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Your Highness.

-I salute you, Lady Afife. How are you? -I pray for your health, Your Highness.

What happened?

Why did you come here this late? Nothing bad I hope.

I...

Forgive me, I came because you summoned me.

I did?

What are you talking about, Afife? I did not send anyone.

But a servant came and...

Hurrem!

Firuze!

Hurry Afife, Hurrem's going to kill Firuze.

We have to go to the palace, now!

-Have you seen Kiraz Agha? -I have not, Lady Afife.

Find him, wherever he is.

Goddammit, where is this woman? Search everywhere Afife, hurry!

Where have you been? I almost perished.

Who did this to you, Agha?

Untie me instead of babbling!

Your Highness, is something wrong?

Why are you here in the middle of the night?

You tell me, Hurrem. What did you do to her? Tell me.

To whom?

You know exactly who I am talking about!

Talk Hurrem! Where is Firuze?

You're there to protect her, why are you asking me?

If anything happened to her, I swear, you'll be the one to blame.

I did not do anything, Your Highness. What happened exactly? Is she missing?

Hurrem!

Lady Afife, is something wrong?

You should know that better than anybody.

Where is Firuze?

Oh God, is she not in her chambers?

Sumbul Agha...

It is obvious you are a part of it.

Do you have a death wish?

This will not end well. You will lose your head!

I do not know anything about it, I swear to God.

Kiraz Agha, where have you been?

Don't ask, while I was on my way to Firuze, some ruffian attacked me.

When I opened my eyes, I was in the laundry all tied up.

-Why are you looking at me? -Why else could do it, demon!

Shut your mouths!

Tell me where Firuze is. Where was she before?

I left her in the music room.

Told her to wait for me there.

-Oh no. -What was she doing in the music room?

Move!

Stop threatening me, Your Highness.

No one can treat me like this for a nobody. I will not allow it.

The one you call nobody is His Majesty's favorite concubine.

The woman who destroyed you and your love.

I told you before, there is no such woman. She does not exist.

-You killed her, didn't you? -No, Your Highness.

I did not do anything.

She was already dead when she came here.

She was never born.

I am asking for the last time, Hurrem. What did you do to Firuze?

Ask Lady Afife, not me. As her only duty is to guard her.

I'll send a messenger immediately.

His Majesty will want to know what happened to his favorite.

Please, go on.

I swear, it not my fault. They ambushed me.

Did I not tell you not to let her out of her room during the nights?

She insisted, I had no choice.

Pray that we find her safe and sound.

Firuze?

Lady Afife...

Firuze...

What happened to you?

What did Hurrem do to you?

Firuze.

Tiny little snake from Persia.

As you can see, your life is worthless.

It is in my hands. I can take it whenever I want to.

But don't worry, you will live longer. Do you know why?

Talk, woman! Say something!

What happened?

Maybe they cut her tongue?

Tell us what happened.

This is a very strong poison. Extremely effective.

A few drops are enough to break a heart apart.

Your mouth fills with blood.

You drown in your own blood.

I have been carrying it with me for some time now.

I made a promise to myself.

May God be my witness, I swore an oath.

If I lose His Majesty...

...the Sultan...

...of my heart...

...if I lose...

...his love...

My life will end with this poison.

Because this love is the only reason for my existence!

That is why you will keep breathing.

You will see with your own eyes, the love that gives me life...

...and how it destroys you.

You will regret not killing me, Your Highness.

If you are so confident...

...then let's make a deal.

Eventually one of us will lose.

When that day comes, if I lose...

...I am ready to drink this poison.

What about you Firuze?

Will you be able to drink it?

Have no doubt.

I will remind you, when the time comes.

Firuze, say something!

What did Hurrem do to you?

Nothing.

She did nothing.

What do you mean, "nothing"?

Then why are you like this?

I'm fine, Your Highness.

Firuze, don' be afraid, we are with you.

Tell us what happened.

There's nothing to tell.

Sultana Hurrem came, she started yelling at me...

...slurred insults and threats, then left.

So that's it?

Yes,

Nothing else happened.

Take her to her chamber.

-She's hiding something. -She is.

It's obvious she was intimidated, that is why she is not saying anything.

Lady Afife! I want to know what happened tonight.

I will look into it, Your Highness.

-Has she learned the rules? -We told her, Fidan.

What's your name?

I am talking to you.

I want to get out of here.

Please help me, let me out.

Like every concubine here, you're a property of Prince Mustafa now.

Our Prince bestowed a favor upon you and took you to his harem.

As if that is not enough...

...the gates of heaven will be opened to you on your the first night.

Not everyone gets this chance.

Take her.

Get out, everybody.

When I think of him, my heart starts racing, I lose my breath.

-Is this love? -Have no doubt.

Please, let's run away.

Somewhere, where no one will find us.

Then get prepared, I will come before them.

Welcome.

You...

You are...

Helena...

My beautiful gazelle.

You have chosen me over a prince.

Ask me whatever you wish.

Ask me and I will give you the world.

What do you mean?

You...

From the beginning...

-Was it all a game? -No.

-Was it all a lie? -No!

Everything was real.

There's only one reason for you to be here.

Love...

Love.

Helena...

I died, didn't I?

They took my life and I ascended to heavens.

And now I'm in paradise.

Why did you hide the fact that you were a prince?

It was a game at first.

And then..

How could I know that I'll be a slave to your eyes?

I can't comprehend it.

When every girl...

...even when Rita wants to come to this palace...

...I am right here.

You said you'd rather die, than be in a prince's harem.

You even insulted the prince.

I would rather die than to be a part of a prince's harem.

Maybe he is just.

He must be an ugly, rude and arrogant man.

Don't let him hear you, or he might have your head.

Then, you need to have my head.

I would give my life for your pretty head.

Fidan.

Yes, Your Highness?

Helena or whatever her name is, where is she?

She's still in the Prince's chambers.

Did you warn the guards?

Don't worry, Your Highness, I don't think she's connected to Sultana Hurrem.

She's Greek. An innocent, poor girl.

She has lived in Manisa for years with her family, making carpets.

Come, Fatma.

Your Highness.

What's wrong?

Your Highness, our Prince has brought another girl.

She went to his chambers as soon as she arrived. How could that be?

Was my lion supposed to ask you?

Of course not, Your Highness.

Do not cause trouble.

You're going to give birth to my grandchild.

Behave yourself.

Fidan.

Take Helena to the favorites' chambers.

Inform her about harem's ways and rules.

Of course, Your Majesty.

But there is something you should know.

Last night, she said something in the bathhouse.

What did she say?

She asked for help.

Said she wants to leave. She was really upset when she arrived.

Mother, you look well.

You're smiling.

Is Firuze gone?

I told you to stay away from this matter, Mihrimah.

It's not like I'm doing anything.

-But I can barely hold back. -Behave yourself.

Fine.

You will see your father as soon as he arrives, he must be upset.

I am upset as well.

-Your Highness. -Lady Afife.

There are some documents that you need to put your seal on.

What are they about?

For the decision about Nigar's marriage.

Nigar? Who will she marry?

A craftsman at the Edirnekapi bazaar.

A well off man.

Pasha will be so sad.

Is it not more appropriate for her to marry someone from the palace?

This way is better.

Since we don't want the His Majesty to hear about it.

Just like what happened last night.

-What do you mean? -Firuze!

What happened to Firuze?

She didn't say anything.

But when we found her, she was miserable.

Hurrem must have scared her.

Sooner or later, she will kill her.

Your Highness, please stay out of this matter.

If she's still alive, that means she will not kill her.

But she did try once, Nigar prevented it.

Nigar?

Lady Afife told me.

She is just trying to make up to me.

I am obliged to take all precautions to protect her.

Who's hindering you? Do whatever you want.

It's the only thing you have been doing since you came here anyway.

What a precious woman.

-Mihrimah, go back to your chambers. -Mother...

Back to your chambers.

Forgive me, Your Highness. I'm just doing my duty.

I'm have to be fair to everybody.

You are fair, are you?

What fairness, Lady Afife?

When I first came to this palace, I was all alone.

No one protected me.

Instead, everyone was against me.

Ibrahim Pasha, Sultana Hatice.

Late Queen Mother, Mahidevran, everyone!

Do you know how many times I came back from the brink of death?

I've been insulted, beaten, exiled, punished.

Everyone had something to say about me.

Cruel, witch, tyrant.

But no one talked about what was done to me.

No one talked about it.

Whereas since Firuze arrived, everyone's been protecting her.

You got together and defended her.

Sneaked her in, like a snake.

You mocked me.

How is that fair, Lady Afife? How is that fair?

I understand them.

They all resent me. But you?

Why are you against me?

How can you be my enemy, when you are my head treasurer?

I am the lawful wife of Sultan Suleyman, I gave him 5 children.

Am I not as important as some ordinary concubine in your eyes?

Of course not.

Of course not, Your Highness.

I am not your enemy.

If I was disrespectful, please forgive me.

But I...

It's not like I wanted you to favor me...

...or ignore everything I do.

And I wouldn't tell you to do something that would put you to shame.

I just want you to be fair.

If you are as fair as you say, I want you to show it to me as well.

Firuze.

Did you tell anyone about what happened last night?

No.

This is between me and Sultana Hurrem.

Since you are defying our great Sultana...

...you're either very brave or very stupid.

-I hope you already have a plan. -Of course I do.

You'll see it like everyone else.

Are there any news from His Majesty?

Why ask?

Why are you asking about His Majesty?

He went to the hunting lodge with my brothers.

The one where you couldn't go.

Nigar.

Rather than wandering around, go make your preparations.

You are getting married after all.

Your Highness, please let me atone for my mistakes.

Go back into your hole.

Keep hiding.

If I know my mother at all, she will crush you any time now.

We should go hunting in Manisa as well, when we get there.

Both the mountains and the forests are different there.

You went there when you were 16.

True, I stayed there for a long time.

I know it like the back of my hand.

And now, Prince Mustafa rules those lands.

Where will I go, Your Majesty? Which province?

Do not hurry, my Prince. You'll find out when the time comes.

How long are we suppose to walk?

What happened? Gotten tired, Selim?

I did. There are neither lions nor wolves here.

There are no lions in this forest, my Prince.

-What about wolves? -There are a lot. Tawny ones.

Have you ever seen one?

I have, my Prince. It was this long.

And they have thick fur.

Their teeth are so powerful that they can tear their prey in a single move.

-Rustem Agha. -Yes, Your Majesty?

-We'll have a rest here. -As you wish.

Where have you been?

You were gone for a long time.

I have been busy with my book, Your Grace.

I'm writing down everything I saw on the Persian campaign, day by day.

It is called "The Persian Campaign of Sultan Suleyman Khan".

Good.

You should write about me as well in your book, Matrakchi.

You know, spoken words fly away, written words remain.

Pasha, Your Grace.

-Good morning. -To you as well, Mustafa Pasha.

Your Grace, French King Francis' messenger is here.

He's been waiting in the messenger hall for a while.

Summon him then.

Let's see what he wants.

Ayaz and Kasim Pasha should be ready at the council.

As you wish, Your Grace.

Did His Majesty go to the hunting lodge alone?

No, Your Grace. He also took the princes.

-Rustem? -He's with them too.

A dream?

Yes, a dream, my Prince.

The founding of this great Ottoman Empire was signaled with a dream.

Whose dream?

Your great ancestor, His Majesty the Osman Khan.

We were only a small principality back then.

He once saw Sheikh Edebali in his dream.

They were sitting in a tent across each other.

All of a sudden, a moon came out of Sheikh Edebali's chest.

Then that moon enter's Osman Khan's body.

Then on his chest, a giant tree grows.

The tree was so large, long and mighty that...

...as it grew, it's branches had swept the whole sky...

...and its roots occupied the whole land.

The shadow of the tree covered all three continents.

People gathered under the tree and shouted the name of Osman Khan.

Our Khan woke up during the night, he was restless.

He told Edebali about his dream.

And the Sheikh said:

"May The Sultanate be blessed for you, and your sons."

Seeing you grow up and turn into such a strong man makes my happy.

But sometimes I look and I get upset.

As you grow, our innocence disappears, Mustafa.

I saw a dream when you were born.

It was total darkness in my chamber. I couldn't see anything.

When I made a move to light a candle, a light appeared.

It was shining like the moon.

It illuminated my throne.

When I looked there, you were on my throne.

You were sleeping on my throne.

Father...

May Allah bless you with a long life.

May he...

...never test me with you and your sibling's loss.

-Rustem Agha! -Yes, Your Majesty?

Get ready, let's take road before it gets darker.

Soldiers, get ready. Hurry!

-Rustem Agha! -Yes, Your Majesty?

Talk with Mehmet's teachers when we get back.

You and those teachers will not rest.

Everything will be done for Mehmet's perfect upbringing.

Understood, Your Majesty.

Jean de La Forêt, the messenger of Francois, the King of France, is here.

Let him in.

-Grand Vizier, Your Grace. -Monsieur Forêt, welcome.

Your Grace, in the name of France, your ally and it's King, Francis, I salute you.

Since you insisted on seeing me, the situation must be bad.

Charles, King of Spain wants to conquer all countries.

He especially wants to dominate Italy.

If you do not help, he will achieve his goal, and come after France.

They say he swore to wipe us off the map.

Charles...

...couldn't gather courage to show his face to our great Sultan.

We went through the whole German land.

He did nothing to protect his own land.

What kind of emperor is that?

For us, Charles is nothing but a coward king of the Spaniards.

Oh...

He mustered up his courage and attacked us while we were in Persia campaign.

He wouldn't dare to face you, Your Grace. He will flee.

Of course.

Of course.

He used our absence to attack Tunisia and Algeria.

Pathetic.

Charles will pay for it.

Besides that, what does your King, Francois wish other than our friendship?

Your Highness, we finally got the intel you wanted.

Your Highness.

Pashas, governors, military judges...

...imams, foreign envoys, Janissary commanders...

...every important person in or outside the state have been recorded.

There is very important information about them, in there.

Good.

Your Highness, please forgive me...

...but what are you doing to do with that?

I want to know who I'm dealing with, Sumbul.

As you know, Ibrahim Pasha will be gone soon.

How? Where?

Anywhere I want to.

When he's here, I have no peace, neither does my children.

Your Highness.

Your Grace, Charles must be stopped before it is too late.

Under such circumstances, France can't endure any longer.

Our King, Francois...

...expects the support of Sultan Suleyman Khan, with his mighty army.

And what will we gain from this?

France is the only state that resists the Spaniards.

If we fall, the whole Christian world will be against you.

Infidels never keep promises.

How do we know you won't let us down?

That's true.

We chased Charles all over German lands...

...but you did not do anything to help.

If the His Majesty supports our king, he will not regret it.

If you support us, Charles will be discouraged.

And his plan to conquer the whole world will fail...

...which is important for you as well.

Monsieur Forêt, what's your King's exact request? Tell me.

We request sea and ground support.

Additionally, our treasury is empty. We need gold for the army.

Also if the His Majesty agrees, we wish to make a trade agreement.

So...

...you might as well do nothing, while we go and fight for you.

Monsieur Forêt.

According to the principles of our Empire...

...we are open to all states seeking shelter. Especially to friends.

But it seems the negotiations will take longer.

You should stay a bit more in Istanbul, the center of the world.

When the negotiations are over, you will be brought before the Sultan.

Your Highness.

Come closer.

We've prepared a room for you, you'll stay there.

-But I want to stay with Mustafa... -What did you say?

I was...

Who are you to mention the Prince with his own name?

Forgive me, I did not know.

This is a palace.

And just like every concubine, you're the property of Prince Mustafa.

You will live according to our rules and traditions.

Take her.

Who was the other woman?

Fatma. She is our Prince's favorite.

Your Highness.

-What do you want Clara? -Zumrut Agha wishes to see you.

Send him in immediately.

Your Highness.

Wait outside Clara.

Zumrut Agha, did you do it? Did you send the letter?

I did, Your Highness. He should receive it in a few days.

-With someone reliable? -Don't worry, Your Highness.

-Lord Yahya. -Yes?

An Agha came from the capital, he has brought you a letter.

Give this to that Agha, don't let him leave.

As you command.

Since you left Istanbul, your poems have kept me company.

And do not worry. Your verses are safe.

I hope I will be able to give it back to you, personally

I also hope that in Manisa, with my brother Mustafa, you are well.

I hope days are sunny and bright.

Because since you've been gone, Istanbul has been cold and rainy.

Firuze.

What's wrong? You have not left your chambers for days.

Is His Majesty back yet?

He did, but don't get your hopes up.

It's Thursday, he will never accept you.

What are you up to?

Can you please leave me alone, Kiraz Agha?

Fine.

If I lose...

...I am ready to drink this poison.

What about you, Firuze?

Will you be able to drink it?

Have no doubt.

His Majesty spends his Thursdays only with his Haseki Sultana.

If you can change that...

Just once, change it...

...then Hurrem will be finished.

Father.

Mehmet, take your siblings and go to the harem.

Mihrimah...

-Father? -Another time, Mihrimah.

Father, please.

I've been waiting for days for you to return.

Forgive me.

I was disrespectful.

But I swear, that was not my intention.

When I saw my mother so upset...

She did not know I talked to you.

When she learned, she got angry with me.

Please forgive me.

Never again...

I promise, never again. I'll never upset you again.

My Prince.

-Tell them to get the bathhouse ready. -As you wish, my Prince.

Mehmet.

-Mother, welcome. -You're the one who's welcome.

You have a fever, are you ill?

Mother, what are you doing?

-What? -I'm not a child.

But you have a fever.

It's unimportant. If you will let me, I want to change.

If that's what you want, rest well. We will talk later.

Come in.

Your Grace.

Sumbul Agha.

How are things going?

Is Sultana Hurrem satisfied with your great services?

Oh, Your Grace. I do not discriminate between our Sultanas.

I am a servant to all of them.

Sure, sure. So what do you want?

Sultana Hurrem sent me.

She said she had something important to discuss with you.

-Important? -That's what she said.

Alright then, she can come, I'm waiting.

Not here, Your Grace.

Your Grace.

-Welcome, Judge Ebussuud. -Thank you, Your Grace.

-I hope you're well. -Thanks to God.

Sumbul Agha, inform the Sultana, I'll be there.

As you command, Your Grace.

What is going on Judge? What brings you here?

I've come too see His Majesty.

And he is informed, waiting for me.

Your Majesty.

I did not expect you to come this soon, Judge.

Duty is important, Your Majesty. It can't be delayed.

Welcome, have a seat.

Your Majesty, I have talked to Francois' messenger, negotiations are underway.

I'll have your report later, you may leave.

So you thought about what I said.

I did, Your Majesty. I've checked many books.

What laws do you think are problematic?

Your Majesty, the Ottoman Empire's law needs a reformation.

The tax and land laws are insufficient.

It is important that these are clear enough.

And for the law of trials, it needs to be looked over.

If you ask me, Your Highness, it has to be reformed from top to bottom.

This is an important matter.

For where there is no justice, there is no blessing of Allah.

With your permission...

...I would like to give you some examples.

You have my permission.

Your Majesty.

The education system is in a bad shape as well.

It has to be completely reinvented.

But of course, this is the task of the military judges.

Everyone can be a military judge.

Tell me of your opinions. If it is needed you can explain it to them later.

As you wish, Your Majesty.

Where were we... The law for appointments.

It is our duty to help the judges and teachers who are waiting for appointments.

They're bickering who is getting the appointments first.

Can science or justice be expected from people like these, Your Majesty?

You are right, Hodja Celebi.

I heard they also call you that.

That's right, Your Majesty. Some people call me that.

Did you write your opinions?

I did, Your Majesty.

But these are...

...just my first thoughts.

The council members will examine this.

Let's see what they say.

It can't be done without the council, Your Majesty.

Mighty God, in his holy book...

...ordered our prophet to conduct his business with council.

In Shura verse, He ordered:

"And those who respond to their Lord and keep up prayer...

...and their rule is to take counsel among themselves...

...and who spend out of what We have given them."

Our mighty God, in this verse, has informed us...

...his helpless subjects, about the importance of counseling, Your Majesty.

It seems you are also an exegete.

Thanks to Allah, I was able to begin writing a book...

...about the interpretation of our holy book.

If I live long enough, it's my greatest wish to complete it Your Majesty.

Interpretation of a scholar like you, will be taught in madrasas for centuries.

How is the child, Zehra?

Thanks to Allah. She is healthy, everything's well.

Don't neglect her, go whenever you get the chance.

Make sure she has everything she needs.

Don't worry Lady Gulfem.

Make sure to be careful.

Don't worry, Your Highness.

Good.

You may leave.

Your Highness.

Come here, come, come.

-What are you doing here? -Nothing.

Nothing? Did you get my permission to leave?

I came because... Sultana Huricihan is ill. I came for her.

Who are you to help when there are physicians?

I brought an ointment, Agha.

Ointment she says!

Sumbul Agha, leave the woman alone.

Your Highness.

Get back to work.

To work!

This can't go on Gulfem.

Should we give the child to a family? At least, she'll have parents.

Good idea, Your Highness. But who?

They have to be reliable.

It's not like we will tell them whose child it is.

As long as they are well off and good people.

Your Highness, Sultana Hurrem has arrived.

Why would she come here?

Let her in.

Your Highness, Gulfem.

What is it, Hurrem?

Since you've come all the way here, it must be important.

I wanted to visit you for long time now, God willed it today.

Your Highness, sorry to hear what happened.

Why? What happened?

They said Sultana Huricihan is ill.

Who said that?

She is upstairs, playing with her siblings.

Then I must have misunderstood.

Why did you come Hurrem?

Your dear husband still loves Nigar.

-It seems he is unable to forget her. -You are lying.

If you do not believe me, go to the marble palace.

They get together there.

They meet in secret.

Right now, they are both there.

Go and see it with your own eyes.

-What are you doing here? -Pasha, I ..

Do you think Sultana Hurrem will help you?

She thinks we can still have something between us. That's why she sent me here.

God is my witness.

I want that more than anything else.

But it's impossible.

Then why are you here?

There are some things I want to discuss.

Go back to your master.

Do not blame me Pasha.

All that's happened to me, was because of you.

I loved you...

...without waiting anything in return, without complaining.

At the cost of my life.

I accepted everything from you.

None of this would have happened, if you hadn't hidden that child from me.

And I protected you at all costs.

I sent you to my brother.

But you know the rest...

And now, you serve Sultana Hurrem who kidnapped you.

And you Pasha?

-With someone who killed your own child... -Silence!

Don't you say such a thing ever again.

Ever.

Sultana Hatice would never kill an innocent child. She is not cruel!

What is my crime?

Did you never love me?

I only want one thing from you.

You owe it to me.

Speak.

Marry me to Rustem Agha.

Your Highness, I told you not to go.

Why did you listen to her?

I didn't.

I couldn't.

You made the right decision.

This is nothing but a slander, don't trust her.

Didn't he betray me before?

Didn't he cheat on me??

How do I know he will not do it again?

He didn't even beg for forgiveness, he does not regret it.

Your Highness...

I was scared Gulfem.

I was afraid I would see them together.

Look at me.

How did I get like this?

My pride is ruined.

Never think that, that's what Hurrem wants.

To make you sad and nervous.

She succeeded.

Sultan Suleyman Khan!

Your Majesty.

My Firuze.

They said you never left your chambers while I was gone.

What's wrong?

It's unimportant.

Who made you upset?

You returned. Nothing else matters.

What is this?

What happened to you?

Speak.

How did the meeting go?

Good.

Is that all?

You told me to win back Pasha's heart.

I think there is hope, Your Highness.

Really?

I asked a question to understand his feelings.

He went silent and didn't answer.

It seems he still thinks of me.

-What happened then? -He left.

If so...

...show me what you can do, Nigar.

Make him fall in love with you again.

You may leave.

Nazli.

It seems that Sultana Hatice did not go. Learn what happened.

As you wish, Your Highness.

Make way! His Majesty Sultan Suleyman Khan!

Suleyman, welcome.

How is Cihangir?

Sometimes he is in pain, but he's fine now.

Good.

I was going to get ready. Today is Thursday.

I can not wait to be close to you.

Your Highness?

Ibrahim, you...

Your Highness, there is something I want to discuss.

It's about Nigar.

Your Highness, your jewels.

Any news from Sultana Hatice?

No, Your Highness.

What happened I wonder?

Anyway. Nothing can ruin my mood tonight.

Sumbul Agha, eat your food quickly and leave.

Someone will see.

What if they do? It's not like we are committing adultery.

God grant me patience...

You didn't let me enjoy it! It all got stuck in my throat!

Didn't you hear what Lady Afife said?

She scolded both of us. It's forbidden to enter the kitchens.

I swear if you talk more, I'll rip your head off and put it in the cauldron.

Enjoy your meal, Sumbul Agha. I've brought the midwife.

Good, get back to work.

-What's going on? -You mind your own business.

Come, don't be afraid.

Agha...

Are you hungry?

Thank you. I already ate.

Good.

Then...

Seker Agha!

Bring us some dessert. We eat sweet so we talk sweet.

That's what I heard. You go there on a whim.

Sultana Hatice likes me...

I helped her give birth after all. I visit her from time to time.

No one is against that, but ask for permission before you go.

If everyone acted the same, this place would turn into a slave market.

Forgive me Agha.

Alright then.

Get back to your work. Go on.

Agha.

Now you are directing the harem affairs from here?

Do we have Revani dessert?

God grant me patience. Patience!

Your Highness, His Majesty is with his harem.

When will my ring be ready?

It still has a lot of work.

I can't wait to seal our love with the ring on my finger.

What a beautiful mirror.

You'll see me whenever you look at this mirror.

See the Hurrem that is in love with you.

-What harem? Who? -Your Highness...

I said who.

Lady Firuze is inside.

God, what is my lover's intentions?

I wish I knew.

He blocked my path to escape, he took away my heart and will.

Oh God, he's everything to me.

He's my merciful Sultan.

If only I knew why he is so cold hearted and merciless to me...

God, the fire that burns...

...my wailings...

...my weepings...

Will my lover be able to hear it?

Will my lover hear it? If only I knew.

God, where's my enthusiasm?

What is this curtain, set before my eyes?

You are everything to me.

My life, my eternity...

While ..

...you avoid me, don't talk to me, I still crave you, your love.

You are my life and time.

God...

Where is the house made from soil?

Where is the house of soul and the heart?

Oh God!

Where is my family?

Where is my blood?

I'm stuck in this world, crying out...

Oh my heart...

...you were exiled from your own city.

You're far away from your home.

God...

Your night's darkness can not compete with my day's light.

The sad autumn does not arrive after my spring.

Oh my lips, shielding me from feelings and truth...

...it's time to stay silent.

Your Highness.

What are you doing?

How can you take your own life?!

Pull yourself together. You have 5 children.

How can you leave them alone?

Lady Afife...

Your Highness.

Your Highness... I'm right here, Your Highness.

Why don't you eat?

I saw Fatma.

She is pregnant.

She'll give you a child soon.

Not just her. There are a dozens of concubines in the harem.

Each one wants you.

I never thought it would be like this.

I can't stand the idea of another woman touching you.

I just can't do it.

-Helena... -You may be a prince.

But when I first saw you and loved you, your name was Ibrahim.

You were an ordinary man, like us.

And now...

I know how you feel.

You can't know.

I do not know how I will get used to here.

It is forbidden to go out. I'm in the palace all day.

I miss my mother, my father and Rita.

I even miss my carpet stand.

My Helena.

My precious gazelle.

Don't be sorry for that.

We can go out whenever you want. I'll take you to your family.

-Promise? -I promise.

Tell that Agha to get this to the capital as soon as possible.

Don't worry.

Your Highness.

What are you sending?

A letter for my family, Your Highness.

-I wanted to inform them I'm well. -I see.

Something wrong, Your Highness?

Mustafa... I'm worried about how he's been lately.

It's not good for him to get close to a concubine this much.

He's very happy.

He has more important duties.

You'll be his eyes and ears, Taslicali.

It's your utmost duty to protect him from all dangers.

Have no doubt, Your Highness.

A life of a crown prince is filled with danger.

We must be cautious about everything that flies or walks.

That's why I want to know about every step he takes.

If there's something that goes beyond me, I'll let you know.

My Prince.

What is your name?

Clara.

What's the hurry, do you want to leave?

My prince, I...

Dear brother, am I bothering you?

Come Mihrimah.

Your Highness.

-A pretty girl, isn't she? -Who?

And he asks who... I'm talking about Clara.

What do you want Mihrimah?

Can't I visit my own brother?

Just tell me what you want.

-You're going to Manisa soon. -Yes.

I want to go with you.

You don't have to ask me. Talk to our father.

That's true. But if mother doesn't go, he won't let me either.

Why do you want to go so badly?

Did you miss Sultana Mahidevran?

No, I miss my brother Mustafa, the one who's kinder than you.

What else?

What?

Should I count the times you were indebted to me?

-Helena. -Lady Fidan.

Come with me.

Why?

Stop asking too many questions. Do what you are told.

Move!

-You summoned me? -I heard some things.

You didn't want to come here and want to leave.

You asked help from Fidan.

There is nothing for you here.

That's true. I was dead when I came here.

-But now, I feel like I was born again. -What's that suppose to mean?

It means I want to be with our prince.

This doesn't work the way you want, girl!

If you want to leave, we will help.

I don't want to.

It is forbidden.

No one can leave.

Get her out of my sight.

Your Highness.

It seems being left at the door last night...

...has upset you greatly.

We made a deal with you.

If I had proved the love you trust so much was over...

...that you would drink the poison.

True, yes, I said it.

I took the Thursday night from you.

This is your greatest proof that your love is over.

Certainly.

If you had really done what you said, believe me...

...I would have accepted that you won.

I already had.

Who are you fooling?

His Majesty sent you back to your room last night.

You are upset for no reason, Your Highness.

There is no reason for you to be so hard on yourself.

Because, His Majesty...

...did not let Firuze stay in his room.

-Tell me the truth. -This is the truth, Your Highness.

Just after you left, they sent her away.

They didn't lie together.

Even then, I was with His Majesty last night.

He summoned me, not you.

What is important is to stay there, not get summoned.

This is not a victory. I have not lost.

There are many more Thursdays.

Do not waste your breath, I do not have time to listen to you.

Nigar.

-I've been looking for you everywhere. -Why?

-Come with me. -Where are we going, Lady Afife?

Sultana Hatice wants to see you. You will go to her.

Why? What does she want from me?

How should I know? She is just asking for you.

Let's go.

Move it!

Come in.

Your Majesty, Sultana Hurrem is here.

Let her in.

Suleyman.

Come Hurrem. What is this about?

I want to ask something from you.

If you let me, I wish to establish a foundation.

What kind of foundation?

I've been thinking about it for a long time, for a big purpose.

For the poor and the needy.

If that is what you want, you'll get the help from the treasury.

There is no need. I will cover the cost myself.

I wish to host the wives of important heads of state in the harem.

I will ask them to support this foundation.

Not a financial support.

I want them to be on the board of my foundation.

It seems, you've thought about it greatly.

You have my permission, do it as you want.

And if you need anything, come to me.

Your Highness.

Your Grace.

Come Nigar, closer.

You must be wondering why we have summoned you here.

Do you not?

Does Sultana Hurrem know that you are here?

No, Pasha.

Good.

Your Highness.

Your Grace.

You wanted to see me?

Come Rustem Agha.

Your Highness, forgive me. His Majesty might ask for me.

I should get back to the palace.

I need to as well.

As I have to see His Majesty.

-It is about you two. -About us?

You..

...and Nigar.

I decided to marry you two.

Did you ask to be married to me?

No, Agha, I did not know.

Then where did this come from? Why did they decide on this?

I told you Agha.

Pasha wants to get rid of you and Sultana wants to get rid of me.

They'll kill two birds with one stone.

That's not that easy. Sultana Hurrem will prevent it.

Why do you say that? Would it be so bad to marry me?

Where is Sumbul Agha?

He is following the midwife, Your Highness.

Oh that matter...

The woman is definitely hiding something.

I would think Sultana Hatice is pregnant, but why would she hide it?

Sumbul Agha is looking for an excuse to go out, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Are you returning my visit?

I spoke with His Majesty, wanted to visit you since I'm here.

You should visit Firuze, she needs your advice these days.

Although she's in this state because of you.

I know what you're doing Hurrem.

You used that pathetic Nigar...

...to set a trap for Ibrahim Pasha.

But my trust in him is solid.

I won't believe in such ugly games.

Your Highness, everything starts with a game.

A spark is enough to light the fire.

But that spark...

...dropped somewhere else, Hurrem.

I am marrying off that Nigar you love so much...

...to Rustem Agha.

Your Highness.

Sumbul Agha.

-Where are you going? -Sultana Hurrem has summoned me.

I don't like how you behave Sumbul Agha.

Pasha is also disturbed by it.

I just obey, Your Highness.

What else can I do?

Sultana Hurrem controls the harem.

Watch yourself.

I've got my eye on you.

Your Highness.

Sumbul Agha...

If you're not going to give me good news, leave!

I'm already fuming!

They're marrying Nigar to Rustem.

On top of everything, now this...

But it wouldn't be so bad.

At least she will marry one of our own, they can have children...

Don't make me take my anger out on you.

They'll kill two birds with one stone. Both Nigar and Rustem...

-Your Highness. -What?

I learned such a thing...

...I swear the very ground will be shaking.

Be careful woman.

Do not neglect her. Make sure she gets everything.

Her Highness especially warned me.

Whatever you need, tell me. I will bring it with me next time.

We have everything.

We just need fresh produce, that's should be enough.

-This is Nigar's daughter, isn't she? -Your Highness...

Answer me.

She is Nigar and Ibrahim's daughter, isn't she?