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Bayezid! Wait!

Bayezid.

Rest assured, my Prince.

Every cloud has a silver lining.

Where is the silver lining in this, Captain Pasha?

I've been kicked out of His Majesty's heaven once again.

If that's so, my Prince...

...you should create your own heaven!

Where have you been, Mother?

At an important day like this?

I had things to do.

They said a decision has been made.

So I was curious.

Did you manage to learn anything?

Mother.

What does this mean?

How could His Majesty choose Selim over me?

Calm down, my lion.

Come, sit down.

I'm not sitting, mother! Didn't you hear what I said?

How can his Majesty make such a decision?

Yes. It is impossible.

Shut up!

Shut up! Both of you.

How dare you argue your father's decisions?

If His Majesty saw fit this way, there is nothing we can do.

We will all abide by him.

My Prince.

Do you have a wish?

Send a message to Konya, Canfeda.

Gazanfer Agha should start to preparations.

We are going to Manisa.

It seems that you agree with this decision, mother.

Did you recommend Selim instead of me?

It has nothing to do with me, Bayezid.

If His Majesty saw fit this way, it is indisputable.

It must be!

Did you understand me?

I tell you what I understood, Mother.

His Majesty punished me once more.

Even though I was blameless.

Bayezid.

Let him go.

He can't talk to anyone right now.

You recommended Selim. Didn't you?

I gave the necessary instructions, your Majesty.

When preparations are done, the Prince will go to Manisa safely.

Take care of Selim, Rustem.

I don't want him to be crushed under this burden.

Don't worry, your Majesty.

His youth won't last forever. He'll gain experience in time.

I'll keep an eye on him.

Come in.

Your Majesty.

Prince Mustafa, His Highness is here.

I can't believe it.

Did we chase our own tail for all this time?

I thought you supported Bayezid too.

Believe me, this is for the best, Mihrimah.

Bayezid's stubborn and angry behavior scares me.

He needs to grow up, and to be more mature.

So, why did you hide it from me?

Rustem knows too, doesn't he?

No.

No, I didn't tell neither of you.

Because, you'd want to prevent it.

Great minds think alike.

It can't be Selim.

He isn't even capable to rule Konya province.

We can support and help him all together.

We could've supported Bayezid too.

You don't get it, Mihrimah.

Bayezid is my biggest hope.

I can't send him before his time and throw him in front of my enemies.

Selim is your son too.

Do you mean you are sacrificing him?

No.

Selim is meek. He doesn't have ambitions.

Nobody will consider him as a threat.

But is Bayezid like that?

He has powerful virtues like his father.

He is smart and brave.

He'd absolutely be considered as a rival.

The ones who killed my Mehmet...

...would want to kill him too.

I can't risk it.

I won't.

You weren't here that day, but you are now.

Rustem is the Grand Vizier. We'd protect my brother altogether.

Trust me, Mihrimah.

With this decision, I didn't save only Bayezid...

...but Selim's life too.

I think you made a mistake.

While trying to pinch off Mustafa, you'll...

...set Selim and Bayezid against each other.

My Prince.

You seem very sad.

Were you dreaming of going to Manisa?

Don't bite more than you can chew, Rustem.

Even a bit of my dreams would...

...burn and blind your eyes.

His Majesty is waiting for you.

Your Majesty.

Welcome, Mustafa.

I brought gemstones for you.

Aghas must have delivered them to you.

I got them.

Wonderful stones.

I can't wait to shape them.

I'm glad to hear that.

- Your Majesty... - I talked with Rustem Pasha.

He will make preparations.

We'll go hunting after the Friday prayer.

You and all your brothers,

We can ride horses and shoot arrows altogether.

I would love that.

But if I have your permission, I want to return to my Sanjak.

The Prince is with his Majesty now, Your Highness.

There is no other news.

I hope our Prince won't be overwhelmed...

...by his feelings and make things worse.

I sensed this, Your Highness.

It was obvious that bad things were to happen.

We should go before it gets worse.

Stop inviting disaster woman.

It was just a hope.

May be impossible but a hope.

Didn't happen.

I'd be surprised if a good decision was made about us.

Hurrem and her crew are surprised too.

That's true. They wanted Prince Bayezid.

Apparently their plan failed.

Hurrem's ways are unfathomable, Fidan.

But you are right.

At least an incompetent Prince like Selim will be at the crown province.

Thus, they'll realize the value of my lion.

I thought you would stay here a little longer.

Amasya province is as you know, shouldn't be left empty.

Besides thank God, you and my brothers are all fine.

That is enough.

If that is what you wish.

If you honour me to host you one day,

We can go hunting in Amasya, your Majesty.

It is a great place for hunting.

I'll visit of course.

My Mustafa.

The decision I announced today doesn't change the truth.

No matter where you are, you are my son.

If the day comes and I pass away from this world...

...only God knows who'll succeed my throne.

And only he can decide, not me.

Up until today, your Majesty...

I wanted nothing but to be worthy of you.

I wouldn't want anything else.

May God give you a long life.

What is this?

Almond soup, Signora.

- It tastes okay, you can eat it. - I won't eat it!

Go, get me some water.

Bon appetite girls.

To you too, Dilsah Hatun.

What's up? You look so happy.

Haven't you heard?

Prince Selim his Highness has been appointed as governor of Saruhan.

We are going to Manisa soon.

We should talk with Sumbul Agha.

He should choose us for the Prince's harem.

I'd give him whatever he wants.

Selim.

My lion of a son.

I became so happy to hear the news.

May God clear your path and sharpen your sword.

I thought you'd be sad, Mother.

After all you had someone else on your mind.

As I told you before...

...you are both equal to me.

Besides if it was like you said, Bayezid would be chosen.

Really, where is my brother?

I haven't seen him since the Divan meeting.

You think about what you will do now.

Going to Manisa is important.

But what's more important is to stay there.

Moreover, what happened to your...

...brother Mustafa should be an example for you.

I guess you wouldn't like to be banished from there, correct?

I will do my best, Mother.

You'll do your best,

You will pull yourself together and...

...never act against my word, Selim.

Sultan Suleyman His Majesty.

Hurrem.

Suleyman.

We were talking with my lion.

He is so happy and excited,

He is grateful to you.

Your Majesty, you have...

...given me the world, with your generosity.

I'll never let you down.

I have no doubt on that.

Canfeda Hatun.

I hope you didn't cut yourself again.

I heard something.

Prince Selim is going somewhere.

What is it to you? Why are you asking?

I am just curious.

He became a Sanjak Bey. What does it mean?

Ottoman Empire has dozens of Sanjaks.

Even the smallest one is larger than your Venice.

Princes manage important Sanjaks.

Are there any other Princes?

Of course.

Thank God we have three more Princes.

Which one will be the Sultan?

The Prince whom the fate will smile upon.

But since Prince Selim has been appointed to Manisa, he is one step ahead.

Because road to the throne passes through there.

Will Prince Selim be the Sultan?

God forgive me.

How can I know woman? Go back to your place.

Eat your lunch, you'll starve. Go!

I still can't believe it.

How did my father choose Selim instead of me?

I'm sure that you'd be more successful than him.

Don't talk like that about your older brother, Bayezid.

He carries a heavy burden now. We should all support him.

That's what my mother says.

You'll come to send me off tomorrow, won't you?

What are you talking about?

- Where are you going? - I'm going back to Amasya, Cihangir.

I came for you anyway.

As the ceremony is over, it is time to go.

No, don't go.

We'll go hunting together soon. Say something Bayezid.

Cihangir is right brother. Stay for the hunt at least.

You can go after.

I already talked with our father.

He gave permission.

Why are you going?

Is it because--

My arrival had a meaning.

I want my departure to have a meaning too.

Bayezid took your decision well.

He surprises me more, each day.

My lion is growing up.

Not only him...

...Selim, Cihangir, Mihrimah.

Their biggest fortune is to have a mother like you.

You strengthen both them and me with your presence.

Only God knows, what I have...

...been through during your absence.

May God never make us experience such days.

- Amen. - Amen.

I don't know how many seasons I spent in that hole.

How many winters passed? How many springs?

The worst part was to be without you.

I wasn't going to see you again.

I wasn't going to hear your voice.

Even the idea of it was devastating me...

...then I found myself in that fire.

That fire burned me too, Hurrem.

It was like I lost my soul when I lost you.

My joy, my happiness and my heart were ripped off.

Then I understood...

...nothing is meaningful without you.

Neither the air I breathe, nor the water I drink.

Thank God, I am privileged with your love.

Your lip that I hold in my hand...

...is a cup of your memory.

Some call your forelock basil, some musk my love.

Let them say whatever they want...

...her hair is amber for me.

You are daydreaming again, my Pasha.

My Prince.

Who knows where you are conquering again.

My only dream is Rome, my Prince.

If God wills it, one day we will rip the heart of infidel together.

We left the palace, Pasha. We are returning to Amasya.

I am going to my own heaven.

I feel embarrassed, my Prince.

I wish we would send you off to Manisa.

What a pity.

His Majesty turned down this great opportunity.

That is so.

This decision will change everyone's fate, not only mine.

Especially Sultana Hurrem's and Rustem Pasha's.

What goes around comes around.

My Pasha.

Why do you think...

...Selim has been chosen?

Selim.

His Majesty knows about our Prince's situation.

Since he chose him, apparently he doesn't want any fights.

In fact the fight is just starting.

Your Highness.

Mihrimah should've told you.

I wish I knew.

I convinced Bayezid so thoroughly.

He is really disappointed.

If he wants to succeed to the throne...

...he should learn to wait, be patient and to obey.

Forgive me, Your Highness, but Sultana Mihrimah is right.

Prince Selim will make us weak against our enemies.

You know who our enemies rely on.

If he falls, everyone falls.

There is no need for that, Your Highness.

After all, we have the crown province.

Mustafa's sudden departure isn't a good sign.

His close relations with Barbarossa, welcoming of Janissaries.

All these point to one thing.

He can't dare to rebel.

I wish he did.

That'd serve us.

I am their only problem..

They want to destroy me.

So they are encircling me, silently.

I feel it.

I think you are exaggerating, Your Highness.

You don't get it,

Manisa was their last hope. I took it from them.

They'll attack with all they have now.

But my name is Hurrem.

I won't give them the joy of victory.

Is everything ready?

Yes we're ready but...

- I think we should wait. - We won't wait.

There isn't a better chance.

Nobody will suspect.

Besides he will be defenseless.

Your Highness.

The die is cast, Rustem. There is no return!

Which one is Prince Mustafa?

The man on the white horse.

Go to the other side.

Be careful, they shouldn't see you.

Atmaca, you be careful too.

Valeria.

Signora.

Take this. It is dirty. Find a new one.

Signora, Kalfa said that it is forbidden. She gets mad.

Where are you going? What is it in your hand?

My sheet is dirty. I'll get a new one.

Leave it.

Nese, Hazal. Come here.

Yes, Fahriye Hatun.

Prince Selim will go to the hammam. Prepare his bath.

We'll go now.

Behave, Hatun! Control yourself!

- What's your name? - Valeria.

Girls, Valeria is coming with you. She should learn to do chores.

All they do is sitting all day.

Signora, forgive me. I have to go to the bath.

Not you, Valeria.

I will go.

What are you thinking about, my brother?

Are you already dreaming about the throne?

You are the one who came to naught, Bayezid.

His Majesty chose me again.

He must have thought that...

...you'll pull yourself together with some responsibility.

I am going to take a bath.

We can continue this nice conversation later.

We'll go hunting tomorrow.

I wanted to inform you in person.

You should go to bed early.

If you can't get up, our father will...

...realize his mistake from the very first day.

It seems that this decision made you upset.

Come with me, if you want.

We can hang around together in Manisa.

Trust me I'll come to Manisa one day, Selim.

But not to spend time with you,

I'll go there to rule my Sanjak, God willing.

What happened to Valeria?

She is sick.

She had headache so I wanted to help.

Girls! Haven't you finished yet?

- The Prince is about to arrive. - We're finished, Canfeda Hatun.

Go on.

What are you still looking at? Move it!

My Prince.

My Prince.

- Excuse me. - You may take your leave, Hatun.

I wanted to thank you.

You saved my life.

That night, when I cut my wrists, you helped me.

- I will never forget this.. - Get out woman.

Out.

Go, leave me alone.

Don't sleep. You'll keep watch.

Why am I doing it all the time?

Besides, there are many guards.

But none of them have sharp eyes like you.

Come on.

Aren't you coming to bed?

Go to sleep.

They broke your heart again, right? They upset you.

You worry about the one in your belly.

He is all I think about.

His future.

I wish my Prince be born as soon as...

...possible to put a smile on your face.

If we have a Prince as you said...

...I'll name him after my late brother.

Mehmet.

Signora, are you okay?

He didn't even remember me.

Maybe he acted like that on purpose. I don't know.

There are many women here. He can't remember everyone.

Do you think I am equal to these slaves?!

- No. I... - Don't forget that my name is Cecilia.

Cecilia Vernier-Baffo!

All men of Venice were around me.

All Italy would talk about your beauty.

But this is the Ottoman Empire, Signora.

Nobody knows you here.

Then they'll get to know me Valeria.

They'll know who I am.

Especially that arrogant Prince Selim.

I am not a slave. I don't bow to anyone.

Since there is no escape from here, then I should be on top.

On the very top.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, they are all as you wanted. Masallah.

Pick one of them and let's train her especially for Prince Selim.

Send them to my Prince's harem.

But the girl I'm looking for isn't here.

Your Highness, I'll keep searching.

Soon, such a big storm will break out, Sumbul.

The earth will shake.

Thus we should hold strong.

So nobody can displace us.

Wake the Prince now! It's an ambush!

- Don't just stand there! - My Prince!

It's an ambush!

Get yourself up.

- God protect us. - Don't panic.

Yavuz stay here.

Come with me.

My Prince, come with me.

We should get away right now.

Who are they, Guard Commander? Where are they?

They are in the woods. They are coming here.

- My Prince, don't stay here. - Take my woman to the wagon.

No my Prince, come with me.

Wake everyone up quick! Protect the Prince!

My Prince!

- Call a physician! - Surround him!

Protect our Prince!

Hang on!

Call a physician!

Who are you? Who gave the order?

My Prince.

Did you kill him?

No, my Prince. He was wounded when I found him.

But I saw one of them running.

Apparently they killed him so he couldn't talk.

Did he say anything?

He gave a name.

Merchant Kasim Effendi from Amasya.

He said that he gave the order.

The Prince will take the road...

...as soon as he returns from hunting.

Make your preparations. If something should be missing...

...I'll kick you out with no mercy.

Sumbul Agha.

Speak.

A concubine came. She insists on seeing you.

Didn't you ask what she wanted?

She only says she needs to see you.

God give me patience.

Aren't you the girl who attempted to kill herself?

Why are you here?

If you say you want to go home again.

I'll send you to hell!

No.

I brought a gift for you.

It's not the holidays. Where did that come from?

I heard that you manage this palace.

Whatever you want happens and...

...things that you don't want does not.

Even Sultanas can't mess with you.

Thank God.

- Say it. What do you want? - I want to go from here.

What did I just tell you?!

Not like that.

I want to go with the Prince.

With Prince Selim.

Humasah.

My beautiful granddaughter.

My dear.

She'll break so many hearts in the future.

Have a seat.

What's wrong mother?

You've been looking anxious these few days.

Rustem too.

Being a mother didn't do good for you, Mihrimah.

You become more and more paranoid.

Did Sumbul tell you about the concubine?

Yes, he did. You are looking for a woman for Selim.

Yes.

It is indispensable to be powerful at his Sanjak.

If a man's woman isn't strong. That man isn't strong.

We are talking about Selim, Mother. Even if all women supported him...

...that still wouldn't work. He doesn't even listen to you.

That's the problem.

I require a woman for him to listen.

A woman who will be in his bed.

And I must choose that woman...

...so I won't be have problems later.

I won't make the same mistake as the late Mother Sultana made.

Instead of being hostile towards me...

...if she supported me, if she stood with me.

She wouldn't lose her son.

What are you saying?

There are so many things that I'll learn from you.

How did you hide this?

Didn't anybody search you at all?

Everyone hides something.

This is a very valuable jewel.

Jewish merchants would pay you a fortune for this.

I want only one thing in return.

You'll select me for the Prince's harem.

Concubines want to be in Prince's harem of course.

There is no problem with that.

But it is a great sin to offer a bribe for this.

No. It is a gift.

How do you call it here?

It is from my heart.

Since it is from your heart.

I'll help you.

You can get it when I'm selected.

Forgive me, your Majesty.

I don't like to bother you here.

But there is always a state affair to take care of.

You make us forget our problems, Hodja Celebi.

Our doors are open for you.

Tell me. What's the matter?

As you know the former Shaykh al-Islam has issued...

...illegal fatwas and banned monetary foundations.

Yes.

Unfortunately Shaykh al-Islam Fenerizade...

...Muhittin Effendi is on the same path.

If monetary foundations will be closed...

...the institutes that have been established...

...before will be destroyed and their services won't continue.

But this is a wrong idea, your Majesty.

Also it is against public interest.

Civizade Effendi saddened us.

As you know he made false accusations...

...against Rumi and Muhiddin Arabi before.

I stated it before, your Majesty.

Setting Muslims against Muslims doesn't fit Islam.

I hope he won't make the same mistake.

Fenerizade Effendi's family is in the Ulema for generations.

He has served greatly.

I don't think he'll make such a mistake.

But don't worry, I'll take care of it personally.

Cihangir, how long will we stay here?

We'll be here at least one more week.

Let's send you back, If you are bored.

I am looking forward go to Manisa...

...to my Sanjak my brother, that's why.

You know how to go Manisa don't you?

Don't get lost on the way.

Don't get angry. He is only joking.

Aren't you brother?

Yes, of course.

Selim, get on your horse. Let's race until Hawk Hill.

Let's see who'll win.

No need, we are walking. Go in advance, I'll catch you.

Since you are so sure of yourself, we should bet on it.

Bayezid, not now. Our father is waiting.

Sure. You'll get my horse if you win.

I won't take a horse that loses.

I want the ring. The ring our father gave you.

- What if I win? - I am ready to give anything you want.

- If I lose my life will have no value. - You will apologize.

You will ask forgiveness in front of everyone.

What forgiveness? For what?

Because he disrespects his older brother all time.

Give us a sign to start Cihangir.

Girls! Gather around! Pay attention!

Our Princes will be back in few days.

Women who will join to their Harems need to prepare.

That's so.

The ones I selected before come one step forward.

You were there, you were there.

We need one more girl.

The rest can stay.

You come, girl.

Not you. The girl behind you.

Come on then.

Chosen ones go this way. Rest can disperse.

In the name of Allah, the compassionate, the merciful.

Let's go. Come on.

Fahriye Hatun, record everything about her...

...well, so there won't be any errors.

You made a big mistake, Sumbul Agha.

That jewel was very precious.

It really is.

The merchant gave me all his money.

Go back to your place.

I received the letter yesterday.

Sultana Beyhan sends her compliments to you.

The Sultana graced me.

- I hope she is okay. - She is fine.

She went to Antakya to visit Sultana Fatma.

She has to go, of course. Siblings are for difficult days.

Difficult days? What happened?

I heard that Sultana Fatma has some...

...problems with her husband Mustafa Pasha.

Mashallah, Your Highness.

You have eyes like a hawk.

I am wondering what the problem is.

Nothing important.

Anyway, they made up. There is no problem now.

Your Highness.

Continue without me. I'll be right back.

Signora.

Congratulations, Valeria.

You'll be in the Prince's harem.

I am so surprised as well.

I wish they took you too.

Stars aren't on my side. Maybe they are angry at me.

I have been away from the sky for a time.

I wish I could have a look tonight.

Talk to Kalfa. Perhaps she'll let you.

I do not want them to know what I do.

Go, find me a paper and a pen.

No, I can't do that.

Are you disobeying me?

Forgive me. I'll be a Prince's favorite.

No more serving.

Anyway, it is forbidden.

Sumbul Agha told me that Prince Mustafa has survived.

He hasn't even a scratch on him.

Unfortunately, the news are bad, Your Highness.

I thought it was impossible for him to survive.

Because you've been working on it for months. Haven't you?!

All men I sent were found dead in the forest.

The strange thing is that nobody knows...

...who killed them and how.

What do you mean?

Attack has been made towards morning.

All the soldiers of the Prince were sleeping.

Among all the soldiers we had sent, the archer survives.

And he shot his favorite instead of the Prince.

The woman is dead. With her unborn baby.

You told me that he was one of the best...

...archers of the Ottoman Empire.

According to the Guard Commander, he was captured wounded.

Apparently they attacked him while shooting.

Do they have him now?

He talked a bit and than died.

I am wondering. What did he talk about?

He only told them that Merchant Kazim...

...Effendi from Amasya instigated them.

I don't know if you made a right or...

...a wrong decision about the Sanjak.

What matters is that it brings good fortune.

Can a wrong decision bring good fortune, Hodja Celebi?

Your Majesty.

Good fortune aren't in the good or...

...the bad, but in the outcome of them.

What matters is having a clean conscience, your Majesty.

For instance, hiding a criminal in your house...

...helping him to get away from justice is wrong.

But helping someone who asks for help...

...is the command of God.

At that moment, you should listen to your conscience.

Whichever feels right, even if it is...

...wrong, that's the one with good fortune.

I am very pleased that you are here, Ebussuud Effendi.

You enlighten my soul with your knowledge and understanding.

That's very kind of you, your Majesty.

Your Majesty!

Cihangir, what's wrong?

Selim's horse came alone, your Majesty. We are looking but we couldn't find him.

Bayezid is lost too.

- They were racing, your Majesty. - Bring my horse!

Bayezid!

Aghas!

Peace be with you, Aghas.

And be with you.

I am looking for Davut Pasha.

If you show me the way I'll reward you.

Will you reward us?

He'll reward us, he says.

Don't bother. We know how to get our reward.

Are you okay? Huh?

It is a miracle that the Prince is still alive.

It looks like someone protects the Prince,

Even Prince is unaware of that.

What do you mean?

They also don't know who killed our men.

How do we know that the Guard Commander didn't betray us?

Perhaps he sent such news on purpose.

No, I rely on him.

Moreover, he'll save us from this trouble.

We should contact the merchant before the Prince.

Rustem Pasha.

If this incident comes to light...

...everyone would be executed including you.

So, find a way to prevent it.

Understood?

Who might they be?

There's only one man that comes to mind.

Hizir Hayrettin Pasha.

Is it possible that Hurrem did it?

We are thinking about all possibilities, Your Highness.

But we'll learn what exactly happened when we capture the merchant.

Of course, If you can get him alive.

We'll see.

We sent a message to Hizir Hayreddin Pasha.

We'll find out what really happened.

They took my grandchild from me.

They killed an unborn baby.

What if the arrow hit my son? What if I lost him too?

How can you be so careless, Taslicali?

I entrusted my Prince to you.

Your Highness.

I only leave him alone when he is asleep.

From now on, we won't even sleep.

Mustafa.

You have been devastating yourself for days.

Get some rest. Gain strength.

How many more deaths, Mother?

How many more lives will they take from me?

Hopefully God will give you many more Princes.

Why?

To take them from me?

My Mustafa.

Don't ever rebel!

- God is always with you. - Perhaps he is with me today.

But he might not be with me tomorrow.

Might not be.

It is not my concern that you fall off the horse.

At the end, I won.

If I didn't fall off the horse, you would hardly win.

Keep it. I'll get it from you when I get...

...a victory when you don't fall off a horse.

Bayezid!

I said I don't want it. Don't you hear me?

I don't like to owe anything to anyone.

Especially to you. Never.

What is a ring brother?

You owe me a life now.

Selim.

Bayezid.

Don't worry your Majesty, he is okay.

He just hurt his foot.

What did you do?

Did you have a fight again?

I told you to respect your older brother so many times.

- Father, I... - Are you injured?

It is okay, your Majesty.

Your mother told me that you are grew up and changed.

But I see that you didn't change one bit.

What a shame.

Your Majesty. I have no fault.

Brother, why don't you tell him what happened?

I am exhausted, your Majesty. I'll rest with your permission.

He fell off horse a lost his way.

Bandits grabbed him when I found him.

If I didn't make it on time they'd kill him. I saved his life!

Shut up!

Is this true?

It's true that bandits attacked me.

But when Bayezid arrived I had already taken care of them.

Is that why you were shivering from fear?

Enough for today, girls.

Go back to the hall.

What are you doing?

Nothing.

Don't stand there, get out of here, come on.

Let's apply some ointment before bed, it'll be fine in a few days.

Do you carry it with you?

I know both of you.

I brought it just in case.

You should join the hunt tomorrow.

Forgive me your Majesty.

I only be a burden to you.

What burden, Cihangir?

Can a son ever be a burden for his father?

If you mean the disorder on your back.

Every man has a disorder.

Some men carry it on their back like you.

Some has it in their hearts and souls.

His Majesty is right, Cihangir.

I wish everyone's disorder was visible as yours.

Then there'd be no lies or hypocrisy, my brother.

Guards.

Bring that girl here.

What is this?

What are you doing here at night?

I wanted to see the stars.

What for?

Stars have a language. They tell things to us.

They guide us

I bet they do.

Get her away, lock her up.

She'll answer for it tomorrow.

Inform the Sultana!

I saw Sultana Hurrem in the stars.

Tell her! Afife Hatun!

Has she lost her mind?

Your Majesty, with your permission.

- Good night, your Majesty. - Good night.

I don't know what happened with you and Selim.

But he tells something and you tell something else.

It makes me quite sad.

Because that means one of you lies.

Since you prefer to talk with me...

...you think I am the one who lied, right?

Let's say it is Selim's fault.

Don't you have any faults?

It looks like you are deeply angry at him.

It makes you happy to offend him at every opportunity.

Your majesty, I--

It you force a person to make a mistake...

...and give him no other chance.

You should blame yourself too for his fault.

If that's so...

There might be people who should blame...

...themselves for my mistakes too.

Do your share first!

Get rid of this bad habit, getting angry quickly.

Then those people you meant will blame themselves.

You may take your leave.

Selim.

Leave me alone.

I am not here to fight I came to apologize.

Did our father ask you to do it?

No I wanted it myself.

Because I should've guessed that you'd want...

...to hide this shameful situation from him.

Forgive me for revealing your disgrace, my brother.

I don't care what you think, my brother.

I did the right thing.

What is the right thing?

Lying to my face with no shame?

What about what you did? You do everything to win our father's favor.

I am sure you sent those men.

You wanted humiliate me.

It was a scheme but I broke your scheme.

Even if it was true, it doesn't change the truth.

It won't change the fact that you're a coward, Selim.

Come girl, we are going.

Where are you taking me?

Your Highness.

First you stopped me...

...and told me that you want to go home.

Then I was told that you attempted to kill yourself.

And now they found you on a roof.

What's your purpose, girl?

I stopped you.

Because I wanted to go home.

I wanted to kill myself.

Because I wanted to die.

I got up on the roof.

Because I wanted to see my fate, Your Highness.

Are you looking for your fate in stars?

No, Your Highness.

I found my fate in your hands...

...between your lips.

What do you mean?

She was talking like this last night too.

She kept saying that she saw you in the stars.

She lost her mind obviously.

If you saw me.

Tell me.

I am listening to you.

There is a fire in your heart, Your Highness.

It rises up the sky and the stars.

It will never stop.

It will burn you. Perhaps hurt you.

But it will give you everything you dream of.

I saw myself in that fire too, Your Highness.

My absolute fate.

- What is that? - You extended your hand to me.

I held your hand and rose to the sky with you.

To Prince Selim's paradise.

Selim?

I want to go with Prince Selim.

Send me to the Prince's harem, Your Highness.

The stars point to that.

Now I understand what you're talking about.

Did you hear that, Afife Hatun?

What does she want?

I'll put her in her place, Your Highness.

She'll come to her senses when she's at the slave market.

Your Highness!

I forgive for you the last time.

But if I hear about one more incident...

..you'll find yourself at the slave market.

My Prince, there's important news.

Merchant Kasim Effendi has been located.

My Prince, stay in the palace. I'll bring that traitor here!

Perhaps I am the reason.

They paid for my sins.

Your Highness.

Throw it away.

These incidents have nothing...

...to do with what you did in the past.

It's impossible.

As you were never cruel but always the innocent one.

Your Majesty.

What is it Rustem? Did you come to hunt with us Rustem?

There is a matter you must know about, your Majesty.

On the way to Amasya, Prince Mustafa...

...had an assassination attempt.

Is he dead?

Thank God, Prince is unscathed.

Who did that? Have they been arrested?

All of the attackers died.

Unfortunately we have a devastating loss.

Our Prince's favorite passed away with her unborn baby.

Who dares to attack my son Rustem?

Answer me. Who?!

We don't know yet, your Majesty.

But we are investigating.

We will find out as soon as possible.

If you can't find him, I'll execute anyone who has a fault...

...whether a sergeant or a Grandvizier!

Leave me with my mother.

What's wrong with you?

Mustafa was almost killed.

So Rustem told you.

No mother, I found out from my own sources.

Do you have secret dealings that I don't know?

You are the one who has secrets.

You promised me. You said you would never...

...attempt to kill my brother.

I didn't break my word.

Besides I don't have to promise for that.

I would never do this.

What is this then?

It has nothing to do with us.

Apparently it is a trap.

A trap set for me.

I am sure they'll accuse me.

I am not a child.

Then stop acting like a child.

What did I tell you?

You'll trust only me.

And I'm telling you now.

It has nothing to do with me.

Even though I have the right to do it.

Even if they murdered my son, I have nothing to do with it.

Come on boy, faster.

Don't.

Have mercy on me, my prince.

Don't do this, show mercy.

Who gave the order?

I don't know anything.

Who gave the order?

They'd kill me, my prince.

Don't do this! I'll tell you, I'll tell you!

Aziz, Aziz Agha.

Who is Aziz Agha? Where is he?

At the capital.

He is the Pasha's man. Rustem Pasha's man.

My Prince.

Suleiman.

God spared our Prince's life for you.

How can an unborn baby be killed?

What a cruelty.

Who did this treachery?

I hope they've been arrested.

Not yet, Hurrem.

Soon.

Otherwise many people will get hurt.

Of course.

Who dares to attempt to kill a Prince?

Don't be sad.

Our Prince was saved, thank God.

Can there be a bigger happiness?

He could've died, Hurrem.

If his woman wasn't in front of him, they'd kill him.

What will happen now?

Why did you bring him here?

Why didn't you kill him there?

Because I want him to tell what he told us to his Majesty.

What did he tell?

Go to your chamber, mother.

You'll stay away from such things.

No, this is my problem too.

I want to know who attempted to take my son's life.

Hurrem, right? It was her.

Your Highness, let's go out please.

I told you, Mustafa.

The snake will never give up. She'll never retreat.

She'll always try to bite you.

I'll kill that snake sooner or later, mother.

I even accept to burn in hell for that.

Why can't I go? I want to see my brother!

First we should find out what happened.

Then everyone can go wherever they please.

Mihrimah is right. Our father wouldn't let us anyway.

I didn't ask for your opinion.

Who did this?!

I'll personally kill whoever did it.

He must be devastated now. He wanted that baby very much.

His brothers are very sad.

They want to visit him but...

...it wouldn't be safe.

We need to wait.

Come in.

Your Majesty.

Speak

I've found out who the traitor is.

He is a merchant called Kasim Effendi.

Who is this scum?

From Amasya society.

A quite wealthy man who trades wheat.

He and our Prince had a serious problem.

What can a Prince have to do with a merchant?

People of Amasya are sick of this merchant, Your Highness.

He was corrupt as one can be.

He trades illegally with foreigners too.

When the number of complaints increased...

...our prince had him tried in the court.

Judges decided to confiscate all his wealth.

And he tried to kill my son after that?

That's what our Prince's Mentor writes, Your Majesty.

It has been determined that some of the...

...traitors who died during the attack are Persian.

Has he been arrested?

He is about to be, your Majesty.

The Prince tracks him in personally

I took necessary precautions.

All our borders especially the ports are being held.

He'll be arrested any time now.

How dare they.

It looks like he got support from the Persians.

Otherwise he couldn't dare that on his own.

Get out.

You too, Hurrem. Leave me alone.

- What's the situation? - We don't know yet, Your Highness.

We're yet to reach the merchant.

What are you saying Pasha?

That man is our death sentence!

What if Mustafa captures him?

Open the gate.

He's been poisoned.

How did this happen, Taslicali?

Guard Commander!

Yes, Yahya Bey?

Bring everyone who served food or guarded him!

As you command.

The traitors are among us, Taslicali.

My prince.

We should report the situation to his Majesty.

Even if we can't prove it, his Majesty will pursue this.

They thought about all possible results and took precautions.

But there is something they didn't consider.

I'll give them a taste of their own medicine.

Why should wait I for tomorrow? I can leave with Selim.

Who says he'll leave tomorrow?

I have stayed long enough. I'll come again soon.

Don't bother.

This order is from the higher up.

Cihangir.

What will I do when you all leave?

Stay at least a few more days.

Besides our mother wants you to stay too.

Yes, there are things we should settle.

About your money allocation..

- Mother. - My lion.

It's time to say goodbye, huh?

I would be honoured to host you at my province.

I will visit at the first opportunity.

Manisa is a big palace. I must be there to establish the order.

Maybe Cihangir and Mihrimah would join me too.

Of course I'd like to my brother at his new province.

Signora Cecillia.

It is time to go, it seems.

Yes, we'll leave in a while

I wonder how the Manisa palace is.

It must be better than here.

I'm sure it is.

How strange.

I dreamed to be in your shoes for years.

You want to be in my place now.

If you say one more word...

...I'll kill you with my hands.

Don't be sad Signora.

Perhaps the stars will help you.

Don't forget what I told you, my lion.

You are a crown prince.

All eyes will be on you.

- Your eyes firstly, mother. - Don't doubt that.

I lost a son in that palace.

God protect you.

Amin.

Mother.

Mother, His Majesty is waiting.

May your way be open and your sword sharpened my lion.

Amen.

Bayezid.

God help you brother.

Because your duty is tough. You'll need it.

How long will we wait?

Do you remember what we talked?

No questions, no talking.

You'll will obey the rules and practices.

It is rather like we are going to...

...a dungeon instead of the palace.

Sergeant Tugrul.

Yahya Bey.

I have been ordered to deliver this to Prince Mustafa.

Come in.

My prince.

I talked with the messengers.

They had this.

Where are they?

Guards.

My prince.

Hizir Hayreddin Pasha wrote...

...that I can trust you about anything.

The Pasha is kind to us.

Serving you is the greatest of the honours, my prince.

Girls, keep quiet. Get in line.

- What's your name? - Valeria.

Okay.

Make Way. Prince Selim his Highness.

Get in line!

Bow your heads.

- Open the door. - Who are you? Why did you come?

- I will talk with the Sultana. - You can't. Go back to the hall.

What is going? Why are you here again?

What was with Selim and Bayezid?

- What happened between them? - I don't know, mother.

I guess they argued during the hunt.

- Your Highness listen to me, I am begging. - What's going on? How did she get in?

Sumbul. Sumbul!

Girl!

Girl, what did I tell you?

Didn't I tell you that I'd send you to the...

...slave market if you cause any more trouble?

I'll take it, Your Highness.

I will accept anything that'll come from you.

You are my only hope and my only chance.

The prince is leaving today.

But I wasn't chosen.

I wasn't chosen even though I am destined for it.

Either order to kill me.

Or let me go with our Prince.

- Do you want it that much? - More than anything.

If that's so...

...I will allow it.

You can go to my Prince's palace.

Your Highness.

You may take your leave, Sumbul.

Afife, Mihrimah, you too.

You too.

Leave me with Cecilia.

Ebussuud Effendi and Shaykh al-Islam have problems.

An incident happened again between them.

Visit Shiek Al Islam Fenerizade Effendi.

We'll hear the incident from his point of view.

As you order, your Majesty.

- Any news from Mustafa? - No, your Majesty.

But fortunately he caught and executed Merchant Kasım Effendi.

Come in.

- Your Majesty. - Come, my lion.

It is time to go, your Majesty.

- Give me your blessings. - My prayers will be with you, my lion.

May God not leave you alone on your path

Amin.

All concubines want to be a Prince's favorite.

But you are even ready to give your life for it.

As I said, Your Highness.

I have no choice.

It is my fate that I saw in the stars.

I like smart women.

But long as their minds serve me.

You are pretty.

Apparently you are ambitious.

You remind me of someone I...

...used to know a long time ago.

Someone who came to this palace years ago.

You'll go to Manisa.

But I'll ask for only one thing.

Loyalty.

Don't doubt that, Your Highness.

But I do doubt it.

It's in your power to get rid of my doubt.

You won't be just my lion's favorite...

...but also my ears and eyes there.

We will be contacting each other frequently.

You won't question anything.

I turn my face to you, Your Highness.

It is an honour to serve you.

Good.

You'll be informed thoroughly about your duty.

I hope you will never lose the light I see in your eyes.

Cecilia.

This is my first gift to you.

Your name isn't Cecilia anymore.

Nurbanu.

- Nurbanu? - Yes.

It means 'shining woman' in our language.

It is a nice name.

Your Highness.

I have another little request from you.

There is a woman who's been selected for our Prince's harem.

Her name is Valeria.

I want her to stay here.

Come on girls!

Move it!

We must catch the convoy immediately.

Cecilia.

What are you waiting for?

Cecilia.

Nurbanu.

My name is Nurbanu.

It means shining woman.

That's how everyone will call me from now on.

I got inside. I'm in the Prince's palace now.

Good. As you see Atmaca...

...the Prince's enemies are too strong.

Can you protect him?

The Prince can protect himself from his enemies.

I am here to protect him from his friends.

We must show Sultana Hurrem and...

...Rustem Pasha that the Prince isn't alone.

No need now.

Because the Prince gave them the best answer.

Why did you wake me up so early?

Grandvizier, this was sent to you, Your Grace.

What is this, so early in the morning?

- Who sent it? - We don't know.

Aziz.