Gu Am Heo Joon
Episode 106
Begin.
Herbs may be classified as potent, neutral and toxic.
Ok-jang, define 'potent'.
There are 120 potent herbs.
And?
Potent herbs extend life with no ill effects.
Even when used over time.
Che-lyong, define 'neutral'.
So-called weak herbs have 120 known uses.
One moment. Doctor Heo is here.
Welcome.
It's been too long.
We appreciate your valuable time.
Not at all. Congratulations on your promotion.
Thank you. I just hope I'm up to it.
As you have learned, herbs are classified as potent, neutral and toxic.
You must know the so-called toxic herbs.
Though effective, in improper amounts, they can be lethal.
If we fail to properly monitor these herbs...
...we may poison our patients.
Doctor.
Yes?
Doctor Yu has asked for you.
Tell him I'm in class.
I did, but he insists.
You asked for me?
You and Doctor Yi are to attend the Prince.
Pardon?
Your talents are wasted in research.
So I asked permission from the Chief Physician and got his approval.
I am perfectly happy in the archives.
Prince Sinsong is the King's favorite. You should treat him.
I have more than enough of the King's full confidence to spare.
This is your chance to show what you can do.
What's he up to with the 'your chance' stuff?
No good, I'll tell you that much.
Enough. Don't doubt others.
I must see the Prince.
It's been too long.
What are you doing here?
I am to attend His Highness.
But Doctor Yu...
We're acting under his orders.
You saw how the boils have spread?
I've never seen anything like it. Especially his back.
The Prince's life is in danger.
What did I say?
I told you that Doctor Yu wasn't doing this for your own good.
He's doing this so he doesn't have to take the blame.
Enough.
I'm going to the Chief Physician. It can't be allowed.
This is my case.
I will not refuse a patient.
That's... Don't be a martyr.
He laid a trap for you and you're just going to walk into it?
What? It's obviously a trap.
Why would he walk right in?
It's just like him to do so.
There's no time for this. Stop him.
He may have to risk losing his hand again.
How can I stop him?
It's impossible once his mind's made up.
Your Highness, hang on.
A little more.
Towel.
Well? Towel!
It's too late.
The infection is too deep.
Lady In-bin has come.
Mother... Mother...
Doctor Heo, what is this?
Mother, Mother...
This is too much, whatever your reputed talents.
Your pardon.
But if we ease his pain and go easy now...
...we risk his life later.
Risk his life? How do you mean?
You heard Lady In-bin. Answer.
These are no common boils.
The infection has spread and rot has set in.
That is why he is in such pain.
What are you..?
Doctor Yu said he was on the mend.
Life-threatening?
How can two opinions be so different?
Are you certain?
Or are you just making excuses?
This is my diagnosis.
Milady, Doctor Yu.
Did you call for me, Milady?
- Sit. - Yes, Milady.
I've had disturbing news that I wanted to discuss with you.
You recommended Doctor Heo and he says the prince's illness is severe.
You said the Prince is fine yet he insists his life is in danger.
Which of you is correct?
Pardon my saying this.
I am correct. As is Doctor Heo.
What's that supposed to mean?
Are you toying with words here?
I would not dare.
The illness was stabilized when I was treating him.
But I think that it got far worse as Doctor Heo took over.
So he is a poor doctor?
The man you suggested?
Milady, he is a fine physician.
He is particularly gifted in treating boils. Be patient.
Could you be any more dense?
Our duty isn't just to heal.
In the palace, we relieve our rulers' anxieties as well.
Why would you tell Lady In-bin the Prince may die?
I only...
His illness is rare but not terminal.
I won't have you bothering Lady In-bin again.
Doctor.
Pardon my saying so, but the Prince's condition is clearly serious.
Doctor Yu gave you the case so you will bear the brunt of this.
You still have time...
Even if that was Doctor Yu's motive...
...all that matters is helping the Prince.
What are her symptoms?
Heaviness and aching joints.
And coldness.
The disease is attacking her lungs.
What did the doctor prescribe?
Sunflower tonic.
Do as he says.
He complains that he can't walk.
Swelling.
For this, watching what you eat is more effective than medicine.
Stay away from eating salt.
Yes, ma'am.
Make medicine out of four parts rushfoil, two parts acacia to one part sulfur.
Yes, ma'am.
You can relax. It's not serious.
Thank you.
Head Nurse.
What now?
Tell her.
Um...
I asked you what now?
The pharmacists are harassing her.
The new pharmacists treat us like medicine courtesans.
Is this true?
Yes, ma'am.
Yes'm?
Tell the Head Pharmacist and staff to gather right now.
But why?
You heard me. Are you deaf?
Yes, ma'am.
Less chit-chat.
No sleeping. Back to work.
Sir.
The Head Nurse is here.
The Head..?
Why?
- No idea. But she seems really mad. - Mad?
How may we help you?
Some of your staff have been misbehaving toward our nurses.
I want names.
Who would dare?
Not just once or twice.
Not once or..? What, five or six times?
Who is it? You?
N-never.
You?
Nuh-uh.
Whoever it is, when I catch you I'll stick your hands in boiling oil.
Understood?
Yes, sir.
Ma'am, it will never happen again, rest assured.
Jang-deok.
Who bothered you?
Why are you looking at me?
It wasn't me. Not ME!
NOT ME!
A word.
...not me...
Busted.
Explain yourself.
I never harrassed her or anything.
There's nobody for me but you.
She's like a daughter to me.
One more glance, one word...
...and you'll have me to deal with.
All right.
Hong-choon... Another night in the doghouse.
Who have we here? Doctor Heo?
Yes, Sire.
It's been a while. How are you?
Sire, Doctor Heo is treating Prince Sinsong.
I thought it was Doctor Yu.
Doctor Heo specializes in boils.
Oh?
I'm concerned for the little prince.
Please help him recover quickly.
Yes, Sire, I will do my best.
How is Prince Sinsong?
The infection has spread and rot has set in.
Is there nothing you can do?
I'm trying, but I can't remove the rot.
If you can't do it, it is serious indeed.
If we can't heal the King's favorite...
...his wrath will come down on you.
If you fail to treat the Prince there will be political ramifications.
You understand that?
Yes, sir.
If you can't find a treatment look in the archives.
There may be something you don't know about.
Yes. I will do as you say.
Every book we have on boils.
Well done.
See? This guy is the boils expert.
Look at them all.
You can't see him without an appointment.
You made one?
Sure. With a little cash.
Now you're talkin'.
- Ouch. - Sorry.
Psst. Here, here.
C'mon, c'mere.
- Shall we? - Sure.
Three days and it will be gone.
Thank you. Thank you.
Next.
- Sit. - Yes, okay.
Hang on. We'll come back.
Come on.
Why?
- Come ON. - But we're here.
I guess you see all kinds of strange people.
Next!
What is this?
I have my reasons.
What reasons?
- You're sure? - Definitely.
He used to come around after you left Doctor Yu.
Dumbest guy I ever met.
And he's pretending to be a doctor?
I was surprised too.
I thought he was Doctor Heo's servant.
He must be practicing medicine behind his back.
That's pretty serious.
No kidding.
Hungry? Anything, you name it.
I've been craving cherries and apricots.
Cherries and apricots?
Not for me. For our baby.
Where can I find them this time of year?
How about a melon? Or plums maybe.
You said anything.
I meant anything in season.
That's what I get, huh?
Now you're mad?
Yeah, thanks to you.
I've done everything since the first day you knew.
Oh, you asked for it.
What have you done exactly?
Ten years we've tried, ten years you're out drinking with your friends.
Making eyes at courtesans.
Why bring that up?
I swear...
Where you going?
That's the pregnancy talking. Suit yourself!
Don't just work.
Think about why you're doing it, what it's for, see?
Off with you.
Well, now, why do you look so depressed?
Soon you'll have a son, living the sweet life.
Better off than the rest of us.
That's cause you don't know.
Don't know what?
She's gotten so self-absorbed.
She won't do as she's told.
Poor pitiful you.
Look, it does no good to upset a pregnant woman.
She'll never let it go.
Look at me.
I went sniffing around gambling while my wife was pregnant.
She won't ever let it go. I've still got the bite marks she gave me.
Hey, hear me out.
Well, well, what have we here?
You're fitting right into the city life.
Yep.
I need a word. Follow me.
So hasty. Let's go.
What? Dol-swe?
Absolutely.
A moron like that posing as a doctor?
He should be reported to the medical administration.
Now, now, enough of that.
Then everyone will know he's Doctor Heo's servant.
And it will put Doctor Heo in a difficult position.
We have to stop him before he gets caught.
Ugh. Hire a servant, don't do it all yourself.
Hush. You may be living it up but we can't afford that.
If you say so.
Whew, hot. Why is it so hot?
Ma'am, when will Doctor Heo be back?
It could be days. He's treating Prince Sinsong.
Why? What is it?
Where is Dol-swe?
I haven't seen him since I got here.
Why do you ask?
Dol-swe finally did it. He's gone too far.
Too far? How so?
He set up an office. He's posing as a doctor.
He's what?
How could that idiot pull it off?
That's my point.
He must be cashing in on Doctor Heo's good name.
We have to tell Heo Jun.
Yes, I will right away.
A knack for trouble, that one.
Oh, knack this.
This will only serve to make him worse.
True, but if we blend this, this and this?
The medicine.
Thank you.
Let's see.
Is he improving?
Not as much as hoped.
Not as much?
After all this time?
I'm told you are quite close with Prince Kwang-hae.
Is this true?
You look after Kwang-hae and neglect my son?
No, Milady. I am doing all I can.
If we see no improvement your life is over.
We'll deal with him ourselves
- Hey you! - You think you can take me?
How dare you pose as a doctor?
My lord, I'm so sorry.
I found it. The treatment is right here.
The secret medicine for His Highness.
I asked what that is.
What are you doing?
This is the only way we can save him.
Get that away from my boy.
He may die.
How dare you disobey her command!
Please trust me.
Enough. I cannot allow this to continue.