Gu Am Heo Joon
[Episode 98]
We should use pepper tree, aconitum, ginger root and kaolin to make medicine.
Make a tonic with crowdipper, Alliaceae, Amomum cardamomum and citrus peel.
Yes, sir.
Doctor Heo is under constant watch by officers of the state tribunal.
He should’ve been evicted already. The bureau has become a joke.
Let’s go.
Yes, let’s.
Doctor Yu.
Lady In-bin wants to see you. Go on.
Yes, sir.
How is Lady Kong-bin?
Doctor Yang and Doctor Heo are doing their best.
Will she get better?
Angina is a condition with a high chance of death.
It is commendable that they’ve kept her alive this long.
So chances are she won’t live long?
Watch what you say.
Huh? What are you doing here, Oh-keun?
I asked your wife to make me some porridge.
What for?
For someone.
Did something happen?
Hey, Dol-swe.
Get me a refreshing glass of water.
Go get it yourself.
I’m Doctor Heo’s servant, not yours!
All done.
Thanks.
Bye.
- Who’s the porridge for? - For Hong-choon.
Hong-choon?
Geez, what dedication.
I’d like to show you my dedication.
How about tonight...?
Don’t laugh.
Gae-keum!
I told you, you can’t be there!
Please give this to Hong-choon.
What is it this time?
It's chicken porridge with ginseng. Please give this to her.
All right.
She's half dead anyway. She’s too weak to eat chicken porridge.
Looks delicious!
So good.
Gae-keum!
Sir...
Darn you!
I shouldn't have trusted her. That darn wench!
Excuse me.
What?
Have you heard anything about Doctor Heo?
You mean the doctor who was taken to the palace?
He's tending to Lady Kong-bin per His Majesty’s orders.
Ma'am.
Did you hear anything about Da-hee and Jun?
No.
Please take this tonic and get better.
No, thanks.
Prepare a tonic later with the same prescription.
Yes, sir.
Don't get up.
How is she?
She is getting better.
Your treatment must be working.
Let me take over. You should get some rest.
I'm all right, sir.
Don’t be so hard on yourself.
Take care of your own health first if you are to look after others.
His Majesty is still deciding, so don't lose hope.
Sir...
So-hyun.
Ye-jin, what brings you here?
I came on an errand for Head Nurse Duk-keum.
Is she well?
Yes, Sister.
So-hyun, I heard that Doctor Heo is in the palace.
He's tending to Lady Kong-bin now.
What about the sentence he received?
I don't know. We'll have to wait and see.
But don't worry too much. He's taking good care of the lady.
If she gets better, he may receive a royal pardon.
Doctor Heo, the lady has regained consciousness.
Doctor Heo.
Can you see me, Milady?
Milady!
His Majesty is here.
It's all right. Don’t get up.
Your Majesty.
Do you know how worried I was?
Please forgive me, Your Majesty.
No, I thank you for getting better.
Your grace is boundless, Your Majesty.
How is she? Can I stop worrying now?
I believe she will be fine as long as she is careful.
Well done.
If it weren't for you, my sons would have lost their mother.
Your grace is boundless, Your Majesty.
I heard the wonderful news, Sire.
Kong-bin recovered rapidly thanks to your concern.
Your grace is boundless, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, forgive me for saying this,
but since the lady has gotten better, we should assign a new doctor for her care.
Although Heo Jun cured her, he is still a criminal.
It would be an insult to the lady if the criminal continues to treat her.
Please have Heo imprisoned again and bring in a new doctor.
The court officials are dearly worried.
Doctor Heo has saved Kong-bin's life. Don’t you think he deserves a pardon?
But his sentence has already been handed down.
It would damage the authority of our government
if we pardon him because of his latest achievement.
Please heed our plea, Your Majesty.
Please heed our plea, Your Majesty!
You are to be imprisoned again by the king’s command.
Let's go.
Sir...
Doctor Heo.
- Let’s go. - Sir!
Doctor Heo! Doctor Heo!
Sir...
What is the matter?
Lady Kong-bin is well now, but Doctor Heo was imprisoned again.
What?
Milady, Lady In-bin is here.
Show her in.
Yes, Milady.
Please go in.
Welcome. What brings you here?
I should have visited you sooner to show my concern.
Please forgive me.
No, I am glad you have come.
Give me the parcel.
Yes, Milady.
What is it?
It’s a tonic.
I heard it is important to get your strength back for a full recovery.
I had it prepared especially for you. Please take it and get well.
Thank you.
Is there a visitor inside?
Lady In-bin is here, Sire.
In-bin?
Your Majesty.
What brought you to Jinsuk Palace?
I came to present a special tonic to help her with a fast recovery.
That is very kind of you.
I was only fulfilling my duty, Your Majesty.
I am pleased to see that you two are getting along with each other.
But that may change because of you.
What do you mean by that?
When was the last time you came to my quarters?
It hurts me very much to think that you don't love me anymore.
I will take my leave, Your Majesty.
How come I don't see Doctor Heo?
What is the matter?
Tell me.
Doctor Heo was imprisoned again.
What?
His Majesty is here.
Sit.
How are you feeling?
Your Majesty, did you order the incarceration of Doctor Heo again?
Please forgive him, your Majesty.
You have witnessed his sincerity and his skills.
It will be a shame to lose him over past mistakes.
I agree completely.
I want to keep Doctor Heo even more desperately than you do.
But I can't do that because of the officials' protest.
They must not care about our well-being.
If they really care, they would want a doctor with great skill to serve us.
How can they strip him of his rank and exile him?
Your Majesty, I beg you to grant amnesty to Doctor Heo.
I understand the ministers' concern, but I truly want to pardon Doctor Heo.
What is your opinion on this?
I believe Doctor Heo will be a great asset to the royal family.
However, you should be careful when it comes to pardoning him.
If you ask for the ministers' opinions, they will bring up countless complaints.
You must tread carefully.
Your Majesty, where are you going?
Your Majesty!
His Majesty has come.
His Majesty has arrived.
I am going to pardon Doctor Heo and have him work in the palace again.
Your Majesty.
I understand your concerns, but my mind is already made up.
Your Majesty, Doctor Heo broke the laws and insulted proper class boundaries.
If you pardon a criminal, how can we expect to have any discipline?
Your Majesty, this is not acceptable.
I said my mind is already made up.
Please reconsider, Your Majesty.
Enough!
I exercise personal authority as king.
If anyone dares to protest,
I shall consider it as an act of disloyalty and have him punished accordingly!
Lord Premier!
Yes, Your Majesty.
Have Doctor Heo released immediately.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Come out.
Am I to going into exile?
I was ordered to bring you. I don't know what will happen next.
I know it's been hard for you.
Sir, I have a favor to ask.
Before I depart on my exile, please let me see my family.
You will see your wife shortly.
My husband.
Da-hee.
You can go home with your wife.
Sir?
His Majesty has granted amnesty for your past misdeeds.
His personal authority trumps all other laws.
The court officials cannot disobey.
That is how much he treasures you.
Your Majesty...
Become Lady In-bin’s physician and look after her during her pregnancy.
I am not ready to become a royal physician.
Doctor Heo is entering the palace. Won’t you see him off?
Doctor Yu helped me in my early pregnancy.
This chance is Doctor Yu's, not Doctor Heo's.
She must give birth to a son.
It’s on your shoulders.
I will not disappoint you.