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[Episode 85]
It is abnormal vaginal bleeding.
It's caused by fever, clotted blood and fatigue.
The damaged viscera and intestines cause the excessive bleeding.
The condition is caused by heavy stress or extreme anger.
Can she be cured?
The next three to four days will be critical.
She stopped bleeding temporarily, but it could start again at any time.
And if her bleeding doesn't stop, it might be hard for her to recover.
What do we have to do?
Doctor Heo.
If she continues to stay in an aggravated state of mind,
the symptoms will only worsen.
Resting her body and mind is of utmost importance.
If I try to treat her, her condition will only worsen.
All the doctors who came gave up already.
You are the only doctor who can save Mother.
Please save her life.
Your Majesty, you look very worried.
Does it look that way?
Is something bothering you?
Envoys are coming from China.
But how does that bother you, Your Majesty?
You don't have to be concerned.
I shall go to Jin-suk Palace. Have drinks and food prepared.
Yes, Your Majesty.
The Chinese envoys have reached Gaesung.
They'll arrive in Hanyang in two days.
They will ask for our military assistance in crushing the Jurchen rebellion.
And they'll raise the question of the king's legitimacy again.
Mind what you say.
His Majesty is very troubled.
He ordered us to entertain them lavishly so that they will be satisfied.
It's the only way to refuse them without hurting their pride.
Remember that and do it well.
Yes, sir.
Did you call for me, sir?
How can I be of assistance to you?
Chinese envoys will be arriving in Hanyang in a few days.
Select a few nurses...
...to entertain them during their stay.
That is the job of official courtesans. Why do you ask me?
If it must be done, it should be the public hospital nurses.
Since the envoys are learned men with refined taste,
the court ordered us to provide a few intelligent and pretty girls.
So not another word.
Make sure that they are very attractive.
Ye-jin! Ye-jin!
Hurry up and get ready to leave.
Where are we going?
You'll find out. Hurry up.
Let's go.
Gae-keum.
What is it?
Please take us with you.
I can't take anymore.
Please...
Come on.
We'll all go.
We don't have time. Let's go.
Where are we going? Are we going to arrest female offenders?
If that were true, why would I have insisted on tagging along?
Something very nice is going to happen, so don't worry.
This is my favorite part of being a nurse.
What can I do for you?
I am here to inspect the wedding gifts.
Please wait here.
I envy the bride so much.
Why do they let us inspect wedding gifts?
One of our jobs is to inspect wedding gifts of noble families.
We are told the wedding date and we inspect the wedding gifts.
Even the highest nobles try to get in on our good side.
Ma'am, this is very rare silk.
Don't you know it's against the law to exchange such extravagant gifts?
Extravagant? This is very common silk.
Well, you know this is forbidden.
Using silver, gold and gems like this.
Attaching expensive coral and glass. These are all forbidden as well.
Then what should we do? Please be generous.
We'll take care of it, madam, so don't worry too much.
What are you talking about? We could be punished if we ignore this.
We have to report this to the authorities.
Ladies, wait just a minute.
Aren't you being too harsh?
I came out on inspection many times, but I have never seen anyone like you.
Come on. There's a reason why I'm doing this.
We're treated like dirt at the public hospital.
This is the only time we can be somebody who matters.
Don't you think so?
We'll have to apply a bit of pressure, or they'll treat us like nothing.
Just wait. They'll give us the royal treatment.
Geez.
Ladies, we brought food. Help yourselves.
Come on. Serve the ladies.
Yes, Milady.
Why don't we go back and have a word?
What's the matter, ma'am?
What is this?
Open it.
Why are you giving this to me?
Please keep quiet about the wedding gifts.
Where were you?
Nowhere. Don't worry about it.
Yum, so good.
Gae-keum.
I have to stop by somewhere.
Lady Ye-jin!
What brings you here?
It has been a long time.
Milady, this is Lady Ye-jin.
Doctor Heo.
What brings you here?
I heard Lady Oh is ill. How is she?
It's abnormal vaginal bleeding.
She'll refuse to be treated by me.
She needs to be treated urgently. I don't know what to do.
I wish I could take a look at her, but I'm sure she won't like me either.
Why don't you ask Chief Nurse Hong-choon for help?
I heard she was good with such illnesses when she worked in the palace.
Why don't you ask her for advice? I'm sure she'll help you.
Metrorrhagia is a serious female illness.
She can only survive if you stop the bleeding and treat her immediately.
Since the lady is Doctor Yu's mother, we feel obliged to help.
But Doctor Heo, why can't you treat her yourself?
There is a reason I can't.
I will be glad to assist, Doctor Heo.
You will?
Yes.
Thank you very much.
Don't mention it. I am happy to be of help.
The reason I can't treat her myself is...
You don't have to explain.
All I have to do is to treat the patient. I don't need to know anything else.
I...
Here. Take this.
Why is my heart pounding like crazy?
I've never felt this way before.
Sang-hwa.
Soo-yeon! Did you eat?
I didn't have the time with all the patients.
Then let's eat this together.
Where did you get all this?
Eat.
Soo-yeon, you won't get away with this!
Chae-sun.
What?
Where is Doctor Heo?
How should I know?
Pretty girls should be gone from this world.
Wench.
She's not THAT pretty.
I need squirrel droppings, Ledebouriella, and shizonepeta.
Though I asked Il-seo, I want you to inspect the quality first.
I have the best eye for inspecting high quality medicine,
but I don't know if I want to do it after the humiliation I got from Lady Oh.
You have such a big heart.
After what Do-ji and his mother did, how can you be this concerned?
Anyway, squirrel droppings, Ledebouriella, and shizonepeta?
Doctor Heo.
She is the chief nurse at the bureau. She's here to help.
My name is Hong-choon.
Thank you so much for coming. Please go inside.
Yes ma'am.
What a vixen!
What do you mean? She looks like a nice person.
Yeah, right! Look at that disgusting mole on her face.
How dare she try to seduce Oh-keun away from me?
Look closer! You call THAT pretty?
Since I can't be in the lady's presence,
I'll prescribe the medicine after the nurse checks on her.
I know that's not the proper way, but this seems the only option.
I see.
Hong-choon is as good as any physician when it comes to female illnesses.
Please tell Lady Oh that she's in good hands.
Yes.
Her treatment must not be delayed.
As soon as I'm done with my work, I'll come here to tend to her.
I am so grateful for everything you are doing.
Thank you.
The color of the blood was dark purple.
She was suffering from stomach pain.
Her illness must be from clotted blood.
She'll be better after acupuncture, but since I can't do that,
we'll have to treat her with tonic and moxibustion.
Please give her tonic first and then get ready for moxibustion.
Yes, sir. Are the ingredients ready?
They will be delivered here shortly.
Your Majesty, the envoys have arrived.
Will you meet them now?
No.
Postpone the meeting until he is feeling better.
Yes, Milady.
Have nurses been chosen to entertain the envoys?
Not yet, sir.
What's taking so long? Must I tell you to hurry?
Don't worry, it will be decided soon.
A million twenty-two, twenty-three, twenty-five, twenty-six.
Did I do twenty-four? Twenty-four.
A million twenty-five, twenty-six, twenty-seven, twenty-eight,
twenty-nine, twenty...
Sir! Sir!
Sir.
Don't you know how to knock?
Forgive me, sir.
What is it?
It's terrible news!
Terrible?
The constabulary is questioning scum who...
I mean, they're questioning justices who accepted bribes.
What?
We heard that Justice Lee has already been questioned.
Have you come, ma'am?
Is the lady doing better?
Yes. She stopped bleeding.
I see.
Milady!
Oh no! So terrible!
It must be from exhaustion.
Yes. She hasn't slept for days.
Give that to me.
Why are you here? Where is Sook-jung?
She has fainted, Milady.
Fainted? What do you mean?
She's been tending you for days, and she fainted from exhaustion.
Her condition is not so serious. She'll get better quickly.
She couldn't even recognize who I was. I think her condition is very serious.
Who is taking care of the baby?
Yu-wol is.
How did we end up like this?
First Do-ji was kicked out, and I'm seriously sick.
And now, even Sook-jung is ill...
Calm down, Milady. Worrying will make you worse.
It's better to die than live in misery.
I don't know what I did to deserve this.
What sins did I commit in my past life,
that even my innocent granddaughter is suffering?
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What are you doing here?
You've been deceiving me?
Ma'am!
I'd rather die than have you treat me!
You'll let them make our nurses entertain guests?
- There is nothing I can do. - Doctor Yang.
You don't know?
We have to entertain the Chinese envoys.
I will cure you. Please allow me.