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[Episode 93]
Is he dead?
What's going on?
They looked like they were getting better this morning.
I can't figure out what's happening.
What do you mean? You're the doctor!
Chae-sun! Chae-sun!
Chae-sun!
- Chae-sun! - Chae-sun!
Sir, what's wrong with her?
She has been infected.
That can't be.
Sir, please check her again.
Sir, please save her! Please!
Sir...
Ma'am...
Chae-sun, can you see me?
Chae-sun.
Ma'am, I don't want to die like this.
Chae-sun.
Chae-sun...
I want to serve the king.
I can't die now.
So-hyun,
Ye-jin. Ma'am.
Please don't let me die...
Chae-sun, you won't die.
You won't die.
Please save me.
Doctor Heo.
I can imagine how discouraged you are. But we can't give up.
Let's start all over again.
We've already tried all of the medicine known to cure the plague.
It's time to adopt a different approach.
Let's prescribe medicine according to each symptom.
We're in an emergency situation. We can't waste time experimenting.
Why don't we try using Sophora root as written in texts?
The herb is toxic.
It's too strong to be used on patients who are already in a very weak state.
If that is the case, how about trying Gardenia plants?
Gardenia plants?
Isn't that used for jaundice, headaches and scrotal hernia?
It is also effective for abscess or sore throats.
Doctor Heo, what do you think?
Doctor Heo.
Doctor Heo! Sir!
Chae-sun... Chae-sun is...
Chae-sun! Wake up, Chae-sun!
- Chae-sun! - Chae-sun!
- Wake up! - Move aside!
Sir, please save her! Sir!
Chae-sun...
She's dead.
Chae-sun...
- Chae-sun! - Chae-sun!
Chae-sun!
Chae-sun...! Chae-sun!
Chae-sun... Chae-sun...
- Get up! - Chae-sun!
Chae-sun!
Chae-sun...
Chae-sun!
Chae-sun! Chae-sun!
Chae-sun! Chae-sun...
You were so young. Why the rush?
Please don't leave. It's too soon.
He treated her sincerely though she refused and humiliated him.
Mother, it's me.
I must have dozed off.
Don't get up.
I guess your wife told you.
Are you all right?
I'm fine. Don't worry.
As I lay on the verge of death, I realized I lived my life wrong.
Why did I hate Heo Jun so much?
Please rest.
Do-ji.
It is a waste to hate another person.
Such spiteful hatred only serves to hurt and pain me.
Sir.
I have something to say to you.
What is it?
Please don't think I'm being presumptuous.
Try using Japanese plums on patients.
I saw a similar plague in my hometown. Everyone recovered after eating plums.
Are you sure it was Japanese plums?
Yes, I'm sure of it.
Japanese plums.
Japanese plum is effective for high fever, diarrhea and dysentery symptoms.
I believe that it could be the cure.
The patients have abscess on their heads. How can Japanese plums cure that?
I think the abscess and swelling are the result of high fever.
Then bringing down the fever will cure it?
Yes. I am sure of it.
And since high fever hampers digestion, we better use castor beans first.
After that, we'll use the Japanese plums.
Alright.
What about Sophora root and Gardenia plant?
Let us divide the patients into three and try different prescriptions.
Okay.
Keep fanning.
Doctor Heo.
The Japanese plum juice you asked for.
Hurry and give this to the patients.
Sir.
Here.
Drink a little more.
What's happening?
The patients who took the juice are getting better.
But patients in the other groups are not improving.
From tomorrow, give plum juice to all of the patients.
Yes, sir.
Good girl.
Put it down carefully.
Careful.
Sir, I have a report from Doctor Heo.
Milord, Doctor Heo has found a cure for the plague.
Is this true?
Japanese plum juice was the key.
Their condition is rapidly improving, and there are no more casualties.
Wonderful! This is wonderful news!
I should report it to the king at once.
I know you worked very hard day and night.
The plague has finally died down. You should get ready to return.
You did a wonderful job.
We have prepared a small banquet, so enjoy yourselves before leaving.
Listen! Show them to the banquet hall.
Yes, sir.
Let's go.
Sir...
I know how hard you worked, but I can't turn a blind eye to your past.
I am done with my work here. You can arrest me now.
Doctor Heo! Doctor Heo!
The Governor is looking for you.
You'll have to leave for Hanyang right now.
His Majesty wants to reward the doctors and nurses personally.
Get ready to leave.
What are you waiting for? Let's get ready to return.
Can't disobey a royal command. We'll continue this in Hanyang.
Sir, have you heard?
His Majesty wants to see Heo Jun.
What now?
What will you do if he forgives Jun's past wrongs?
That won't happen.
But...
Darn it.
Ma'am, it's Yang-tae.
Come in.
Don't rush me.
How are you the wounds?
Don't even mention it.
I heard excremental water was good, so I gave them that.
Do you have news?
Ma'am, Jun has returned from Hwanghae Province.
Is this true?
Yes, ma'am.
Sorry, smelly burp.
It's another happy occasion.
Doctor Heo cured the plague, and you know who he's meeting?
His Majesty the King!
Oh my, will he reward Doctor Heo like last time?
This mouth will be eating hearty.
Till your stomach bursts.
Gotta eat first.
Does it hurt? Geez.
I have never seen the king in person.
I've never even seen his shadow.
The thought of seeing him makes my heart pound.
How do you look?
It's crooked.
If you are ready, let's go.
How's it look now?
Try not to make a mistake in front of the King. Be attentive.
Yes, ma'am.
I wish Chae-sun were here with us.
Go on.
We'll be back soon.
Can I talk to you for a moment?
I didn't know you were back, sir.
It's been a few days.
The trip was much rougher expected, but I learned a lot, too.
I thought about you, and why I lost to you every time.
Perhaps Father was right, and you are more compassionate.
But I don't think my medical skills are inferior.
I'll get my place back.
I heard that you took care of my mother's illness.
Yes, sir.
I promise to pay you back.
I didn't do it to get paid.
I never want to be in your debt.
His Majesty has arrived!
You may raise your head.
I want to see your faces.
Over 5,000 people died from this plague.
This is the worst disaster since our country was founded.
But with your hard work, you were able to find a cure.
You played a huge role in coordinating the efforts...
...of officials, doctors, and nurses.
Your praise is too kind, Your Majesty.
You all did well.
You found the cure for this plague by using Japanese plums.
If you hadn't found the cure in time, it would've spread across the nation.
I shall not forget your invaluable service.
We all worked together as a team.
I do not deserve such praise alone, Your Majesty.
He is the older brother of Lady In-bin.
I am Kim Gong-ryang.
My name is Yu Do-ji.
If you work hard for me, I can help you with your career.
Do you understand?
Heo Jun will not be able to escape punishment.
Why is it so hard to find a good successor?
I will meet with the chief deputy and beg him.
It won't work. I must face it.