Gu Am Heo Joon
Episode 124
Our recent inventory.
There's much more.
Doctor.
It's used raw for stomach complaints.
With a tincture of wine for digestion.
Not just gardenia. There's skullcap, goldthread and ginger.
Why are you just recording the benefits of gardenia?
Review skullcap, goldthread and ginger.
Leave nothing out.
Yes, sir.
Doctor! Doctor!
Doctor... Hurry...
There's trouble outside the palace!
What is going on?
What is this?
Doctor.
Nothing to worry about.
Just a minor ruckus.
I asked you a question.
These men provide the herbs we need for the compilation project.
They haven't been paid in four months.
My lord, have a heart.
We scour the country for your rare herbs.
And we haven't seen a penny for our trouble.
Our families are going to starve to death.
Why didn't you say anything?
That was me.
You're busy enough as it is.
I told the others not to bother you with this.
Pardon me.
What happened to our funding?
Forgive me, but certain men in power don't care for the project.
Some of the ministers begrudge us the money...
...and flood the court with complaints.
Shush.
So we're cut off?
They just repeat that we're recovering from the war.
Since a month ago, we haven't been able to get herbs for our research.
Hypocrites, they get the money for their projects.
Easy enough to complain about ours.
I'll submit a request.
It will do no good.
I submitted a formal request and was told to discontinue the project.
They just repeat that we're recovering from the war.
Since a month ago, we haven't been able to get herbs for our research.
We've worked on this for ten years.
We can't stop now.
C'mon.
Where's he going?
Be careful. He'll see us.
Sorry, I get excited.
You're sure your husband is meeting with a courtesan?
Yes, I'm sure.
I'll see for myself and give him a piece of my mind.
C'mon, or else we'll lose him.
Hong-nyun.
Sorry. Been waiting long?
I couldn't shake off the ball and chain.
Your wifey must be such a pain.
My hubby?
No kidding.
I still can't figure out why I married her in the first place.
If I'd met you first, you'd be my wife.
It's not too late.
Patience. I'll lose the dead weight.
Does my Hong-nyun want something?
Here we go.
Your feet... Even your feet are pretty.
Oh my. He's... look at what he's doing.
He's smiling so wide.
What should I do?
I'll tell you what.
Give him what for. And then some.
On-nyeon. Let's go.
Quickly. Let's go.
Let's get you two.
And a pair for me.
Mother!
You a man or a mutt?
Why are you acting like this?
Why am I acting like this? Why?
You're asking why.
Are you asking because you really don't know why?
It's a misunderstanding, I'm just...
Mis-what-now?
Misunderstand THIS!
On-nyeon, catch the tramp! Good job.
Gather round! See the deadbeat cheating scum!
Mess with someone else's man, huh?
If you agree that he did wrong, take a rock and feel free to stone him!
Mess with my man, will you?
You'll get yours! From me!
See the cheating cheater!
Oops, Kyeom...
...Kyeom...
Kyeom.
On-nyeon, On-nyeon!
Kyeom.
- Let's go. - Yes, my lord.
Ma'am, ma'am.
Young Master Kyeom is home.
- Kyeom? - Yes'm.
Kyeom.
Grandmother. Mother.
Have you been well?
We didn't expect you.
I have business in Yangju and thought I'd drop in.
Doing all right?
Yes, my lord.
Father?
Same as always.
The compilation project keeps him busy.
Let's go inside.
Okay.
We're told the people in your prefecture adore you.
You were only just appointed.
It's nice to hear.
There's a long way to go.
I hope to make Yeongwol a decent place to live.
I'm worried about you.
How can you get along without a wife?
I am okay, so please don't worry.
But... How is On-nyeon doing?
Her husband seems to be giving her a lot of trouble.
Her mother is also having a hard time.
You're the one who chose this. Enough crying already.
Doctor.
Prince Yeong-chang is having infantile convulsions.
Doctor, Doctor.
What is it?
Kwang-hae is ill. Come quickly.
Ill? How?
A migraine, sir.
I'll see to the Crown Prince. You look after the child.
I'll prepare a tonic. Inform His Highness.
Pardon?
What are you doing? Move quickly.
Yes, sir.
- Let's go. - Yes, sir.
How is he?
He can be treated, rest assured.
Well done.
Prince...
Prince.
Prince... Prince.
Prince...
Your Highness.
Enter.
Where is Doctor Heo?
Forgive me, but he was called to treat Prince Yeong-chang.
He knows the Crown Prince is ill?
Yes.
Prepare the medicine I've prescribed.
Yes, Doctor.
Doctor, Minister Jeong wants a word.
All right.
Collect the herbs and prepare the medicine.
- Yes, ma'am. - Yes, ma'am.
How is the young Prince?
He's fine.
It's all right.
Well done.
Your looking after the young Prince is a great comfort to us all.
My lord, may I have a word?
Good timing.
I wanted a word, as well.
Perhaps somewhere more amenable?
You sent for me?
What are you up to?
The Crown Prince was at death's door.
But you, who should be first to help,
ignore your duty and rush off?
Prince Yeong-chang's condition was serious and...
We know all about that.
Wasn't his illness just a small convulsion?
You ignore the Crown Prince to coddle a baby?
You've gone too far, sir!
Infantile convulsions can be lethal.
It was the more urgent of the two cases.
I made a medical judgment and acted accordingly.
Saying that I am neglecting the Crown Prince's health is unjustified.
Let's all step back a minute.
Try to understand.
We didn't ask you here to censure you.
We need to talk about the Crown Prince.
Your Highness.
What has you so worried?
Is it because Doctor Heo didn't come?
Not at all.
He needed to treat the illness of Prince Yeong-chang.
I'd just as soon...
...relinquish my crown.
Your Highness.
A crown prince that no one acknowledges.
What a joke.
Prince Kwang-hae has always had a keen political sense.
As you know very well.
His conduct during the war was exemplary.
But those who attach themselves to Prince Yeong-chang...
...are clouding His Majesty's judgment.
You can imagine Kwang-hae's state of mind.
Help the Crown Prince.
You've attended him since he was a child.
Everyone knows you're in and out of the palace.
If you can tell us what they're thinking, we can act.
My lord.
We know it's difficult.
But this is for the Crown Prince.
I refuse to join a faction.
His Highness is an intelligent, decent man.
He would make a fine king.
But I attend the entire royal house.
My duty is to the sick.
I cannot involve myself in politics.
If you will excuse me.
You see?
He's already betrayed us.
He's not the type.
My lord.
Well done.
Your looking after the young Prince is a great comfort to us all.
Everyone knows you're in and out of the palace.
If you can tell us what they're thinking, we can act.
All that comes out are sighs.
Hey.
What's going on? You look awful.
You're supposed to watch the shop. Where'd you go?
We were meeting with Kyeom.
You should go with Haman.
I don't have the face to see him.
Oh to be blessed with no children.
I think about On-nyeon and want to give it all up.
Is that sleaze up to no-good again?
On-nyeon and her mother caught the dirt-bag with a courtesan.
He's a real piece of work.
He always will be. He'll be chasing women in hell.
That's why I'm going crazy.
Yu-weol.
Yes.
What were you thinking when you introduced that scum to my little girl?
Did you WANT to ruin my family?
I would never...
I know you're upset but you're going too far.
I'm just spouting off.
Sorry, Yu-weol.
Sorry, Yang-tae.
...Sorry everyone...
Sorry, ceiling.
You wanted to see me?
I sure did.
What for?
Here. Take them.
What are they?
Ginseng Pills.
You've been wearing yourself out.
In all my years I've seen nothing like these pills.
The Chief Physician himself recommends them.
Here, ahhh...
How is it? Does the honey help?
Yes.
Ma'am?
What are you eating?
Nothing.
Nothing?
We heard everything.
Didn't we?
- Yes'm. - Yes'm.
Fine. You all get one.
No gossiping.
Line up, line up.
Here.
Hey, hey, hey. One each, not two...
Yummy.
Please, just one.
Why?
I didn't get one.
Slowpoke.
- A toast. - Yes, yes.
To us.
My lord, Doctor Heo.
Good, send him in.
Welcome.
Here, a drink.
What did you want to talk about?
Yes, it's the funding for the compilation project.
I already talked to Doctor Yu.
To finish it we need to collect documents and rare herbs.
We can't do that without proper funding.
I understand, but the Three Medical Offices have limited funds.
Is the compilation so urgent?
We're nearly finished. We can't stop now.
So what's the problem?
His Majesty approved the project.
If the Three Medical Offices can't provide...
...surely other resources are available?
Well said.
I'm certain we can find a solution.
Here, here, enough of this.
- A drink. - Let us drink.
Our Chief Physician shouldn't have to worry about money.
You should be free to focus solely on Prince Yeong-chang's well-being.
Remember he may well rule this country someday.
Shall we?
You should be free to focus solely on Prince Yeong-chang's well-being.
Remember he may well rule this country someday.
We thought you had gone home. What are you still doing here?
I wanted a word with Doctor Yu.
What is wrong?
Doctor Yu...
Yes, sir.
You told me to assess the situation and take a stand.
But I don't know.
The balancing act is too wearing.
I've had enough.
My lord.
What are you saying?
If it weren't for this compilation...
...I would resign my title as Chief Physician.
I definitely saw him meeting in secret with the ministers.
Wait. The medicine has been poisoned.
The Prince is gravely ill.
I trust you.