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Save him! Please save him!

What are you waiting for? Get them out of here!

Please save him! Please save the boy!

Please save him!

What's going on here?

What are you doing with the patient?

I just asked you a question.

Lady Oh ordered him out of the clinic.

Are you the doctor? Please help! Please save him!

Take the boy to the patients' quarters.

Sir.

Thank you! Thank you!

He has internal bleeding. He would have died.

What were you thinking? How can you kick out a dying patient?

The lady--

Shut up! A doctor must risk his life for the patient!

Didn't I teach you this?

Please forgive me.

Where is Do-ji?

He is studying in his room for the state medical exam.

What? That undiscerning fool!

How can he turn a blind eye on a dying boy?

Did you send for me?

Are you studying for the state medical exam?

Yes. I have the exam early next month.

Although the priest is a busy person,

I invited him so he could test your knowledge.

Please, all I know are Buddhist scriptures.

I heard you were a medical examiner at the royal palace.

Please teach me.

Well, then.

Let me ask you a few questions. Why do people get ill?

Excuse me?

Doctors ought to know why people get sick.

When harmful germs enter the body, the balance of Yin and Yang is upset.

What is Yin and Yang?

Yang is the hot energy from the sun and the force that grows all things.

Yin is the energy of the earth. It gives birth to life.

Which part of the body is Yin and Yang?

Above the waist is Yang, the stomach is Yin.

The skin is Yang. Inside the skin is Yin.

I want you to be more specific.

The liver, heart, spleen, lungs and kidneys are Yin.

The gall bladder, stomach, intestines, bladder and bowels are Yang.

Pretty good. Here's another question.

Why eat rice in winter and barley in summer?

Isn't it because they are seasonal crops?

That's not the proper answer for a doctor.

We eat rice during the winter because it balances out the Yin and Yang

if we eat rice that was grown under the summer sun.

We eat barley for the opposite reason.

A doctor must know 1,592 medicines and how they apply to the body.

As well as the seven passions, joy, anger, sorrow, fear, love, hate and lust.

Yet if he fails to know one thing, he can't become a doctor.

What is that one thing?

Well?

I don't know, sir. What is it?

It's compassion.

By that, you mean...

You must have sympathy for sick people.

Is that one of the exam questions?

It's something all doctors must know. It has nothing to do with the exam.

There are different types of doctors.

Doctors who make medicine without affection.

Doctors who only rely on medicine.

Doctors who only care about selling expensive medicines.

Doctors who ignore poor patients instead of sympathizing with their pain.

Doctors who make a healthy person seem sick to earn more money.

What kind of doctor do you want to be?

Patients must feel comfort, and you must know how to sympathize.

I don't think you are ready to become a doctor yet.

I understand why you brought him here.

It is not to help me with my exam, but to make me give up on it.

It's to make you a better doctor. You still have a long way to go.

No, Father.

I will become a member of the royal medical staff.

l shall return to my room.

If he is so insistent on taking the exam, let him.

He'll at least get a chance to see the world.

I hope he pinpoints possible exam questions for Do-ji.

He once served the Crown Prince. He'll be of great help.

Undoubtedly.

I'm glad that he's showing such interest in Do-ji.

Master Do-ji is sure to pass the exam with flying colors.

What did he say to you?

Is something wrong? Did he tell you to study harder?

They both think I'm not ready to become a physician.

What? Why would they say such a horrible thing to you?

I plan on proving them both wrong.

How could they discourage him when they should be encouraging him?

Guys! Guys!

- What's the fuss? - Where's the fire?

Master Do-ji is leaving for Hanyang. Did you know that?

Shouldn't one of us tag along as his servant?

I served him all this time. Of course I'm the one to go.

You fool. You know nothing about Hanyang.

I should go since I know the city best.

- Calling me a country bumpkin? - That's right.

Shut up and get back to work.

Don't you know who worked here the longest?

I clearly have seniority here. Don't try to butt in.

Isn't Mr. Lim Oh-keun taking the exam as well?

Yeah, right!

He has not learned enough. I'd have a better chance at passing.

Hey.

Is that wine?

Ah... well...

Taking it to Mr. Lim?

Lady Oh can't find out. Lower your voice.

I'll turn a blind eye if you cook breakfast alone tomorrow.

What?

Is that a no? Milady!

Fine, fine. I'll cook breakfast alone.

Guess I'll be sleeping in tomorrow.

Ugh, that sly minx.

What brings you here?

I brought some wine.

Have you lost your mind? It's still bright outside.

What if Doctor Yu finds out?

Don't worry, I saw him leave the house.

Yeah?

Then come have a seat.

Let me pour you a drink.

Enough, enough.

Enjoy the wine.

I'm sorry.

Where are you going?

Sir?

Come have a drink.

No, thank you.

I said, come.

Sir.

How's working in the clinic?

Good.

Good, you say.

Don't I and my incompetence seem pathetic to you?

I've been here for almost 10 years. But my skills haven't improved much.

While others take the exam, I treat hemorrhoid patients with heated herbs.

You're being too humble, sir.

Humble?

Think about this seriously.

If it were a real road, you can always make it.

But the path to becoming doctor is too difficult and arduous.

What kind of doctor do you want to be?

Patients must feel comfort, and you must know how to sympathize.

I don't think you are ready to become a doctor yet.

It is not to help me with my exam, but to make me give up on it.

It's to make you a better doctor. You still have a long way to go.

Was everything fine last night in the clinic?

Yes, sir.

The circus boy has clotted blood in his stomach.

Treat him with angelica roots, sappanwood,

lovage, coco grass and peach seeds.

Yes, sir.

Are you really set on going to Hanyang?

Yes, Father.

Then go.

It will be a long trip. You'll need someone at your side.

Take Heo Jun with you.

But sir...

Sir...

What the hell?

Unbelievable!

Everyone's in an uproar about Doctor Yu's favoritism.

Bu-san-po is beyond angry. He thinks he should be going.

Heo Jun is being sent with good reason.

What good reason?

He'll be of great help to Do-ji.

How do you know that?

I wonder.

Mother.

I'll be going to Hanyang in a few days.

Hanyang?

Yes, I'm accompanying Doctor Yu's son to take the state medical exam.

But you're in no situation to go.

Haven't you forgotten what trouble you went through without an ID?

We're finally settling down here. Why would you invite trouble?

Don't go.

I'll get identification soon. Don't worry, Mother.

You still haven't forgotten about Da-hee? Is that why you're insisting on going?

Don't. What use is it for you to see her now?

She's living in a different world.

Jun.

I'm not expecting anything either. But I wish I could behold her from afar.

I think I can erase this heartache then.

It's useless.

If I don't go, I'll regret it for life. I must go, Mother.

Jun.

Mother.

Enough pounding! Aren't you going to sleep?

Not sleeping?

At least respond when I talk to you.

Here, get up.

Take this. Drink some water.

What's that?

Go on.

Isn't this grinded rock? Why the hell are you making me eat rocks?

This is no ordinary ground rock. You know the temple in Mt. Sangbong?

It's from the statue of Buddha there, medicine from Buddha's nose.

Medicine?

It will let me conceive a son.

Do we really have to go that far?

For a son, I'm ready to steal Buddha's underwear.

Eat it all.

Fine, I'll eat it.

All of it.

Let us see if your medicine is the real deal.

Oh gosh, you are so impatient.

Let's do this.

So pretty. Especially at night.

I'm always pretty.

Are you in, Il-seo?

Yikes!

Who's there?

It's me, Heo Jun.

Darn it.

Give me a moment.

Don't...!

Wait up for me.

Where are you...?

We'll have a wild time when I get back.

What's the matter?

I have something to ask you for.

What happened to the ID you promised? You said you'd get me a new one.

I told you it's not easy. That's why I let you live in my house.

If you mean to bother me about that, you'll have to get out of here.

As for the money I owe you, I'll pay it back.

No, I don't mean to bother you at all.

I have to go to Hanyang in a few days, and I need identification for the trip.

You know a lot of the town officials. You said it was easy to get new ID.

I was just trying to fool you back then.

Think about it. You think it will be easy?

Just wait and you'll get it eventually.

Don't try to play games and get caught.

I know it'll be difficult, but you're all I have.

- Please help me. - No.

- I must go to Hanyang. - Come on.

Please help me.

Jeez.

I'll see what I can do, but don't expect much.

You overestimate my abilities.

Alright. Thank you.

I'm leaving, Father.

Our son is going away. Say something nice.

There are many kinds of doctors. But I have faith in only one kind.

One that is genuinely compassionate. Be genuinely sympathetic to the patients.

Strive to be a compassionate doctor instead of pursuing vain things.

That is the doctor this world needs. You may go.

Big deal if he's famous in this village.

He's not going to live forever. He can't take his skills when he dies.

You're leaving to take the exam, and he's just discouraging you.

How can he be so cold?

Don't worry about what he said. Just pass the exam at all costs.

Make your poor mother proud.

What are you doing here? You must get ready to leave.

Well...

I don't think I can go, sir.

What do you mean? Why are you saying you can't go?

Explain yourself.

Hey!

Here you go.

Thank you, Il-seo.

It cost me a bear's gall to get this.

I'll never forget what you have done for me.

Please don't.

Why are you saying you can't go?

Never mind what I said. I'll get ready at once.

What was that nonsense?

Hey.

What?

What did you just give him?

It's nothing.

By the way, aren't you going to Hanyang to take the exam?

You've been working here ten years. Isn't it time you become a real doctor?

You're pouring salt on my wound.

Get lost, you punk!

Want to be super thorough? Study twenty years?

Or with your brain, maybe thirty?

You good-for-nothing! Darn bastard!

My best wishes, Do-ji.

Thanks, Ye-jin.

I have something to say.

I wasn't studying so hard for the state medical exam for myself.

I kept with the difficult medical books...

For you.

You motivated me until this day.

Do-ji.

If I pass the exam, I'll tell my parents how I feel about you.

You have given me more affection and care than I can handle.

Please don't say anything more.

Ye-jin.

All I care about is learning medicine.

I told you that you must not. It'll be too difficult for a woman.

It is the only way I can pay back my debt to your father.

I can't possibly think of anything else.

Ye-jin.

Young Master, I'm ready to leave.

I see.

Take care of yourself.

I will.

Young Master, what do you study for the state medical exam?

What subjects are there?

Why do you care?

We have to get to an inn before sunset. Just worry about getting there.

Yes, sir.

Welcome, sir!

Why is this place so crowded? Is something happening?

Because of the state exam in the capital early next month.

Are you going to take the exam, too?

I guess so. Do you have a vacant room?

Just one left. Please come with me.

Sir, where are you going?

I want to get some fresh air.

Twenty ingredients to protect the liver.

Gentians, goldthread, sickle pod, Psyllium husk.

Black raspberry, Celosia cristata, jujube seeds...

Innskeep, do you have a vacant room?

You're too late. We're all out.

Are there any other places for us to stay?

You'll have to go over the hill to find another inn.

This is ridiculous.

We're on our way to take the state exam.

Kick out the commoners that aren't here for the exam.

Everyone here is on his way to take the state exam.

Nonsense, judging from his attire, the man is not of the nobility.

Must be some low-level exam.

You can't let commoners sleep in a room while nobles sleep outside in the cold.

Tell them to leave.

You're not taking the state exam, right? You'll have to vacate the room for them.

The noblemen have quite a temper.

We got here first. You can't force us out!

I refuse to leave.

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Do you know who Dr. Yang Yesu is?

He's the Chief Royal Physician and the head of the royal medical staff.

He praised me on my test result. I'm guaranteed to pass.

October 15, 1571, 9:30 am. Open the scroll.

What is your father's name?

It is Yoo Eui-tae, sir.

Now you can really congratulate me.

Men with your skill are a dime a dozen.

Don't be so arrogant.

Where is the home of Lord Lee Jeong-chan?

Impossible. Something's not right.

A wretch like you is acquainted the Nine Needles Contest?

The Nine Needles Contest?

Nine needles...?