(Episode 46)
My lord, please sit up
My lord, open your eyes
Your Majesty! Please open your eyes
Your Majesty! My lord!
Can you see me? Your Majesty
I see... I can see!
Your Majesty, you're very fortunate!
How did you do it? How?
Was it not Behcet's disease as the head physician had said?
Yes, it was Behcet's...
But you used Bang-Gi root and red ginseng rather than...
the prescription for Behcet's disease
Yes, Your Majesty...
Then how?
It was clearly Behcet's disease but it was caused by something else
Caused by something else?
His illness was caused by the inflammation of liver meridian
Inflammation of liver meridian?
Yes, that's why it injured the spleen and made him lose his appetite...
and it looked like flu at first...
But it spread to the bowels, blood vessels, chi, and finally the eyes
Yes, I understand that...
but you didn't follow the prescription for Behcet's
That's what I want to know
Tell me quickly
At first, I thought of it as Behcet's disease too...
and I told the head physician to treat him for it...
but when I checked his pulse myself...
I realized the cause for inflammation could lie somewhere else
So what is that?
It's because of arsenic poisoning
What? Arsenic?
Did you say arsenic?
Yes, Your Majesty
Then are you saying someone tried to poison His Majesty?!
Yes
Who? Who tried to poison the King?!
Nature did
Nature?
Yes. Arsenic can kill a person even in small amounts
The hot spring water that the King used to get rid of...
skin problems had a trace of arsenic which wasn't visible to the naked eye
or which was hidden from taste
Intake of such amounts doesn't cause any bodily effects
Then arsenic collected in his body even though he took a bath in it?
No, it did help with his skin problems
The problem was with the milk he's been taking consistently
Milk?
Yes, the cattle providing the milk was near the same hot spring...
and they were drinking from the ground water...
which had the same source as the hot spring
Then the cow drank that water and the King drank the milk...
Yes, Your Majesty
Civilians didn't have this problem...
as it's hard for them to find milk
However, the King had been drinking it consistently and it...
accumulated in his body which caused harm to his liver
So that's why I've been serving Bang-Gi root which is good...
as arsenic antidote & red ginseng, good for detoxifying
the body and strengthening the immune system
You're remarkable!
You found out the King's illness...
which the head physician couldn't even uncover
You're amazing!
What is your name?
My name is Jang-Geum
Jang-Geum has saved the Royal Pharmacy
Isn't that true? When I first saw her I knew she was different from others...
but I didn't know she would accomplish such a great thing
I think this is called "The student surprises the teacher"
Or am I wrong? "The student surpasses the teacher"
Anyway...
Tell Jang-Geum to go back to her place and...
physician Shin can take care of the King's health
But...
Do that!
You trusted me with your own life!
I've regretted doing it while in prison
I regretted worrying that you might get hurt
If I had known it would get this perilous...
I would have run away with you when you were in Jeju...
when I came as an inspector... when I entered the pharmacy...
I should've prevented you by whatever means...
I regretted it deeply
When you were jailed it drove me crazy
Sir...
Congratulations
So Jang-Geum treated the King?
Yes, Madam. She not only treated the disease, but cured the King...
completely and the King and the Queen have rejoiced
Madam, the physician lady is here
This is the list of food to be avoided
And since his health has deteriorated much due to the illness...
please prepare ginseng with milk from another areas of the country...
and make cakes with red ginseng from Food Services
Please make it so that the King can eat it whenever he wants
OK
You...
She cured his blindness? His blindness?!
It's in the past now. Please calm down and think about the next step
You must quickly think of the relationship with Lady Choi too
No matter how it turned out...
it is my fault for doing such things without telling you about it
Of course, it is! You shouldn't have carried out secret orders of...
the Queen as head of the pharmacy!
You must get solid evidence
Even if you have witnesses, they can escape with the power they have
I say to you again, we must have solid evidence
It's all over now, right, honey? All right!
What is this you're doing in the infirmary?
Even though you're her teacher you weren't around when...
Jang-Geum had trouble
You only appear now
I know. Jang-Geum almost died many times trying to...
uncover the King's illness and treat him
And we couldn't sleep for days trying to help...
Physician lady!
Who's this?! Jang-Geum...
What physician lady? She's a physician lady who hides when needed
When did you come back?
I just arrived. I had to help with a few things at the herb garden
I should've helped. I'm sorry
Anyway, because of your help we found the King's illness
Yes, thank you very much
There you go chirping again
What are they saying?
It sounds like the physician lady helped Jang-Geum. How about you?
It sounded like she helped her in a great way...
Now, it just has to be disclosed
Though I don't know much about the court...
I don't think it would be easy to overturn the charge of treason
Do you have any ideas?
Those spots on the map are silver mines?
Yes
Silver mining is forbidden by the law
Yes, I think the government officials backed it up
Sir Oh is probably related
Since mining is illegal, the business should be difficult as well
Did you find the clients?
I've put men in strategic locations
What happened?
I received a report that a ship has docked at...
a small Yongsan port with no houses
That's it!
We are ready
OK. Let's trade at 300 nyang
OK. Let's trade
Put the items down
Go ahead and confirm the items
Who are you?!
Get rid of them!
Why not attack during the transaction?
No... then the right Prime Minister's people could've run away
Imprison all of them and report only to the Head of Royal Guards
Go ahead
I'm feeling much better...
red ginseng cakes and ginseng extract with milk has restored my strength
Yes, Your Majesty
You look well too
But how come I don't see the physician lady who treated me?
Your Majesty, she has returned to her place
Really? I should give her a reward...
Your Majesty, physician Shin is to be credited more for your health
What do you mean?
Physician Shin first found out that it was Behcet's disease...
and he was looking for the right treatment in books
But isn't that physician lady the one who found the cause of the illness?
Physician Shin could've found it as well
That is if the Queen hadn't ignored the official establishment...
the Royal Pharmacy to give secret orders
For that reason, there are many complaints among the officials
Complaints?
They're complaining over the fact that the Queen has given a physician lady
a secret order when she should've been punished...
for entering the private records room to get your personal records
They feel they've been insulted from this
I'm truly grateful
Grateful?
I'm grateful that you've come here as soon as you've been restored
And I'm grateful for seeing you eat well now that you feel better
Even though I couldn't visit you because of my discomfort?
How could that be a problem?
I only need you to exist on earth
Your have such a beautiful heart
Your Majesty...
What is it?
I have a small wish
A small wish? What is it?
I have a friend who's like a sister to me
Please listen to her story
Listen to her story?
Yes, Your Majesty
Who is this girl?
It's physician lady, Jang-Geum
Physician lady, Jang-Geum?
Good. I wanted to meet her once
Is she here right now?
Yes, Your Majesty. I brought her here without your permission
Let her come in
What is your story?
Is it something related to the sulfur duck I've eaten just now?
Your Majesty...
As I ate, I realized it tasted like the one that was prepared...
by Lady Han before
I've been insolent. Please forgive me
I'll decide whether it is something to forgive or not, so tell me...
Your Majesty, please clear the dishonor of Lady Han...
who was my teacher and who was like my own mother
So is this what it's been about? This is why you took my records?
Yes, Your Majesty
In order to purge Lady Han of a false charge?
Yes...
Lady Han is innocent. If she's guilty of anything, she's only guilty of...
not allowing any other influence in the kitchen where your food is made
and for giving a false confession during interrogation to save my life
Her righteous will shouldn't disappear
And it is not appropriate for her heart to be trampled on by others
Your Majesty
Please allow her heart and will to come alive again in this palace
Yes, Lady Han used to tell me that she used to be scolded by Lady Jung...
for being laconic and not very affectionate
She always told me interesting stories
She told me Lady Jung taught it is only proper for...
the person who prepares the food to please the person who eats it...
and that it is one of the virtues that a cook must have...
since by doing that, the food becomes medicine to the body
Whenever I received her meals, I was pleased and it was delicious
Your Majesty...
In order to clear her name, I will have to shed blood again
I was enthroned by shedding of the blood...
and I've shed blood many times and I'll have to do it again
And after this blood shedding, the Prince's power will be reduced
and the power of the Queen will be made firm
If that were so, then she no longer becomes my wife
She only becomes someone who threatens the life of my son
As a father of a son and as a husband of a woman...
what should I do?
I like you for flying into the fire like a moth for the person...
who has saved you and your five siblings
You owe that much loyalty if you've received such grace
Let your loyalty show once again
Tell Lady Park that it'll be better for her to stay still
Tell her I'm returning the property she lost as a sign of apology...
so she should live quietly
Since you're a smart girl, I trust that you understand what I've said
Will it be OK?
Among the documents, I'm sending her...
I've included evidence that could drive her to death
We can't afford to fight with Lady Park right now
Isn't our problem the right Prime Minister now?
A hunter never hunts after his own dog...
because he can't hunt without a hunting dog
But if the hunter keeps on hunting his own hunting dog...
then the dog will bite his own owner
Because by instinct, it knows that the owner has abandoned it
What are you trying to say right now?
The reason why our family line has continued without much rise and fall
isn't because we were quick at changing the horses we ride
Even if it meant the lord we served perished...
we kept loyal until the end
The reason why our lords have perished wasn't because of us...
but because they tried to abandon us first and an internal strife ensued
Just what are you saying right now?!
I had a favor to ask of you since it's a difficult time...
we shouldn't be breaking up right now
What will happen to the Head Physician?
The Head of the Pharmacy didn't say anything yet...
but won't he be discharged from his office soon?
Will the discharge be all he suffers?
I don't know...
What is a physician? It's a person who deals with people's lives
Yes
Therefore, if he doesn't know then he should say so...
and if he does then he should change That's what a physician should do
Is that why you always withdraw?
Because you know nothing? Nothing?
That's right! I know nothing!
I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
That's right! I know nothing!
It's better than saying I know even when I don't know!
Yes, that's right, that's right
Why you little...!
Please come over here
Sir...
Who's there?!
Who's there?
Please disclose the truth
Sir!
An innocent person has died because of it
Sir, you're a physician
I'll think about it, so go
Please go away for now
It was Min Jung-Ho for sure?!
It was clearly Min Jung-Ho?!
Yes
Min Jung-Ho came to Jung Yoon-Su's home?!
You must get rid of him! You must! Right now!
Go back there again before Min puts guards there! Quickly!
Yes
Heard he committed suicide
Sir!
Father!
My lord!
These were folded in Tong-In residence
My lord...! Father!
Sir, how could you go this way?!
He has paid with his own life for not fulfilling his duty to the King
I heard he committed suicide
Did we stage this?
No, it happened before we could do anything to him
I think he couldn't bear the stress...
after Min Jung-Ho and Jang-Geum visited him
If we'd gotten rid of him ourselves...
things could've been more complicated with Min investigating it
So it turned out easy for us
That's true...
Did you hear?
Yes
Though it's hard to comment on this...
As a physician who takes care of the King's health...
I think he made a conscientious decision
Can't we blame everything on him now?
It's clear that it was misdiagnosis...
but we probably can't compare it to what happened last time
Of course not...
But there is no other way
I think we can get through this finally
So I'm saying couldn't it be Lady Choi?
So Jang-Geum told me that the police are investigating...
whether or not this is a case of murder or not
But only the head physician knew about what happened
Who's going to disclose the truth now?
I know, I should've saved him somehow
How? What were you going to do?
I should've at least hung onto him...
That is only if you knew that he was going to die...
You're right...
This is big trouble!
Jang-Geum!
Jang-Geum...
Jang-Geum, then there is no other way now?
Of course not
But Jang-Geum should have a way
You do, right?
Actually...
Did he really take his own life?
Then...
I think we can set our minds at ease
Madam...
a physician lady wants to see you and the Highest Kitchen lady
A physician lady?
Yeul-Yee must be here to deliver a message from Lady Park
How dare you call us to come and go?!
This is where persimmon vinegar...
which was buried by Lady Han and my mother who were close friends is
They buried it promising that...
whoever becomes the highest lady would use it
They were that close to each other
They weren't obsessed about status...
nor did they try to take it away from each other
They decided to give it to whoever trained themselves to be the best
But neither of them were able to use it as promised
Would you use it?
Let's go
Wait...
I have something to tell you
The Head Physician has taken his own life
But he has left a will for me
I received a letter from him
Nonsense!
I was going to go to the Queen but I came here
I came to see you first because...
I wanted you to ask for forgiveness to Lady Han and to my mother
And I came to see you first because turning yourselves in is the only way
for you to keep yourselves alive
What will you do?
I will give you time
I know that when you plotted against the Queen's baby
Lady Jung let it pass quietly by giving you time
But still, I will give you a chance because I'm confident
It's because I truly want you to ask for forgiveness
I need to see you now
What is it?
What?! Jang-Geum has his will?!
Yes, she said she has his will and if we don't disclose the truth ourselves
she'll disclose it to the Queen
What...?!
Did you confirm it?
I checked it with servants after I received the letter from Lady Choi
They say Jang-Geum came right after he came home
So he couldn't have found time to write a will then
And he went out as soon as Jang-Geum left...
that's when Pil-Du went there
He should've used one of his servants to deliver his letter
but no one in his household delivered any letter to Jang-Geum
None of his servants even saw him going out of the house
Maybe he sent the letter himself before dying
His home is too far from Jang-Geum's
He couldn't have found time
Then...
It's a lie
That's right!
If she has really it, why would she come to us first
She would've gone to the Queen directly
Yes. It's a fabrication as she realized there's...
no other way now that the Head Physician has died
She's trying to make us turn ourselves in or break up
Such a shallow scheme...
she's a novice... a novice
How about if we get rid of her?
No way!
We can't do that. If we do that...
we'll be the focus of investigation
Try to avoid unnecessary confusion and think of changing the situation
Seeing all the circumstances she doesn't make much sense
Yes, I was thinking that from the beginning
How could she give us time...
to be forgiven if she's done all that preparation?
Since the physician is gone, it's her last chance for us to confess
Shouldn't we have a back-up plan of some sort?
If she does really have it
Does the head physician know about our conspiracy against Sir Jo?
He only worked with Choi Pan-Sul so he probably won't know the details
But he probably noticed what was going on...
Anyway, he only contacted Choi Pan-Sul?
Make a back-up plan
We can't be dragged into it ourselves
What are you doing? Hurry!
I told you we need to hurry this morning
I'm sorry, Madam
Hurry! Hurry!
It's almost done
So you've come
Yes, Your Majesty
I think it's gotten much better since you've been massaging me
Are you working too hard?
Working too hard?
Oh, not at all, Your Majesty
I'm so much at ease when you're doing this since I know your sincerity
I'm only grateful...
I have something to take care of so you take care of it now
Be careful...
You kept it in order, right?
I'm already nervous because of you and more so when I come here
What do you say when they ask you something?
I can't remember
And?
I haven't done such a thing
And what?
Ask my wife
You give good answers only when practicing...
You complain when I answer and complain when I don't
What?!
OK... I'll be careful
I need to see you for a moment
Is it for the drinks again?
What is it?
I introduced your liquor to the head of a household...
and he has asked for delivery
Huh? Really?
Are you doing this for some other motive?
Why you... motive?! If you don't want it then fine!
Oh, no! He's normally like this...
I'm only trying to help I'll bring someone who knows...
so go with him
Sure. Thank you!
Come on
Don't think about running with this money, and keep it safe
OK, you told me to be careful of him even if he makes tofu with beans
Yes, be suspicious of making tofu with beans
but don't be suspicious about him helping us make money, OK?
OK...
He told us to keep making deliveries
if he finds the liquor tasty so let's go make more
We'll be rich now, honey...
What's wrong here?!
What's with this, honey?!
Is this our home? We lost everything! Everything is stolen!
That's still here
And that's still here
We're missing that!
It's gone!
What?
The letters you wrote to me when you were trying to allure me
What?!
You brought all the letters in their house?
Yes
I miss you, Chu-Hyang...
You have stolen my heart... Chu...
Who is Chu-Hyang anyway?!
It wasn't in their house
Probably so. Even if it's there it couldn't be found that easily
But we can't just be idle...
The attendant lady of Lady Choi is your niece, isn't she?
Yes, she is...
Ask her to find out the relationship ofJang-Geum and Lady Choi
Their relationship?
There is another relationship besides the one through Lady Han for sure
And there seems to be something we don't know...
about the relationship they have with Lady Han as well
Your niece should know so find it out in detail
Sure
Come over here
Lady Choi is visiting more frequently every morning these days
Yes, Your Majesty... it is my duty to check on your health
Thank you
I'm only grateful, Your Majesty
Are you thinking that I may not have it?
You don't look well
Whenever I see Jang-Geum I feel like fainting
We can't kill her and we don't...
know whether she really has it or not so we can't take action yet
And just waiting seems...
We just have to get rid of Lady Yoon
I'm speaking of Young-Ro
Lady Yoon? Young-Ro?
Yes. Even ifJang-Geum has the will...
it cannot have the details...
since the head physician didn't know the details of what happened
He's dead anyway
No one can do anything if we insist that it is not so
We can label this as a conspiracy against us from the Queen's people
Yes... that's right...
I'll talk to Lady Yoon so you can speak to my uncle
OK, sure
Is that true?
Yes. Lady Yoon saw the letter that Jang-Geum's mother wrote...
Jang-Geum's mother, Lady Park became aware of Lady Choi's scheme to...
harm the King's Mother and told her superior...
then she received the poison according to the court rules...
But she gave birth to Jang-Geum after surviving that?
Yes. It is rumored that she has sent Jang-Geum to the palace for revenge
Then... what about Lady Han?
Lady Park and Lady Han were close friends and...
one day Jang-Geum and Lady Han found out everything
Since they were a threat to them, they probably tried to discard them
OK, you can go now
We almost got blamed for such private affairs as well
By the way...
didn't you get anything out of what he told us?
Huh?
If Lady Yoon knows so much about what's going on now...
it means that she knows what had happened back then as well
Yes, sir... Mak-Ke's on our side but Lady Yoon is on Lady Choi's
She could be more dangerous than the Head Physician himself
...or more useful
I'm Jang-Geum
I'd like to come in for a moment
Go ahead
What is it?
Madam... Just for a short while...
I want to go back to the time when I was a lady in the Kitchen
Would you allow it?
If I do?
Keum-Young, please turn yourself in
Please... help me forgive you
For you, self-respect is more important than the safety of your family
What do you think you know about me that you speak of me like this?
No? Am I wrong then?
Then why are you teaching all the ladies in the same way...
that Lady Han taught me?
Please put into action what you feel in your heart
Keum-Young... I don't like hating you
Because hating someone is as difficult as loving someone
I had to both hate and love which was so difficult...
because of you, because of Sir Min...
you're the one who has hurt my self-respect
That's just an excuse...
Get out
Self-respect isn't hurt by someone else but only by oneself
Get out! Get out!
Keum-Young...
Madam... this was the last sign of friendship with...
someone I've spent all my time in the Royal Kitchen
I do have the will
What is it?
Go to my uncle's home before tonight
What for...?
Lady Choi will be there
I heard you called for me
Come near and have a seat
Go ahead and keep it
Huh? What is it?
It's a draft that you've never even touched before
What? Then why?
Listen carefully. You probably know what kind of situation we're in now
But the problem is you
The Head Physician is dead, and Jang-Geum wouldn't be able to...
do anything once you're gone
She'll start to threaten you to tell the truth
Would you stay and go on trial...
as a felony or live quietly with wealth?
I'll take care of the palace and once things calm down I'll call you again
So trust me and leave at once right now
Right now?
I'll have an escort for you so don't worry
Yes... but at least allow me to say bye to uncle Mak-Ke
Go ahead...
Thank you
Then wouldn't Mak-Ke find out too?
He wasn't directly involved so he can't stand as a witness
And you can speak to him separately
I have something to tell you
He will travel with me, so please give him a room for tonight
OK. This way
What is it?
I'll tell you inside the room
No, I have someone you have to meet before that
I was just about to send a messenger to call for you
Have a seat
Go ahead and keep it
What is this for?
Go to the police tomorrow morning
What?
You just have to tell them what you know
How Lady Choi made Jang-Geum's mother drink the poison...
and the fact that she tried to kill Lady Han...
by having Hong eat poisoned abalone
Excuse me?
But if I tell those things, I too will...
I already made it ready for you at the police
The person who informs is granted immunity
Are you sure?
The moment you report it to them everything will be solved
If things turn out well, you can even become the Head Lady
What?
Did you forget?
Mak-Ke became a guard from a palace laborer with one report
The right Prime Minister has made a promise
Do you understand?
Yes