgive me for saying this, but that is the truth.
There are plenty of other well-qualified physicians.
Please choose one among them in my place, Milady.
I wish to work at the public hospital. Please allow me to do so, Milady.
I would hate for someone as good to waste his invaluable talent.
I don't believe my talents are wasted there.
I am working hard to improve myself and gain more experience.
Please allow me to continue working there.
Is that what you really desire?
Yes, Milady.
Then let us do this.
You may continue to work at the public hospital.
But if anything happens to my sons, you must come to care for them.
Do as she says.
I shall gladly comply, Your Majesty.
I shall return to the public hospital.
I have something to say to you first.
How do you know that?
My teacher had gastric cancer. I cut open his body.
He wanted me to find the cures for all diseases.
I obeyed, knowing that it was the only way for his name to live on.
Have a seat.
It's already been over twenty years.
Doctor Yu Eui-tae and I had a contest called 'Nine Needles.'
Are you acquainted with the story?
I am, sir.
I lost to him completely. Thus as I promised I would,
I shouted, "Yu Eui-tae is the best doctor in Joseon!"
I was so humiliated. I couldn't accept my defeat back then.
But now...
I have no qualms saying that Yu Eui-tae was the best doctor in Joseon.
He wasn't a country quack. He was the best.
Sir...
You said to me once.
You treat each patient with sincerity regardless of his place in this world.
And you would never seek worldly success from being a doctor.
You swore in front of his grave.
He gave up his remains so you could learn more about the body.
That proves that Doctor Yu was a true doctor till the end.
You were right.
You were right to cure the cancer first. And your medical skills were flawless.
Doctor Yu trained a superb doctor.
It doesn't bother me to accept that he was the best.
Sir...
You can go now.
You were right.
You were right to cure the cancer first. And your medical skills were flawless.
Doctor Yu trained a superb doctor.
It doesn't bother me to accept that he was the best.
Teacher...
Is that really true?
Yes. The lady asked him to be the chief physician of the princes.
But don't worry too much, sir.
Doctor Heo refused her offer so he'll only treat them during emergencies.
For the rest of the time, you are still the palace physician.
There's nothing to worry about.
What the hell do you mean I've got nothing to worry about?
His Majesty and Her Ladyship have lost all confidence in me.
What's the point of being the chief physician in name?
His Majesty gave them a new house?
And he's the personal physician of the princes.
His career is set.
Goodness, I knew he was good, but not THIS good.
Wait, so what happens to this house?
They owe you. They'll give it to you and Il-seo.
We were just being good friends. But I certainly won't refuse...
My goodness.
Haman told me Lady Kong-bin awarded his family with rare silk.
They were invited to the palace to be personally thanked.
Is that really true?
Yes, and she bought them a house. They're moving soon.
Mother, it's me.
I'm home.
What is going on?
Is it true that Heo Jun's family was invited to meet with Lady Kong-bin?
You are the personal physician of the lady and her sons.
How come Heo Jun's family gets invited?
I have to rest, Mother.
Do-ji! Do-ji!
Bastard...
Let me pour you a drink.
Congratulations, Jun.
Thanks.
As we all waited for you, I remembered our days in Yongcheon.
Seems like yesterday we escaped near death.
Um, Jun?
I saw Seok. He's the justice of the area.
I know.
What? You know that he and Do-ji are teaming up to bring you down?
Worthless things!
Pathetic fool, you can't even do this right?
- Forgive us, sir. - Silence!
How long do you intend to keep apologizing?
Please forgive him one more time.
I will make it my responsibility to teach him well.
Fool, you're the same. How can you teach him?
Leave, you disgust me.
Yes, sir.
Argh...!
What's his problem? I can't put up with his nasty temper.
Hey, you know he's just mad that Doctor Heo was praised by the king.
At times like these, you lay low and wait for the storm to pass.
What worries me is that he'll do something nasty to Doctor Heo.
Your hardships are over.
It was a mistake.
Do you know the punishment for consorting with a nurse?
You must take care of her because she does anything.
What are you doing?
A woman who dares to perform acupuncture?