The Executioner — Season 1, Episode 5: Episode 5
Drama • 45 min • 1 season, 26 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
After feeling the pulse of CHING-YEE, YUI-HUNG discovers that the fetal position is not correct and she may have a miscarriage. YUI-HUNG tries to delay the delivery time with anesthetic green smoke soup and she will massage her tummy as well. All medicines are toxic in nature and it is very painful to have an abdominal massage but CHING-YEE still wants to give it a try. The emperor discusses the flood of Wah Ting County with CHI-SING. The nearby cotton fields may be affected as well and they will fail to deliver the silk to Malacca State on time. In order to protect the cotton fields, CHI-SING suggests to destroy the dyke. WAI-YAN objects the idea for many people will be homeless. The emperor doesn't want CHING-YEE to take the risk and he requests to throw away the medicine. However, CHEUNG PING finds that YUI-HUNG is very determined to save the baby and he finally gives her some herbs.… ...
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.