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IN MEMORY OF MERAL OKAY...

EPISODE 117

We are nothing but specks...

...under this great and mighty dome.

Just the grains of sand...

...of an endless desert.

As we exist that much,...

...so we don't exist that much.

Some facts are reached in time,...

...and time makes people forget some.

I forgot the biggest fact...

...which I knew once.

Forgetting is freedom.

Otherwise, the language that are named,...

...the lands you learned to walk on won't let you go.

When...

When did I hold myself superior...

...to all the beings God created?

When did the pride fell into my heart...

...which keeps me awake at nights....

...rages like a stormy sea and surges through my heart and soul?

Where did you get this idea of divorcing?

What is it surprises you this much, mother?

That I will divorce Rustem?

Or that I made this decision despite you?

Rustem Pasha.

Leave me alone with my daughter.

Please tell the things you want to say while Rustem is here.

He is your favorite pasha, your son-in-law.

You hide nothing from him, do you?

Well, except that you listen in on the Council.

Silence!

Go to my chamber now and wait for me there!

You're not talking to your timid daughter who does everything you say, anymore!

The sooner you understand that, it will be better for you!

Come to your senses.

This is not a decision you can make alone.

I have the right to do that, mother!

As every sultana who is the dynasty blood, I have the right to divorce my husband.

Only three words are enough to end everything.

-I divorce you! -Mihrimah!

I divorce you!

Since you're talking about the rules,...

...it doesn't matter if you say "I divorce you" even a thousand times.

It is impossible for you to divorce without His Majesty's approval.

I was going to visit him anyways.

Mihrimah!

I do not know what happened between you two,

-...but-- -Ask Rustem, he will tell you.

If you want to talk to your father, you can.

I can't stop you.

However,...

...you should share the thing breaking your heart with me.

Then, you can do anything you like.

Chief Admiral's daughter Mihrunnisa Hatun,

...is Mustafa's adviser as I've heard.

Does she still hold this position?

No, Your Majesty, she is not in Amasya.

Considering your will, the Prince dismissed Mihrunnisa Hatun.

Unfortunately, I learned that Prince Mustafa...

...secretly married...

...late Chief Admiral Hayreddin Barbarossa's daughter...

...Mihrunnisa Hatun.

Your Majesty,...

...Chief Admiral Mehmet Pasha is here.

He's waiting to be given an audience.

Let him in.

Your Majesty, I was informed that you wanted to see me.

Who wrote that letter?

I don't want to accuse anyone since I am not sure.

Besides, my decision has nothing to do with this matter.

I have been thinking about divorce for a long time, this matter is only an excuse.

I thought you left all this behind and you were happy with Rustem.

Do you really believe what you just said?

Rustem loves you.

Has he ever treated you badly?

Did he insult you? Did he hurt you?

Did he betray you?

His only fault is being too busy with state affairs.

He might have neglected you, but this is something can be fixed.

Tell me if he has done another mistake.

Is he not fulfilling his duties as your husband?

You still do not want to understand, do you, mother?

It is me who doesn't fulfill her duties.

Because I do not love him, I have never loved him.

Your Grace.

Forgive me that I disturb you,...

...but there's something you should know.

Your Grace?

Are you alright?

Leave me alone.

I was just with His Majesty.

-About Prince Mustafa-- -Leave me alone.

I told you to leave me alone.

Your brothers' future is at stake.

I can't let you risk them carelessly!

Our enemies are already waiting for an opportunity.

They will destroy us if Rustem leaves.

I'm not risking anyone!

If your only concern is that Rustem will be dismissed and exiled, you can rest assured.

I will talk my father and and secure his position.

Rustem has power, because he's married to you.

He will fall from grace the moment you divorce him.

And they will behead him at the first chance!

I am sure you will find other pashas who will loyally serve you, mother.

For instance, Sokollu Mehmet Pasha.

Did he write you the letter?

Of course not, mother.

Do you see him worthy of me?

What do you think when you get divorced?

His Majesty will marry you off at the first opportunity.

And I assure you that it will be someone you don't want.

Someone won't love you as much as Rustem does,

...who isn't committed you with passion as much as he is.

Is that what you want?

I won't accept my fate this time!

I will never marry someone I don't love.

Excuse me now.

-I should see my father. -No!

There will be a campaign soon.

This is important for me and your brothers.

So is for Rustem.

Because it will be the first campaign he will go as the Grand Vizier.

He must be there in his strongest state.

You have to wait for a little more.

It will take two years for the campaign to end!

That is good! He won't be here. You won't see him.

When he returns, if you still want a divorce, you can get it.

Remember,...

...there are your pleasures and dreams in one pan of the scale,...

...the future of your brothers on the other.

Come in!

Your Highness, you won't believe what you'll hear now.

Sultana Mihrimah turned the place upside down. She argued with Rustem Pasha!

Earlier than I thought.

So, they only needed a spark and we created it.

Thank God.

It will be really good if Rustem Pasha gets the hell out of this palace!

I hope so, Your Highness.

In addition, Alqas Mirza sent you this.

Alqas Mirza wants to see me, why?

Could it be about Sultana Mihrimah?

I do not know.

Could it be that he found out it was you who sent the letter to Sultana Mihrimah?

How could he know that even when Mihrimah doesn't?

Impossible.

On top everything, now this.

I have to change Mihrimah's mind

And we should find out who this mysterious lover is.

Yes, Your Highness.

By the way, Your Highness, we received a letter from Kutahya.

I could not tell you as you were distraught.

Mentor Mustafa sent it.

I hope he managed to send away Huricihan.

I knew it.

The greatest enemy of Prince Mustafa is himself.

Come in.

Your Highness, it is great news!

Prince Mustafa's mistake is exposed. Is it about that?

-How did you find out? -You're not the only one serving me, Lokman!

His Majesty knows that, doesn't he?

How did he react? Tell me.

May God give my son Mehmet a healthy and long life.

Amen.

My brother Mehmed couldn't unfortunately have it.

He died at a very young age.

May he rest in peace.

-Amen. -Amen.

I wish you asked His Majesty to name him.

He might have come here personally.

It isn't possible when preparing for the campaign, mother.

However, I talked to him while I was in Istanbul. I told him that...

...if I had a son, I was going to name him after my brother.

I hope our son will be a good statesman like you,

Hope he will be a wise and conscientious prince.

You are his mother, Nisa.

You will raise him. Of course, he will be.

And I will love him as much as a father can.

-Father! -Humashah!

My moon... Your hair looks beautiful.

My mother combed my hair.

Great!

Gulbahar! Go on.

Sultan Hurrem said that...

You were going to wait until we return from the campaign.

I didn't say I'd wait, I just said that I wanted to think about it.

You should.

You'll realize this sudden decision is a big mistake when you think about it.

Do you think it is a sudden decision?

I just listened a thought that was seeded...

...and kept getting stronger in my mind a long time ago.

Why did you wait so far then?

Should I have witnessed that you were sending letters to someone?

Look what you put me through while I was...

...expecting an explanation, and not even an apology.

I would like it to be like this.

But you know our state better than anyone.

-This marriage was just a mistake. -Who are you trying to fool?

That man you're sending letters has a finger in it, doesn't he?

Tell me, Mihrimah. Who is that man?

-With whom did you cheated on me? -For the last time I tell you, Rustem.

Believe it or not.

I have never done anything...

...to disgrace you...

...and my family both during our marriage and on the latest matter.

I would never do that.

If you tell me this again or imply it,...

...God is my witness, you can never...

...see neither me nor my daughter again.

I started preparations to leave to go to the capital.

This is why I am grieved for days.

We will be part again.

Persian campaign will take a long time.

We won't be able to see you for months or maybe years.

It's time to end this once and for all.

What does it mean?

It means, we will go to the capital together.

My son and his unique mother!

No, Mustafa, we can't.

-What if His Majesty finds out-- -I'm tired of bearing this secret, Nisa.

I don't feel comfortable.

I accept anything that will happen. Otherwise, neither of us will have peace.

I will go and explain everything.

At least, he will learn that from me.

Come in.

Your Excellency, Atmaca and Yavuz has returned from the capital.

Would you like me to summon them at your presence?

Let them in.

-Your Highness. -Welcome, Atmaca.

-Yavuz. -I've heard we have a new prince.

-May God grant him a long life. -Amen.

How are you?

How are your wounds?

I got better.

Our secret is revealed, but I didn't tell His Excellency that you know that.

We don't have only one secret.

We have more and more everyday.

His Excellency is also disturbed about this situation.

He has decided to take me to the capital, as well.

Everyone will know.

His Excellency is expecting you.

I accept anything you decide about me, Your Excellency.

So is Yavuz.

That is why we are here.

Either give the order to behead us,...

...or let us continue to protect you.

You must know Malkocoglu Bali Bey.

He is one of the most important chief raiders.

I wrote to him about you in a letter, he replied it.

"Tugrul Bey from Turhanogullari,...

...as known as Atmaca...

...is a valiant bey who I have been honored fighting together.

He is one of a kind subjects of yours who you can fully trust.

I haven't seen him for a long time.

Now, I don't know where he is or what he does.

But the last time I saw him, he was grieving.

He was detached from life and state affairs.

Because he lost his son and wife tragically."

I can see what you think in your eyes, Your Excellency.

You think...

...how a man who couldn't protect his family will protect you.

On the contrary, Amaca, on the contrary,...

...I think only someone who experienced this grief can protect me.

Someone who could survive and fought for what he believed in.

Atmaca.

I am looking for a comrade, not a soldier.

Why wouldn't it be you?

I would be honored, Your Excellency.

Come, Cihangir!

Mother.

You probably know about brother Mustafa...

His Majesty deemed it appropriate.

However, Prince Mustafa's mistake is clear.

He secretly married got married with late Chief Admiral's daughter.

That is impossible.

They casted aspersions on my brother.

There isn't any aspersions.

Prince Mustafa openly snubbed His Majesty's willpower.

He must definitely be punished.

Will you be able to say the same think,...

...when brother Bayezid's secret reveals?

Whose side are you on, Cihangir?

Why do you support Mustafa that much, instead of Bayezid and Selim?

Could it be because he is being treated unfairly all time, mother?

Wherever you turn your head,...

...you're blind to the other side.

I wish you were fond of your other brothers as so much.

You probably do not know what even happened to Mihrimah.

What happened?

Your Highness.

Please accept my gratitude accepting my invitation and being present here.

To be honest, I got curious over your request.

I happened to meet you before.

I had the honor to have a conversation with a magnificent sultana such as yourself.

I do not know when I can see you again.

We do not have much time either.

That's why forgive me now for my audacity.

I will not hold back what's on my mind.

Your beauty, Your Highness,...

...rocks me to the core that...

...I revolve around your dream since that day.

Your audacity is surprising.

If it is about beauty,...

...Sultana Mihrimah overshadows anyone.

Sultana Mihrimah has indeed an exceptional beauty.

But she is married.

No one would like to die because of falling in love with her.

In addition, the Sultana...

...doesn't have a character that could be committed to a man with passion.

-Why are you saying that? -You don't need to be so wise for that.

Her marriage with Rustem Pasha is the biggest proof to that.

What I want is...

...a strong and a brave woman...

...who...

...doesn't hold back her desires...

I should go.

Come in.

Your Highness, His Excellency Prince Cihangir is here.

Let him in.

Welcome, Cihangir.

-Thank you, Mihrimah. -Your Excellency.

My beautiful niece...

Gulbahar.

Come, have a seat.

Your beautiful face look pale. I can tell someone saddened you.

Did our mother send you?

She wanted me to dissuade you from the divorce.

But do not worry, I don't intend to do it.

I wanted to see you.

Are you alright?

This marriage is a burden to me, Cihangir.

A burden that gets heavier every day, and I'm being crushed under.

You tell me, brother,...

...wouldn't you get rid of your burden on your back if you could do it?

I would not hesitate even for a moment.

Mihrimah, no one can stop you.

You don't have to bare and bow to anybody.

Not even our mother!

Atmaca and Yavuz left, Your Grace. They returned to Amasya.

We have no choice but to wait until they come back and take an action.

I heard Sultana Mihrimah received a letter.

A letter that crossed all boundaries and highly inappropriate.

I do not know who sent it and when.

Find me who wrote that letter and bring him to me no matter what.

Yes, Your Grace.

-Where is Alqas Mirza? -In the mansion reserved for himself.

Keep an eye on him.

I have a feeling that he also has a finger in this letter issue.

Mother.

The preparations are completed.

We will set off as soon as His Majesty commands.

I've heard Mihrunnisa is coming with us too.

Why do I hear about it from others and not you?

I did not want unnecessary arguments.

Because you would try to prevent it.

You're playing with fire, Mustafa.

What is the meaning of this just when you've mended your fences with His Majesty?

Come in!

Your Excellency, Your Highness.

Forgive me for disturbing, but His Majesty's messenger has arrived.

I hope our trust for each other...

...wouldn't be damaged anymore.

It won't, Your Majesty.

Trust...

...is like a glass palace, son.

If it is broken once,...

...every piece of it pierces through your heart.

I learned that while you looked into my eyes and gave me your word,...

...even when you said there were no secrets between us,...

...you were hiding some things from me.

Remember!

Hell doesn't have its own woods and fire.

Everyone brings their own fire with them.

You destroyed my trust for you...

...that you had built yourself.

O son,...

...a river flows from a father's heart to his son.

You muddied and dried...

...that water.

From now on, you should know that neither I can trust you,...

...nor you can give me your word.

Do not try to come to the capital.

Because you've made it clear that you don't deserve being the regent.

I have assigned your brother Selim to that position.

May God grant you happiness...

...with your wife Mihrunnisa Hatun and your child in Amasya.

What happened, my lion? What did His Majesty write?

That no secrets remain hidden forever.

Start the preparations, Gazanfer, we are going to the capital.

I hope everything is alright, Your Excellency.

His Majesty assigned me as the royal regent.

-How could it be? Prince Mustafa-- -He must have made a great mistake.

Because I have never seen His Majesty take back a decision.

The Prince must know how important this position is.

You have a lot to do. Be careful, keep Selim away from wine.

He must be loyal to his oath, at least, he must seem so.

He must not get involved in any unpleasant incident.

My lion brought us luck.

We are going to the capital, Canfeda.

His Majesty entrusted his throne to His Excellency.

I order lokma to be made and golden coins to be disbursed.

You said he couldn't even go for the campaign.

This is Sultana Hurrem. She works in mysterious ways.

Canfeda, that Eftelya woman and her husband are silent, aren't they?

I hope they won't trouble us.

The man came and took a mule loaded money and left. Then, no one came back.

Your Excellency.

Do you have any information about the campaign?

We're not going anywhere. Taslicali! Neither to the campaign nor to the capital!

We are trapped here!

Where could he find out, Your Excellency? Who told him?

We don't know.

Interrogate everyone in the palace!

As it seems, they have a spy among us again!

Your Excellency, do you think we have to interrogate it while there's someone here...

...who was the enemy's prisoner for days?

Yahya Bey,...

...no one's accused me of treason all my life, but you've done that twice.

You were a prisoner for days. How do we know you didn't say anything?

Taslicali! Atmaca!

It's not the time to fight with each other now!

Send a message to Sultana Fatma.

She should find out how his Majesty learned about it.

I knew it would happen sooner or later.

I have warned you many times but nobody listened to me.

I am sure someone in this palace sent the massage.

How do you know?

Maybe it was from other palaces.

Which one, Your Highness?

Nobody knew it other than us.

Do not forget about Bayezid. He was here with Huricihan.

They saw you, they shared our secret.

Prince Bayezid?

Why not? In the end, he is Hurrem's son.

Maybe Prince Selim's appointment as the regent will be good for you.

What good are you talking about, Mentor?

It is clear that someone is playing a game.

Otherwise, why would His Majesty give up on brother Mustafa?

He must have a reason, Your Excellency.

Alright, you may leave.

I'd rather to be dead instead of seeing Selim as the Royal Regent.

Do not say that, Bayezid.

Besides, what difference does it make? They're both your rivals.

The difference is as big as mountains, Huricihan.

Selim is an incompetent fool who keeps trying to catch me making a mistake.

And brother Mustafa is a part...

...of my soul that I can always trust.

-Have a nice day, Kudret Agha! -Well, well, Sumbul Agha!

-Welcome. -Thank you.

I was seeing you often when you were in the palace.

Where have you been?

Well, I am my own master now. I do whatever I like.

Sometimes, I get on a rowboat to Uskudar to visit my friends,...

Sometimes, I take a walk to Galata.

But I still can't cure my boredom.

You'd been in a cage all those years.

Since you got out and opened your wings,...

...you don't know what to do now.

It's actually clear what a eunuch can do after leaving the palace.

I should go to Egypt, but I don't want to.

I do not know what to do if I stay here.

I've turned into anold men

...who keeps waiting for the salat times all day in the mosque.

You need to find yourself something that will make you busy.

That's a great idea.

I was going to take your advice on that.

I have some money. I am thinking of trading.

Some money? Even the sultans aren't as rich as you.

God knows how many gold you've buried.

Hush!

Someone may think it's true.

Just tell me. You've been a tradesman all these years.

What is this?

It looks like goat turd.

Do not ask, sir.

I bought it from a ship coming from Yemen.

They call it 'coffee'. But you can't either eat or drink it.

I couldn't sell any of it.

I do not know how it tastes, but this coffee smells great.

Such a strong taste! How do they cook it?

Your Majesty, we receive...

many congratulatory letters from all over the world.

Everyone talks about how have brought Ferdinand and Charles V to their knees.

Prepare the letters on a single report. I would like to read them all.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty,...

I have remade the map of the lands of Ottoman Empire...

...and our new lands which are stated in the Bill of Oath...

... that you have granted the Austria King.

Good work, Piri Reis. You must have worked a lot on that.

It is necessary to picturize the lands where Your great and wealthy Majesty...

...gained by your sword so that the whole world can see and know...

...and they can remember you with respect and praise you through the centuries.

The palest ink is stronger than the sharpest memory of course.

I want everything we have done so far to be recorded.

I want the poets tell about us in their poems,...

...the composers in their songs,...

...painters in their miniatures writers and scholars in their books.

They should mention us...

...so that our grandchildren...

...can consider us a guide to follow.

They must see what legacy we leave them and protect it.

And also,...

...they must move it a step ahead if they have the power.

There has never been a sultan like you in the world,...

...and never will be.

May God never show us your absence.

-Amen. -Amen.

Tahmasb must be really frightened right before the campaign.

Nobody doubts that we will be victorious.

-How are the campaign preparations? -They are in full swing, Your Majesty.

I do everything necessary for them to be done by spring.

Just as I made the Europeans accept our hegemony and bow to us,...

...we will surely find Tahmasb in where he hides and make him bow to us.

[Arabic]

What is it at this time of night?

Stop knocking the door like that, you will break it down!

-Your Highness! -Sumbul.

-Sumbul, won't you let me in? -Your Highness, excuse my astonishment.

Welcome, you brought joy in my humble abode by your visit!

Please come in, Your Highness, please!

Your Highness.

Forgive me that it's a little mess around here. If I knew you would come...

So, you live here.

Why don't you live in one of the bigger houses I granted you?

You left the palace with a fortune.

Since I am alone, Your Highness... Before going to Egypt,...

...I considered this was suitable for a temporary stay.

Since it is small, the chores get quite easier, Your Highness.

Your Highness, would you like to have a seat?

-Please, Your Highness. -Isn't there anyone for the chores?

No, Your Highness, I do not like the way people work.

I argue with them and send them home on the second day.

What is this smell?

They call it coffee.

I found it from a merchant friend of mine at the market.

It is also the first time I make it, Your Highness.

It is put in a pitcher,...

and then people drink it serving like a hot sherbet after boiling it.

Come in.

Your Highness.

Where did Rustem Pasha go?

He took his belongings to Yenibahce Palace.

Your Highness, I know that it isn't my place to say that, but...

He is quite upset.

I have never seen him like that.

Believe me that he will be happier without me.

But extending over a period of time is the worst.

You have to cut it quickly.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

I hope it tastes as good as it smells.

We'll find out now, Your Highness, I hope so.

What is this, Sumbul? It tastes like poison!

Kudret Agha was right, Your Highness! Did I overcook and burn it?

I'll have some delight, so it washes away the bitterness.

I will also bring you water, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

-Sumbul? -Your Highness.

When you have it with the delight, it isn't bad at all, the bitterness disappeared.

Great idea, Your Highness! I was thinking of adding molasses in it.

Oh, you! You made me laugh.

How do you spend time? How are you doing? Are you alright?

I do not know where to start, Your Highness.

But I missed you very much, I am glad that you are here to visit.

Seeing you made me feel good, too, Sumbul.

I got overwhelmed in the palace. The walls are closing in.

-I can't stay anywhere. -What is it, Your Highness?

I hope everything is alright.

As if my sons weren't enough trouble, now Mihrimah has started.

Oh, God! What happened to Her Highness?

Do not ask, Sumbul, do not ask...

Go on my lions! Bombard that castle with your cannons!

Don't let the heathen have a peaceful night!

They must beg you to kill them!

Show them the power of your cannons!

Aghas!

Your Highness.

Tell the guards to make their preparations

I will make a visit in Janissaries' Guild.

-I want to watch them training. -Yes, Your Majesty.

Come in!

-Good morning, mother. -To you too.

I'm going to get some fresh air in the common rook, come with me.

I made a decision in the case that know about.

If you don't listen and wait until the campaign ends,...

...I swear you you'll be much unhappier.

I am here to find meddle ground, mother.

I will divorce Rustem, there is no go back.

-Mihrimah-- -However,...

...I will wait for him to return from the campaign as you've said.

And until then, I will not tell His Majesty anything.

I almost thought you lost your mind.

Howver, I can see that you're still my daughter.

But I have one condition, mother.

Is my daughter bargaining with me?

If I get lucky and fall in love with somebody someday,...

...you'll make sure that I marry him. No matter who he is.

Do not underestimate time, Mihrimah.

It changes everything.

Especially our ideas.

Maybe you will change your mind about getting a divorce.

That's not the answer I want.

Okay.

I promise.

He will be whomever you like.

-Long live the Sultan! -Long live the Sultan!

-Long live the Sultan! -Long live the Sultan!

-Long live the Sultan! -Long live the Sultan!

Ferhat Agha!

What is the situation of my janissaries?

-Are they trained well and healthy? -Thank God, they are, Your Majesty

Your presence makes your subjects stronger.

We count the days for the campaign.

We're waiting for your signal to march on the heathen.

My brave man!

We set off on road after the Hıdırellez festival.

And God willing,...

...we won't return before conquering Persia.

The whole world will talk about this victory.

History will talk about us and my heroic soldiers!

-Long live the Sultan! -Long live the Sultan!

What did you learn?

His Majesty did not learn about the situation from here, Your Excellency.

How can you be sure of it?

We've received the message from the capital that we were waiting for.

His Majesty learned about the situation over a letter.

Unfortunately,...

-...over a letter sent from Kutahya. -Do you listen to yourself, Atmaca?

Do you say that Bayezid sent it?

Taslicali?

Unfortunately, that's right, Your Excellency!

The information is certain.

Apparently Prince Bayezid was overwhelmed by his lust for the throne.

Your Majesty, forgive my curiosity if I cross the line,...

...I hope Prince Mustafa is healthy.

You declared him as the royal regent during the campaign...

...but we learned you changed your mind.

Are you questioning my decision, Ferhat Agha?

I wouldn't dare, Your Majesty.

I was only worried for the Prince's health since you changed your decision.

You just think of the campaign.

You think about the campaign! Do your duty properly, it's enough.

Forgive me, Your Majesty.

Thoroughbred Arabian horse.

He has the exact qualification you were asking for.

He is strong, resolute and loyal to his master.

Good.

So, His Majesty will love the present I am sending to him.

I hope so, Your Majesty.

Excuse me.

Speak.

Dimitri is here again, waiting at the gate.

Your Excellency.

Speak.

Dimitri is here again, he is waiting at the gate.

-Find out what he wants. -He said if he couldn't talk to you,...

...he would go to the judge.

Brother Mustafa was very happy when he was appointed as the Regent.

I hadn't seen him so happy for a long time.

Only God knows how he is now.

Just as we thought we gained victory, this is not good.

Did you know about Mihrunnisa?

-But Bayezid did. -Bayezid would never tell that.

Why not Cihangir? He lost Huricihan.

He might have wanted to take revenge.

What happened happened.

We shouldn't panic like this.

When Rustem leaves, all our problems will be vanished.

When Rustem leaves?

I see you do not know anything.

I heard that they couldn't get along lately.

But I don't know the details.

Mihrimah wants to get a divorce.

But my mother wanted her to wait until they return from the campaign.

And Mihrimah agreed.

And what did His Majesty say?

He does not know anything yet.

After all, we shouldn't keep him busy before the campaign.

I thought you made a deal with Gazanfer Agha.

Why do you want to go the judge now?

It's not that easy, Your Excellency.

My dignity has been tainted, you have to give me more money.

You have already taken the money,...

...you come to ask for more and you talk about honor and dignity?

And what about you?

You seduced a married woman and fornicated.

Give me one reason, so I won't behead you right here!

Eftelya is waiting for me.

If I don't go to her, she will immediately go to the judge.

She will say you raped her and you imprisoned me.

This was all a game, wasn't it?

That woman coming in my way,...

...inviting me to her ranch house...

This is no game.

My wife is paying for her betrayal, so are you.

Give me the money I want, and I will leave.

You can be sure that you will never see us again.

Who sent you here?

Who do you serve? Bayezid or Mustafa?

No one.

I'm just an innocent merchant who suffers from his wife's betrayal.

I'm trying to solve this between us for both of our reputations.

Give me a hundred thousand golden coins and this will be over.

-You devil! -Your Excellency...

Who are you to threaten me?

Your Excellency, calm down or you might do something wrong.

Take him out.

You will take your money, Dimitri Effendi, but it is a very big sum.

-...you have to wait. -I have time, I will wait.

Wait at home, I will collect the money in a few days.

Then, you will leave and never come back again.

How can I trust you? What if you kill us both?

If we wanted that, we wouldn't be talking now.

Go home and wait for my message.

So be it. I'll wait for you at home.

I will be alone.

My wife will hide where no one can find her.

It will be a guarantee to our life.

Do you know anything about it? Why did His Majesty summon me?

I wasn't informed, Your Highness.

Sultana Fatma is also with him.

It may be about that.

I was also surprised when I found out.

Hurrem knows about it.

I don't understand why it was hidden from you.

Come in.

Your Majesty.

Sultana Hurrem is seeking for an audience.

Let her in.

Your Majesty.

Your Highness.

Is what I've heard true, Hurrem?

It is obvious that you don't have a heart to say that.

That Mihrimah's situation, that she wants to divorce him,...

...that he doesn't even let Rustem to stay in her palace.

I told him all of those.

I wish you talked to me first, Your Highness.

Because it is not what you think.

Then, tell us what it is.

It is true that they are having some problems, but they aren't serious things.

I talked both of them,...

...those are things that can be fixed in time.

Since Sultana Fatma is quite distant to a marriage,...

...couldn't understand the situation.

It is you who couldn't understand the situation, Hurrem. I spoke to Mihrimah.

-She is quite determined. -Enough.

No one can dare to argue at my presence.

Matron Afife!

Send Mihrimah a note to come here.

Yes, Your Majesty.

That Dimitri man bothered us again. He keeps saying that he'd go to the judge.

I knew something bad would come up.

What happened, Agha ? What does he want?

What do you think? Money.

He wants 100.000 golden coins. This is obviously a frame.

-His wife is also involved. -What did His Excellency say?

Did he agree to pay it?

We asked for time until the money is ready, we must find a way until then.

I would kill them both, but His Excellency doesn't want that.

He is worried that people may hear.

-What's happening? -We don't know anything.

-Is my mother in there? -She is, Your Highness.

Your Highness, will you really get a divorce?

Your Majesty, His Majesty expects you.

Come in.

Your Majesty.

My shining moon and ablazing sky.

I heard something happened. I would like to hear it from you.

Fatma, Hurrem, you may leave.

What grieves you?

Who is it? Rustem Pasha?

Did he do something?

Did he make a mistake that you hesitate to tell me?

Did he say something that hurt your pride?

If so, there's no reason to protect him and hide it, Mihrimah.

Unlike most of the women in this palace, I do not hide anything from you.

My marriage with Rustem is like a withered flower.

It is waiting to fall off of its branch.

What does it mean?

Are you saying that you lost happiness and peace at home?

I feel embarrassed to talk to you about this, but...

...it's the truth.

I'm not happy with him.

Getting a divorce is the best for us,...

...of course if you deem appropriate.

Give me a valid reason.

But as I understood, Rustem didn't make a mistake.

-Did he? -He didn't, but...

My daughter, life is not always spring time.

It is also autumn, winter time.

Why did God Almighty create the seasons? Why did he create autumn and winter?

So we could know the value of spring.

There has never been a spring for me, it was only winter.

I you feel that way, you must have your reasons.

But I'd like you to reconsider it, Mihrimah.

Think about the consequences of your decisions.

If your decision does not change,...

...we will talk again.

Alright?

-Mihrimah! -Do not try in vain, Hurrem.

You will not be able to influence her anymore.

If you looked her in the eye, you would see the fire in her eyes...

...and understand that.

I've always been reasonable with you.

And I want to continue that.

But you must know that I am out of my patience.

Are you threatening me?

You can see it as you like.

Get your hands off my children.

Don't use them for your dirty games.

Otherwise,...

...I'll come down on you like a cloud,...

...and you will get lost in my shadow.

I will get lost in her shadow... What a saying...

Your Highness, I was waiting for you.

-What is it? -This is for you.

We must leave the palace in disguise now.

So, here you are.

Unfortunately, I am.

I'd rather be with my wife and my daughter.

What are you doing?

This is the only way I can console myself.

You must get yourself together as soon as possible.

Well, if you don't want to lose Mihrimah and the whole power?

I wish I could do something.

But when speaking of feelings,...

...even the emperors can't do anything.

Everything will be alright, things will be fixed,...

...but you need to be patient.

-His Majesty learned about everything. -What did he say?

He advised Mihrimah to think about it.

His Majesty is on our side, this is very important.

Your marriage won't end, I won't let it.

Because you are important to me, I can not lose you.

Remember, our fate is bind to each other.

The Prince is waiting for you, Your Highness. Please..

Welcome, Your Highness.

You brought me back to life once again by being present here.

What do you think you're doing?

Organizing secret meetings...

I am helpless, Your Highness.

I had been walking in your garden for days just to be able to come across with you.

If you were, we would come across.

Believe me I did everything I could,...

...but I was cautious just in case.

I do not know why, but Rustem Pasha is watching me.

I am worried that he would hurt you other than myself.

Why do you get worried...

...when we don't have any relationships?

We don't?

We don't.

And it is impossible.

Your beauty overshadowed everything in eternity

Love arose and destroyed the whole realm.

Your beautiful face didn't see the love in the angel

It became a fire and hit the man.

I saw, Hurrem.

There isn't the peace of happiness in Mihrimah's eyes.

She is in deep sorrow.

Something's missing in my daughter's life.

No one is living in the gardens of heaven.

It is always the promised land.

Everyone lives by this promise and pray.

All people except me.

Because my heaven in the earth...

...is you.

I am your heaven, but do you know what you are to me?

I am of course your heaven.

And sometimes, your hell.

I know...

...sometimes, I hurt and upset you.

Everyone has their own character. And this is mine.

That's why you loved me years ago.

And If I stopped being myself, our love would die.

Neither I would be Hurrem, nor you would be Suleyman.

Your Highness, are you alright?

I do not know if I am alright or terrible, Melek.

What did the Prince tell you?

I have not felt this way for a long time.

It's been a long time since my heart beat this way....

...and I got confused.

I guess I am falling in love again.

Love...

...can turn into imprisonment...

...for a free woman like you, Your Highness.

I beg you to be careful.

Do you see the Galata Tower?

It stands there with all its pageantry.

Especially Hagia Sophia.

Its magnificence impresses you, doesn't it?

No one can doubt that, Your Majesty.

How is my Chief Architect Sinan? We have not seen him for a long time.

As you know, he works very hard, Your Majesty.

He will complete the construction of late Prince Mehmed's mosque next year.

And the construction of Mihrimah Sultana's mosque in Uskudar is going well.

Good.

We need to start a new mosque's construction when they are completed.

A social complex that will be the sign of my government and power.

What do you think, Sokollu?

It is already the time, Your Majesty.

So send word to Sinan Agha to start planning right away.

I want him to come up with a work that will overshadow every other monument...

...in Istanbul and remain intact for many centuries.

He has never disappointed me so far.

I fully trust his experience and competence.

Relax yourself, don't clench your hand.

Relax.

Yes, like that.

Good, good. You will do it.

It's not that easy.

It is easier than playing violin. I really don't have talent for that.

You can't run away. You will practice as I practice.

Come in

Your Excellency,...

...the Armorer of Prince Mustafa is here from Amasya.

He would like to see you.

I hope it's not bad news.

Your Excellency, my name is Yavuz,

I am here by Prince Mustafa's order. He wanted me to deliver this to you.

His Majesty learned about my secret marriage with Mihrunnisa...

...via a letter sent from Kutahya.

It does not befit you to go behind my back as you acted like my confidant!

You dragged me into a deep grief, Bayezid.

What a pity...

I've seen the most painful blow comes from the ones closest...

...and beloved.

You taught me an important lesson, brother.

Couldn't you find that impertinent who sent the letter to Sultana Mihrimah?

I'm investigating everyone, Your Grace.

But you may assume, it is difficult to identify them.

There are dozens of servants, one of them definitely will expose it.

If you do not give me a name, I'll make you pay for it.

You should know that.

Your Excellency.

What have you done, Mentor?

A letter was sent to His Majesty telling him about brother Mustafa's marriage.

And from my palace!

Even the mouse won't slip without your knowledge in this palace, Mentor!

You wrote that letter.

Didn't you?

Answer me!

It's true, Your Excellency. I wrote it.

But don't accuse me, I'm not to blame in this game.

The one you're looking for is...

...Sultana Huricihan.

What are you talking about, man?

Do you even listen to yourself?

I got an order from Sultana Hurrem while you were on hunting.

She wanted me to send Sultana Huricihan to Skopje.

If I refused to act, the matter would get bigger,...

...and His Majesty was going to hear about it.

Then, she was going to be forced to leave by His Majesty's order.

What does this have to do with Huricihan?

When I explained her situation,...

...she said she wanted to make a deal with Sultana Hurrem.

In return of staying here,...

...she was to expose a secret.

You're lying.

You cast aspersions on Huricihan. She loves my brother, she wouldn't do that.

But she loves you more, Your Excellency.

I've never chose anything but dresses and jewels.

It was always others decision...

...what I will do, who I will be and whom I love.

I know, everything was for my good.

I would make mistakes and get hurt if I made my own decisions.

Bu those mistakes and the wounds were going to be mine.

I was going to bare my mistakes proudly,...

...hold my mistakes in high esteem, and find the right one with my own compass.

But...

But I feel like...

...a glass that is hidden not to be touched because I maybe broken.

I neither make anyone happy...

...nor know myself.

You don't know what it means to not have that magical feeling...

...after growing up in the shadow of your and my mother's love.

Maybe you do not understand me.

But please, accept my choice, Your Highness.

You are sure, aren't you?

How does it look? This time, it is better, isn't it?

Tell me, is it you?

Is it you who betrayed my brother Mustafa?

What are you saying, Bayezid? I do not understand what you say.

I know everything, Huricihan.

You made a deal with my mother to be able to stay here.

I was helpless, Bayezid!

I was parted from you once. God is my witness to my suffering.

I wasn't strong enough to be parted this time--

How did that separation end, Huricihan?

Thanks to my brother Mustafa!

He brought you there, took you in to his palace.

And he got us to meet there.

Is this how you repay him?

I am very sorry, Bayezid.

I am ready to burn in hell for you.

No excuse can cover this betrayal.

I do not want to see you again!

Bayezid!

His Majesty will certainly make the best decision.

Especially before a campaign, he will never allow a divorce.

As you know, His Majesty wanted me to think.

So, I did and told him about my decision.

He let us get a divorce.

Rustem.

We will get a divorce after the campaign.

I don't want anyone to get hurt in this.

Both His Majesty and my mother like you very much.

Even after the divorce, you will keep your position.

We will get a divorce,...

...I will keep my position and life will go on, is that it so?

You do not know me at all, Your Highness.

Come in.

Your Majesty, His Grace Grand Vizier Rustem Pasha is here.

Let him in.

Your Majesty.

Rustem, I was going to summon you.

Sultana Mihrimah told me about the situation.

You deemed appropriate for us to get a divorce.

I wouldn't like it to be like this.

But I am pleased with you.

You will keep your position even if you get divorced.

This is your grace, Your Majesty.

But please excuse and...

...forgive me.

Are you aware of what you're doing?

Do you know what it means to return the seal?

Your Majesty,...

...I have done everything in my power to be your faithful servant.

More than everything.

Than God, you have always supported me.

But my true support...

...is Sultana Mihrimah...

...and my deep feelings for her.

Your Majesty,...

...I did not marry her for status and a position,...

...I married her because I am committed the Sultana with all my heart.

She's the only source of my power, strength and presence.

Neither I can find strength in me at the absence of Her Highness...

...nor you would tolerate me in my weak state.

Rise.

You and Mihrimah are impatient.

You are giving sudden decisions.

You can't decide hastily on such important matters, you have to wait.

As Mihrimah will wait for the end of the campaign, so will you.

When the day comes, we will talk about this matter again.

-Your Majesty-- -Additionally,...

...if you want to return the seal again,...

...I will take it with your life.

You may leave.

Come in.

The preparations are almost completed.

We can set off to the capital in a few days.

You're thinking about Dimitri, aren't you?

That matter is now over, Nurbanu.

Tomorrow I will give him the money and it will over.

You know it's not that easy.

That's why you're feeling uneasy.

Selim, I am begging you to end this matter.

As long as those two are alive, we will always be uncomfortable.

You have to.

Otherwise, it'll be a shame for you, your son and me.

You made a mistake and now you have to pay for it.

And for some mistakes can only be paid by guilt.

Since Selim is the Royal Regent, you won't be worried about here.

I hope so.

I don't want to think about the capital's problems during the campaign.

Because we are going to some tough lands.

No matter how difficult it is, I am sure you'll return from Persia victorious.

I hope so.

I have no doubts.

You have the whole world at under feet.

The fate of the whole world depends on your one word.

You hold the future in your blessed hands.

Who could ever have had this power?

You have already declared your immortality.

Nothing is eternal in this world, Hurrem.

We all know how we will end up.

One day, death will come also at my door and I will leave here.

Nobody is immortal.

Even if you leave this world,...

...your shadow will always stay on these lands, Suleyman.

Even after centuries and millenniums,...

...people will talk about your name, your power and victories.

Isn't this immortality?

I didn't want to leave before seeing you since I was granted an audience.

How is Sultana Mihrimah?

I hope she liked my present.

There are other jewels made by the same lapidist.

I would like to present her more if she likes.

Good.

It's not worthy of you, but I will be honored if you accept it.

What a beautiful gift. A laurel.

Sultan Mihrimah...

...received a very inappropriate letter crossing the line.

If I find out who wrote that letter,...

...I will kill him with my bear hands.

Have an ear close to the ground, Alqas Mirza.

If you hear anything, let me now.

Because I suspect everyone around me, even those who are the closest.

-I do not understand-- -What did you not understand?

I expressed myself clearly!

Come in!

-Your Grace. -Speak.

I found out who wrote the letter to Sultana Mihrimah.

-Who was it? -Sultana Fatma.

How did you find out?

I found the concubine who gave the letter to Sultana Mihrimah.

And Sultana Fatma's forewomen Melek delivered to her.

Alqas.

See you.

Your Grace, you may not enter. Sultana Mihrimah has orders.

What are you doing, Rustem?

Did you take up a habit entering in my chamber without permission?

You must know something.

My mother told me. You went and asked for your dismissal.

My position is nothing.

Even if I die, you won't care.

I know that.

However, would you like to know the reason all these happened...

...and why all hell broke lose?

How many times should I tell you?

I don't who you think sent you that letter but...

...you're wrong.

It's not who you think is.

He did not write it.

Sultana Fatma did.

Just to confuse you.

She fooled you.

Who would have thought that...

...Sultana Mihrimah...

...would become a victim of a false love?

What a pity...

Good night.

God damn it!

Your Highness, please, don't do that.

It's dangerous.

Where are you going during the day?

Someone may see you.

Know your place, Melek. I will not ask you what to do.

I just want the best for you.

Then, do not try to stop me.

I always talk about love...

...but you know the truth.

Heart slows down after a certain age.

When my calf loves are behind...

...and my future was bleak,...

...and when I've given up hope in life,...

...my heart began to beat like it used to.

You have no idea how precious it is for me, Melek.

I learned what the Sultana Fatma did.

Won't you go and ask for explanations?

How lower can I get?

I am humiliated already.

I did not expect you, Your Excellency.

Since I am the one who started it all,...

...I wanted to be the one to put an end to it.

Here are the golden coins you wanted.

Do not even try or I'll cut you!

What are you doing? Let go of me!

You came to my palace,...

...you threatened me,

...and I will forgive this?

You have to, otherwise, Eftelya will tell everyone.

Eftelya!

You... How...

You fool!

You're talking to a prince!

Did you think you could hide from me?

Your Excellency, it was a mistake, don't--

No! No! Your Excellency, I'm innocent.

I'm innocent, Your Excellency! Let me go! I'm innocent--

Burn.

This is the place where I will show my glory to foes and friends alike.

Chief Architect Sinan is very happy, Your Majesty.

He was waiting for this moment for many years.

He will build such a mosque that the prayers performed in that mosque...

...will rise to the heavens for centuries.

He designed the mosque with four minarets.

The meaning behind is that...

...you're the fourth sultan after the conquest of Istanbul.

And since you are the tenth emperor of the Supreme Ottoman dynasty,...

...minaret balconies will be placed on the four minarets.

The dome of the mosque will rise up to the sky for meters...

...as it's built on four powerful columns.

Tell Sinan Agha to come to the palace with his plans.

Yes, Your Majesty .

When did I start...

...to hold myself superior to all the beings God created?

When did the pride fell into my heart...

...which keeps me awake at nights....

...rages like a stormy sea...

and surges through my heart and soul?

When he considered I was better than anyone and loved me,...

...I raised my head that day...

...and the seed fell in my heart.

The seed of pride.

If I am the moon,...

...if I am the light of the moon, he is the source.

He is my sun.

He is the one considers me better than anyone and loves me.

He planted the pride in my heart and soul.

The seed that made Azazel rebel,...

...started the war lasting until the Day of Judgment.

Just like Azazel is destined to lose,...

...just like hen prepares his own doom,...

...so the seed will prepare my doom.

As every life has a judgment day.

Your Majesty?

Lokman Agha, get the physician now!

Your Majesty!

I do not know how I got here.

My heart...

...let itself.

My feet did not listen to me.

Then I kneel and pray at your feet...

...which brought you to me...

...may your heart beat only for me.

I should go now.

As you wish, and I would like to have some sleep.

Good. You should have rest.

And do not think about Sultana Fatma anymore.

Se will pay for this, be sure.

Your Highness.

Where have you been?

I know how much Sultan Fatma hurt you...

...but do not be upset. She also has a secret. And I happened to know that.

What?

I saw her leaving the palace in disguise I sent the guards after her.

She secretly met with Alqas Mirza in house at the market.

They must have a relationship.

Your Majesty?

Thank God, you finally woke up.

What happened to me?

I saw you lying unconscious on the floor when I came in.

Chief physician, what is it?

Your Majesty, I can not say anything certain. But I saw redness on your back.

I do not now what caused it. I need to examine you in detail.

This may be a symptom of a serious illness.

God forbid!

Afife Hatun. Does anyone else else know?

The Sultanas are not in the palace, Your Majesty. I could not tell them,...

-...but now-- -No one!

No one should know.

Neither Hurrem nor Mihrimah! Did you understand me?

Your Majesty...

If I hear that anyone else finds out this,...

...I will behead you all!

Do you understand?

Now, get out.

Out!

I know, one day, the truth will come out when I never expect.

While I am standing at the top of a misty mountain where no one has set foot yet,...

...just when I am the owner and the master of everything,...

...like the ice, being unaware of the sun,...

...he will slap my ignorance in my face.

He will remind me of himself and whisper in my ear,...

"Hold yourself superior to everything,...

...you are just a weak, feeble human being.

As the breath you were granted and you became alive,...

...it is again only one breath which will take you away from everything you own.