Gu Am Heo Joon
[Episode 77]
Leave it there and get out.
I'll leave after I see you finish it.
Why, you!
Are you happy now?
I can't bear the sight of you! Get out!
Stupid bastard.
Anyone here?
- Sir. - Hey there.
How have you been?
Wait for me here.
Yes, sir.
Let's go inside.
Sir, drinking too much is bad for your health.
Have a good time.
Did you see him?
I don't know about their past, but he's determined to ruin Doctor Heo.
It's serious because Master Do-ji is in on it, too.
When I think of what Doctor Heo did to me, I don't want to help.
But for old times' sake.
Tell him to watch out.
Jun, you home? It's Yang-tae.
Yang-tae? Come inside.
What's going on?
Something huge! Yang-tae, Doctor Heo hit the jackpot.
What do you mean?
He's treating Lady Kong-bin's brother, who's like the king's brother-in-law.
What?
Doctor Heo will use his skills and cure the patient for sure.
Then the king will acknowledge him, people will get jealous,
and we'll throw a grand party.
Now this is what I call a true jackpot.
You left out the most important part.
The one who was initially treating the patient was Do-ji.
In other words, Doctor Heo snatched the job away from Do-ji.
Isn't that right?
Right you are, that's the important part.
Congratulations, ma'am.
Very congratulations, ma'am.
It's not entirely a good thing.
Huh? What do you mean?
The responsibility is that much greater.
If something were to go wrong...
Please, what could go wrong? We all know Doctor Heo's skills.
For sure.
He won't be home for the time being. We should pack some clothes.
Yes, Mother.
Is something up, Yang-tae? You don't look so good.
No, it's nothing serious.
It looks serious.
These are the nurses' clothes. Wash and iron them.
Hey!
What did you say? Hey?
YOU wash these clothes and iron them.
Do you have a death wish?
I'm already in a bad mood, and you're making it worse.
Do YOU have a death wish?
What are you doing?
Stay out of this. How old are you?
What's age got to do with anything?
I became a trainee at fifteen, and I've been a nurse for over 5 years.
- You're not even nurses. - Who says we're not? Who?
Listen carefully, if you snub us again, I'll take you down for good.
And if you tell anyone, I'll rip your tongue out.
Take these clothes away.
Okay.
What if she tells on you?
Don't worry, she won't.
How are his symptoms?
He's doing much better.
How is Lady Kong-bin's brother?
We haven't heard of any significant progress.
Pay special attention. The king is watching.
Yes, sir.
His Majesty has ordered the expansion of the public hospital.
I want a report of how many patients are treated daily.
Yes, sir.
What are the public hospital nurses up to?
They're making tonics.
Keep an eye on them. Tell me if they do anything wrong.
Yes, ma'am.
Hey.
Whatcha doing?
Nothing.
Isn't she suspicious?
What do you mean?
Like she was spying on someone. Gives me the creeps.
You're being overly sensitive.
Sae-hee, come over here.
Go to the storage room and get me the ingredients on this list.
Why are you ordering me around?
Why don't you get them yourself?
What did you say?
Get it straight, On-ji and I don't work at the public hospital anymore.
Why should we take orders from you?
- You arrogant wench! - Don't call me a wench.
I work in the royal palace now. I'm of higher rank than you.
What?
Say that again. Higher rank?
Yes, I am!
Do you want to be punished?
Punished?
Sure, go right ahead.
You...!
What are you doing?
Sir, the public hospital nurses are making trouble.
They need to be disciplined by the authority of the tonic room.
Silence!
You're the one causing trouble. Stop causing a scene and get out.
Sae-hee, what's going on?
Shouldn't Doctor Yu be wrapped around your little finger?
That was pretty pathetic back there.
Shut up!
Let's see how long he can ignore me.
Were you making the tonic for Lord Kim Ye-jik?
Yes.
Let me see the prescription.
Banhasashim-tang?
This can't be for facial nerve paralysis.
Doctor Heo.
What is this?
The most ignorant doctor knows that Chungdamsunki-tang cures paralysis.
Yet you're using Banhasashim-tang and Yangweiyigong-tang.
And ingredients I've never heard of.
What are you thinking?
The patient is suffering from a more grave condition.
Are you referring to his gastric problem? We know that he has a weak stomach.
But his paralysis is more urgent.
It's not just a simple stomach problem.
He's showing early symptoms of gastric cancer.
Gastric cancer?
Isn't that...?
Are you sure about that?
I am very sure.
Let us speak in private.
Now!
Yes, sir.
Did you tell Lord Kim about this?
No, sir. He doesn't know yet.
Then don't tell him.
Doctor Yang and I diagnosed him first.
But we were so fixed on the paralysis that we failed to notice the gastric symptoms.
If this gets out, we'll be held responsible for failing to diagnose him correctly.
Just treat his facial paralysis.
Are you telling me to ignore a more serious illness?
Doctor Yang and I could get killed for this.
Please help us.
First, cure his facial paralysis. Then you can treat the cancer later.
Please help us.
I cannot do that, sir.
Doctor Heo!
The patient's cancer could turn terminal if the treatment is delayed.
How can a doctor do that to a patient?
I must be going, sir.
Suk-jung, Suk-jung.
Mother, Mother.
Did you call the midwife?
No, not yet.
Yu-wol, get the midwife and send a message to Do-ji.
Yes, ma'am.
Well, don't just stand there.
The baby is coming. Heat some water.
Yes, ma'am.
Breathe deeply. Breathe.
Sir! Sir.
You're needed at your home.
Why?
Your wife is about to give birth.
Send word that I can't go due to urgent business.
But sir... sir...
Gastric cancer? Is that true?
Yes.
I begged him to not mention anything, but he refused.
If Lady Kong-bin and the king find out,
you and I will both face punishment for the incorrect diagnosis.
Sir, what should we do about this?
Tell Doctor Heo to come. And don't tell anyone about this.
Not a word.
Yes, sir.
Your Majesty.
How is Kong-bin's health?
She is doing much better after taking the tonic you ordered.
That's a relief to hear.
Take special care, she's always been weak.
Yes, Sire.
And I want updates on her brother's progress.
Yes, Sire.
You may go now. Don't let anyone come in.
Yes, sir.
Have a seat.
Do you know why I had sent you to the public hospital
despite your excellent grades?
One could think that a doctor like you should stay in the palace,
be provided with greater opportunities to meet and treat important people.
Yet I sent you away because I had a plan for you.
Most young doctors become too proud when given such coveted opportunities.
I wanted you to experience treating all kinds of patients first.
Then I'd reassign you to the palace.
I think of you as my successor.
It takes much more than medical skills to be the chief royal physician.
The chief royal physician must be adept at politics.
You must pay attention to the lords and react accordingly.
That is how you become the chief.
The king considers you highly these days. You now have an excellent chance.
You must not let this opportunity pass.
I was told that Kim Ye-jik has gastric cancer.
Even if it's still in its early stage, it's not something you can treat easily.
Don't get into trouble by attempting to cure the disease in haste.
Do not raise this matter.
I'm not saying this for me, but for you.
Do you understand?
I can't do that, sir.
I can't conceal his illness for my success.
I am not telling you to conceal it, but to postpone it.
Cure his paralysis first and treat the cancer later.
If left untreated, his condition will only worsen.
You still don't understand?
Sir, I made a vow to my teacher before his tomb.
To treat every patient with sincerity, and to never seek worldly success.
No matter what the risk might be, I will focus only on the patient.
That is what my late teacher taught me.
Then I'll excuse myself, sir.
Yu Eui-tae... Yu Eui-tae...
What did Chief Yang say?
He told me not to speak of the gastric cancer.
Will you do as he says?
I explained my conviction.
You will disobey his direct order?
Doctor Yu said to always put the patient's health first.
Any word from my husband?
No, but he did say he had urgent business in the palace.
Ma'am, shall I prepare your meal?
Does it look like I have an appetite?
But you need your strength.
Leave me alone.
Yes, ma'am.
This is all Heo Jun's fault. He's trying to ruin our family.
Doctor Kim, you're in charge while we're at the bureau.
Yes, sir.
I said, no! You can't come in.
Come on, I'll leave as soon as I'm done meeting him.
You can't come in if you're not a patient!
You...!
What's with the commotion?
He's giving us trouble, saying he has to meet somebody here.
- Just throw him out. - Yes, sir.
- Get out! - Out!
Doctor Kim!
Do you not recognize me?
You're Doctor Kim Eung-taek, aren't you?
So you've been promoted quite a bit.
I never thought you would rise so high.
I remember how stupid you were when you first joined the bureau.
Watch what you say. How can you be so rude?
Aren't you Doctor Song?
What?
So what's your position now?
I'm a doctor of 6th rank.
Sixth rank?
You've climbed pretty high. Guess the bureau is full of imbeciles.
Sir.
I am Kim Man-kyung.
Oh, aren't you that young firebrand?
So you're still working in the public hospital?
I told you I would work here until I die.
You fool! That's a good excuse!
What brings you here?
I am here to meet someone.
I heard that Doctor Heo Jun works here.
After the tonic spreads, I must awaken your stomach meridian with moxa.
Please take the tonic.
What's that got to do with my facial paralysis?
I have taken all of your tonics.
Covering up your incompetence with more medicine?
Please take it.
No. I can't stand you.
Then I will have to bring Lady Kong-bin.
Please take off your shirt. It's time for moxibustion.
Take off your shirt.
How many places have you cauterized?
- Is the cotton ready? - Yes, Doctor.
- Bring the mint essence. - Done.
Don't make it too hot.
Yes, Doctor.
It's getting too hot.
Try to relax your body, sir.
Are you joking?
Don't move!
Ouch, it's hot!
For moxibustion to work, the flame must go inside the body.
What are you doing?
- Let go! - Hold his head.
Hurry!
Let go! Do you all want to die?
Let go! I said let go!
Milady! Milady!
What's the matter?
He is fine. Please get out of the room!
They are trying to kill me!
Call Lady Kong-bin! Now!
I said leave!
Moxa is counted by "jang."
Do you know what "jang" refers to? It refers to "bravery" in Chinese.
I'll kill you with my bare hands!
After you get well, you can kill me as many times as you wish.
No disease goes away without pain.
If you don't endure the pain now, you'll get to deal with even greater pain.
What are you talking about? Shut up!
The doctor has a point.
The patient has gastric cancer.
Give me a date by which you'll cure him.
Five days, Your Majesty.
Cure cancer in five days? Is that possible?
It is impossible.
No vain word is tolerated in the palace.
That means if he fails, his hand gets cut off.