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[Episode 89]
I still remember our teacher's expression.
"I only want to learn the sword. Who cares about studying books?"
He was so shocked.
Not only was he shocked, he whipped my legs till they bled.
He beat you very hard. I bet you still have scars.
Sure I do.
But I ended up becoming a doctor, and you're the one with a sword now.
It seems Doctor Heo is still sober.
Let me pour you a drink.
Good.
By the way, you somehow look very familiar.
I feel like I have seen you before. But I can't remember where and when.
Your last name is Heo, right?
Where is your hometown?
He's from Saneum.
Saneum?
He surely made it big for a country bumpkin.
But he took the bureau by storm. He's a real genius.
He'll certainly make chief royal physician someday.
Be sure to be on good terms with him.
Oh, really?
I should have ordered more expensive dishes.
Of course. We need two more tables full of food!
Come, let's drink.
Cheers.
I'm sorry for leaving so soon.
Oh, don't be.
I felt bad for dragging you along when I knew you weren't well.
You should go.
He and I still have a long night ahead of us.
Good night, sir.
Take care.
Did he leave?
He looked like he was not well.
He works himself with no relent. It's no surprise he is unwell.
Did he live in Saneum all his life?
Why are you so interested in Doctor Heo?
I told you. He's strangely very familiar.
I can swear that I have seen him before.
But if he's really from Saneum, I guess I'm mistaken.
Many people look alike in the world.
Will you stop it and just drink?
Cheers.
So tell me about yourself. How is your work?
After years at the border garrisons, it feels strange to be in Hanyang.
I hope I can adjust.
Yes, it's been about ten years now.
I remember visiting you when you were stationed in Yongcheon.
Yes, you did.
Yongcheon?
He is Heo Jun, the son of the Yongcheon magistrate.
The magistrate's son?
He's the son of Magistrate Heo Ryun?
I have nothing to do with him. Punish me!
Heo Jun?
What's wrong?
Nothing. Let's drink.
Cheers.
Welcome home.
Let's go inside.
Okay.
I'm home, Mother.
Come in, you must be hungry.
We cooked some chicken for your nourishment.
Dinner will be ready soon.
Mother, I'll do it.
Take Kyum inside.
Leave it, I'll do it.
Go on inside.
Sir!
What is it?
Trouble! The constabulary deputy is here to see you!
What?
What do we do?
What CAN we do? It's too late to avoid him now.
Show him in. Hurry!
- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.
Sir, what brings you here?
I have something to ask you.
What is it?
Do you know Doctor Heo of the public hospital?
Next.
Why are you so surprised?
Hello, sir.
Is Doctor Kim here?
Yes, sir.
I was stationed in Yongcheon ten years ago.
There was a man who smuggled goods. His name was Heo Jun as well.
It's been a very long time, but he resembles you very much.
I think you're mistaken.
You think so?
Please excuse me.
Go ahead.
I'm relieved that you're not that Heo Jun.
Heo Jun of Yongcheon not only smuggled contrabands,
but he also married a noble lady against the law.
He'll be as good as dead if he gets caught.
I'm glad to hear that you're not that man.
Man-kyung.
Why do you come here so often these days?
Is there a heinous criminal hiding here?
What brings you here?
What are you talking about?
I'm sure he's the same man.
Hasn't there been anything strange about him?
It can't be true. You must be mistaken.
I know him well.
He's an outlaw who smuggled contraband and hid away a traitor?
On top of that, he married a noble lady?
He is not the type to do such things.
Besides, Doctor Heo is from Saneum in Kyungsang-do Province.
I'm sure he had to run away and settle down in a new place.
He had probably fled far south to Saneum from Yongcheon.
Think about it carefully. He never mentioned anything?
So what happens if it is true?
If Doctor Heo is the man you say and he committed those crimes,
what will happen to him?
It is a heavy offense to smuggle banned goods.
And if he really married a noble lady, he broke an important law.
He could lose his job and be executed.
I think you've got the wrong man.
I'll find out in time.
Don't you have anything better to do? Stop wasting your time.
You would never suspect Doctor Heo if you knew him.
I'll see you again.
Good day.
It can't be true.
Of course not.
You called, sir?
Heo Jun at the public hospital. Start an investigation.
Find out if he's really from Saneum.
Learn more about his family, especially his wife.
Yes, sir.
Did you call for me?
Have a seat.
I went to the palace for a meeting and met Chief Nurse So-bi.
She asked me to recommend a girl who could give good massages.
So I recommended you.
Then what will happen to me?
If they like your massaging skills, you might give one to the king.
Ma'am!
Calm yourself.
If you shame us again, we'll kick you out.
Yes, ma'am!
Sisters! Sisters!
Sisters!
I'm going back to the palace!
How?
I'm going to give the king the best massage he's ever had.
And if I happen to win his favor...!
Just thinking of it makes me breathless!
Chae-sun, you're so lucky! Your massaging skills will finally pay off.
I'm good at giving massages myself.
It's not just my massage skills, you know.
You need a pretty face as well.
What are you trying to say? Are you saying you're prettier?
I was once very popular with men!
But I'm worried.
About what?
I have given massages to ladies only, and never to a man.
Why should it be any different? Just do what you always do.
But this is an opportunity of a lifetime.
Well, good luck.
I'll be the king's concubine someday.
I shouldn't let myself be so caught up with a mere assistant!
I must be insane.
Is this the house?
Yes, sir.
I have to go out. Can you look after Eon-nyun?
All right.
Hey.
Are you talking to me?
I have a question.
Is this Doctor Heo Jun's house?
Yes. Is something wrong?
Do you live here?
No.
We have medicine. Take a look.
We're giving them out for free.
Why? Feel bad? Then pay us.
Take a look.
Why the long face? Is something wrong?
No.
Then why are you frowning like that? Get up and work.
All right.
Medicine for free. Take a look.
That's funny.
What is? What did you do now?
I was coming out of the house, and a man asked about Doctor Heo.
What did he ask?
If Doctor Heo is really from Saneum, and not from Yongcheon.
So how did you answer?
He seemed suspicious, so I told him I didn't know.
Folks must be in really bad need of his services!
What are you talking about?
Do I have to spell out everything? Isn't it pretty darn obvious?
Since word spread about Jun, all the noblemen want his services.
Jun will become rich in no time.
He'll never accept such an offer.
But those men asked me about his wife, too.
Honey, that's them.
Il-seo, I'll be out for a while.
Yang-tae, where are you going? Hey!
Yang-tae! What about the store?
Jun!
I think the deputy is investigating you.
They knew that Da-hee is a noblewoman.
My eyes are too dim for sewing.
Give it to me. I can do it.
I must be getting old.
I keep dreaming about my old days in Yongcheon these days.
Those were hard times, but I wonder if I'll ever go back.
Mother, I'm home.
He must be back from work.
Give me a moment. I'll bring you dinner.
No.
I have something to talk about. Please sit.
Is something wrong? You look worried.
Is something wrong?
I met a man who knows about my past.
Who?
When we lived in Yongcheon, he was a captain in the Uiju garrison.
Now he's a deputy at the central constabulary.
He knows that I smuggled illegal goods and married outside of my class.
What do we do then?
We worked so hard to get where we are.
He didn't recognize me at first, so I thought I didn't have to worry.
But it turned out that he was investigating me.
I don't think I can avoid him.
Then what will you do?
I thought my past could be forgiven if I lived honestly.
That time would forgive all. But it was a false hope.
You have lived more righteously than anyone.
My past was bound to come out. It was foolish of me to try to hide it.
I have no choice but to face punishment.
What do you mean?
You have to run. We have to get away.
Where? Where can we run to?
How can we run with my mother, wife and my young son?
How long do you think we can run?
Then you want to get caught?
You worked way too hard for that.
Ten long years to redeem yourself. How can you let it go to waste?
That's too unfair! It's too much!
But that is my fate.
I have to face it.
There is no other way.
Sir.
Chae-sun, what can I do for you?
Can I give you a massage?
A massage?
You will massage me as if I were the king?
Sure, why not? I will be your guinea pig.
Hey. Hold this. Let's go.
Come on in.
I don't know if it's okay for me to be here.
Everybody is busy working now. No one will come.
Lie down here.
Okay.
- Flip over. - Flip over?
I'm flipping out.
Okay, here we go.
That feels heavenly.
Please be quiet.
Feels great.
Right there.
Good, good.
What are you doing?
Ah... but... um...
I was practicing my massage skills because I might give one to the king.
What?
I never massaged a man before, I wanted to practice on Mr. Lim.
Foolish girl. Get out of here.
Yes, ma'am!
Hong-choon, I didn't do anything wrong.
She begged me so desperately. I'll get going.
Sir!
Please let me go.
Lie down over there.
Why are you doing this to me?
Your face is dark. You look tired.
You really need a good massage.
But who...?
Wait... you...?
I can die happy!
Hello there.
Sir.
A patient ate poisonous mushrooms.
I'm looking for a way to distinguish poisonous mushrooms.
I can't find the answer in this text.
Slice and mix it with ginseng or rice. If it turns black, it's poisonous.
Really? I should have asked you sooner.
I've been wasting my time.
Well, see you later.
Sir...
I have something to discuss with you.
What is it?
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I am prepared to face any punishment.
Please let it slide.
He has you fooled!
A plague?
It could reach Hanyang at any time!
Search the premises!
Where is Doctor Heo?