Drama depicts the dramatic life of historical figure Heo Joon, who wrote the oriental medical textbook "Donguibogam" and became physician for King Seonjo.
Being the son of a concubine, Jun is mistreated by his older half-brother and dismissed from his father's birthday feast. Jun dreams of being a great general that fights barbarians, just like his father.
Episode 2E2 · 45 min
Everyone frantically searches for Jun as he was left out in the bitter cold as punishment by Seok. Jun gets saved by an ex-royal physician and meets his young daughter, Mi-hyeon.
Episode 3E3 · 45 min
Jun and Mi-hyeon are captured by the barbarians and about to be sold as slaves. The barbarians propose a trade to General Heo but he is forced by the Lordship to decline it.
Episode 4E4 · 45 min
Jun has now dipped into illegal trading of medicinal ingredients. His position as a concubine's son continues to haunt him in the present.
Episode 5E5 · 45 min
While the officers are in search for Lee Jeong-chan and his daughter, Da-hee, he passes away. Heojun decides to conduct illegal trade to leave Yongcheon and help Da-hee escape.
Episode 6E6 · 45 min
Jun gets caught for illegal trading and his father is forced to punish him. Since Jun handled Lee Jeong-chan's funeral, he gets interrogated on the whereabouts of Lady Da-hee.
Episode 7E7 · 45 min
After Jun's father secretly releases him, he attempts to leave Euiju with his mother and Da-hee. They arrive near the capital at Samgae port, which seems to have a tense atmosphere.
Episode 8E8 · 45 min
A crook named Gu Il-seo promises to get Jun an ID but gambles his money away instead. Jun's mother suddenly becomes sick so they take her to Doctor Yu, a renowned physician in the village.
Episode 9E9 · 45 min
Heo Jun starts to work for Doctor Yu to learn medicine. He meets Ye-jin again at the dock...
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