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Gu Am Heo Joon

You just said you treated people.

Yes, sir.

Are you a doctor?

No, I'm not.

Then how can you treat patients?

You wouldn't dare unless you take people's lives lightly!

If you treated patients, did you keep a log?

Yes, sir.

Go and bring those logs to me.

What are you waiting for? Go bring it!

Yes, sir.

[Episode 24]

Why isn't he here yet?

It must be because he treated those people.

It's my fault for encouraging him. I was happy to see people trusting him.

I should've stopped him.

He only treated the poor who couldn't afford Doctor Yu's clinic.

Don't worry too much, mother.

Jun!

Husband!

What's wrong? What happened to your face?

It is nothing.

I'll be back.

Jun!

Husband!

Jun!

How come your record does not mention the age?

It just says that the person was a patient with blood in the back.

I remember. She was over 61 years old.

She fell into a stream while crossing it and carrying manure.

A doctor sees many patients in a single day.

You must not forget to write down their details.

You can't leave out the age in prescriptions.

Was this a diabetes patient?

Yes, sir.

Palmihwan and shizandra chinensis. Did you give him the medicine yourself?

I just gave him the prescription.

The urine of a diabetes patient is sweet. Do you know why?

You prescribed this without knowing why?

Do you know or don't you?

The reason that it is sweet is because of weak kidneys.

What does that have to do with the urine being sweet?

Any food that is consumed becomes sweet when it reaches the stomach.

And by the time it reaches the bladder, the energy of the kidney becomes strong,

and it mostly dissolves into the bone marrow.

And the rest of the energy turns into the blood and flesh of a person.

Whatever remains becomes urine.

That is the reason why urine is yellow.

If a person's kidney is weak, then he can't digest the food.

The sweetness of it comes through urine. That is why the urine tastes sweet.

And since his body is unable to absorb nutrition from food,

the patient will become weaker by each day.

The cause of diabetes and beriberi are the same but the symptoms are different.

Do you know how they are different?

Beriberi symptoms root from a weak kidney.

But it breaks out in February and March, and weakens by July and August.

Diabetes breaks out in July and August, and weakens by February and March.

And what is the reason for it?

Beriberi symptoms make the body stiff, while diabetes makes the body soft.

When the positive Yang increases in spring and summer,

the symptoms go away.

It is the opposite in autumn and winter. Diabetes weakens during that time.

What things must diabetes patients avoid? Did you warn the patients?

Yes. I told them not to drink, overwork, have intercourse,

and consume salty foods.

They must not eat anything too oily. And they must also avoid wild ginseng

Yes, sir.

Let me ask you one more question.

There are dozens of medicines for diabetes.

Why did you choose that tablet and shizandra chinensis?

The patient looked very poor, so I advised him something cheap.

I can see how hard you tried to learn all these things.

From tomorrow, he'll be this clinic's storage keeper.

But he only joined us some years ago.

Men who have been with us for seven years are still picking herbs.

How can you promote him first?

I think Bu-san-po should be made the keeper.

Not him! He doesn't have what it takes.

I'm not ready to be the storage keeper. Please reconsider.

Do as I say. You may go now.

Darn it!

Bu-san-po, please calm down.

Don't tell him to calm down. Just take it all out!

I would lose my mind if I were you, too!

Bu-san-po!

Stop it!

I'm sorry about what happened.

Shut up, you bastard!

After all those years of hard work, I lose that position to you?

How does it feel to snatch away what is supposed to be mine?

Say something, you bastard!

I'm just sorry.

What an impudent punk! Think saying sorry makes things right?

His seven years of work went to waste because of you!

I'd rather quit than to pick herbs under a punk like you!

You backstabbing scum!

Don't worry. What can they do?

They'll never amount to more than herb collectors.

I don't plan to order them around.

I knew you'd make it big. Let's work hard together.

He'll be given money to buy medicine.

I can't trust him to be our storage keeper.

His mother and wife do odd work for me, and they barely make enough to survive.

Heo Jun will be tempted to steal money once he sees it.

Be sure to watch him carefully.

Please don't worry too much about him, Mother.

How can you say that after what he did?

He'll make us go bankrupt one day.

How dare he treat patients himself?

Just watch me. The moment he does anything wrong,

I'll do everything I can to have him thrown out.

Please excuse me.

Were there really a lot of lepers there?

Yes, very many.

Weren't you scared?

What is there to fear when they are human like us?

They were such sweet people. I don't feel that I did much.

If anything, they comforted and helped me.

I wouldn't go there if you offered me thousands.

Ye-jin.

Come in, Do-ji.

Did you have a safe trip?

Yes, Samjuk taught me many things.

It was hard for me while you were gone.

I won't pressure you to accept my feelings.

I won't be impatient either.

So please don't leave Saneum again.

Jun.

Well? What happened at the clinic?

Nothing.

Then why are you so beat up?

What jerks did this to you?

Don't worry, it's no big deal.

Mother, Doctor Yu made me the storage keeper.

What do you mean? You're in charge of the storeroom at the clinic?

When he found out I treated the patients, he appreciated my good work.

Oh, my goodness! I'm so grateful!

You showed so much heart in learning,

and this must be Heaven's reward for you!

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Milady, shouldn't we celebrate?

Of course, I'll prepare a meal of chicken and wine.

People ought to be judged by their actions.

Not by their social origin.

Don't use your lowly background as an excuse to live recklessly.

I remember your words, Father.

I will become a good doctor and make up for what I did.

Mr. Lim, drink this.

What is it?

Madam had it brewed for Master Do-ji.

It must be made of expensive herbs!

Exactly, so drink up.

You haven't been your usual strong self these days.

You think so?

Sneak a few good herbs whenever you get the chance.

I will.

I will do my best to be fit and strong again.

Are you guys ready?

Cat got your tongue? Why are you so quiet?

Have you gone mute?

Young-dal.

You pathetic good-for-nothing punk!

How many times did I say you can't drink in the mountain?

Do you want to fall to your death?

If you want to become a storage keeper, you have to control these guys.

As you know, Jun is the storage keeper from today.

Be sure to have him inspect the herbs you collected.

Jun, if you have something to say, say it now.

Yes, sir.

I still don't know much. Please help me to do my job properly.

If you're done talking, we'd like to get going.

Bye.

Those jerks!

This is why I call them pathetic losers.

You have to learn to handle them!

You have to record all the herbs in this book.

Steam or dry the herbs as necessary, and store them in the medicine cabinet.

Yes, sir.

You must check all the herbs every day.

You must pay each merchant depending on the quality.

Yes, sir.

I was going to tell you this tomorrow...

When you deal with the merchants, you will get to pocket some money.

Make sure you split it with me. Okay?

Don't be too greedy, Jun.

Just a little...?

Just kidding.

Bu-san-po, where are you going?

Aren't we going to pick herbs today?

I'm going to the tavern to get drunk. Do whatever you want.

But...!

Oh, what the heck. I'm with him!

Wait!

- Well? - Well...

Let's go.

Go where?

Where do you think? To the tavern.

I don't feel like working when they're not.

Jun probably won't say anything about us skipping a day.

But...!

What do I do?

Congratulations.

I'm not in a position to be congratulated.

No, I was surprised at your knowledge.

Not everyone can learn medicine and reach where you are now.

I think it is your turn to teach me.

No. How could I...

This is a personal record of herbs. I thought it might help you.

Thank you.

It's been almost 6 years since I joined the clinic.

I carried water for three and picked herbs for three.

But all that has left me is this scar that I got while working.

Other herb pickers find wild ginseng or white snake and strike it rich.

But look at us!

If only I can get my hands on that secret book Doctor Yu keeps,

I can go back to my hometown and become a doctor.

Secret book? What's that?

How do you think Doctor Yu got to be so good?

He has a book handed down from his ancestors.

The book has every disease and their cure written down.

Is there really such a book?

I heard it from Oh-keun once.

That's the secret to Do-ji's success and fame at such a young age.

Let's drink.

Okay.

What? The storage keeper?

Yes.

Goodness, he was promoted!

I've never seen this happen in the years I dealt with Doctor Yu's clinic.

Bu-san-po and the others all worked seven or eight years.

Heo Jun's barely been there a year, and he's already the storage keeper!

What a success story!

See, didn't I tell you that he'd make it?

Hold up, hold on a sec.

We've helped out that family a lot in the past.

Isn't it time they helped us?

Listen.

You are amazing. Beyond amazing.

How did you think of that?

No matter how hard you try, I'll always be smarter than you.

Go inside and gather all the galls and bladders we have!

Wait right here.

What on earth is going on?

Just sit back and enjoy the ride.

We're gonna go up, down and all around.

Hold up. What's this?

Something up with Yu-wol?

Nope.

Then why the seductive look as she sashayed away?

Ever since my days in Yongcheon, I've been popular with the ladies.

Honestly, aren't I better looking than Jun?

True, you are better looking.

And I'm better looking than you.

Bottom line, I'm the handsomest man.

Wow, look at you! You really look like a doctor now.

Doctor Heo...

What are you talking about? People will laugh.

It's true that you saved a dying girl. Who cares what others think, Doctor Heo?

- Doctor Heo! - Doctor Heo!

I still have a long way to go. Stop it with that nonsense.

Anyway, what brings you here?

I am here to sell medicine, of course.

Musk deer and a bear's gall. This is a snake and a dried bat.

This is the gall of a badger and a wild boar's penis.

Let's see.

Give me a good price, alright?

I'll pay you seven coins.

Seven?

Here you go.

Let's sever ties.

How can these only be worth seven coins?

When Oh-keun was in charge, he gave me fifteen coins for them.

I can't pay you more. Take it or leave it.

Come on, Jun. Give us more for the old time's sake.

Stay out of it.

Listen.

This benefits us both. Sometimes you should abuse your power.

What are you saying?

I don't know how Oh-keun did his job, but I can't do what he did.

Take them back and get out of here.

Forgot about the ID? Who got one for you?

Who gave you a house to live in? Helped you mend the roof?

Who bought you meals and shared valuable know-how?

So this is how you repay my goodwill? You're unbelievable!

Good-bye forever.

Bye.

Il-seo! Il-seo!

Shut up!

How do you think Doctor Yu got to be so good?

He has a book handed down from his ancestors.

The book has every disease and their cure written down.

Is there really such a book?

I heard it from Oh-keun once.

That's the secret to Do-ji's success and fame at such a young age.

Wake up. Wake up.

Wake up!

What do you think you're doing?

Give me your secret book.

What secret book?

I heard that you have a secret book. Passed down from your ancestors.

You fool. There is no such book, so stop causing trouble and get out.

Shut up. I have no other choice.

If you don't want to die, you must give it to me.

I worked hard you for seven years. I worked like a dog for you!

But you gave the storage keeping position to the punk Heo Jun.

I can never bear the humiliation of working under him.

But I still have to make a living. Pay me for my seven years' work.

Or give me the secret book.

There is no such book.

If you don't want to die, give it to me!

Do you think one book can make you a good doctor?

You will never become a doctor. Not even if you try all your life.

Now get out!

Shut up, you nasty old fool. I don't have much time.

If you don't give it to me, I'll kill you.

Give it to me! Now!

I guess you really want to die, don't you?

Fine then!

You punk!

Sir, are you okay?

Let him go.

But the man tried to harm you, sir.

Go.

Leave now.

I should never have accepted the position.

Please reconsider.

I failed teach him properly.

I didn't promote you because of your skill and knowledge.

It was because you had compassion for patients and cared about them.

Do not disappoint me.

Master...

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This is the life of a commoner. Why did you choose to marry me?

Why did you let a leper into the clinic?

Then where else does a patient go?

Where is my missing silk?

I did not steal it.

How else would you have such fine silk?

What are you doing?

Good, I was planning on teaching him a lesson myself.

What's the point if you and Mother are starving?

I will leave Doctor Yu's clinic.