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IN MEMORY OF MERAL OKAY...

EPISODE 122

-Oh my, Oh my! -What is it, Chief Seer?

The sun will hide behind its shadow, the day will suddenly turn into the night.

It heralds a catastrophe!

God save us...

Lokman!

Yes, Your Majesty.

Ants infested the tree. It will wither if it remains in this way.

I will inform the gardeners.

They can limewash and save the tree.

But then all the ants will die.

We have to. Otherwise, will not live long.

I will take care of it immediately if you allow me.

I do not want to become a sinner by taking all these innocents lives.

We better ask Ebussuud Effendi, he will tell us what we need to do.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Hodja Chelebi,...

...no one can question your knowledge and wisdom.

Whenever I am in a difficulty and irresolute,...

...you illuminate my path with your broad experience.

Now,...

...offer me a piece of your wisdom and knowledge, so my soul can relieve.

While strolling through the palace garden this morning,...

...I was deeply saddened by one of my trees' condition.

My tree that I planted myself years ago...

...was unfortunately invaded by ants.

They ate my tree inside and damaged it.

My Aghas would like to limewash it eliminate those ants.

But since it is about the lives of the innocent creatures,...

...I wanted to have a piece of advise from you.

What do you think, Hodja Chelebi?

Would if it be a sin destroying the ant

If the ant is hurting the tree?

This time, I am closer to the victory than ever before.

I feel it.

Just as I eliminated Ibrahim Pasha,...

...I will eliminate Prince Mustafa, as well.

Your Highness,...

...you've tried it many times before but you couldn't achieve it.

How can you be so sure now?

Because...

I thought about every possibility,...

...and every step that we need to take thoroughly.

Tahmasb will surely respond to the letter,...

...which is he thinks coming from Mustafa.

I have no doubt about it. That letter will be our salvation...

...and the execution warrant of Prince Mustafa.

I hope, Your Grace.

Even an ordinary person...

...may have the chance to change the history.

Even if it is rare, there are such moments. As it is happening now.

Everything depends on you, Zal Mahmut.

Take the road taking the men you trust with you.

Block all roads from Persia to Amasya,...

...and bring me the letter coming from the Shah.

Be the one who will change the course of events.

Yes, Your Grace.

I will certainly get that letter.

Suleyman.

Hurrem?

What is it? What is wrong?

I had bad dreams all night.

Come, have a seat.

-Is it alright? -It is.

I saw you in my dream.

You were alone in a dark place.

Your arms and legs were tied up.

Like a captive.

God save us...

Do not worry in vain.

No one is strong enough to imprison and put me in a dungeon.

There is nothing more precious to me in this world, than a healthy breath of yours.

I accept anything...

...if only you will be well.

It is the happiness time.

We sit together by the patio...

You...

...and I.

Two bodies, two faces,...

...but one soul...

You and I.

Away from hideous lies, a carefree joy...

You...

...and I.

You and I.

It is neither you nor I,...

...we have become one with love.

Your Majesty.

Approach, Lokman.

How is Hodja Chelebi? Did he say anything?

He sends you, the great Majesty, his compliments.

He will respond to your letter right away.

Good.

Additionally, Your Majesty, the Chief Seer is here.

He seeks for an audience. He would like to talk about something important.

What is this, Pasha?

Our salary has been reduced, we are being starved,...

...does the soldier deserve what you are doing?

Who said that?

Whoever said that step forward or you all will pay for it!

I did, Your Grace. That's the truth, you know about the situation.

You complain about your situation even before the war battle begins.

Of course we will have shortages during the campaign.

Don't you know what a campaign is?

If I hear any of you complaining again,...

...I will behead him, just so you know!

Speak, Chief Seer what is it so important?

Your Majesty,...

...according to my calculations, the Moon...

...will soon come in between the Sun and the Earth.

The day will turn to be a night.

The world will plunged into darkness.

Do you listen to yourself, Chief Seer?

The moon will disappear and the sun will appear again, Your Highness.

-It will be seen again, but... -But what?

We are not sure if everything will be as it was before.

This phenomenon is the sign of bad happenings in the future.

God save us...

What is the meaning of all these, Your Majesty?

Hurrem,...

During the year, the Sun shifts through the twelve signs of the zodiac...

... and returns to the starting point, aries.

God Almighty commands in Al Rahman verse,...

...''The sun and the Moon run their course to a certain time.''

There is surely a mystery in this happening.

Chief Seer,...

...do not tell these to anyone, especially my subjects must not know.

They will get afraid and fuss in vain.

Meanwhile, you check what the Islamic scholars have written about this.

People especially appreciate Al-Farghani's "The Compendium on the Stars."

Study on that.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Sun, moon and stars ...

Do they really tell us about the future, Your Highness?

If you can speak their language,...

...yes.

Fate favors us, Canfeda.

My Prince,...

-...my Prince Selim and me. -I hope, Your Highness.

I hope it is good.

What did you see?

The Moon is coming in between the Sun and the Earth, Canfeda!

Darkness will fall in the middle of the day.

This is very strange, I have never seen this before.

You were just talking about good things,...

...but this doesn't sound a good sign.

Do you know when Tahmasb will respond to our letter?

Mother?

I ask when we will have a response from Persia.

Aren't you listening to me?

Doesn't Rustem inform you?

He keeps writing about his love, affection and respect for me.

He doesn't say a single word about important matters.

What more can a woman ask for?

And do not worry about it. Rustem is concerned with that matter.

What do you think...

...will happen when His Majesty assumes there's something between Prince Mustafa...

...and Tahmasb?

All ties will be cut,...

...that can be seen.

The rest depends only on His Majesty's the mercy.

The right thing is for him to be executed.

Maybe it is a good sign, Canfeda.

Who knows?

Maybe others' darkness is the light for us.

Your Excellency.

Are you alright?

I do not know, Nurbanu. I really do not know.

Sokollu Mehmed Pasha wrote a letter.

-What does he say? -It has been declared war against Persia.

We must be ready.

I may have to go to the capital as a regent soon.

-It is good news. -How is it good, Nurbanu?

Do you not remember what happened last time?

The janissaries almost killed me

Forget about those days.

Those fools taking His Majesty's sickness an opportunity...

...attacked you like wild dogs.

That won’t happen this time. Never.

His Majesty proved his power and might.

They can't dare it anymore.

Brother Mustafa has the certain influence on them anyway.

No one can have authority over them while he's alive.

Selim,...

...I've read the stars, fate is on our side.

The sun will set and another will rise.

Why wouldn't it be you?

Have you looked at the stars?

How do you know Nurbanu, maybe that sun is brother Mustafa.

He is the closer to the throne.

Sultana Hurrem and Rustem Pasha got what they wanted.

This campaign is pointless.

-Shame. -Your Excellency,...

...this may be an opportunity for us.

You were in good terms with His Majesty while leaving Istanbul.

You may be assigned as the Royal Regent.

Or you will be called to participate in the campaign.

What you say is unlikely, Taslicali.

His Majesty will never want me by his side again, he will not trust me.

I will go to the capital and meet with Piri Reis if you allow me to.

The Captain may provide me details about the matter.

No Atmaca. Don't you dare!

We know Piri Reis' and his crew's intentions. We can not correlate with them.

Would His Majesty assign me as the Royal Regent this time?

What do you think, Mentor?

What you say is a little difficult, Your Excellency.

I am being honest,...

...you are capable of managing the Sublime State in His Majesty's absence,...

...however,...

...we must accept that Prince Selim is...

...one step ahead about being the regent.

Then, I will fight on the battlefield. There's nothing else to do.

But the most important thing is brother Mustafa's situation.

There is a hope rising in me...

...that we will be victorious in Persian lands if he attends the war campaign.

You shouldn't build high hopes, Your Excellency.

He will probably stay in his sanjak.

You're right. He will stay in his sanjak...

...accept this situation in silence.

Do you know what, Mentor? Sometimes, I think...

...what I would do if I was in brother Mustafa's state.

If I was repeatedly expelled from the His Majesty's garden,...

...and I had our people's affection,...

...and the janissaries were waiting my single command...

What would you do, Your Excellency?

It is obvious that I would not be as patient as brother Mustafa.

Whatever I tried didn't work.

I've tried charms, healing herbs, everything.

Will I achieve it this time? Will I be able to give His Excellency a child?

I hope, Your Highness, we do our best.

God Almighty will certainly answer your prayers.

I hope so.

Thank you, Your Highness.

You may leave.

Your Excellency.

Huricihan.

What was that woman doing here?

Are you mad?

No. Do as you like.

If you want to go on, if you think it will help,...

...keep doing it.

I believe Bayezid,...

...one day, I will be with a piece of your soul.

I told you before, you get upset in vain.

There was always joyful children laughter in the rooms and gardens of this palace.

May God grant your children a long life.

I love them as much as I love you.

But my will is to bear a child who carries both our blood.

It has been declared a campaign to Persia, I will be leaving soon.

Huricihan?

We will be part again, is that so?

Come in.

Welcome, Cihangir.

We have not talked since your arrival from Amasya.

You are now in good terms with brother Mustafa, aren't you?

How many times do I have to tell you?

We have no problem, there is no more hostility.

And why are you questioning me?

I do not know, Mihrimah. Everyone in the palace is nervous.

It is being declared a war campaign without knowing what happened.

Rustem Pasha set out on the road.

I can't see His Majesty anymore.

And our Mother is calm like never before.

You are avoiding me.

I feel that you are hiding something from me.

I do not understand where do you get these ideas.

Whatever is happening,...

...I hope it is not about brother Mustafa.

If something happens to him,...

I will hold...

...our mother, Rustem Pasha and you responsible.

If only you loved us as much you love him.

Everyone wondered about the reason for it.

I also thought about...

...why I fond of him this much.

I actually have many reasons, but I will tell you the most important one.

I forget I am a hunchback when I am with him.

Because he never looks at me that way.

He never rubbed my nose in my handicap.

I wish you could see me the way he does.

Since the day I came to this palace, nothing goes my way, Melek.

Now I will become the wife of a man that I don't even know.

It's His Majesty's decision, Your Highness. There must be something good about it.

And everyone says good things about your fiance Ahmed Pasha.

The mention that he is a valiant warrior.

Ugh...

What you say had any value, Rustem would not be a Grand Vizier.

Sokollu wouldn't even be able to take a step in the Concil.

Can Ahmed Pasha defy Hurrem's men?

Is he on Mustafa's side? You tell me that.

I do not know that, Your Highness.

But those who's seen him praise him. He seems stupendous.

I do not know if I've done it right or wrong, Fahriye.

The palace's whole burden is on your shoulder, and I happen to be lonely.

If it was up to me, I would never leave you, Your Highness.

No one could replace Afife but you.

Sumbul isn't here either. Who else can I trust?

Did Fatma Sultana meet with Kara Ahmed Pasha?

Do you know anything?

They will meet tomorrow, Your Highness.

To be honest, I admire Pasha's courage.

You know,...

Sultana Fatma is like a bottomless ocean.

Whoever she took in, she swallowed and destroyed them.

Do you have any news from Rustem Pasha?

He set up camp in Aksaray, Your Majesty.

They prepare for the next destination.

Good, I hope he will be successful.

Tahmasb won't be able to escape this time.

The victory will be ours by God's will, Your Majesty.

I hope.

Ahmed Pasha.

Yes, Your Majesty.

What do you think about the campaign?

It is obvious that it will be a difficult campaign, Your Majesty.

You know the conditions.

There are impregnable mountains surrounding.

Your Advisor Vizier Mehmed Pasha talks certain about the victory.

However, I do not agree with him.

It is doubtful whether we can achieve a certain victory.

They call you "Dark" for a reason.

You obviously serve to your nickname.

I always need frank commanders like you.

Ahmed Pasha.

Is there a matter, Haydar Pasha?

We received a note from Head Judge of Rumelia, Sir.

Does he accept my offer of meeting?

He is excepts you in his house.

Your Highness.

I hope everything is alright between you and your fiance Ahmed Pasha.

You deserve it...

...after all you've been through.

First Mustafa Pasha, then Alqas Mirza.

They say three is a charm.

I hope you find happiness this time.

Those who seek can find both God and trouble.

Since I seek for love,...

...I'll find it, I have no doubt.

But you should be careful.

You keep seeking for trouble.

That's why can't escape problems.

Big people have big problems of course.

With all my heart, Your Highness,...

...I wish you can get married this time and your longing will end.

If you lose your husband again this time,...

...you will be uttered as The Sultana of Grief instead of "The Sultana of Joy."

I of course will marry the Pasha.

And I assure you...

...that he will be a friend of my friends...

...and an enemy of my enemies.

Then, we better start calling you the Sultana of Grief.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

What is it, Melek?

Ahmet Pasha sent a message.

He apologizes that he can not meet with you because an important state matter.

Come in.

His Grace Ahmed Pasha is here.

Your Grace, you brought joy.

Thank you Hodja Effendi.

I hope you are well.

I have been watching you for a long time, Sir.

Your presence in the Council your strong character, your prowess in battlefield...

All is praisable.

This Supreme Empire needs pashas and beys like yourself.

You are being humble.

Are you ready to work for His Excellency Prince Mustafa...

...and collaborate with his fellows?

I am ready, Hodja Effendi.

I devote my life for His Excellency.

May God sharpen his sword and clear his way.

Amen.

We, His Excellency's fellows will gather as soon as possible.

In this meeting, influential aghas, captains and beys will be present.

We will be glad to see you among us.

I would be honored.

Who is there? Get up.

Get up.

Tufan Agha?

Aghas! Besir Agha, they killed Tufan!

Who can dare?

I found him this way, Sir. Someone beheaded and tossed him.

It's Rustem Pasha.

Who else would dare? He obviously held a grudge towards him.

Will we let a janissary go unavenged?

-We won't! -We won't!

Rustem Pasha will pay for it!

-He will! -He will!

Come in.

Your Majesty, Ahmed Pasha is here.

Let him in.

Your Majesty.

Approach Ahmed Pasha.

What's the situation? What did the judge say?

The investigation I have been conducting for months has finally produced results.

As we expected, Rumelia Head of Judge is in the secret alliance.

It is obvious he holds a high position.

Tell me what he told you.

They call themselves Fellows of Prince Mustafa.

Soon, they will have a secret meeting.

He asked for my participation.

Fellows of Prince Mustafa, is that so?

Does the Prince know about that?

Does he command those fools...

...who dare to create a state within the state and overshadow my power?

It isn't possible to come to a certain conclusion, Your Majesty.

I'm not sure if I should try to have information and it is necessary.

Because His Excellency would definitely intervene...

...if he knew about this.

You have to be sure, Pasha!

You have to find out if the Prince knows about it or not! You may leave!

Yes, Your Majesty.

Take positions now!

Stop soldiers!

What is going on?

Ali Agha, Tufan Agha was killed.

We know who did it. We've lost patience. Rustem Pasha will pay for it!

-He will! -He will!

How do you know Rustem Pasha did it?

Do you have a proof?

We do not need a proof. Everyone heard what he said.

He openly threatened him.

He made us starve. On top of not paying our salaries, he began committing murder.

-This is unacceptable. -Unacceptable!

We have had enough of what he has done!

They took over the state! He made his brother the Chief Admiral!

His Majesty's not here either He doesn't participate in campaigns anymore.

If Prince Mustafa commanded us, Rustem Pasha couldn't even be an eunuch!

-He could never! -He could never!

-He will pay for it! -Hold on soldiers!

It's an open rebellion. We all will lose our heads.

Who will behead? Rustem Pasha can't do anything us!

-He can't! -He can't!

Who are you serving to, Ali Agha? Get out of the way!

Hold on, hold on! Of course, I'm on your side!

But one mistake will cost many lives.

It will be our loss.

Let me talk with Rustem Pasha first.

He must have an explanation. If he will not listen to us,...

...then we will make him pay for it.

It is better to act wise.

Your Grace.

Speak.

Everything goes as you planned, Sir.

Good.

I personally killed Tufan Agha who humiliated you.

The janissaries were supposed to blame you, and they do.

The soldier is anxious, Sir.

There are even utter Prince Mustafa.

They say that if the Prince was here, those wouldn't happen.

That's exactly what I wanted, nothing more.

Good job, Ali Agha!

Now, we have to be careful, Sir.

If things get messier, even I can't control them.

-He's coming. -He's coming.

Soldiers, I talked to Rustem Pasha.

He knows nothing about Tufan Agha's death.

But he will be concerned with it now.

He will find the one who has done that and punish him personally.

How could it be, Sir? Who else can do this treachery?

Rüstem pasha did it.

-He did it! -He did it!

Is there any witness to Tufan Agha's death?

There are thousands of men in this camp! How do we know it isn't one of them?

Rustem Pasha wants the best for you.

He ordered me to increase your food, and you'll have your salaries earlier.

Instead of showing gratitude, you still complain!

Obviously, Semiz Ali is not trustworthy.

He is on Rustem Pasha's side.

What about the Pasha? He grants us what is our right.

Let's go soldiers!

The mighty, blissful Sultan of the world Suleyman Khan,...

You do not know how much I would like to write that everything was going well,...

...but unfortunately, it is impossible.

The janissaries are uneasy, they tend to rebel.

I am upset saying that it is because of...

...their loyalty for Prince Mustafa.

They keep uttering Prince Mustafa.

It will be best...

...if you take charge of the army in person.

This is going to the capital. The sooner His Majesty gets it, the better it is.

When will the sky darken, Chief Seer?

Lord, it is difficult to calculate the exact time, Your Majesty.

However, it will happen soon. Very soon.

What will happen, do you have a guess?

It is certain that there will be natural disasters.

Earthquake, flood, hunger, drought,...

..or other disasters that you can't imagine.

I see. You may leave.

Come in.

Your Majesty, Shaikh Al-Islam Ebussuud Effendi sent a reply.

Give me.

His Great Majesty who abstains hurting even the ants,...

...by this question,...

...you have proven that your heart is free of arrogance once again.

I actually wanted to respond to you a with a long letter,...

...but it's better to state it with a proper saying.

The question:...

Would if it be a sin destroying the ant If the ant is hurting the tree?

The answer:...

"Suleyman will be questioned for the ants on the Day of Judgment."

What is your order, Your Majesty? Shall they limewash the tree?

Leave them, let them live. Hodja Chelebi considers it appropriate.

Yes, Your Majesty.

His Mentor is very pleased with Prince Mehmed.

He says he is intelligent with an open mind.

If only our little wasn't so impatient...

-Mehmed? -I don't want to study.

I want to hunt and become a real man!

You already are a real man, my dear brother.

I'm not! Yusuf is mocking me.

He says I have to be circumcised to become a real man.

I'll talk to Yusuf, you don't listen to him.

But don't scold him badly.

So if you want to be circumcised, then your wish will be granted!

Hurray!

Isn't he too young?

He's not. I've been thinking about it for long anyway.

The time has come for my lion's circumcision ceremony.

Then, start the preparations.

Do not worry, my lion, I'll take care of it personally.

I'm going to tell Yusuf.

Sit down, Mehmed! Eat your meal, you can tell him later!

He never listens!

Captain, meet Ahmed Pasha. He is with us now.

Piri Reis.

Welcome, Pasha. We are now stronger with you.

Your Excellency.

We don't have anyone we can get information...

...from the capital but His Excellency Prince Cihangir.

There isn't anyone giving us news.

I can go and learn what is happening and inform you if you like.

-What happened, my lion? -Yusuf is mocking me.

He says you will go hunting soon, but you will not take me with you.

Do not worry, Your Excellency. I will take care of it.

Atmaca, there's no need.

The place we will go is very dangerous for you.

I will take you there when the time comes.

But I want to go, father.

It is what I say, Mehmed.

Your Excellency.

Get ready, Atmaca. Learn what's happening in the capital.

Prince Mustafa is the future of Sublime Ottoman dynasty.

Our greatest wish is that he takes the throne.

Especially,...

...it's the only way to get rid of bloodsucking parasites like Rustem Pasha.

I assume His Majesty is very pleased with your support.

On the contrary, His Excellency did not take this well.

He stays away from our allience's actions and does not intervene.

It's good that he doesn't intervene for his own safety.

When the time comes, you'll have important tasks, Ahmed Pasha.

You will be our eyes and ears in the Council.

So, it is Piri Reis...

Are you sure, Ahmed Pasha?

I would never believe it if I didn't see him with my own eyes, Your Majesty.

But that's the truth.

We are not always able to see the true faces of people, Your Majesty.

Does Prince Mustafa know about that?

Unfortunately, yes, Your Highness, he knows that.

However, His Excellency didn't approve that as Piri Reis said.

-He doesn't act with them. -Am I to console myself with this?

Piri Reis' punishment is clear! Piri Reis must be executed!

Your Majesty, Piri Reis seeks for an audience.

Let him in.

Your Majesty, I was informed you summoned me.

Approach, Captain.

I've always appreciated you for your services so far.

Your words are blessing to me, Your Majesty.

But it is not appropriate an experienced captain to stay in the capital.

You must expand our horizons with your wisdom.

You know,...

...Portuguese heathens strongly influence around in the Persian Gulf.

Only an experienced captain can break their influence.

That's why I assign you as the Captain of India.

I would be honored, Your Majesty.

However, you know my age..

I would not like to disappoint you if I can't fulfill my task.

I have no doubt that you will succeed.

Make preparations and set sail as soon as possible.

You may leave.

Sokollu!

Your Highness.

What's happening? His Majesty should have ordered Piri Reis' death!

He should have crush the head of the traitors!

Do not worry, Your Highness.

His Majesty's intention was the same but I prevented it.

What does it mean?

Piri Reis' punishment is clear! Piri Reis must be executed!

Your Majesty, Piri Reis is a great scholar.

Both the people and statesmen appreciate him.

It will create a great chaos if you order his death.

Well, Prince Mustafa will also learn about it.

This will be very dangerous during the campaign, Your Majesty.

What is your advice?

The best solution is to send Piri Ris away from the capital, Your Majesty.

This way, they will lose leader. Their order will be disrupted.

You may also send the beys and pashas in the alliance to various sanjaks...

...and punish them after the campaign.

If Piri Reis and others were executed a meaningless revolt would begin.

This is better, Your Highness, trust me.

I can't help but admire your intelligence and abilities.

-By your presence, you make us stronger. -Thanks to you, Your Highness.

By the way, Rustem Pasha's letter has arrived, it'll be delivered to His Majesty.

The janissaries are uneasy, they tend to rebel.

I am upset saying that it is because of... ...their loyalty for Prince Mustafa.

They keep uttering Prince Mustafa.

Come in.

Your Majesty, Sultana Hurrem is here.

Let her in.

Suleyman.

Come, Hurrem, sit.

I heard that there was a clutter in the soldiers camp.

How do you know about it?

Mihrimah received a letter.

She is pretty worried and upset.

How could janissaries rebel against your Grand Vizier?

It is Rustem Pasha's fault!

He has years of experience! It is not acceptable he shows weakness towards them!

But janissaries take it a habit to rebel.

Actually, they are not to blame We should seek for the one encourages them.

Attention! Her Highness Sultana Fatma!

Your Highness.

Oh God... I was expecting a swarthy and skinny.

Because I heard they call you "Dark".

That is because of my courage, Your Highness.

They see this nickname fit because of my bravery in battlefield.

How nice.

We could finally meet.

Forgive me, I was pretty busy with state affairs.

I could not come earlier.

I agreed to marry you because His Majesty wanted so, Pasha.

Otherwise, I would not even think about getting married again.

In that case, I hope that I will not disappoint His Majesty,...

...and you either.

It is obvious His Majesty sets a high value on you.

He wants to have you by his side.

What should we say?

May it be blessed.

Amen.

If this is all, I need to go back to the palace.

No... Yes!

I mean... I...

Forgive me. Since I see you here,...

...I lost the words.

You should be careful, so you wouldn't lose your mind, too.

God praise. He's tall, built and handsome.

But he can't make sentences and talk.

It will be difficult with this man.

Your grandfather Sultan Selim Khan was an unpredictable sultan when he got angry.

His Majesty's biggest fear was to turn up like him.

Have his fears come true? It is difficult to answer that.

However, it is clear that...

...he's a warrior,...

...brave and arrogant...

...like his father.

But you only took up His Majesty's good habits only.

God took away arrogance and ruthlessness from you.

lnstead, he gave you modesty and loyalty.

Your son Mehmed is also like you.

He is brave and fond of his father.

He doesn't want to leave you even for a moment.

I know why you say this. You want me to take him with me on the hunt.

After the circumcision, he will not be able to get out of bed for a long time.

Take him with you when you have a chance. He really wants it. Do not break his heart.

He is in there.

It's in your hands to make him happy.

The earlier he goes on hunting, the better is.

Stop insisting, Mehmed. You can't go on hunting.

And we have to prepare for your circumcision ceremony.

Mehmed...

I heard you caused a mess in the palace that you want to go on hunting.

I'm so bored! I do nothing but to study!

Talk to your mother, if she agrees, I will take you on hunting with me.

Hurray! I'm going on a hunt!

Where does this come from? Can't you stay here?

I have nightmares. I do not want something bad to happen to you.

I devoted my heart on the path trouble passed.

I untied my heart so it can chase you only.

Today, the wind brought me the beautiful scent of yours,...

...and I gave it to my heart to show my gratitude.

-Mother! -Cihangir?

How could you enter my chamber without permission?

His Majesty received a letter from the camp.

They say Rustem Pasha blames my brother again, he paints a target on his back.

Tell me what you know!

-Cihangir do not interfere. -You don't interfere!

I'm asking to my mothter.

While you keep letters to your brother Mustafa, being his spy,...

...do you ask for an explanation?

I know everything, and what you're up to.

Do not accuse Rustem pasha.

If a disturbance arouse in the camp,...

...and your brother Mustafa is the reason,...

...of course he will bring it up!

I also have heard some pashas and beys...

...appointed to the provinces far away from the capital.

Something's going on and I do not know about that.

Go to your chamber, Cihangir.

It's not good to know about everything. This is better this way.

Unfortunately mother,...

...what is good for you...

...isn't good for me.

Get a grip, Mihrimah! This is not the time to fall in a heap!

Do not regret the steps you've taken.

A wild animal lives in everyone.

That animal tells us when to run...

...and when to attack.

I always listen to it.

I have to.

Because it helps me survive and protect you.

No matter you don't now, you will surely understand me one day.

Even Cihangir will, too.

Come in.

What is it, Melek?

Your Highness, this is from Ahmed Pasha.

Bring it in.

You may leave.

Couldn't he find the bigge one?

Open it, so we'll see what the Great Ahmed Pasha sent me.

Couldn't he buy a necklace, couldn't he have a dress made?

A blank notebook... What will I do with this Ahmed Pasha?

Your Highness, there is also a letter.

I am a diamond in the rough.

I am an unworked silk and a blank notebook.

Shape me however you like with your beauty and joy.

I am ready to become your subject, your slave and your lover.

What is it, Your Highness?

I underestimated him but...

Ahmed Pasha is a qualified man.

And his best qualification is that he knows himself.

Attention! His Majesty Sultan Suleyman Khan!

The ants invaded it everywhere.

They were going to limewash it but I stopped them.

I asked Ebussuud Effendi if it is right to destroy all those ants to save a tree.

He said, "It is a sin.

Suleyman will have to answer for the ants...

...on the Day of Judgment."

And what about the tree?

Won't it demand an answer from the ants that eats it away?

And from the one who allowed it?

Suleyman.

There are some rumors.

It is probably an aspersion, but you should know.

Tahmasb's sister,Sultana Begum...

...went to Amasya in secret.

They say she and Prince Mustafa have a relationship.

They spread such rumors during war on purpose.

Do not believe them. They try to blacken my son.

Could Tahmasb dare to do something like that?

Tahmasb has a character to do everything, but my son is not!

He will never collaborate with my enemies.

Anyone even implying it will lose their head.

Sir, this is the Persian soldier who changed horses in the caravansary.

We've been following him ever since.

Good.

What is happening, Judge? I checked the Captain's boat, no one was there.

His Majesty appointed Piri Reis as the Captain of India.

He was sent away from the capital.

-Where did this duty come from? -Apparently, he was exposed.

-They wouldn't let him live. -Moreover...

...it isn't only the Captain, Atmaca.

Everyone who was at the meeting has been sent away from the capital.

Except for one.

-Who? -Kara Ahmed Pasha.

All exiles started the day we accepted him in our Council.

Apparently, he worked for Sultan Suleyman.

He approached as a friend, found out who we were...

...then told His Majesty about everything.

-You? -I...

I am dismissed.

I'm being banished to Sarajevo.

As you see, Atmaca, we're being scattered.

No one left to carry our banner now.

What is happening, Hodja Effendi?

If His Majesty knew, he would take heads, he would shed blood.

Even the suspicion is enough.

It's clear that he doesn't want chaos during the campaign.

In addition, if this secret society were exposed,...

...the dynasty's reputation would be tarnished.

Come in.

Your Excellency.

Your Excellency.

-What are you doing here, Atmaca? -I came to investigate the situation.

And I am glad that I did, otherwise, we wouldn't learn anything.

All those who supported Prince Mustafa, beys, aghas, captains, scholars,...

...were unfortunately exposed.

They're all banished from the capital by His Majesty's order.

I heard the appointments and I guessed it might be related to brother Mustafa.

Now I'm sure.

Brother Mustafa is the target, Atmaca.

Rustem Pasha sent a letter from the camp to His Majesty.

He claims the jannissary tend to revolt, being encouraged by my brother.

They try to put ideas in His Majesty's mind.

They try to turn him against His Excellency.

I may not be able to write to my brother anymore.

My mother knows every letter I send from the palace.

But I will do everything I can anyway.

You took against the most precious person for you, your mother, Your Excellency.

You did this for justice, to be able to walk on the right path for you.

You have the great heart and mind of a Sultan.

Will you be here for some time?

I'm trying to learn more.

If you want to reach me, you may send somebody to Grigor's tavern in Galata.

Inform the Chief Admiral Sinan Pasha that I am here.

Come in.

Sir, Chief Guard Mahmud Agha is here.

Let him in now.

Captain, the letter we have been waiting for is finally in our hands.

This is a great achievement, Mahmud Agha.

You informed my brother Rustem Pasha, didn't you?

His Majesty has not made his decision to participate in the campaign yet.

If he does not go, we may fail all our plans.

We didn't receive the letter either.

I can go and take Tahmasb's seal, as well, mother.

No one forced you to do that, Mihrimah.

Remember? You went to your brother's palace on your own will.

I'm not asking you much.

Use Rustem as an excuse.

Just tell His Majesty that...

...he's in bad conditions and you worry about him.

Come in.

Your Highness.

Sultana, the Chief Admiral is here.

Let him in.

Why is Sinan Pasha doing here? Is he coming to visit you all the time?

Why would he visit me, mother? He must have news from Rustem.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, I wanted to come here since the aghas told me you were here.

What is it? Is it something important?

It is good news, Your Highness,...

...we received the letter you were waiting for.

Finally!

Tell Sokollu Pasha to come here now. His Majesty know this as soon as possible.

I can deliver the letter to His Majesty if you like, Your Highness.

No. It must be the person His Majesty trusts the most.

It is beautiful!

Come in.

-Suleyman. -Welcome, Hurrem

I thought we could have coffee together.

Of course, come.

You may leave.

You said that a Persian Princess went to Amasya.

Morever, Prince Mustafa had a relationship with her.

Did you learn something?

There isn't any information yet, but it will come soon.

I will personally punish those who have started this rumor.

I hope you're right. I don't even want to think of the other possibility.

You'll shoot it, right, father?

It smells nice.

Enjoy.

What is your decision about the campaign?

I am coming from Mihrimah.

She's miserable. So is Humashah.

They're deeply worried about Ruste Pasha situation.

We should help him.

I thought you didn't want me to go on the campaign.

I still don't.

But the latest incidents are not a good sign. I am worried, Suleyman.

What will happen to us if they prepare for a revolt as Pasha says?

Who could dare do revolt?

As long as I live, who could dare?

May God never show us your absence.

As long as you are with us, no one can do that, of course.

But who can protect themselves from a sneaky snake?

Come in.

Your Majesty,...

Vizier Mehmet Pasha seeks for an audience to discuss an important matter with you.

Let him in.

Your Majesty.

What is it, Sokullu? What's so urgent? Can't it wait?

I...

...don't think this can wait, Your Majesty.

Mehmed!

Mehmed!

Mehmed!

Taslicali, guards!

Mehmed!

Is my Prince is with you?

-He was with you, Your Excellency. -He is not with me!

How could you leave him alone? Find him immediately!

Guards!

If anything happens to him, no one can escape my wrath! You too Taslicali!

Find him immediately!

You too!

Guards, scatter around!

Look everywhere! Find the Prince!

Hurry!

What is this?

I just received it, Your Majesty.

Gaffar Bey sent it. He fought with a Persian soldiers from the eastern border.

They were carrying this letter.

I confirmed that the seal is real, Your Majesty.

It belongs to Tahmasb, The Persian Shah.

"His Excellency Prince Sultan Mustafa,...

...firstly, I would like to express that your letter made me very happy.

I also received news that Sultan Suleyman prepares for a campagn...

...on our lands.

Under such circumstances, I can not refuse your helping hand.

I stand by you in your righteous cause.

It is also my biggest wish that...

...Sultan Suleiman to be dethroned.

However,...

...I do not agree with you on exiling...

...Sultan Suleyman to Didymoteicho.

As long as Sultan Suleyman is alive, he will be a danger to us.

You can trust my friendship, Your Excellency Prince Mustafa.

I gladly accept giving you the support you ask from me,...

...and I pray to God for your victory."

Shah Tahmasb.

Get out!

Get out!

Shah wrote even more than we expected.

I told you, Your Highness.

Mehmed!

Mehmed!

Mehmed!

Mehmed!

Mehmed!

Mehmed!

The time of Sultan Bayezid is over, Idris Agha.

It must end before he gets to Didymoteicho.

Your wish is my command, Your Majesty.

Suleyman!

How could you do this, Your Majesty?

Sultan Bayezid Khan is your father,...

...he is my grandfather.

How could you kill him?

My lion, my Suleyman.

I am no longer his Prince, but his Sultan.

The power is now in my hand.

Do not forget that power can't be overshadowed.

But you made a pact.

Sultan Bayezid agreed to be exiled.

How do we know he won't return gathering soldiers?

He has been defeated after all.

And there is only one thing lies in the heart of the defeated, revenge.

Father--

When the time comes the young lion kills the old one.

It's the order of the nature. This is how power works.

Mehmed!

Mehmed!

Father!

Father!

-Father! Father! -Mehmed!

Mehmed!

-Mehmed! -Save me, father!

I'm coming, my lion!

I'm coming! I'm coming!

For how long will the eart be watered with tears?

How long will the sky still burn

in the flames of my curses and screams?

O peaceful death, the price of an honest life...

You're so far away from me.

Will my life end...

...by a betrayal, as I have been tested by betrayal on every corner?

Will my own son rule my fate,...

...just as my late grandfather Bayezid Khan?

O the piece of my soul!

Since when have you become a traitor?

You have, but since when do you aid my enemies?

Which dark night do you wait for to stuck the dagger in my back?

Yesterday night,...

...a wave burst in my home, it raged.

Joseph the Beautiful unexpectedly fell into the well.

A flood from bursts from Joseph's cheek...

..swept all my grains away.

A fiery cry rose from my heart,...

...and the hay of patience burned away with it.

Taslicali!

Taslicali!

Taslicali!

Hurry up, hurry!

Your Excellency, do not move! Bring the rope!

Do not move, Your Excellency.

Hold it. Hold it.

Pull!

Pull!

Pull!

I'm here for you, my lion!

My lion! My lion...

My lion of a prince...

This will be delivered to Sheikh Al-Islam Ebussuud Effendi.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Mihrimah?

Things are getting tense, Cihangir. We are walking on a fire.

Brothe Mustafa and Persian Shah are writing to each other. They formed an alliance.

His Majesty will never forgive such betrayal.

What are you saying, Mihrimah?

Do you listen to yourself?

The Persians' response to brother Mustafa's letter was captured. Everything is clear.

It isn't true.

Brother Mustafa would never do that.

I know of every step he takes.

Do you think he would tell you before he revolts?

You are also involved in this, right? You framed my brother!

Speak up, Mihrimah, answer me!

It has nothing to do with me. As I told you.

Coming between a son and a father...

...is a great crime, it is a sin.

If there will be a bloodbath, we'll all drown in it.

All of us...

Your Highness.

I see you're unaware of what happened.

What are you talking about, Hurrem?

Your beloved Prince Mustafa, whom you can't praise enough...

...is in an alliance with the Persians!

His intention is to attack us...

...with the Persian army and dethrone His Majesty.

Hurrem are you crazy? Who are you?

Who are you to speak that way about a prince?

The truth rests in the hands of His Majesty now.

Shah Tahmasb's letter to Prince Mustafa was captured.

The Prince's filthy alliance with the enemy has now been exposed!

I have to see His Majesty, Lokman Agha.

-Forgive me, Your Excellency. His Majesty-- -Lokman!

Just tell him that I am here.

Yes, Your Excellency.

His Majesty expects you, Your Excellency.

Come in.

-Your Majesty. -My Cihangir...

I am...

...aware of what is going on lately, Your Majesty.

My brother Mustafa is being framed.

Someone is trying to drive a wedge between you two.

They're trying to end what they've left unfinished.

Do you remember a poisoned caftan was supposedly sent to him on your behalf?

Shah Tahmasb's letter is the same.

It is a game.

A frame.

Do you have anything else to say, Cihangir?

My brother Mustafa is innocent, father.

He's innocent.

Do not believe these lies.

You may leave.

I invited everyone to the circumcision ceremony of my grandson.

There will be a feast, and golden coins will be disbursed.

The people will rejoice. Everyone will pray for you.

Let the whole world hear...

...that the Prince is now a man.

It is true. My Mehmet grew up. He went on a hunt.

It'll be completed when he is circumcised.

We were devastated when we heard what happened on hunting.

We've sacrificed animals to God.

Hundreds of animals will be sacrificed during the circumcision ceremony.

I wish you informed His Majesty too, mother.

He wouldn't have come anyway.

He at least should have known. Who knows, maybe...

...he'd some and make us happy.

Come.

-Speak. -Your Excellency it is a catastrophe!

Sultana Hurrem has exceeded all boundaries.

So they were after that.

Your Excellency, this is a very serious accusation.

His Majesty will not believe it.

We must be ready for the worst, Your Excellency.

If His Majesty believes in this lie,...

...his only order will be...

...God forbid, execution.

I will write a letter to His Majesty...

...and explain that this is a vile plot and that I have nothing to do with Tahmasb.

Lokman Agha, express the Sheik Al-Islam's greetings and respects to the His Majesty.

Have a nice day.

I have never seen him like this before.

Your Highness,...

...I wouldn't like disturb you but...

...some people say that...

...that His Majesty walk through the streets and the markets in disguise.

I know that, Sumbul.

He is acting strange.

He does not talk to anyone.

Lokman says that some days, he doesn't even utter a single word.

It is like His Majesty is haunted by an evil ghost.

Come in.

Your Majesty.

Sheik Al-Islam Ebussuud Effendi sent a letter to you.

People say that, Your Majesty,...

...God tests people by the burden they can take.

You, as the Sultan of seven seas,...

...stand tall like a great mountain.

As you have summer and spring time,...

...you will also have winter and snow.

"Your Majesty,...

I found a solution to the matter...

...you had asked for my opinion.

I pray to God Almighty that...

...may your winter turn into spring and your night into daylight...

...with this solution your subject Ebussuud has found.

Question:...

Once upon a time, a rich merchant lived in Istanbul.

When he had to embark on a long journey,...

...he entrusted all his family and business...

...to his favorite son.

Because, he fully trusted in his loyalty.

But this son, as soon as his father left,...

...decided to destroy his father's family that was entrusted to him,...

...to take over this wealth and to kill also his father if he could.

Now,...

...what should be done to the son who commits such betrayal?

Answer:

It is appropriate that a son who wants take over...

...his father's wealth,

...property, power and might,...

...a traitor who plans to harm his family, his wife, his children...

...to be executed..."

...to be able to protect the order.