Episode 29
Where are they others? They're meeting us here.
They left so as not to look suspicious.
If we leave now we can catch them up.
Oh? Let's go.
Where is he? They're late.
My lady, it will be dawn soon.
No, they're coming. Any time now.
Do you know him? You sure he's a boatman?
How do you mean?
It's just he doesn't have a boatman's hands.
A boatman's hands?
My father was a boatman.
Their hands are usually...
You there. Why did you stop the boat?
Wait.... What's happening...?
This won't do. I'll check the main road.
My lady.
Why..?
Why?
It's Yi Myonghwan, is that it?
To shut me up?
And cover his tracks?
I couldn't say.
My orders are to kill you and throw you in the river.
No!
Kwanghyon.
No, I can't.
I'm not you. I won't do what you do.
I refuse.
We can stop this.
If I hurry I can find Apprentice Baek...
No need.
He's dead.
Dead at the bottom of the river.
And the boat he was on has been scuttled.
You can't save him now, even if you want to.
Father.
Songha, Jinyong will believe you.
Tell her it was an accident.
No. I won't.
What then?
You going to let weakness and compassion cost you Jinyong?
Or will you cover it up...
...and take what you desire?
Songha.
Sir, this is wrong.
Something's wrong, I can feel it.
Hush.
Look. Troops.
Oh, no...
Kwanghyon.
Kwanghyon...
Kwanghyon.
Where are you?
Kwanghyon.
. . . Kwanghyon . . .
We should go.
It's freezing.
- All right. - My lady.
That night the police learned Kwanghyon had taken another ferry.
The boat was scuttled in the storm.
Kwanghyon disappeared in the dark deep.
And time marched on.
The Chief Physician.
My lord.
Come along.
Everything is on schedule?
Yes, sir. The hospital will be done within a month.
This project is close to His Majesty's heart.
Let nothing interfere.
And you're in charge of the clinic now.
I expect your best.
My lord.
I will do all I can to earn your trust in me.
Lord Ko's surgical college to help the poor is gone now.
The new hospital requires money up front.
I know. It's a scandal.
But the other doctors like it.
Of course.
There's the kickbacks from the prescriptions, too.
That's where the real money is.
Hush, back to work, you.
We have our work, whoever is in charge.
What good is griping or fretting?
Am I right?
Right...
Oh, dear.
Really? Construction is complete?
Yes, Your Majesty.
So the college is gone.
Surgical techniques proved to be a chimera.
Sire, perhaps you regret the college out of grief for Lord Ko?
Sire, this new hospital...
...will ensure the health and well-being of all.
Still, a private institution taking away from the clinic.
I'm just not sure.
Sire, not to worry.
The funds from the hospital will assist the clinic.
This is what's best for our people.
Welcome.
- A drink. - Thanks.
He's a different man now that he's chief physician.
Now we'll have to wait in line to talk to him.
I owe it all to you.
Not at all, I owe it all to you.
Come, now, it's all you.
I feel like we've pulled a bad tooth.
And the other matter?
Yes, I'll see that you're both taken care of with the new hospital.
Oh? I can't wait.
Here, another drink.
The fish we got in fresh today.
And the best broiled beef.
Just as you say.
Tsk-tsk-tsk.
Get the plum wine.
Not this cheap stuff.
Ma'am.
Ahem.
Oh, it's you. He's inside.
My lord.
Oh, my lord.
Anything you need?
No, just the restroom.
- Is your stomach upset? - No.
- Hey. - Hello.
Something you wanted?
A guest needs his horse seen to.
Here.
No customers in winter, huh?
Not really. Thanks for your help.
Not at all.
It makes my stomach crawl, I swear.
He's to blame for all this.
And to think I have to cook his food.
I should spit in the lot, I swear.
Why bother? Just leave it.
- Well then. - Yes, sir.
Jinyong.
Your Highness.
What brings you to the palace?
To see His Majesty. About the surgical college.
I see. Not that it matters.
Yes, I know.
Why were you at the stables?
Ah. Dolly is sick.
Not that it helped.
No one knows how to treat kitties.
Oh, I heard the news.
You're getting married?
You heard?
Seriously, he's from a good family.
But he put the ugh in ugly.
Uh-oh, now that's ugly.
I won't have him. I'm getting out of it.
How?
How else?
Maybe I'll act crippled.
Or like a crazy cat lady.
Your Highness.
What? You think I can't?
I've been practicing.
Haven't I?
You have no idea.
Her crippled act is amazing.
Acting crazy isn't hard...
Your Highness.
Want to see?
Pardon?
Water on the knee.
Anti-inflammatory herbs will do.
Yes, ma'am.
Eunbi.
Ma'am? How dare you?
I'm sorry. It's just habit.
Look at her, staying here after all that.
Come on.
Yes, ma'am.
Ma'am.
Jinyong.
Listen to you. Be careful.
What for? No one can hear.
How did it go at the palace?
So the college is finished.
It's time to get started, ma'am.
I'll let you know when it's ready.
Jinyong.
I won't let Lord Ko's work end like this.
And I won't let Kwanghyon see us like this.
My lady.
More wine.
I said more.
You deaf? More!
I said more!
My lord.
That's enough. You're drunk.
No. Not enough. Not nearly drunk enough.
Well? More wine.
Come on, this isn't like you.
- Let's just go. - Hands off!
Songha.
Go away. I don't want to see you.
Come with me. That's why I'm here.
Songha.
Don't...
Don't say my name.
Songha.
Please stop.
Don't say my name.
Don't look at me.
I'd rather you curse me.
"It's your fault, you did this."
Don't, Songha.
It wasn't you. It was an accident, it...
No, no. I killed him.
He's dead because of me.
I killed him.
No.
He's not dead.
He didn't die.
Jinyong.
He's alive.
I'm sure of it.
It's cold. Let me.
No, I'll do it.
He's alive.
I'm sure of it.
I know. I'm certain.
He's not dead.
He'll be back someday.
He wouldn't leave us like this.
Meridians today.
Kwanghyon's specialty.
I've done it.
But I suppose you'll do it better.
Naturally.
You... you... poser!
Jealous?
Less eating, more studying.
Just wait.
I'll show you up, you'll see.
He can't return now, but...
Someday...
...he'll be back.
Yes, I'm certain.
He'll come back.
Just like before.
He will.
Right, hurry it up and the drinks are on me.
Let's move it along.
You there.
What's the hold up? Move it.
Sir.
Ugh.
Next.
Sir.
Five and seven. Good work.
And two. Good work.
Four and five.
You're weak and don't do anything. Next.
Six and seven. Good job.
- Shut up. - Here we go.
Jackpot.
Let's go.
Another drink?
We earned it today, huh?
No kidding. Pricey stuff, too.
For the capital?
The clinic or hospital or some such.
Only the best for the rich.
Right. I heard that.
The best treatment.
If you're rich.
You want in on this?
No thank you.
Who's he? Never seen him before.
We thought he could help with the extra work.
What a joke.
Bums are all the same.
Another hand?
It's Yi Myonghwan, is that it?
To shut me up?
And cover his tracks?
I couldn't say.
My orders are to kill you and throw you in the river.
No!
Father, Father. Over here.
Father.
Kibae, Jabong, are you all right?
Nurse... Yongdal...
Will I get back?
Will I ever get back?
Saam?
Yes. Have you heard of him?
He's was in Haeju but I understand he's here now.
Well, I know just about everyone.
Never heard of him.
Surgery, you say?
We don't put up with that, not around here.
But Lord Ko's letter says to find Doctor Saam.
The finest surgeon in all the land.
Old coot.
Lose your nerve? Or run out of cash?
I'm in.
- Me, too. - And me.
See that. And raise.
What's the idea?
Scared? Then fold.
Who? Just don't cry for hand-outs later.
All in? No take-backs.
Here.
Don't be shocked now.
Stop.
How dare you?
You nuts? You bet it all?
Oh, no. Take it all back.
You know what I've got?
Eights. The money's as good as mine.
Eights?
Sorry, pal, but I've got nines.
Wha..? Nines?
You're such an old coot.
Nines, nines!
Ouch, ouch, just let go.
Quite whining. Follow me.
What is it with you?
What kind of pupil grabs her master's ear?
- I do. - What?
When her master needs it.
That's how it is. Come on-n-n.
Kayong, give me a break, you're ripping my ear off.
You have to do that?
I do. Needs must, you know.
I don't need this. I'm the best...
Bum. Gambling bum.
What?
So quite whining and buck up.
We need money for the ferry.
I'm not some candy vendor.
Snarky pushy no-good little...
He's a doctor?
Yes, a great one.
Five coins and he'll cure what ails ya.
Oh?
Master.
Sir, you have a patient.
Cure what ails ya, step right up.
What's the pushy hambone doing?
He's a doctor. She says he'll cure anything for 5 coins.
Another sucker... er, patient...
A doctor?
I'm always out of breath.
Bronchitis.
Huh? What about my pulse?
Right side sore, short breath and coughing.
Bronchitis.
Your hand.
His hand? For bronchitis?
And your foot.
What's he doing? His foot?
You treat bronchitis with the lung and bladder meridians.
Next.
You're lucky.
Huh?
Another day and you'd be with your ancestors.
Huh? I'm dying?
Lie down.
Lie down? Here?
Now. Knock off the chatter.
I hope the next one is easier.
He was nauseous earlier.
Coppery complexion and sweating.
He may have colon or intestinal infection.
But those pressure points...
No, that's the large intestine meridian.
Huh?
What are you doing?
That's the large intestine.
One mistake and you could kill him.
Who are you?
Hands off.
What are you up to?
How dare you mistreat people?
Mistreat?
Yes. Earlier you treated bronchitis with hands and feet.
Now you use the wrong point for colon infection?
Colon? How could you tell?
Quite an eye you've got. Where did you study?
What?
Yes, you're right.
He has a colon infection.
Coppery complexion, chills, swollen abdomen, nausea.
So you would think to treat the stomach and conception vessels.
But that's wrong.
My treatment is right.
Your book learning won't help you.
I treat in the real world.
Look here, that's...
There, there they are.
That's them.
They're treating without a license.
Arrest them.
Always something. Master, come on.
C'mon, c'mon. Let's go.
At least take the needles out.
Wait!
After them!
Hurry, hurry.
Shh. Quiet.
Guess you've got a story, too.
Let's throw in together.
Where? With me!
Sir.
Oh, so pretty.
Want one?
Master, they're gone, come out.
What? You're together?
So it seems.
Good. What's the idea, butting in..?
Kayong?
No, it wasn't me. I barely touched him.
Lay him down.
EEP. Master.
Take him with us.
Carry him.
What? Me?
Now. Or he'll die.
So unfair...
Awake at last?
What happened? How did I...?
Don't remember? You collapsed.
You'd been stabbed. But I operated. You'll be fine.
Surgery? On me?
Look at you. I save your life and you get all huffy.
You haven't changed a bit.
What?
Never mind.
Leave when you're ready.
Leaving?
Ah, for the road.
Here.
You have any money?
We don't work for free.
Free? That quack?
Be grateful I don't report you.
What? He's no quack.
He's a great...
What a jerk.
Ugh.
What is it?
Wait, is this..?
It can't be.
- Yes. You did it. - Yongdal...
So he found his calling.
Brrrr.
Something on your mind?
Dinner. Chop-chop.
With what money?
Starve.
Listen, master.
That young man...
Itinerant doctors, I swear...
Lord Ko, can I do it?
Can I find this Saam and do as you wished?
It's finally done.
Congratulations.
Bring it in as soon as you can.
Start here.
Right, the big items, as soon as you can now.
Ginseng and milk-vetch.
At your service, sir.
Introduce him to the head of the clinic.
My lord.
What? A pharmacy?
Yes.
A means of providing inexpensive herbs to the poor of our nation.
The clinic under Yi Myonghwan no longer plays that role.
The poor can no longer go there.
Over time they will have no medical treatment at all.
So you suggest a nation-wide organization?
Yes. That's right.
Going somewhere?
Yes. I'll be gone for a while.
A few days? Did you find who you're looking for?
No. This is different.
I'm glad to see you looking better.
You looked awful when you first came here.
Be safe.
Thank you.
The pain is gone.
What's the hold up?
Take only what you need.
All right, coming.
Poke-poke and look at me now.
That's great.
It's you, from the other day?
With the doctor?
Huh?
When is he coming back? Any idea?
No clue.
Why do you ask?
Did I miss him?
He's truly gifted.
Gifted? Him?
Listen to his patients here.
They're all better.
Look, that colon patient is doing a jig now.
Hello.
This...
What is all this..?
Stop. Don't move a muscle.
Who are you?
What are you doing?
You're quite the talker.
Can't you tell? I'm a doctor.
It can't be. What kind of doctor lives like this?
And why do you steal animal carcasses?
You haven't changed a bit.
Dissection?
Then it's the same old...
Is this the Qing boat?
Qing? It's already leaving.
Out of the way.
Shoo, shoo.
Wait. Wait a minute.
They sailed.
Look what you did.
We missed the boat and have to walk to Kullyang.
I was peeing and dropped a load.
What, I should cut it off?
So disgusting.
Some disciple.
Master Saam.
Oh, it's you.
Did you..?
I told you. He's looking for you.
So I left a note.
Sir.
You ARE Master Saam?
The same doctor that saved me at the ranch as a boy?
Master, master.
What now? He's still there.
Hush, you. This is your fault.
Don't be that way. Beggars can't be choosers.
I don't take on men.
Just my luck.
An extra pair of hands would help me out.
Lady, got a room?
Of course, welcome, come in.
Here.
What? Still here?
What a leech.
Where did you sleep?
Not out here?
Had to sleep somewhere.
Oh, manly.
I'm starting to like you.
Ugh. Pushy and rude.
Hee-hee.
Easy now.
Where did this come from?
I treated a guys cattle over there.
He gave me this.
Aren't you handy?
Master, take him on, huh?
Ahem.
What?
It's done.
What's your deal anyway?
Why?
Sir.
Why are you following me?
Why do you want to study under me?
To get back.
What?
To make it back.
Make it back to where?
I was an apprentice at the people's clinic.
And I caused the death of my master.
I operated on his sequestrum.
He never gave up on the value of surgery.
He believed it could help those without means.
But everything he created has failed.
Because of me, because I failed.
He has to be proven right.
No, he will be.
That he wasn't wrong, that surgery can work.
That people can be saved.
And to show the man that took everything from me.
To take back what's mine and ruin him.
I have to get back.
Vengeance.
You want to study under me...
...for vengeance?
Sir.
Oh, well, he won't take you on.
He's a mean old coot.
No kindness whatsoever, not even a little.
Where are you going in the Qing lands?
You're going to follow us?
But it's huge. Forget it.
Rude girl. Come on.
I'm off. Maybe we'll meet again.
And you, hair boy.
You coming or not?
Chop-chop. You'll miss the boat.
Sir.
Hang on, wait up.
Sorry.
Forget it.
So Kayong. We'll leave you.
Coming, coming! Old coot...
Yongdal.
Coming.
Sorry. Shall we?
So, um, what's your name?
Kwanghyon.
"Bright" Kwang, "Day" Hyon.
Baek Kwanghyon.
So Kayong.
What's the old coot want now?
I'll be back.
I swear I'll be back, Yongdal.
Translated by D. Bannon Subtitles provided by MBC