You wicked dog, 90 away
You are the court doctor?
Why are you still standing there?
Come and treat my dad
If you fail to cure my dad
Everyone in the academy will be implicated
We will do all we can Grand Counselor will be cured
Got Hung's book
Also lists the brain of the rabid dog as ingredient
Hey, is this the one?
Where is the dog? Gone
Shi Chun, Shi Chun
I am fine, the hand is fake
You... scared me to death
I have put sedative in the hand
It is going to pass out
Good trick
All right, no time for words
Take it back first Yes
Dad
The dog is infected
You really have the confidence that its brain will cure me?
It is your idea, if something goes wrong
You are responsible
Of course, if I fail to cure Grand Counselor
I don't think I can leave the capital alive
The wound is healing well
Your Excellency, how do you feel?
The wound is healing It doesn't mean the toxics inside me is out
It doesn't mean rabies will not come out
The inflammation has gone and you have shown no symptoms of rabies
Your Excellency you are almost recovered
You are lucky this time
Your Excellency is blessed
Li Shi Chun, you dared to us rabid dog brain to treat me
You have the guts
I am going to lay a banquet in your honor
Your Excellency you are too kind
I just followed Got Hung's prescription
Got Hung of Jin Dynasty was not just a doctor
He was a famous alchemist
How do you see alchemy?
Actually elixirs of all ages were made with harmful minerals
Long term consumption will cause toxics
to accumulate in the organs
It will do the body nothing but harm
But medical books of all ages have mentioned elixirs
They all say the intake of these elixirs will lead to illness free immortality
Immortality is not grounded in facts
It is just hearsay passing down the generations
Whatever, you cured me it was a great credit
I will reward you
I am an academy officer
Treating people is my duty
I have not thought of rewards
But over the ages, mistakes and discrepancies have crept into medical books
If it is possible, could Your Excellency petition His Majesty
For the academy to undertake the revision of Materia Medica?
It will be beneficial to the people
But what His Majesty cares is the making of elixir
Unless your book is on this aspect
Otherwise, he will not be interested
Let me write you a sample work
You may change your mind
If there is nothing else, may I be excused
Li Shi Chun, you stop there
Let me tell you don't set your price too high
It was just pure luck that my dad got well
As for luck, who could beat you?
You were promoted to Councilor of Ministry of Rites in so short a time
Now we are at it, you really didn't have to sit for the exam in Wuchang
You do you mean?
You mean I got the post because of my dad?
Don't be so heated up, the rush of blood may aggravate your hemorrhoid
It will be painful
You... If there is nothing else, goodbye
Cheung 5: Yes?
Come on Mr Li
I have asked them to make you rice Yes
After this last meal You can bid here goodbye
What? Last meal? Mr Yim is dead?
I have to go with him?
What are you talking about? Mr Yim has recovered
After this meal, you are free
You really mean it?
I told you I would clear you of any wrongdoings
That means I can go out soon
Thank you, Mr Li, thank you
I can never repay what you have done me
Should you need me some day
I am willing to give you my life
Thank you for catching the rabid dog
It was nothing at all
But were it not for the dog
It wouldn't have reminded me of the saying
Brain controls our vital spirit
Make it short
You remember that Justice officer?
He lost his sanity after being bitten by a rabid dog
Yes
I have opened up his body
I found no damage in his heart
But I found blood congestion, edema and bleeding in his cerebrum and cerebellum
It showed that the pathogens have gone into his brain after the rabid dog attack
And made he act crazy
It is your assumption only It proves nothing
Unless I can see how a live brain works
Easy for you to say
Where can I find you a live brain?
Indeed, why should we argue about something that can't be proved?
You can't be so conservative in your medical views
Or we will never have any progress
We may really be able to see how a brain works in future
Well, till then
Wow You are home
You have made so many medicinal dishes?
I got a bargain lending the kitchen to you
I have made a number of dishes
But I haven't found the main attraction yet
Why don't you give me a hand?
All right, if I think up one I will tell you
Look at you, don't just eat
You don't find anything different here?
Oh, potpourri here
And so fragrant
This house has not been touched since the last lodger
It had the moldy smell
So I bought some potpourri back
It takes away the moldy smell and is refreshing
With the potpourri here the house turns lively
And this wind chimes too
Put it where the wind comes
It chimes when there is wind coming
It is even livelier
Some great ideas
Others not in the know will think you are the lady of the house
Let me put it up first You be careful
You all right? I twisted my ankle
Let me take you to the chair
How clumsy of me Be careful
Let me help you with the medicinal wine
Thank you
I am so sorry, you have to carry me back
You twisted your ankle because of me
I can't let you hop home
Bear it a bit longer, we will be there soon
You are telling yourself?
If you are tired, just put me down
I am fine, it is just around the comer
Great, we are finally here
So soon? I should have made you go by detour
I let you off too easily
What are you two doing?
Master Dad...
Quite a big place
Master, how come you are in the capital?
I heard that Tung Ching is opening a medicinal eatery here
And you have got in the academy
So I come to share the joy
But no one answered the door sol had a nap outside
Dad, you have not told us what happened to you
How come you arm is covered with cuts?
Not just the arm, my whole body
What? Master, you've been to war?
Scarier than war, I have been to Yunnan
You know the ethnic minorities there make their living as hunters
I fell into a trap unwittingly and it was dark
They thought I was some animal and tried to kill me with spears
Luckily I was agile and they didn't hurt me in the fatal areas
That's why I was covered with cuts
But the cuts are healing well
What medicine did you use?
Let me show you
This is called sanqi
It looks like ground orchid
Sanchi is indigenous to Yunnan
So it is also called Dian sanqi
It is used as a tribute to Tianzhou So it is called tianqi too
Tianqi is miraculous for stopping bleeding
It is good for any impact wounds broken bones or internal bleeding
It can be taken orally or applied externally
Besides stopping bleeding and pain
It is good for stasis and bruises
That's cool indeed Right
It would be good if I could use it
I know you will be interested
So I brought some for you
Thank you, Master My pleasure
Dad, I just twisted my ankle
I don't know if there is stasis
Could I use sanqi to treat it?
Of course, you should first grind it into powder form
Mix it with wine for taking or external application
If it is an emergency case
I can just chew it up and apply it on the wound
It is not that urgent I can wait for the powder
You can wait? But I can't
I am hungry, I want something to eat
The kitchen is not yet open for business
We can make do with it here
Can you smell the chicken? Yes
When it comes to food, no one can beat you
Master Yes
If we put some tianqi into it It will be tonifying
Tianqi is good for stasis and bruises
So the soup will be good for Tung Ching
Of course
Let us try out the taste
If it tastes good It can be our main attraction
If it works, we can have a series of dishes based on it
I won't be left out
It tastes bitter
Indeed, tianqi is so bitter
It is, but it has a bittersweet aftertaste
I know you the young can't stand bitter stuff
The whole pot is mine
Tung Ching, I see light from your room
So I know you aren't asleep yet
Why in a daze here? Thinking about Shi Chun
Of course not Really not?
I saw him carry you back
He really worried about your ankle twist
I then knew you two still care for each other
Whether we do or not, he is a married man
We can never be together
It is not unusual for men to have more than one wife
He has a wife, it doesn't mean you can't marry him
Dad, you know my character I can't be a concubine
I can't share a husband with another woman
Dad know you are stubborn
But the title isn't that important
You can still love each other without having any titles
The point is you care for each other
The point now is... does Shi Chun care for you
I don't know
That's the gnawing part
Either you clarify it with him or you put him aside
Don't just think about him
Dear, don't rob yourself of your sleep
Before you make up your mind whether to love him or not
You have to love yourself first, get it?
Dad Son
Pong Pak Chun is your father?
What nerve! My dad is a third rank official
How dare you call him by his name?
You should greet him
Yes, greetings, Your Excellency I am Li Shi Chun
You are the new officer?
I hear that you were referred by King Chor
You must be well learned in medicine
Your Excellency, you are too kind
So what if he is well learned? He is not punctual
I am waiting for you to take over
Where are you going?
Grand Counselor Yim Sung invites dad and me over
Son, it is about time, get in Yes
Your Excellency consents to come with your son
I am honored
Your Excellency you are too kind
Your Excellency has just been appointed Grand Counselor
You must be busy with your works
If I am wanted in anyway Just send me the order
You are too kind to ask us to dinner
I am new to my post
Mr Pong, you are the deputy commander-in-chief of Brocade Guard
Responsible for the safeguarding the court
His Majesty's most trusted military official
I have long wanted to make friends with you
Your Excellency is a first rank official
It will be above my station
Mr Pong please don't think so
The Brocade Guard commander-in-chief post has not been filled
If you are interested
I will be glad to say a few words in front of His Majesty
I am His Majesty's official I should share his worries
Serving His Majesty is my duty
I don't do it for power
Whatever His Majesty orders I will carry it out
Mr Pong, you must know that
His Majesty is keen on recruiting talents for the making of elixirs
Young Mr Pong is the best graduate of the academy
I wonder if he cares to join
The two vice chancellors in researching elixirs for His Majesty
Your Excellency, my specialty is not Alchemy
My duty is to treat patients I am not interested in alchemy
Mr Pong, my father asks you because he appreciates you
Don't you know many will do anything for this chance?
Your Excellency please don't get it wrong
My son means... he is just a mere doctor
Not even an imperial doctor
He is not up for this important task
Moreover, the elixir is for His Majesty's consumption
No mistake is allowed
Your Excellency please reconsider
Since young Mr Pong is not interested
I will not force you
So no business for tonight
Good, come, more tea for our guests
Your Excellency, watch out
Dad, assassin
Dad
Call court doctors Yes
It looks like ground orchid the drug for stopping bleeding
And it smells like ginseng
You take tianqi back
You want me to list it as court medicine?
Ground orchid is rare plant and not easy to collect
Tianqi can be grown so it should be promoted
The academy has to be careful with the drugs we use
It is not recorded in medical books
We first have to prove its action and efficacy before we can use it
Tianqi is indigenous to Yunnan
The ethnic minorities there use it externally for stopping bleeding
And orally for stasis
It can relieve pain and inflammation
It is very effective
But it has never been used in the court before
Your Honor
Deputy Commander-in-chief Pong is critically wounded
In Grand Counselor's mansion
Mr Yim asks you to come over to treat him personally
I am coming
Your Honor, let me go with you
The cut is very deep
Luckily it has not reached any internal organs
We have to stop the bleeding first
Have you brought ground orchid?
I want to stop dad's bleeding Yes
Ground orchid has to be boiled into a paste first
Why not try tianqi?
Just grind it into powder and it can be applied externally
It is convenient and it is as effective as ground orchid
I have been a soldier for so long I have never heard of it
My master brought it back from Yunnan
It is said the soldiers there use it to treat impact wounds
Really?
Whether in court practice or medical books
Ground orchid is used for stopping bleeding
I have never heard of tianqi
Li Shi Chun, don't you use Mr Pong to try out new drugs
Mr Yui is the chancellor of the academy
He should decide on which drug to use
Li Shi Chun, I told you
Tianqi can only be used after it has been tested
Since we have this effective way Why not give it a try?
You are an officer, you should know different people react differently to drugs
We know nothing of the characteristics of tianqi
You want to try it out with my dad?
My master was covered with cuts
And they were cured by tianqi
Your master is weird
How can he be compared with my dad?
I just want to stop your dad's bleeding
No more fights
Son, just use ground orchid as you say
Hear it?
Dad, you feel any better?
It doesn't hurt as much as before
Mr Pong you are wounded You shouldn't move too much
Why don't you stay the night here
Wait till it is easier for you to move
Yes, dad, in order not to aggravate your wound
You should stay the night here
Well then, thank you
In case Mr Pong's wound may take a sudden turn
Li Shi Chun, you stay here to take care of Mr Pong
Yes
Dad
I think you should order the Ministry of Justice to execute the assassin
As a warning to others
I know what to do
Dad, have you noticed that when you tried enlist Pong to our side
He didn't seem to be very willing
It doesn't matter
At least I know he has no intention of going against me
Whether we can enlist him We can leave it for later
Dad, be careful, you may reopen your wound
Don't worry, I can go out and have a drink with you
Your wound has not healed, you can't drink
I was kidding only, don't freak out
Of course I have to worry about you
The cut was so deep
Though the bleeding has stopped There my be stasis inside
If it is not handled properly It may lead to inflammation and swelling
If ground orchid fails to relieve the pain
Then there must be stasis inside
You want my dad to try your tianqi?
Besides stopping bleeding
Tianqu can relieve pain and stasis
It can be applied externally or taken orally
It enhances the heart and circulation
Dad trusts me and you have to argue with me
All right, stop it
Li Shi Chun, I know it is your good intention
But with the application of ground orchid
I really feel much better
Hear it? You can go
No, chancellor asked me to stay
So much has happened, you are tired
We all go back for sleep
Dad, should anything happen, call me
Then excuse me Please
Mr Pong, how's your wound?
It hurts terribly, stop the pain first
Mr Pong, how do you feel now?
After taking and applying tianqi
The wound doesn't hurt as much
It really is miraculous
Your Excellency, you refused to let me use tianqi before
Why you change your mind now?
Actually... I know you are more learned in medicine than my son
Since he failed to get the officer post
He is convinced you got it because of King Chor's referral
Hence he bears your grudges
Your Excellency, you think so too?
I have asked the chancellor
He said you won because you were better
But my son is proud and I had not the heart to tell him
I see
You dared to treat the Grand Counselor's rabies with the brain of the rabid dog
I am more convinced my son should have got the post, not you
Your Excellency it sounds self-contradictory
Hin is my son, I will not look down on him
With his talent, he is more than capable for the post of officer
As for you, with your medical knowledge
I think you should be imperial doctor
Your Excellency, you are too kind
Actually I think you are admirable
You would rather endure the pain and let your son treat you
He is my only son
His mother passed away when he was small
I raised him up on my own Of course I love him
And he is spoiled and can't take setbacks
But I find him a loving son
You were wounded and he did everything for you
He didn't even let me change the dressing
Let me be frank
My wound hurt so terribly just now
Even if you had not come
I would have gone to you in secret
But if Pong knows that I used your tianqi
You are afraid he can't take it?
Don't worry, I know what to do
Coming
Don't just eat here
The eatery is going to open in two days
Can't you lend us a hand?
I am, look, this tianqi chicken casserole still tastes bitter
If I can't figure it out
You will not have the main attraction
Don't ask me to try it again
Look at the acnes on your face
Before we have our main attraction
Your face will drive the clients away
Don't worry, I know how to deal with them
With ginger, shallot, leek and wine
Will it taste better this time?
Excuse us Madam, we aren't open yet
I am sorry, my daughter suddenly doesn't feel so well in her belly
Actually it is close to that time of the month
We are women, could she take a rest here and have some hot tea?
That time of the month? Her period?
Come and sit down first
Indeed, belly discomfort is common before the period
Let me get you some hot tea Thank you
Coming, jasmine tea
Keep drinking jasmine tea before the period
It will ease the discomfort
Thank you indeed
It is woman stuff, how will it concern you?
I am a doctor, I treat illnesses
There are no taboos with me
You are a doctor? Yes
I wonder if it is because of the quantity of watermelon she ate lately
That's why it hurts more this time?
Oh dear oh dear
Madam, watermelon is cool in nature
It is obvious your daughter is weak in constitution
The coolness congests in the belly And it is the cause of pain
Remember, days before the period
Have a cup of jasmine tea after dinner
Jasmine is warm and non-toxic
It is refreshing and relaxing
It can ease muscle tightness
And soothes the nerves too
It helps to keep the period on time And relieve pain during it
What about after the period?
It is obvious that there is a deficiency of blood afterwards
Then you should take four ingredient soup as tonification
It enhances blood making, relieves pain And regulates period
It also has the benefit of moisturizing skin and prevents aging
Moisturizing skin? Yes
Prevents aging? Really?
Of course, it is listed in the Sung dynasty medical book
Little Buddha, what are the four ingredients?
Bear it in mind, they are Chinese angelica
Prepared Rehmannia Root Sichuan Lovage Rhizome
And peony
After the period, drink it for six consecutive days
The younger you make it a habit
They fewer illnesses you have when old
Will it be too late for me to start now?
Madam, it can never be too late for tonification
If you want it to taste better add in a chicken or pig stomach
It is good for people with blood deficiency
Cold feet and hands, or who tires easily
It sounds tasty
We can try it here next time
Right, this is a medicinal eatery We will open in two days
You can order it now and we can prepare it for you, all right?
Good
Changing dressing for your dad? Let me give you a hand
Don't worry, your dad is almost recovered
I won't change his medicine
It has not crossed my mind
I just want to take the medicine over myself
Dad, you are not fully recovered yet where are you going
I see that it is almost recovered
So I want to stretch my legs
Almost, that means not fully
Come and take your medicine
Pong, I want congee for breakfast
Why don't you ask them to prepare it
All right
Shi Chun, you have brought your medicine?
Yes Replace it
Dad, what congee you like?
What are you doing?
I see ground orchid doesn't work on Mr Pong
So I want to try tianqi instead
You use untested medicine on my dad
Should anything happen Can you be responsible?
Pong, tianqi works well on me
Even the chancellor said that my wound was healing fast
It proves tianqi works
He also said that we couldn't us untested medicine
Why did you use it?
You want to prove your medical expertise is better than mine?
Pong, you say this
Because you are still unhappy over losing the officer post?
Why should I be unhappy?
He got it doesn't mean he is better than me
He had the support of King Chor only
You are wrong
I have asked the chancellor
He said Li won not because of King Chor's referral
But because he knows more about medicine and illness than you do
You are my dad and you joined them in fooling me?
Pong
What is the use of reading so many books?
I am worse than a commoner doctor
Burn you all
Why are you burning the books?
If you don't want them, I do
You? What do you want them for?
You made fun of me when I first saw you
You are so petty, you still remember it?
You got the officer post, you cured my dad
You stole all the thunder And you still say I am petty?
What are you talking about?
I come to see you
It was not right for you to treat my dad behind my back
Why you have to think this way?
Actually your dad knew your medicine wouldn't work
But he still let you treat him despite the pain, why?
Because he wanted to give you face
Your dad has been supportive of you
Because he wants you to become a great doctor
You throw such a tantrum and burn books after some minor setback
You have failed your dad
It is my business if I burn my own books It is not your concern
Actually you are gifted in medicine
It is your character that has let you down
A medical practitioner should seek betterment through emulation
If you don't have this open-mindedness
However gifted you are You will never succeed
Shi Chun cured me but he didn't take the credit himself
He let you claim it
Why you don't have the graciousness to admit your mistake?
Your Honor
Pong Hin is not back yet? Anyone knows what has happened?
He is too ashamed to show his face
Indeed, he wrongly claimed the credit It is so embarrassing
What are you talking about?
He thought he cured his dad with ground orchid
Actually it was Officer Li with his tianqi
But I don't know it was true or not
If it was, he lost to Officer Li yet again
Why you have to mind winning or losing so much?
Actually Pong was right to us ground orchid But...
Mr Li, you don't have to find me excuses
It was not wrong to use ground orchid
But still, it was Mr Li's tianqi that cured dad
I will not claim the credit, it is Mr Li's
Good, know your own shortcoming and reveal it
It takes great courage to do it It is laudable
Your Honor, I have a suggestion
Just say it
I think we should list tianqi as court medicine
My dad was cured by it It is good case for its efficacy
Your Honor, tainqi is mild in nature Bittersweet in taste
Besides treating external impact wounds and broken bones
It is good to be taken orally for internal maladies
You two join force, I can do nothing but to ask for its inclusion
Thank you, Your Honor
It is not so hot now
Yummy, yummy, take it all
Master Yummy
You have acnes all over your face
Again, more
Little Buddha please
You have taken baby out again Yes
Please, I beg you, leave us two alone
You won't try it sol ask your son to try it
Don't threaten me with my son I won't give in
So strong a tianqi smell
You don't have to give a hand Just use your mouth
If you don't want acnes, just add in tofu
Right, the gypsum in tofu can take away the heat
I only think about how to get rid of the bitter taste
I have not thought of other things Dear oh dear
Shi Chun, off duty? How come you so free?
Master, I come to tell you
The chancellor agrees to ask His Majesty to list tianqi as court medicine
Really? Have you said that it was I who brought it from Yunnan?
Of course
We should celebrate on it
Let me go out to get some wine
Master Yes?
It is snowing outside Oh no
What is it?
Tung Chung the silly girl is impatient for the plaque
She may be taking it back by now
I have to give her a hand
Master, let me go All right
Your son is hungry, come on
Why you come out in such heavy snow?
I didn't know it would snow when I came out
I was impatient for the plaque
Why the impatience?
What if you had fallen ill?
You have to take care of yourself first
It will be troublesome if you have fallen ill
My house is in front Take shelter from the snow first
I wonder if the plaque is scratched
The eatery is named Chun Sin Mei?
Yes, why? Why use this Chun?
Don't think only you can be named Chun
Here it means delicacies
How come my hands hurt so terribly?
What? Let me have a look
They are freezing
Better now?
Why you care for me so much?
You are my senior sister
You have not said it, but you feel it
You can't fool me You care for me in your heart, right?
I too have tried to tell myself
We are just senior sister and brother
I lied to myself... that I have put down my feelings
But we are just fooling ourselves
Milord
Senior sister, how come you are here?
The plaque was done, and I couldn't wait to show it to Shi Chun
Really? So the eatery will open soon?
Luckily I came here in time
Mo Yung, how come you came here by yourself
I came with parents-in-law and brother-in-law, and Kin Hei too
They have to take care of the luggage at the pier
I couldn't wait to come so I got here first
I will send porters to fetch them
I see
Well then, you should pick your parents up
I can go back myself
Yes, you pick them up from the pier
Let me take care of senior sister
All right, then I go
Take an umbrella Yes
Be careful
You have taken a long journey You must be tired
I won't take up your time Not at all
It is so cold outside You have a cup of hot tea first
Let me get you a stove
You don't have to bother about me
No, you are Shi Chun's senior sister That is my senior sister too
If you are not even treated to a cup of hot tea
Even if you don't blame me
I will blame myself for the inhospitality
You are not used to such chores Let me do it
Let me lit it for you Then we can boil some water
I am so sorry, you have to do it instead
I am so useless
I am a wife yet I can do nothing
You are more at ease than me
Don't be silly, with you not around Shi Chun has been a mess
He has helped me with the medicinal eatery
I am just repaying him
Senior sister you are so kind
I was so worried that I would be overwhelmed in the capital
But with you as my companion I feel relieved
Since you are here, why not stay for dinner
No, it is your reunion dinner
We see you as part of the family
Sister Yat and my dad are waiting for me
Now you are in the capital We can have dinner any time
The eatery will open in a couple of days
You are bosses too I will treat you to dinner
Great, I can help with the dirty dishes
Your hands are freezing
You care so much for me... you still have feelings for me
Why Mo Yung not barges in
Right, you have to play her
You should come in and call out Milord
Right
Mo Yung just stood there and looked at you two?
I feel so bad here and you still have the heart to play?
Dear, we are not playing
You have to put yourself in Mo Yung's shoes
To feel what a wife will think when she sees the scene, right?
Right, we try to reenact it to see how serious it was
Would it give Mo Yung thoughts?
If she had thoughts She would have thrown you out
How would she boil water and treat you to tea?
Well, not absolutely
A woman doesn't find out with her eyes
She senses it with her intuition
She has not seen it doesn't mean she doesn't know
A sophisticated woman will not show it
So? She really doesn't know or just feigns ignorance?
Before coming to the capital
I spent a night with her
I found her quite a simple girl
Because of it, I don't want to hurt her
What about yourself?
Even if you can fool Mo Yung
You can't fool yourself
If you aren't just senior sister and brother
You have to think about the future
Just take it as nothing has happened?
What has happened has happened
Stop it
If Shi Chun and I take a step further We will hurt many people
I would rather we remain where we are
We are just senior sister and brother
Can you take it so easy?
I don't want to see you become a home wrecker
But I am worried you will not be happy
I will, I will put my heart into the eatery Into work
I will not think of anything else