Joon, who was absent-minded while searching through the medicinal herbs, suddenly lowered his head.

"Joon Huh?"

"Yes, sir."

"Joon Huh…"

The mayor tilted his head to one side as if he heard of it before.

It was Sungmun who heard that name.

"Do you know Lord Heechun Yu?"

"Yes, I do."

"I see."

Kanghyok had also heard of Heechun Yu.

His father said he once worked with Yu at Royal Academy.

It seemed Yu was very close to Sungmun. After he returned to his hometown after retirement, Yu had sent some gifts to Sungmun.

"I heard that someone saved Lord Yu's son, who almost lost his life, and it was you."

"Oh, now I remember. It's you, Joon Huh!" the mayor now shouted his name as if he clearly recalled Joon's name.

The three began to chat in no time.

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It was the mayor who opened his mouth first, "Oh, you're on your way to Hanyang now."

"Yes, sir."

"I hear you're heading to Royal Medical Service, right?"

"Yes, Lord Yu has recommended me. It's an honor for me."

Royal Medical Service was responsible for making medicine for the king and palace people, and was also responsible for treating them.

In other words, Joon Huh was on his way to Hanyang to become a royal doctor.

Sungmun envied him.

"In your opinion, what do you think of my son's medical skills, Doctor Huh?"

"You mean Kanghyok?"

"Yes, Kanghyok."

Joon wanted to give out a hearty laugh.

"Well, if I was not chosen as a royal doctor, I would just stop here and serve Kanghyok as my teacher."

"Really? Are you sure?" Sungmun was so happy to hear that, expressing great pleasure.

"Dad, and mayor. You have to stop chatting so that I can stop the smallpox from spreading."

At his sharp rebuke, Sungmun came to his senses. "Oh, you're right. Here are the medicinal herbs. What about these people that I brought here?"

"There are some more patients in the village. These people have to go there and bring them here."

Kanghyok looked around.

As the examination room was located on the hillside, he could have a good view of the village houses, and saw where there was some smoke from the chimneys.

"I see. What else?"

Kanghyok pointed at the warehouse and another room.

"There are more than 20 patients in those two rooms. As men and women are mixed in the same room, it's very inconvenient for them."

"Got it. So, you need some rooms to house the patients. Don't worry," said the mayor. It was a piece of cake for the mayor to secure several houses with his authority.

"Let me have their noses stained with this cow's pus first."

"Sure. Hey, guys! Come forward, everyone."

At the mayor's order they quickly gathered. They must have clearly seen Kanghyok putting the cow's pus into their noses.

"Here you go, master!" Dolsok brought with him a basin full of the cow's pus.

As its bad smell was so strong, even Kanghyok, who was wearing a mask, formed a frown.

"Whew!"

Kanghyok spooned the pus with his gloved hand.

The soldier right before him closed his eyes tightly.

"You have to endure it. This is the real medicine."

"Ughhh."

"Next!"

Dozens of soldiers and Sungmun's servants all had pus applied on their noses.

Yoju drew this spectacular scene skillfully.

"I think I have to visit the village now," said Kanghyok. He had to tell apart the patients from the normal villagers. He carefully looked around.

'Joon could help him, of course, but Dolsok might not. But I'll just have him bring anyone who looked sick here.'

He could examine them first for an accurate diagnosis. It would take some time for them to get immunity even after the pus was put into their noses.

It was Dolsok, Yoni or Makbong who should touch the patients.

"You guys take the soldiers to the village. If you notice anyone who looks sick, bring them here. You, not the soldiers, should touch them when you have to."

"Yes, master."

"Doctor Huh, you can immediately determine whether anyone is sick or not on the spot."

"I understand."

At Kanghyok's order, they dispersed into the village.

Next, Kanghyok had to carry the patients in the yard.

'Let me check them first.'

He had to put the most serious patients right behind him.

"The rest of you should stay here. Dad, mayor, you can take a break here."

"No, let me help the mayor."

"Any particular thing to help him?"

In Kanghyok's mind, their role was over. To be honest, it would be better for them to leave now. He was worried that both of them might get sick during their stay here.

"Just like how the doctor treats patients, government officials like me should take care of the people. How can they think good of me if I run away when the smallpox broke out like this?"

"You're right, dad. I was really short-minded."

In the meantime, Kanghyok saw several shamans carrying a cow up a hill.

"What are they doing?"

"The mayor has prepared it. He's going to bring all the villagers there."

"Gathering the villagers?"

"They are going to perform an exorcism in the presence of the villagers."

"Good heavens! Where is the mayor?"

"He's going to preside over the ceremony."

"Dang it."

Kanghyok ran to the hill, uttering some foul words.

Yoju quickly followed him, holding the art supplies.

"Are you going to watch the performance?"

"Nope."

"Then, why are you going there?"

"I'm going to stop him."

"Really?"