Gu Am Heo Joon
[Episode 94]
Over 5,000 people died from this plague.
This is the worst disaster since our country was founded.
But with your hard work, you were able to find a cure.
Thank you.
You found the cure for this plague by using Japanese apricots.
If you hadn't found the cure in time, it would've spread across the nation.
I shall not forget your invaluable service.
We all worked together as a team.
I do not deserve such praise alone, Your Majesty.
I had a royal banquet prepared to thank you all.
Go and enjoy yourselves.
Your grace is boundless, Your Majesty.
I understand why people can't raise their heads in front of the king.
My legs were shaking so hard, and I couldn't dare to look at him.
I heard a clear crystal voice. "Thank you."
It wasn't a human voice. It was straight from heaven.
Why are you standing around?
Sir, how was the trip?
Did you get the ingredients I asked for?
Yes, sir.
Which tonic does he want?
I don't know.
He gave me a prescription and asked for the best quality ingredients.
That boy is arrogant as ever! I hope he's sent away again.
Give him my best regards.
Yes, sir. I'll be on my way.
Where is he going?
The fourth state councilor has diabetes, and he is going to tend on him.
He specifically asked for Doctor Yu.
They must have gotten close during the late trip.
Doctor Yu will do anything for his ambition.
Sir! Sir!
Where are you going?
What's it to you?
Sir.
Are you upset with me?
I don't befriend anyone who is so disloyal.
What do you mean by that?
Don't you know what I'm talking about?
While I was abroad, my wife asked you to come to my house.
My mother was very ill.
Even if we weren't close, you should have gone since you are a doctor.
But you refused, saying you were too busy.
Sir, that was...
I don't want to hear your excuses.
You may think I'm finished here, but just wait and see.
We can stop the acupuncture treatment, sir.
Then am I going to be okay?
As long as you take care of your health, I think you should be fine.
I appreciate it.
I was worried about my symptoms growing worse.
But I feel much better thanks to you.
Sir, this tonic will get your strength back.
Thank you.
Sir, you have a visitor.
Show him in.
Welcome.
I will get going now, sir.
Oh, wait.
We are going to have a drink. Why don't you join us?
Introduce yourselves.
This is Doctor Yu from the royal medical bureau.
My name is Yu Do-ji, sir.
I am Kim Gong-ryang.
He is the older brother of Lady In-bin.
He has a great deal of power and influence these days.
I'm only a palace supplies clerk. You flatter me too much, sir.
Everybody knows how much the king treasures Lady In-bin these days.
That means you are just as powerful as the lady.
Sir, shouldn't Doctor Yang tend to you himself?
Why are you being looked after by a low-ranking royal physician?
I specifically asked for Doctor Yu.
He may be young, but he is very skillful.
You flatter me, sir.
Well, I'm not making things up.
Doctor Yu has cured my chronic illness.
Good-bye, sir.
Are you going back to the palace?
No, sir.
Good. Let us drink some more.
Yes, sir.
You're senior sixth rank. You moved up very quickly.
If your skills are that good, I want to recommend you to Lady In-bin.
What do you think about that?
If given a chance, I shall serve the lady with my heart and soul.
That won't be good enough.
I need you to relieve her from her worries.
What do you mean, sir?
Although she has the king's love, she has yet to produce any heirs.
The only reason Kong-bin has such power is because of her two princes.
If my sister can produce a prince, the king will love her even more.
Can you help her become pregnant?
This is a heaven-sent opportunity. This may be my last chance.
I must make good of this chance. I must, at all costs.
Look.
Make a tonic according to this prescription.
I'll bring you the ingredients myself. Make sure nobody sees you.
Yes, sir.
The prescription lists ingredients that can be mixed and those that cannot.
Be very careful when you make this tonic.
Yes, sir.
What were you two talking about?
Nothing.
Nothing?
What is this?
It's nothing, sir.
Nothing? Give it to me.
Sir...
Now!
What is this?
Sir.
Answer me.
Doctor Yu is making this tonic for Lady In-bin.
Lady In-bin?
Sir, Doctor Yu told me to keep this secret.
Please don't tell anyone.
All right. You may go.
Lady In-bin?
Doctor Yu now works for Lady In-bin? He must've created connections.
Lady Kong-bin is like the setting sun whereas Lady In-bin is the opposite.
This means...
I'm Doctor Yu Do-ji.
Have a seat.
I heard a lot about you from my older brother.
The State Councillor praised you as well.
I don't deserve such praise, Milady.
I looked into you and found something strange.
You had been promoted very quickly.
But suddenly you were replaced at Jinsuk Palace and sent to China.
Don't worry, Her Ladyship trusts you more because of this fact.
Since you had your share of setbacks, you'll work even harder.
If you work hard for me, I can help you with your career.
Do you understand what I mean?
I will do my very best, Milady.
His Majesty is here.
Aren't you a royal physician?
Are you feeling unwell?
No, Your Majesty. I'm taking a tonic to maintain my health.
Please do not worry.
Pay special attention when making this tonic.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Did you find out?
Yes, Milady.
Where is His Majesty?
Is he with In-bin again?
Yes, Milady.
I understand. You're excused.
Lord Sung is here.
The king has ordered me to promote the doctors who stopped the plague.
He also wished that Doctor Yang be given a title of the nobility,
but the censors office objected that it was too much for a physician.
So the idea was withdrawn. Please don't be upset about it.
Doctor Yang and Doctor Heo, the king has granted tiger skins as gifts.
I have seen the king give deer skin but never tiger skin before.
That's right, sir.
Hey, Myung-won!
What is it this time?
I have to catch my breath.
The doctors who went to Hwanghae Province are being promoted.
Doctor Heo, you and I are all being promoted.
And for Doctor Heo, the King is granting a tiger skin as a special gift.
Congratulations, sir.
And sir, I'm now one rank above you.
One rank above? I've stayed in this rank for 10 years.
You better not think you're the same as me.
What's wrong, Doctor Heo?
Aren't you happy about being promoted and being granted a tiger skin?
Please excuse me.
Doctor Heo is being promoted. How much longer will you wait?
He has won the king's favor.
If I expose his past, the matter will be brought to the king himself.
I can't afford to make any mistakes.
Let's take things slowly. Investigate him again.
Yes sir.
Sir, Doctor Kim Man-kyung is here to see you.
Tell him that I am not here.
Yes, sir.
Why are you alone? Where's the deputy?
He is not at the office, sir.
Didn't you say that he was in?
Well, I...
He refuses to meet with me?
It's not that, but...
I understand.
Sir, what brings you here again? Do you need something else?
No. I just have a few more questions.
There is a doctor by the name Heo Jun here, right?
Heo Jun? You must mean Doctor Heo.
This is delicious!
He was promoted just a few months ago.
He'll make the head doctor at the blink of an eye.
And besides the promotion, the King is bestowing him a tiger skin.
Tiger skin?
Are you serious?
Of course!
With a tiger skin, you could buy a big house and tons of rice.
No, it would be too precious to sell.
My husband was a hunter for years, but he never saw a tiger's tail.
- I did! - Shush!
Wow, Doctor Heo is so lucky.
Do you know why a tiger skin is so expensive?
Well, because it's so rare.
If a man sleeps on a tiger skin, his stamina will shoot up.
Break right through the roof.
Are you serious?
I wouldn't know. But that's what people say.
We're talking mountains of stamina.
Then I better beg him to lend me the skin for a day.
Oh, goodness... You don't even have a wife.
I know someone who needs it really badly.
Push-ups are enough for me.
Geez.
Why isn't Jun home yet?
Mother.
Speak of the devil! Here he is.
Mr. Tiger Stamina himself.
Have a seat.
Here Mr. Tiger Stamina.
What brings you here?
What do you think?
We heard that you were promoted. We are here to celebrate.
Let's throw a small party tonight!
I'm sorry, but let's do it next time.
All right, then.
Why the long face? We need a drink.
Come on, I'll buy. Let's get twisted.
Let's leave. Come on.
Yes, do it next time.
Next time, then.
When you receive the tiger skin, please lend it to me for a couple of weeks.
Sure.
Thank you, Doctor Heo!
Jun.
When I heard that you played an essential role in stopping the plague,
I was hoping that your past could be forgiven.
Maybe I should just go and beg the deputy.
I will explain how I had gone down to Saneum to marry you.
That you never forced me.
It will be useless.
There's no way out. I cannot avoid it.
What are you still doing here?
Sir, I have something to discuss with you.
Well, I have nothing to discuss with you.
Sir, I know what I did was wrong,
but if you hear what I have to say, I'm sure you'll forgive me.
It is news that will certainly shock you.
Are you sure about this?
I heard it with my own ears.
It will be a matter of time before Doctor Heo is utterly ruined.
Why are you telling me this?
Sir...
I'll pretend I didn't hear anything. Just leave.
But...
What are you waiting for? I said leave.
Okay.
It will be a matter of time before Doctor Heo is utterly ruined.
Do not give up easily.
While you were in Haeju, patients were all demanding to be treated by you.
You are not only needed for the poor, but also for the royals in the palace.
Everyone knows how valuable you are. How can you give up so easily?
Right. I can't give up like this.
I have a mission to accomplish.
If I am to fulfill my promise to my teacher, I cannot give up this easily.
Let me pay in another way.
I have an obligation towards the sick.
Terrible news! The constabulary arrested Doctor Heo!
I'm sorry, I had no choice.