Chapter 159 (1/2)

Chapter 159: Chapter 32

When Kanghyok looked at him closely, Dolson was right.

There was a doctor dressed in tidy, not colorful clothes, sitting before them.

The doctor seemed tired as he already saw too many patients.

“You don't have to worry,” said the doctor in a kind voice.

His voice reminded Kanghyok of an old professor with the children and teens department of Chungmu Hospital he was affiliated with back in modern Korea.

His voice spoke volumes about his capabilities.

‘Shall I go and see him?'

Getting off his pony, he slowly approached the doctor.

Just then, a commoner came up to him and said, “Sir, stand in line, please.”

With a hearty laugh, Kanghyok waved at him.

“No, I'm not here for treatment.”

“What brings you here?”

“I came here to see the doctor.”

The commoner became confused at Kanghyok's remarks because he could not figure out the difference.

But he felt that Kanghyok seemed to be a man of n.o.ble birth, with that silk dress and a fan as well as the unfamiliar but sophisticated bag.

Besides, Kanghyok had fair skin and a stout build.

“Sir, my doctor won't like it,” said the commoner serving the doctor.

Dolsok and Makbok suddenly came forward.

“Hey, he said he is not here to get his treatment.”

“Do you know who he is?”

When these two strong men confronted the commoner, he could not handle them anymore.

Kanghyok felt like they made a mistake.

So, he pushed them aside abruptly and came forward. “Hahaha. They misunderstood my intention. Got it. Let me wait. When do you think he will finish?”

“Well, it's a long line as you can see. It will take some time.”

“I see.”

He was true. The line was quite long, with lots of people waiting outside the gate, too.

It was as if the whole village came along with their sick families.

“Do you think he will keep seeing patients today? It'll be dark soon.”

“Well, my doctor is so generous, so I think he will be done around midnight.”

If that's the case, Kanghyok couldn't afford to wait indefinitely.

“Dolsok, let's stay at a nearby village bar. I guess that doctor would take a break at night.”

“Sure, master. Let me check it out.”

In fact, Kanghyok's company was pretty tired after a long walk.

Dolsok and Makbong went out hurriedly.

“By the way, I feel sorry for you, Yoju.”

“I'm alright. I've plenty of time available.”

“Okay, then. Let's wait here.”

Fortunately, the village bar was rather large. Apparently there were lots of people who stayed there as it was located at the foot of the mountain.

“Master, we made a reservation for rooms. Two rooms are enough, right?”

“Sure, that sounds like a plan.”

Even though Yoni and Yoju were dressed like men, Kanghyok couldn't mix them with Makbong and Dolsok.

When Kanghyok approved, Dolsok shouted in a strong voice, “Hey, madam, give us some food and alcoholic drinks.”

“Yes, sir!”

“Don't you want some drink to relieve a hangover?”

“Oh… no thanks.”

“Really? I can't believe you're avoiding alcoholic drinks, sir,” Dolsok said.

Kanghyok's refraining from alcohol was new to him.

How come he could reject drinking?

“I think I shouldn't smell of any liquor when I see that doctor.”

“I hear that he is a good doctor, but I don't think he is as good as you, master.”

It was impossible that a doctor in Joseon in the 16th century could surpa.s.s Kanghyok, who was called one of the best doctors in modern Korea.

Kanghyok was humble enough, though.

‘Maybe I can learn something from him.”

Though Kanghyok had a glimpse of that doctor in the distance, he felt this village doctor had a good voice, which seemed familiar to him.

“Hey, you guys can have a drink, Makbong and Dolsok. Don't care too much about what I think.”

“Thank you so much, master.” Bowing to him continuously, Makbong and Dolsok began to gulp down alcoholic drinks.

When Kanghyok turned his head, he found Yoni staring at their table.

‘Oops, Yoni is also a heavy drinker!'

In fact, she could drink as much as Dolsok and Makbong, though she couldn't beat Kanghyok.

“Hey, Yoni, you can join them for a drink.”

“Really? Thanks, master.” As if she had been waiting for Kanghyok's approval, she quickly joined them.

Now, there was only Yoju who couldn't join the group, looking like a fish out of water.

“Won't you have a drink, Yoju?”

“Oh, no, sir.”

“Why don't you try it today as you don't have anything to draw today?”

“No thanks, sir.”