The Executioner — Season 1, Episode 19: Episode 19
Drama • 44 min • 1 season, 26 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
WAI-YAN reports to the emperor that an overdose of pipefish is found in the tonic soup. On the other hand, CHI-SING discovers that somebody has put poison into the tonic soup before it is delivered to the emperor. CHI-SING says that the empress' relatives have been corrupting while building the dam. The emperor is enraged and he wants to divorce the empress. CHI-TSAU practices firewood chopping regularly and he manages to keep the tiles intact during the process. SHAU-SHING is very happy for him. SHEUNG-LUK feels that CHI-TSAU is becoming mature and he develops trust on him. YING-HA prepares nice dishes for SHEUNG-LUK but SHEUNG-LUK returns to Pak Mansion immediately after work and YING-HA is disappointed. SO-SUM finally learns that SHAU-SHING has been helping her and she decides to move to other places for work. SIU-MOON believes that CHI-TSAU is upset for he is not able to become an executioner yet and she consoles him.… ...
About The Executioner
Executioner Yip Sheung-luk has shed blood too many times to count. To protect his savior’s pregnant daughter-in-law Yuen So-sam from danger, Sheung-luk sends So-sam to the capital, where she is to stay with renowned midwife Fa Yui-hung. A series of strange murders soon take place, and Sheung-luk saves a little life with his blade. But this baby boy of unknown origin gets Sheung-luk and Yui-hung in trouble with the imperial court. Step by step, the unlikely duo overcome obstacles together, developing a close relationship. Meanwhile, young couple Chek Tsz-chau and Chuk Siu-moon, both who have lived in a whore house for most of their lives, suddenly arrive at Yui-hung’s home. Siu-moon begs Sheung-luk to accept Tsz-chau as his disciple, but reckless Tsz-chau wants nothing more than to use this opportunity to escape from his punishment. Sheung-luk’s life changes forever after the appearance of mysterious magician Szema Chau. The baby boy’s identity is uncovered, putting everyone one step closer to their own deaths.