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[Episode 91]

Doctor Heo.

You have been doing a good job.

Greet Minister Jung Sung-pil. He was sent to be in charge.

We'll have to focus on this area.

What's the matter?

I need to talk to you, sir.

Excuse us for a minute.

- Leave us. - Yes sir.

You're excused.

Sir, shouldn't I be here? I have every right to be.

You're excused.

What is it?

I'm sure you already know.

But I am Heo Jun from Yongcheon.

I wanted to confess everything, but I was dispatched here.

If you're here to arrest me...

I am definitely going to bring you to justice.

But I'm here to assist Minister Jung and ensure the safety of this region.

I cannot turn a blind eye to a criminal like you.

Your past as a smuggler is something to be dealt with seriously.

The fact that you married a noble lady is a heavier crime.

Your wife is the daughter of Lord Lee Jung-chan.

How could you marry a noble lady from such prominent family?

Sir, I'm ready to pay for my past mistakes.

However, have a favor to ask of you.

Please allow me to do my job until I find a cure for the plague.

Dozens of people are dying every day. But there is still no cure.

Please allow me to help them from dying.

After that, I will take any punishment.

Why should I believe you?

You ran away when in Yongcheon. I was reprimanded for that.

How do I know you'll keep your word?

Please believe me, sir.

I realized the situation is serious after looking around this area.

Doctors are desperately needed. So I shall leave you alone for now.

Sir...

But I'm only giving you a little time.

After this is over, you will be punished.

I'll be watching you.

What did you tell the deputy?

Try everything you can, your life is pretty much over.

Brother, I will receive any punishment I deserve.

But I asked him to wait until I have found a cure for the plague.

So please give me some time.

I waited ten years, what's a few days?

But if you try anything funny, I'll end things for good.

It wasn't as serious in Eunyul, and we were able to cure people.

But the plague is strong in Jaeryong, and the same medicine didn't work.

In Eunyul, patients died after 10 days. But in other regions, within 3 days.

Are you saying the plague is getting stronger by each day?

Yes, sir.

Is there any way to put a stop to this?

I am going to use Bangpoongtongsungsan...

...and jangdalhwan.

There was a similar plague in Saneum five years ago.

These medicines were very effective in treating the patients.

Are you sure?

The patients are showing the same symptoms.

This is all we have at the moment.

We'll start with the more seriously affected regions.

Doctor Jung, go to Hwangju, and Doctor Lee to Haeju.

And Doctor Lee, you'll be in charge of Jaeryong.

I am from Bongsan. Who will be in charge of my town?

That'll be me, sir.

This is a very contagious disease. Even doctors are not safe.

Go away!

No!

I can't leave the patients and you here.

Even if I should die here, I can't go.

Dying with the patients isn't the answer.

The world needs a doctor like you.

Samjuk and I can stay. You go home.

Sir.

I said, go!

I can't go, sir.

Why, you...!

You have important things to accomplish.

Go back.

It's very late, sir.

You should get some sleep.

I was thinking about Doctor Yu.

When I followed him to a plagued village,

he tried to send me away saying I had things to do in the world.

I didn't understand him back then.

But now I do.

But I don't know how I can stop this plague from spreading.

I wish he were here.

I know you can do it.

I'm sure that the master would have full confidence in you.

What? Why does Lady Oh want to see me?

I don't know.

Any ideas?

Milady, it's Yu-wol.

Come in.

Have a seat.

Yang-tae.

Yes, ma'am.

Can you take care of Yu-wol?

Ma'am? What do you mean?

Can you support her if you two were to marry?

Of course, I'm absolutely sure that I can make Yu-wol happy.

And you want to marry him as well?

Yes, ma'am.

Then prepare to marry.

Ha-dong, help Yu-wol.

Yes, ma'am.

Thank you, ma'am. Thank you.

Thank you, thank you so much.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Thank you, ma'am. - Thank you.

Yu-wol. Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

Watch your step.

I feel like I'm dreaming. Is this real?

I'm still a bit uneasy. Why is she being so nice?

I have no idea.

She's become a different person after her brush with death.

Yesterday, a bunch of beggars made a racket outside.

Instead of chasing them away, she told me to feed them.

A message from Doctor Heo has arrived.

What does it say? Is the plague under control?

It says Doctor Heo first checked Eunyul and Ongjin.

He used Bangpoongtongsunsan to treat the patients.

What is Bangpoongtongsunsan?

It's made of 10 different herbs including licorice,

cnidium officinale, and peppermint.

Will that medicine cure the plague victims?

We'll have to wait and see.

Thank goodness they at least found some kind of medicine.

If word of the plague gets out, there will be massive panic in Hanyang.

Shut down all traffic coming from Hwanghae Province.

Make sure that rumors about the plague do not spread.

Yes, sir.

I have to report to the king.

Make sure rumors don't spread here or at the public hospital.

Yes, sir.

Your Majesty, Lord Sung is here.

Show him in.

Your Majesty, a letter has arrived from Doctor Heo.

Well? Is there an improvement?

Yes, they have begun treatment with an effective medicine.

That's great news.

Give them all the support they need to control the plague.

Your grace is immeasurable.

Don't let the patients know that the doctors

and nurses have gone to Hwanghae.

Make this clear to the gossipy nurses.

Yes, sir.

And we're shorthanded, so limit the patients.

Yes, sir.

You're all excused.

Yes, sir.

You wanted to see me?

Go to Doctor Heo's house.

He left in such a hurry, he didn't tell his family.

Tell them he won't be back for a few days.

Yes, sir.

Thanks.

Listen carefully to what I say.

The patients must not hear of the plague, so watch what you say.

If you start any rumors, you'll be punished most severely.

Yes, ma'am.

Shouldn't we tell our families?

Weren't you listening? You'll get into trouble.

Then I'll get into trouble, not you.

What? Geez!

You want a piece of me?

What's with you?

I don't like her. Feels like she's spying on me.

Why would she spy on you?

You little...!

Who are you?

Is this Doctor Heo's residence?

Yes. What can I do for you?

Milady, I am Assistant Oh. I help Doctor Heo at the public hospital.

Oh, I'm not Doctor Heo's wife!

Da-hee! Da-hee!

He's from the public hospital.

Doctor Heo won't be able to come home for a few days.

For how long?

Well, about 10 days...

What's the matter?

Well...

It seems like something is wrong. What is it?

- Well... - Is it very bad?

You can't tell anyone this.

A plague? A plague!

Yang-tae, the first night is easy.

This is Yu-wol's clothes. Go ahead, untie them.

Hurry. Hubby, hurry.

I'm almost done.

Hubby, hurry. Hurry.

Hurry.

Wife, Yang-tae is getting married.

Now is NOT the time to get married.

What do you mean? That's really mean of you.

Idiot, you don't know anything.

What's the big fuss about?

Come here, closer.

Ordering me around.

Eh? A plague?

Yes. Thousands have died already.

Doctor Heo and the other doctors were sent to Hwanghae Province.

Do you know exactly where?

I heard it was somewhere around Haeju.

Yang-tae, how far is Haeju from here?

It's not that far. Less than 100 miles from here.

Oh, no! What do we do? The plague could reach here any day!

This is good. Great news!

What the hell are you talking about? Thousands have died!

This is the chance of a lifetime!

Il-seo.

Remember buying a charm when a plague struck in Dushi-gol?

Yes.

How much did you pay for it?

I paid 3 coins for the three of us.

If word spreads about the plague, you think money will be a problem?

You want to sell charms to scared folks?

Yup!

We should also sell preventive tonic for the plague as well.

We'll become rich in no time. With almost no effort!

Wait a minute.

Since nobody knows there's a plague coming, we should spread the word first.

Dear wife, your flapping lips will finally get to shine!

Sir, sir!

Sir!

Sir, help us.

Can't you see the line? Go to the back!

He's a doctor who used to treat us.

Even a doctor got infected?

Yes.

Where are you going?

I have to take a break.

Sir, where are you going?

Put the patient down.

Okay.

On-ji, bring the tonic.

Yes, ma'am.

Check his pulse.

Yes, ma'am.

Tell the villagers to discard all belongings of infected patients.

Tell them not to drink from the village well.

Yes, sir. Let's go.

Check on the patients and move the ones in serious condition.

Please help us move them.

Okay.

Let us hurry!

Doctor, Doctor!

You must drink this tonic.

Go on.

Help those over there.

Yes, sir.

Take the ingredients.

What are you doing?

This patient touched me.

Shut up! How dare you behave this way?

I can't do this anymore.

Stop crying.

Diseases attack those who are scared.

It has no power unless you are afraid. It attacks those with a weak heart.

I'm sorry, sir.

Take a break and calm yourself down.

Sit down!

- Please open the door. - You...!

- Be quiet. - Open the door.

Open the door. Please.

There are patients here. Please help us.

We'll all die if you leave us in here.

Shut up! How dare you cause a ruckus?

- You're...! - Doctor, Doctor! It's me! Dol-swe!

What happened? Why are you here?

It's a long story.

After my mother passed away, I tried to make a living and...

What's the matter?

It's nothing, Doctor.

What do you mean?

Please save me. There are many patients here.

Please save us. We'll all die if you leave us here.

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Please let me treat them.

Leave!

Criminals are human, too!

She nearly died!

What do you mean?

Who cured her?

Doctor Heo and Nurse Hong-choon.

Let them go.

If anything happens...

I'll take responsibility.

Go to work.

I have a fever and I'm sick.

A patient has begun speaking again.

The disease is being cured.

What happens if he cures the plague?

I'll be in charge of punishing him. Stay out of it.

The patients have gotten even worse!

Are they dying?