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You came back.

Yes.

Good night.

I have something to tell you.

Yes?

I'd like you to move out soon.

My daughter and Commander Kim will get married soon.

Mother.

He needs to know anyways.

It doesn't look good for a soon-to-be-married lady

...to have a strange man stay at her house,

and if people gossip about it, we could invite unnecessary criticism.

I could never repay you enough for having saved my son, and...

I wouldn't ask you this favor if I could help it.

Please try to understand.

Yes. I understand.

Thank you.

Good night then.

Why don't you propose to me?

That's too cheesy.

I might run away then.

What are you talking about?

Postpone the nuptials?

I am not saying I wouldn't marry him.

Since this is so abrupt, I'd like to take time to ponder over...

Don't talk that nonsense!

If we put it off with such frivolous excuses,

what would the State Councilor think of our family?

Then should I get married in fear of his anger?

Young Rae.

Or, is it that important to become in-laws with the family in power?

I am not sure of this marriage.

If I get married with this attitude,

I would feel as if I am sinning against the Commander.

I am afraid of it, Mother.

You make me feel like a mother who sells her daughter for money.

That is not what I meant.

They say a married daughter is no longer a daughter of her parents.

Marrying off a daughter is like making my own daughter a stranger.

To weigh the dignity of the family she'll be married into,

and trying to figure out how she can win the heart of her husband...

That is the desire of every mother.

What else would I wish?

I only wish to see Young Hwi achieve fame and prestige

and to see you get married into a good family and be loved by your husband,

so that I could face your father when I die.

Can't you understand me?

Mother.

Thank you for everything you've done for me.

It's sad to say goodbye,

just when we were becoming close.

You didn't have to leave this soon.

I feel awkward.

Please don't feel that way.

I have lots to do at the infirmary. It's better for me to move out now.

Good bye then.

Doctor Jin!

I was wondering why you haven't been coming out to the infirmary.

Had I known earlier, I wouldn't have inconvenienced you.

Bye.

The other day,

what did you mean by your words?

About the universe thing...

I didn't mean anything. Don't mind it.

- Well. - Your marriage...

Congratulations on your marriage.

What? Nuptials?

So they kicked you out?

It's not that. I stayed there too long.

Same thing. You were kicked out.

Please me stay here for the time being, until I find a place to live in.

You think I'm living at ease?

My situation is worse than yours!

I said, the youngest daughter of Minister Kim became sick!

So what? I'll buy the medicine!

Take this money!

Hold on!

Hold on.

We do our best in making the medicine but the quantity is limited.

Oh no.

We won't give you medicine just because you raise your voice.

So we set the rules.

The new medicine will be given on a degree of inflammation basis.

Examine me first! Me first!

Please be quiet.

Doctors here will check your symptoms.

But, we won't give you a medicine just because you are close to him.

Whether you are noble or humble doesn't count.

Whether you have money or not doesn't count either.

With strict neutrality,

we'll administer medicine to patients in the order of severity.

Do you understand?

[Neurosurgeon: Hyuk Jin]

By any chance...

haven't we met before?

My Lady, Commander Kim is here.

It feels good to come out for a walk after all this time,

especially since you are with me.

Your face looks gloomy.

Is it because of our abrupt nuptials?

My lord...

Come over here.

There is a place I want to show you.

Do you know what this place is?

When I first learned to play sword fight during my childhood,

I was completely defeated by Young Hwi.

Exasperated,

I started practicing swordsmanship in secret.

I practiced it every day and in all types of weather.

Every time after practicing,

I used to engrave some letters to promise myself.

[Young Rae]

I was determined to wait forever...

[Young means "forever", Rae means "coming"]

till you come to me.

Please come to me.

What did you just say?

I said, please be my men,

you and all your followers.

So, after having cultivated your mind and body,

you have decided to become the ringleader of thieves?

A knife in a butcher's hands butchers a cow,

but if it's in the hands of a general, it slays enemies.

I am saying this because I find you phenomenal.

Then...

using me as your sword,

who would you cut down?

Joseon, our nation.

Joseon founded by Yi but ruled by the Kims of Andong,

the rotten old tree that sucks the blood out of the people.

I will pull out the roots and chop them.

Will you be my sword?

What private conversation takes this long?

I gave him a short question, but it takes him so long to find an answer.

It is because you play a joke on this simple scholar.

Apparently, you will become in-laws with the State Councilor.

I guess you would feel uneasy.

Somehow I am feeling the alcohol faster tonight.

Excuse me for my leaving first.

Be careful on your way.

Thank you for the drink.

Please have a good sleep.

When you wake up, you'll feel light on the neck.

You have my trust.

I will do my best.

Pass me the anesthetic.

Huh? Oh, soju. Soju anesthetic.

Professor Lee!

Step aside!

Professor Lee! Professor Lee!

What is this indecency? Sit up at once!

My Lord. How come you came home this early?

This man is...

How dare you.

You are trying to use a knife on the body of a noble lady?

You must have a death wish.

It is not a complicated operation.

Shut your mouth!

Is no one out there? Drag them out.

Yes!

- My Lord. - But...

No, My Lord. Please.

I will talk to you later in private.

First, I will make those doctors disfigured.

I myself asked them to come, My Lord!

I knew it went against the dignity of nobility,

but since I was so desperate to remove this ugly lump,

I called in the doctors in secret.

Are you out of your mind?

How could you allow strange men to use the knife on your body?

If a bad rumor spreads, how would you handle it?

I am not afraid of rumors or a knife!

What I am really afraid of is your heart.

What did you say?

You have shunned me ever since I got this lump.

You spend nights at the royal court even when you are not on duty,

and with all kinds of excuses, you rarely come home.

Dear, it was because...

Do you know how it feels like being deserted by a husband?

I feel like my entire body became a lump.

Do you know how terrible it feels?

We are dead. We are dead!

Do you know who he is?

He is a nephew-in-law of the Queen Dowager.

Queen Dowager?

The most elderly person in the palace.

Even the Kims of Andong dare not to challenge her.

And we incurred her nephew-in-law's anger.

We are as good as dead!

Sir! Please do something. Please?

I must do something. Just wait.

Can you remove her lump without a trace?

Yes.

Won't the treatment affect her life?

No.

What else do you need to verify?

He saved the State Councilor even from the jaw of death.

How's the pulse?

Normal.

I have opened small abscesses,

but never have I treated this big one.

Don't be nervous. Just pass me what I ask for.

Okay.

Now that I know who she is, I'm so nervous that my hands are shaking.

I wish Lady Young Rae were here.

I will begin.

My.

This is a feeding vessel of the tumor.

I should bind it up and stop the bleeding.

The tumor has a clear boundary.

Fortunately, it didn't spread to other tissues.

Stay focused.

Remove some tissue of the superficial lobe

...of the parotid gland along with the tumor.

For me, it is even difficult to squeeze the pus out of abscess.

- You are amazing. - Concentrate.

Huh? Okay.

How did it go?

It went well.

I told you.

Trust Doctor Jin, and he will make it.

I am proud of you, Doctor Jin!

Thank you, Doctor Hur.

Sure. You should thank me for assisting you.

Why didn't you tell us earlier?

But the Madam didn't want to be known.

Still, if one in a million things went wrong, we would've become...

like this.

Anyhow, it went well.

She is a beloved niece of the Queen Dowager.

If Her Highness knows about this, she will be greatly pleased.

Once she recovers, the Queen Dowager might summon us.

Who is the Queen Dowager? The most elderly person in the palace!

If we win her confidence, we will gain great power.

Sir.

Is that why you introduced me?

Huh?

I am not interested in...

Do you have any top-grade articles?

Of course I have.

I have satin imported from Qing.

Mother, that would be too expensive for us...

Have no worry.

Commander Kim already asked me to take exceptional care of you.

- So beautiful! - It is.

I heard she will tie the knot.

Forget her.

There must be a lady predestined for you.

Well?

Let me act your doctor.

Will you follow my prescription?

So, there is a mass of customers for that medicine?

Though it was fruitless,

I appreciate your information on the whereabouts

...of the courtesan the other day.

I hope you continue to serve as my eyes and ears.

By the way, about Professor Lee...

I wonder what Prince Heung Seon is up to.

Is this how you try to win favor with your brother-in-law?

Why? Is my treat unsatisfactory?

If my brother-in-law frequents the courtesan house,

how can I feel relieved?

Come to think of it, I guess you're right.

I was thoughtless.

Let's drink.

Kyung Tak.

Yes.

I have a favor to ask of you.

When Young Rae is married off to your family,

you are the only person she can depend on.

If my family...

No. If something happens to me,

please protect her till the end.

Are you drunk already?

Can you promise that?

If I can save her with my life, I'm willing to die in her place.

And if she should die to save me,

again, I will die for her.

Thank you.

What pleasure will you get in drinking without a girl around?

I've heard about your nuptials.

My best wishes are with you.

Thank you.

Let me fill your cup.

Choon Hong, Prince Heung Seon and Doctor Jin are here.

Excuse me.

That is good.

Show them into this room.

I guess a box with conjugal letters will arrive around noon tomorrow.

Why do you say that?

I should at least treat their servants with lunch.

They are servants of a powerful family.

I am concerned if they might find faults with our food.

Finally, I am marrying you off.

I wish your father were here.

What are you thinking so hard?

I'm sorry?

Oh. Nothing.

Help yourself. This is my treat.

Well then! I know how to find a free drink.

Scholar Hong, congratulations to you too.

You'll become in-laws with the State Councilor.

What an honor that is!

I'm happy to have my best friend as my brother-in-law.

Doctor, let me fill your cup.

No.

I'll fill his cup. Hold your cup.

It's okay.

I don't feel like drinking.

Why not?

You don't like this gathering to celebrate my nuptials?

Does it matter whether I like it or not?

Of course he likes it!

He is only exhausted from taking care of patients all day.

Oh. I heard you're staying at the infirmary.

I am sorry about my mother.

I have patients and I need to continue to make medicine there.

My future mother-in-law was not wrong.

Honestly, seeing a stranger man staying at my betrothed's abode...

was quite unpleasing.

You are not supposed to say that.

You practically owe Doctor Jin your life, too.

That is why I have left him alone.

But now it is different.

My wife-to-be lives in there.

Excuse me for my leaving first.

I am really curious about you.

I have no idea what is in your mind.

Behind your bewitching medicine,

maybe you are hiding terrible secrets.

My! My!

It seems our able commander is going to interrogate him here.

Then this sinful woman will get ready to receive flogging.

Am I the only one?

You're not curious about this man who appeared out of no where

...with his super natural medical knowledge?

Let me ask you one question.

Can you make Lady Young Rae happy?

What?

Please make her happy.

That rude jerk.

You should keep your distance.

If you stay around Lady Young Rae,

she will suffer great misfortune.

What do you mean?

She is not the person you think she is.

What does that mean?

I'm asking what that means.

Choon Hong, someone is looking for Doctor Jin.

He is sent by Professor Lee.

Why are you coming out of that room?

Are you...?

Young Rae.

Do you think Doctor Jin as...

Somehow I've been drawn to him since the day we've met.

I keep thinking about him

and my heart races whenever he is around.

I didn't know why.

No, Young Rae.

I know that. And that is why.

He left his clothes.

I'm going to forget everything about him..

including any regrets or lingering feelings.

Hurry.

What is wrong with her?

The area where she had the surgery got infected. An inflammation.

Dear, stay with me.

Don't worry. Have her take deep breaths.

And apply cold packs to the area where she got surgery.

Will it be enough?

If I administer antibiotics, she'll be okay.

Please wait a little. I'll be right back with it.

Dear. Dear! Please wake up.

Is no one in there?

Is no one in there?

Fire.

Medicines.

Medicines are in there. No!

What is it?

Lady!

Lady...

Lady.

Get up.

Lie down here.

Lady, hang in there. Lady.

Water! Bring water jars. Water jars!

Where is Doctor Hur?

Isn't he here? He is on duty tonight.

What happened to her?

Bring me cold water. And clean cloth. Hurry!

Okay.

Lady. Hang in there a little.

Oh no.

Where have you been?

What happened?

What are you doing? Hurry!

Oh, okay.

Lady.

A second-degree burn.

Fortunately, it didn't kill nerve cells. But...

that is why she feels severe pain.

Oh, Lady Young Rae. What a pity...

Cold water. Soak the cloth first. Hurry.

I should take off heat from the wound.

Keep going.

What has happened?

The culture room burst into flame all of a sudden.

Check if there is any ember left. Find the source of fire.

Yes. Let's go.

Yes!

Where is Doctor Jin?

Pardon me?

Well... Uh...

Is it bad?

You have blisters.

I need to treat you, but it might be unbearable.

It is alright.

It'll hurt you a lot during disinfection as well.

I'll try to bear with it.

By the way, why did you come here at this late hour?

You left your clothes so I brought them.

I could go retrieve them myself later.

And when a fire broke out, you should've have evacuated first. Why did you...

Where is the medicine?

Medicine?

I took it out from the fire but...

I don't know where I put it.

Didn't you see it?

Then because of that medicine, you...

My lord.

Lady.

Stay in bed.

Are you badly hurt?

No.

Listen! Come in and escort the lady home!

Wait. She needs to be treated right here and now.

And I should disinfect her wound.

Shut up. Who do you think is to blame for her injury?

My lord, it is not that.

You can blame me. But,

first she should get treatment.

If you care for her, please let me treat her now.

Listen carefully.

If her condition aggravates,

you won't get away with it.

I will go get more cloth.

You are really a unique person.

Do you know that?

You never stop worrying me.

I'm sorry.

I will drop by often.

My lord.

Right before a fire broke out,

I saw someone taking a run.

Burns? She got burned?

Mother, please calm down.

Stay home. I will go see her.

Joy brings tragedy along with it indeed.

Let go of me. I need to go see her.

Mother. Mother!

Hey! Hey!

What on earth has happened?

Can't you tell? It's burnt to the ground.

What about the medicine?

Everything was burnt to ashes. Medicines, herbs, tools, everything!

It will take more than two days to restore.

How is Doctor Jin? Is he all right?

He is, but Lady Young Rae was injured.

Who did you say was injured?

Doctor Jin!

What a mishap this is.

How could even Lady Young Rae be injured?

Still, it could be worse. Try to think that way.

Yes.

By the way, what should we do without any medicine?

The condition of Madam Lee is not good.

Did her inflammation get worse?

It seems she has a high fever and is losing her strength.

They are in panic waiting for you to be back with a medicine.

If things go wrong, I do not know how to handle the aftermath.

There is only one medicine left though.

Really?

That is fortunate!

Gracious Heaven! Heaven helped us!

Hurry, let's go.

That is the only one Lady Young Rae saved from the fire.

She is okay now but if her wound gets infected...

she might lose her life.

That shouldn't happen.

Keep it and use it for her.

But if Madam Lee goes wrong, you can lose your life.

Don't worry about me.

Lady Young Rae saved the medicine at risk of her life.

She deserves this medicine.

It is for none other than Lady Young Rae.

How do you feel?

Do you run a fever?

I am fine.

The wound feels sore but it is bearable.

After I made this medicine, I set the rules.

Regardless of social status or wealth,

the medicine should go first to those in critical condition.

Personal feeling should not come into play when I make the decisions.

So I must seek your understanding.

You saved this medicine from the flame but,

there is a patient who needs this right now.

So to her...

I must administer this medicine first.

You made a good judgment.

If you didn't,

I would've been disappointed in you.

I'm fine, so hurry and save her.

Hurry up.

Thank you.

Rub this area please.

You've borne it well.

Will she be better with this medicine?

The inflammation is transient. It will subside soon.

I heard there was a fire in the infirmary.

Did you suffer any loss in medicines?

Well...

This is the last medicine we have.

Then what if she falls into critical condition again?

She will be all right if given proper disinfection and good rest.

We'll make the medicines again as quickly as possible.

When she recovers,

I will never forget you or Prince Heung Seon's kindness.

Doctor Jin.

How could I ever thank you enough...

I really appreciate you.

Excuse me then.

I am sorry.

Because of me,

you used the medicine that should've been used on Lady Young Rae.

Not at all.

I just followed the rules as a doctor.

And she wished that too.

She is too righteous and talented to live as an ordinary woman.

I think I should go first.

I need to check her condition.

Okay. Go ahead.

What is it?

Madam Hong took her daughter with her.

What?

They say Prince Heung Seon arranged it and Doctor Jin removed her lump.

Did she have a lump?

I have never heard of it.

It is nothing to be proud of.

They must have hushed it up.

The wife of Professor Lee...

Isn't she the Queen Dowager's niece?

Not a mere niece.

The Queen Dowager has favored her since she was little.

It is by the grace of the Queen Dowager...

that Professor Lee secured that position.

But why does Prince Heung Seon snoop around Professor Lee?

He probably wants to pull the strings of the Queen Dowager.

Pardon me?

That worthless yellow dog?

Be quiet.

Watch carefully if Prince Heung Seon visits the Queen Dowager.

Yes, Your Excellency.

He might use Doctor Jin to blind the Queen Dowager with his medical skills.

You take care of that, please.

I will do as you commanded.

Then what should I do, Father?

Just do not create unnecessary trouble.

What?

There was an intact medicine and he cured her with it?

How persistent.

That Doctor Jin is really persistent.

What brings you here?

Go away at once.

She is still a patient. I need to treat her so the wound...

We will take care of her. Just go back.

Please do not appear before my daughter again. Please!

Madam!

Lady Young Rae is...

Young Rae! Young Rae,

Wake up. Young Rae.

- Young Rae. - My lady...

Young Rae, Young Rae, wake up.

Wake up.

- Hold on. - Young Rae.

What is wrong? What is wrong with her?

Take off her top first.

What did you just say?

We should bring down her fever. Hurry.

Or she could lose her consciousness from a high fever.

Hurry!

This is bad.

The wound got infected.

Please go get my tools from the infirmary. Hurry!

Yes.

A flint and a spill were found at the source of fire.

Also by the smell of Chinese pepper oil permeated here and there,

it's obvious that someone intentionally set fire.

Arson to the public infirmary is a challenge against the national law,

and a serious crime we cannot condone.

Therefore, I urge you to cooperate with us on the investigation.

Who was on duty last night?

It was Doctor Hur.

Where is he?

Well...

I haven't seen him since a while ago.

Is there anyone who knows where he is?

So the man with guilty conscience has fled.

Track his whereabouts now.

Make sure he cannot escape from the capital.

Yes!

What brings you here?

What happened to her?

Did you bring it?

Yes. Here you are.

I asked what happened to her.

She was all right a while ago.

Her wound is inflamed.

That's why she has a fever, and it made her delirious.

Then use a medicine!

I heard there is a medicine she saved from the fire.

What did you just say?

You used it on another patient?

Then what will become of her?

There's no other way except to disinfect the area and lower her fever.

So you're going to take your chances without a medicine?

Is that what a doctor can say?

How could you use the medicine she saved on someone else?

Because...

I clearly warned you

that if she falls into critical condition, you will be held responsible.

If you are really an excellent doctor, you must find a way.

Whether you have a medicine or not, save her.

If you can't, you shall die.

Comb through the capital,

and find the arsonist Kwang Hur.

Do you understand?

Yes!

Are we really going to open a gambling place in the courtesan house?

I really cannot trust Prince Heung Seon.

Hey.

Once we get a place ready, he will take care of the rest.

So what's there to worry?

It is like killing two birds with one stone.

It must feel terrific to rip off aristocrats.

Wait.

If I find you flirting with the courtesans,

you will be dead.

Never.

I smell cosmetics. This punk did it already.

You did it, didn't you?

What? No way!

Hey!

Give it back to me. Give it back to me.

Aren't they drug-stuffs merchants?

I think so.

They are beating him to a pulp.

Give it back to me. I brought back your money.

Boss, isn't he a doctor?

Who?

The one who's getting beat up?

Let's just go. Why ask for trouble?

Geez. Those jerks really jar my sense of justice.

Well? Let's limber up.

Hey, you bastards!

The fever is not going down.

And her inflammation is getting worse.

Penicillin. If I only had penicillin...

Doctor Jin...

Don't leave me.

Please come back. Please.

Doctor Jin! Doctor Jin!

Doctor Hur.

Doctor Hur, what happened to you?

Where were you beaten like this?

The medicine... I brought the medicine.

- What? - Penicil...

I brought penicillin.

Did he get a medicine? Is it true?

Where did you get this?

It seems he sold this to merchants and then brought it back.

He sure was beaten up bad.

I have no excuse for this.

Blinded by money, I sold it.

But since a fire broke out and Lady Young Rae got injured...

I took this back but... I am really sorry.

Tie up that man!

Yes!

Wait!

Wait.

Lady Young Rae can be saved thanks to Doctor Hur.

Now we can save her life.

I appreciate that you saved her.

I only did what I ought to.

No. I almost lost my precious woman.

I acknowledge your medical talent.

As soon as she recovers, she will join me in conjugal ties and become my spouse.

But an accident like this shouldn't happen again.

Do not show up before her ever again.

Although you saved people precious to me,

in a way, it can be considered that you bring bad luck with you.

If you truly care for her, stay out of her sight forever.

You asked me if I could make her happy.

Don't worry. I will certainly do that.

Is no one out there?

Bring in more drink!

Alcohol is also food.

You will suffer from indigestion if you drink it in a foul mood.

What do you know about my mood?

The Councilor does not repose trust in you.

No wonder you are feeling uneasy.

Did you come to rebuke me?

Of course not.

I came to help you.

To win his confidence, you should perform meritorious deeds deserving it.

What do you think causes anxiety to the Councilor?

He never opens his heart to me.

Come on. We heard it together in the same place.

What?

If Prince Heung Seon become close to the Queen Dowager,

it will put a lot of pressure on the Councilor and the Kims of Andong.

That is what concerns the Councilor, your father.

Even if it is so, what could I do?

When a knot is tightly tied,

wouldn't it be judicious to cut it off, instead of loosening it up?

You mean, slay that royal kinsman?

Not just him.

We should also slay a quack who uses his black magic.

Please do not appear before my daughter again. Please!

If you truly care for her, stay out of her sight forever.

If you stay around Lady Young Rae, she will suffer great misfortune.

She is not the person you think she is.

We can...

We can meet...

We can meet again.

Farewell.

Right.

This is not the place I should be in from the beginning.

I must go back to where Mina is. But...

which way should I go?

Young Rae.

Are you okay now?

Where is Doctor Jin?

Why do you look for him?

He is not here.

Sorry?

He's gone.

He's gone?

Why do you get up?

Young Lady!

Somebody came to see Doctor Jin.

Finally, I can have an audience with the Queen Dowager!

Right, there's Doctor Jin. I will tell him this first.

What are you?

How dare...

Don't you know who I am?

Free the way!

You are...

Are you hurt anywhere?

How did you know I'd be in danger?

Lady Young Rae!

Why did you save me?

You said we could overturn the current Joseon together.

I've been curious how your Joseon would be.

Do you know who tried to kill me?

It is Dae Gyun Kim, the son of the State Councilor.

Dae Gyun Kim?

Then...

how did you know that?

You will come to know.

Dae Gyun Kim that jerk.

He is concerned

that you are to have an audience with the Queen Dowager.

I cannot waste time then.

I will have to seek audience with the Queen Dowager without delay.

Wait. What happened?

I received a message that you could be in danger. So...

So you came this far in that condition? Are you crazy?

I couldn't think of anything other than your safety.

Thank you for being alive.

Go back. I have to go.

Where on earth are you going to go?

Are you going to leave us for good?

No. Please don't go.

You said you have nowhere to go.

You said you lost memories.

Then where are you trying to go?

I shouldn't be in here.

What on earth are you talking about?

Doctor Jin.

I came from a different world,

from the distant future.

Your Royal Highness, Prince Heung Seon seeks audience.

Your Royal Highness,

Your Servant Haeung Yi came to humbly seek your honorable presence.

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