Dark-Haired British Doctor Chapter 486

Episode 486 Freedom [1]

William IV.

The King of Great Britain was in a very good mood these days.

“Now it’s all done.”

This was because he had literally and perfectly accomplished the most important task he had thought of after inheriting the throne.

If I said that, you would think I meant something great.

The Opium War, or rather the Qing-Ying War… … .

Or perhaps a 19th-century-style Cold War to stop the Russian Empire, which was increasingly revealing its southward ambitions.

It actually happened during the reign of William IV, so future generations may remember it as an achievement of his, but at least he himself did not consider it that important.

It was natural, since it was not something I planned and implemented in the first place.

'I'm an adult now. And… … I don't think I'll die any time soon.'

William IV thought of his niece, Princess Victoria, who would soon become queen.

Until just a year ago, being a queen and all that was just a pipe dream.

This was because it was clear that if William IV died before she came of age, a regency would inevitably come into power.

Who are the Duchess of Kent and Mr. Conroy?

They are dark inside.

These are the guys who might try to usurp the throne by any trick they can.

But now, even if the sky falls, the throne will return to Princess Victoria.

'It was long. It was a long, long time of shame… … .'

William IV is currently 72 years old.

Considering that the average lifespan of a British monarch is only about 50 years, this means that he lived an additional 22 years.

Elizabeth I, who was arguably one of the most beloved monarchs, passed away at the age of 69… … .

Even if he died now, he would still be the 6th longest-lived British monarch.

I didn't really take care of my health.

Rather, he lived a dissolute life.

Because I never thought I would become king.

From a young age, I was addicted to alcohol, gambling, drugs, and partying.

I was born into a royal family, so I thought I should live a life of splendor and fireworks, even if I couldn't be a king.

'I can't say that there is no merit in the work of Sir Tiepyeong.'

However, his older brother George III died suddenly without leaving an heir, and his older brothers passed away before him, so he suddenly became king.

It was almost a miracle that he ascended to the throne at the age of 64, which was older than the age at which his older brother died, and that he reigned for eight more years.

No, it's a miracle.

The one who caused this was, of course, Kim Tae-pyeong, whose fame has spread beyond the UK and now even to mainland Europe.

'Thank you, but I hate it so much.'

What is that thing he always says?

It's 'no'.

How dare you say 'no' to the King of the British Empire, the country on which the sun never sets, and then continue to carry out his orders.

Just by looking at it, you can tell that the rumors that he is a sorcerer and not a doctor are true.

In fact, the time when his spell was broken, that is, when he briefly went to America, was also a time of crisis for William IV.

My health has definitely gotten worse, that's what I'm saying.

'Still, I was happy back then… … .'

After he came back, things got worse than before.

That crazy guy… … .

They dared to install an object used as a torture device in the palace, and they push the king on it every day.

The servants were on the king's side and did not listen to Kim Tae-pyeong, so there was no need to bribe them, but the man who had noticed this had the audacity to plant his people here and there.

No, even if I hadn't planted it, the news would have somehow leaked out.

That cunning guy… … .

Not only was he not stingy with spending money, but he also threatened with sorcery when money did not work out.

“Your Majesty, the Emperor Taiping has entered the palace.”

“Really? Tell them I’ll be there right away.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Because of that, the king had to exercise every day and could not even eat as he pleased.

In particular, I couldn't even dream of eating the colorful desserts I loved so much.

why?

Because that devilish Kim Tae-pyeong opposed it.

He even blocked the testicle fluid that I had given him to try to rejuvenate him.

This is all for Your Majesty's sake, I was deceived by the saying that there is no medicine that is good for the body but is bitter to the mouth…

No, I don't think it's a delusion.

That must be true.

But is it enough for a person to be born and simply live a long life?

'No… … life is not that simple… … .'

The king remembered the time when Liston had come to visit him.

He was not Kim Tae-pyeong, but he was a man so vicious that it would be hard to find a rival in history… … .

After all, he was a guy who was a bit more articulate than Kim Tae-pyeong.

-Your Majesty, I am sorry to say this, but… … .

First of all, isn't it a bit rude to start a conversation with something like this?

The king listened to his words with a satisfied face, and then gave him a slap on the knee.

-Yeah! I was already feeling sad to hear that the great T.E.P. Young hasn't had a proper relationship yet!

-But if that happens… I won't be back for quite some time. Are you okay? Your Majesty, your Spring and Autumn Annals are quite long now.

In the middle of the conversation, Liston started making strange noises because he couldn't understand what I was thinking, so I tried to comfort and soothe him.

-Haha. I'm over seventy now. I could say I've enjoyed a long life. Besides, Princess Victoria is a full-fledged adult… … What's the point of living any longer? Sometimes I wish I could go to the Lord's embrace as soon as possible.

-Don't say that, Your Majesty. Ten years is a long time.

-No, that's not it. Haha. That… … .

I had to beat around the bush and say, "Just take him, you little shit."

At times like this, I thought it would have been better to live as a barbarian rather than a king.

There is no need to beat around the bush.

Just roughly the back of the head… … .

'No, no. A barbarian, not even a king, would hit Liston on the back of the head…?'

If that had happened, I would have died a pretty death.

Maybe the limbs won't disintegrate?

anyway.

-Yes. I guess it seems like there will be more days for Mr. Tiepyeong to serve Princess Victoria in the future, right?

-hmm…….

"Isn't it a self-evident fact that a man who's married and has a family can hold a much more stable position in government than one who hasn't? Even if I'm like this, I'm still the King of England. I'm thinking of future generations, that's what I'm saying."

-I wonder if you're thinking that far… I'm impressed by this, Liston. I certainly didn't think I'd be able to find it in England, so I made a difficult request, but you're so kind…

-No, sir. Sir Tiepyeong is a benefactor to me too. I should do this much for my benefactor.

-Thank you, Your Majesty!

William IV racked his brain and barely managed to come up with a justification.

As is the case with all nobles' affairs, not just royal affairs, once a cause is established, isn't it the case that it can be carried out without issue?

Moreover, this was something the king truly desired, so it was all the more inevitable.

There was a reason behind the decision to have Kim Tae-pyeong go to Japan, despite public opposition such as concerns that he might be betrayed by Asians if he went there, or that he might become addicted to opium again.

* * *

“Why does it feel like it’s been so long since I’ve been here?”

“You came two days ago too.”

“That’s why.”

As always, I entered the palace with confidence and entered the king's office.

As expected, the king had not yet arrived.

It's been like this ever since Princess Victoria came of age.

It means that he is already acting as if he has already passed on the throne.

Every time something like this happens, the 600 years of Joseon DNA suddenly boils over and I want to offer some advice, but I barely hold back.

You're already saying things I don't want to hear, so what if you keep saying them?

'You can't be the same person as before.'

No matter how right something is, you can't just say things people don't want to hear.

Especially if the opponent is a king.

If you're not careful, you could literally die.

No, it is no exaggeration to say that countless history books are filled with such deaths.

Yes, I am such a wise person.

A man who knows how to restrain himself from speaking the right words, that's me.

“Oh, you’re here.”

The king seemed quite pleased.

It was obvious why.

Thanks to me, Princess Victoria survived until she reached adulthood, so…

Now, wouldn't you be in a state where you have no regrets even if you die?

The only thing that bothers me is that I have to be away from you for a while… … .

'It's okay. I'll say hello to you enough today before I go.'

I answered with a hearty laugh, as if I understood how the king felt.

“Your Majesty, I am pleased as your physician to see you in good health.”

“It’s all thanks to you, haha.”

“I have a long way to go now… but at least my heart feels a little lighter.”

"Don't worry. I've come this far thanks to you. To put it bluntly, I'll die without any regrets now!"

The king also laughed heartily.

But I could tell.

That means there is a shadow in this person's heart.

'Well, who isn't afraid of dying?'

The number one lie that old people tell is that they have no regrets even after they die.

It is a law that remains unchanged whether you are 80, 90, or 100 years old.

Of course, if the situation is too painful, it's a different story…

It is no exaggeration to say that in normal circumstances, no one wants to die.

“Anyway, this is my last checkup before I leave.”

“Haha, okay. Now, let’s see.”

At my words, the king rolled up his sleeves as if nothing had happened.

Because every time I come, I take my blood pressure.

actually…….

You can think of it as something that doesn't really mean anything.

Because even if blood pressure is high, there is nothing we can do about it.

Liston advocates bloodletting, but… …trying to solve high blood pressure caused by problems with the elasticity or width of blood vessels by simply bleeding them would only result in more side effects.

Of course, there are cases of bloodletting in modern medicine as well.

The only indication is polycythemia vera, a type of blood cancer, and since this is such a rare case, it would be safe to say that bloodletting is not recommended.

'I can't claim that on my own.'

There's nothing more ridiculous than someone trying to change a paradigm only to find themselves following the old one.

At least I think that's not the case.

“Good.”

“Haha, thanks to you.”

The king kept smiling and waving his hand.

It's like what grandparents do to their grandchildren on holidays.

They say that when you get old, your insides and outsides change… … It occurred to me that our king is already well over seventy.

Although I didn't hear anything bad, I felt attached to it, so my nose started to tingle and I took out the tools I had prepared one by one.

Most of the time, these will be things you're seeing for the first time.

“What is this…?”

There is no need to be afraid.

Because I've already used it on real people several times.

I even wrote to my parents.

Now, if it is written only to the king, the Confucian doctrine will be complete.

The military department is going…

“Just lie down, Alfred!”

"yes!"

"No, wait! What is this?! What are the guards doing?! There's a lump of iron, right here!"