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Have you talked to Bayezid?

I was just with him.

He wants to start preparations and set off as soon as possible.

You didn't give yourself away, right?

I hope Bayezid doesn't suspect from anything.

Keep a cool head. Prince Bayezid suspects nothing.

Supporters of the late Prince Mustafa...

...really gathered a dangerous force in Rumelia.

His Majesty ordered me to intervene.

We'll just add some oil to the fire.

The rebellion will grow like he could have never guessed.

Prince Bayezid will not be able to handle this responsibility.

He will not be able to lift his sword against Prince Mustafa's followers.

Mehmet Pasha is right.

There is already doubt in the eyes of the Prince.

Good!

Bayezid, like brother Mustafa, will walk through his own doom.

Despite my order, Selim did not leave the capital.

I heard that he and his harem are staying in the Marble Palace.

The hostility between you two has been going on for too long.

Stop testing your power on each other.

He will tell His Majesty that I got married to Huricihan.

Then no one will be able to save him from me.

He will not do it. I warned him not to do it.

You said Selim would never be involved in this, what happened?

As always, he was the one behind it.

I don't trust him, mother.

You shouldn't either.

You'll either be on my side or his side. There's no middle ground.

Do you hear the things you say?

You want me to make a choice between my left eye or right eye.

Never ask this from me.

You're both my children.

I can forgive your mistakes...

...I'll use all my power to find a middle ground but His Majesty...

He's not like me.

He does not forgive!

The execution of Prince Mustafa is a proof to that.

Have you forgotten?

I can never forget a father killing his own son...

...or the ones who caused it..

I remember everything, mother!

Everything!

There are some documents that you need to seal, Your Highness.

Bring them later, Fahriye.

Come in!

Your Highness.

Sultana Nurbanu has arrived.

Let her in.

Your Highness.

You wanted to see me.

I know the influence you have on my prince.

That's why I sent you to him.

Just because you have this power.

But your duty is...

...to keep my son away from bad habits.

And keeping him alert against our enemies.

From the very beginning.

This is what I do, you know it.

Of course, I know about some things.

But compared to the things I don't know...

...it's nothing.

Isn't that right?

Did I make a mistake, Your Highness?

It was you, wasn't it?

You called Huricihan to the capital.

You exposed Prince Bayezid's marriage.

It was you.

I wouldn't dare, Your Highness.

If, one more time...

...should you try to drive a wedge between my princes...

...and pit them off against each other...

...I'll put you alive in a bag...

...then throw you into the cold waters of the Bosporus!

Do you understand?

Your Highness! Please forgive me!

I have always been faithful to you.

And I am ready to give my life for you!

My only desire is to protect the prince.

As he's not well at all. He's restless.

He needs your support. Especially these days...

Please don't turn your back to him.

Do no deprive us of your support, care and prayer!

I will always support my child.

Even though our enemies want us to fight each other...

...they'll be disappointed.

On the contrary...

...they'll see that we're united.

This is a gift from Ahmet Pasha.

He is completely different now.

He has changed a lot Gulfem, a lot.

It is really elegant, Your Highness.

Prince Selim is in the Marble Palace.

Do you know that, Your Highness?

He's away from the eyes.

Isn't that enough for Bayezid?

Everyone's getting kicked out these days.

Everyone knows about Rustem. He was banished.

God is my witness, I never liked Rustem Pasha.

But I know that he supports Prince Bayezid.

It's not a good sign that he's not in the palace anymore.

It seems that the wolves infiltrated into the herd.

Do not be fooled by Rustem's support for Bayezid.

He would caress you with one hand...

...and carry a dagger with the other, to back stab you!

What is going on?

Why does Rustem Pasha want to see me?

It's probably related to Sinan Pasha.

As you know, his death shook him very much.

This is the queen.

It can move forwards, backwards, to right and left.

Like what?

Like the castle.

But at the same time, the queen can move diagonally.

Like the bishop?

And this is the king.

The most important figure in the game.

If you lose it, the game is over.

You lose.

Come in.

We'll carry on later, son.

Lead him to my room, I'll be there soon.

What happened Nurbanu? What's wrong?

Sultana Hurrem.

She's angry at us for exposing Bayezid's marriage.

Although she said she supports us...

...her words did not convince me.

Apparently she forgot the promise she gave you.

I have long understood that she is not on my side, Nurbanu.

I do not hope for her help.

From now on, I will take care of my own affairs.

Your Highness.

Rustem Pasha.

Your brother Sinan...

Sinan Pasha.

He was an important statesman.

May he rest in peace.

Amen.

Thank you, Your Highness.

I heard that you returned to the palace in Uskudar.

I had no other choice.

Wherever I hide, they would find and chase me.

Thank God that Prince Bayezid has doubled the number of my guards this time.

Still, I'm a step away from death.

We've all suffered great losses.

And we will continue to do so.

The war does not cease.

It's your turn now.

What do you mean?

You...

Did you make a choice?

Which side are you on?

Prince Bayezid? Or Prince Selim?

I will not choose between my sons.

If I prefer one, I'd have to give up on the other.

Then I would give up on myself!

Your Highness.

When it was not decided who would manage Saruhan...

...it was you who whispered to His Majesty's ear Selim's name.

You did that to protect Prince Bayezid.

It was a good decision.

But then you changed your mind. You took Selim's side.

Everything was different back then.

Prince Mustafa was still alive.

Now the world is different.

My princes are equal in my eyes.

Of course, the world is different today.

And it's impossible to support both sides in that world.

Sooner or later you will understand it.

Never, Rustem.

Never!

Ferhat Agha, thanks to you, my pain is relieved.

You have golden hands! Make a wish!

I can't ask for anything besides being in your presence.

May God grant you health and peace.

Amen. To you as well, Ferhat.

How long have I been away from the capital?

Next month will be two years, Your Highness.

Two years, huh?

Back in the day, returning from a campaign would be joyful.

And now that excitement and joy are far from me.

I used to write poems to a women I love...

...and now I cannot even remember her countenance.

A dervish once saw...

...a crow and a stork flying together.

At the beginning, he was very surprised. He can't comprehend it.

As crows fly with crows, and storks fly with storks.

Dervish got curious and starts watching the birds.

After some time, he noticed that...

...both birds are limping.

Then everything became clear to him.

Shortly, Your Majesty...

It's not happiness that binds people...

...it's suffering and mistakes that get us closer.

Tell Ali Pasha that it is time for us to return to the capital.

As you wish, Your Highness.

Season is changing.

Spring is coming.

My Cihangir will not see through it.

This spring will also pass without His Majesty.

Sultana, His Majesty will come back soon.

It's not about his absence.

Mihrunnisa was right.

For me, an eternal winter began.

From now on, we'll never witness another spring.

-They are looking for us, Atmaca. -Do not even mention.

The whole city is looking for me, as the murderer of Sinan Pasha.

Rustem Pasha is behind all of this.

He uses all his influence to send as many people as possible.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be such a chaos.

He is afraid that he will face the same fate as his brother.

He evaded me again.

Maybe he'll get your picture drawn and put posters on the wall.

Anyways, let's go to a quieter place.

I have to tell you something.

-Rustem Pasha. -Your Grace.

There's a matter I would like to discuss.

Come.

I hope you're getting better.

I pray for your health, Your Grace.

The death of my brother, Sinan Pasha, affected me deeply.

But I've come to my senses.

I know very well what it means to lose a brother, Rustem.

It is difficult to pull yourself together.

A fire is burning in me.

It won't go out until I get my revenge.

Personal guard of the late Prince Mustafa, Atmaca.

He is responsible for everything.

He tried to kill me many times.

And last time, in front of me, he killed my brother.

No rest for me until I kill that traitor!

I know that you have had great affection towards Prince Mustafa.

You also know what I think of him.

It's not a lie, we never got along.

Started off on the wrong foot.

His death is good for everyone. Especially for you.

What are you saying Rustem Pasha?

Get a grip!

He was my brother!

I'm not interested in what you think!

You cannot talk that way in front of me!

Excuse me, Your Grace.

I may have crossed the line, as I suffer my brother's loss.

But that's the truth!

Prince Mustafa is gone. We must act accordingly.

Now is your time.

Let me be with you as I've always been.

Do not give up on me.

So I can be your most powerful weapon...

...on the way to the throne.

Rebellion has blown up in Rumelia.

The rebels are on their way to Edirne already.

Nearby villagers are taking up arms and joining them.

They say that Prince Bayezid's set off to suppress the rebellion.

What are you thinking about Sergeant Huseyin?

What's on your mind?

Janissaries are still on the campaign with the palace army.

And most of the soldiers at the capital will set off with Prince Bayezid.

We can cause chaos during this time.

And act against Rustem Pasha again.

Then what?

We'll march onto the palace. The palace...

We'll slaughter anyone who crosses our paths.

Then we put the fake Mustafa on the throne.

Is this it?

This path is endless, Huseyin.

Our problem is Rustem.

Sooner or later I'll destroy him.

I have to go now. Prince Bayezid is waiting for me.

What are you saying Atmaca?

The soldiers are looking for you, and Rustem is on your heels.

How do we know that Prince Bayezid will spare your life?

What if he surrenders you to Rustem Pasha with his own hands?

Be careful, Atmaca.

You have returned from the dead. Don't waste away your life.

You cannot trust Prince Bayezid.

I can!

Because Prince Mustafa trusted him.

It's too late now.

Because I've already sent a message to the Prince.

I heard that you decided to suppress the rebellion in Rumelia personally.

I'll set off in a few days.

I'm guessing I'll suppress the rebellion in short time and return to the capital.

When they realize it's actually a fraudster...

...whom they think is Prince Mustafa...

...they'll disperse.

In any case, you have to be careful!

You never know what might happen.

As you know, new alliances are forming.

What's that supposed to mean? Speak openly!

Kara Ahmed Pasha stays close to Prince Selim. So does Sultana Fatma.

I assume that Sokollu will also be a part of this alliance.

In this case, your future is in danger, Prince!

As a prince who doesn't have support from the Council...

...is doomed to lose.

And what about Semiz Ali and Ibrahim Hadim Pasha?

They were loyal to me before.

But now the conditions have changed.

They might be serving Ahmed Pasha.

Don't worry about them, Prince.

I know such embarrassing things about them. They have to serve you..

Many state officials are still faithful to you, right?

After all, you appointed most of them.

It is, but we do not know how long this situation will last.

Especially now that I no longer hold a Grand Vizier's power.

Ahmet Pasha has already begun relocating pashas.

I would like to see you again as a Grand Vizier, Rustem Pasha.

But we can't do anything before His Majesty returns.

But keep a cold head. We'll find a way...

You can leave now.

Your Grace.

This is for you.

Sultana Hurrem is trying to silence us.

But it is not possible anymore.

The whole harem heard that Prince Bayezid married Huricihan.

His Majesty will hear too.

God forbid, Your Highness. Be very cautious!

You should not get involved in this anymore.

If you reveal the prince's secret...

...Sultana Hurrem will be your enemy.

And this will change what, Gazanfer?

She doesn't support us anyway.

She is not against you either.. Isn't that enough?

Moreover, you need to hide your hostility towards Sultana Huricihan.

Will she get away with slapping me?

She will pay for it!

However, we must be patient and wait for the right moment.

The wind will also blow on our favor.

What if it doesn't?

What if the wind does not blow on our side?

Things are getting more and more dangerous, Gazanfer.

I'm scared.

Do not be afraid, Your Highness.

Sooner or later, victory will be yours!

Besides, I'm by your side.

And I will not let anyone hurt you.

Your Highness.

Speak, Canfeda!

Sultana Fatma wants to see you.

Finally!

So, she decided to question me.

Why did Sultana Fatma summon Nurbanu?

Do you know anything about this?

She turned away from me.

She sees her as equal, who was a concubine until yesterday.

The more I stay in this palace...

...the more I understand how my parents walked to their doom.

You understand nothing.

Sultana Fatma has only one goal in mind.

It is getting rid of Sultana Hurrem and Rustem Pasha.

She'll do anything to achieve that.

I see that you think the same way.

Sultana, we have to accept the fact that the Ottoman dynasty...

...will continue by one of the sons of Sultana Hurrem.

Why wouldn't that person be Prince Bayezid?

Besides, Prince Mustafa loved him very much.

He is also your husband.

That's my only wish as well.

I'm glad you stand by me.

I think it would be very good if you tried to get Sultana Hurrem by your side.

Sultana Hurrem?

That is impossible. She hates my guts.

And so do I.

Circumstances have changed, Your Highness.

And you have to adapt to it.

I remember your late father.

He acted according to his interests, not according to his friends and foes.

You also have to do the same.

Perhaps the time has come to make peace with...

Sultana Hurrem and Sultana Mihrimah.

It's so sad to see two brothers fighting.

And Bayezid banishing Selim, is a total disaster.

When I heard about it, I was dumbfounded.

We also didn't know what to do, Your Highness.

Bayezid draws strength from his mother.

Or he wouldn't have crossed the line this much.

I assume Sultana Hurrem had nothing to do with this.

She always treated her children equally.

May God grant her a long life.

You shouldn't trust Hurrem that much.

If her favorite wasn't Bayezid, she wouldn't hide the wedding.

Although, even if she hides, it's to no avail.

Bayezid's secret will reach His Majesty, sooner or later.

Then Selim will gain an advantage.

Huge advantage.

Just the way I want it.

Your opinion is of great value to me, Your Highness.

Opinions of such an important Sultana will definitely enlighten my path.

Gazanfer Agha.

What happened?

Why did you come back? Did something happen to Sultana?

You've been taking close care of Sultana Nurbanu lately.

Of course I have, she's our Sultana. What of it?

I saw the way you stared at Sultana Nurbanu.

It is not the way a servant should look at a Sultana.

You're playing with fire.

That fire can burn you into ashes!

I won't say anything for now.

But you should watch yourself!

Tear apart everything you feel inside your heart.

Or no one can save you.

The best coffee in Istanbul, gentlemen.

Enjoy, here.

Thank you, how's business?

How can it be? It's bad. We're suffering.

We're waiting for the Janissaries for their arrival.

These rebellions gave us a hard time.

I don't even know how many days I had to close up shop.

If Prince Bayezid had spilled blood, you would have seen the rebellion.

Then things would get out of control.

The capital would be destroyed.

He is right.

Prince Bayezid did a good job of suppressing the rebellion.

He didn't treat anyone as enemy.

He is a wise and brave prince.

Yes, the only disadvantage is his mother.

If only he was not the son of that Russian witch.

Then it would be perfect.

If your people still didn't catch me, that means you won't kill me.

At least for now.

It depends only on you.

And what you say.

I want to hear you because you were the person my brother trusted the most.

That night...

Before His Majesty executed Prince Mustafa...

...he wanted me to give him a promise.

A promise about you.

About me?

He had foreseen, to put it another way...

...he saw what everyone else was expecting.

He told me:

If I pass away...

...your place is by my brother Prince Bayezid's side.

He asked me to swear my allegiance...

...to you and help you on your way to the throne.

From now on, I devote my life to you, Your Grace.

I swear on my honor and dignity that I'll serve you loyally until I die.

I also want a raider lord like you by my side, Atmaca.

However, how can we cover up what happened?

You killed an Ottoman pasha.

He wasn't my actual target, it was Rustem Pasha.

As you well know, he was quite involved in killing Prince Mustafa.

I couldn't let him get away with it.

If you want to be at my side, pledge an allegiance...

...then here is your first order.

Close the old account, Atmaca.

You'll stay away from Rustem.

As...

...I need him.

Do not ask me this, Your Grace.

The only cure to my remorse is the death of Rustem Pasha.

I said what I said.

The rest depends on you.

We'll either part ways...

...or we'll swing our swords together from now on.

You decide.

Your Grace, going about with a disguise is quite dangerous lately.

Especially in current conditions.

You should have set off to suppress the rebellion...

...but you walk around the market.

I had some things to do, mentor. I don't answer to you.

I know, Your Grace.

I see that you're involved in dangerous ways...

...and this worries me a lot.

How could you meet the arch enemy of Rustem Pasha...

How could you meet with the murderer of Chief Admiral Sinan Pasha?

Are you deaf? I don't answer to you!

I know what I'm doing.

Watch yourself, if you want to be by my side when I ascend the throne.

Do not argue with my decisions.

Remember one thing, my secrets are your secrets!

Mother.

Selim.

Why do I owe your visit, mother?

My Prince.

The time has come for you to return to your province, to Saruhan.

Did Bayezid send you?

Does he want to banish me from here too?

This hostility between you two makes me quite nervous.

You should get back to your province so we can restore the peace.

Do you really believe what you say?

As long as you support him, he'll cross the line even further.

The rift between us will get deeper.

-Selim-- -No, mother.

He thinks I'm easy to defeat.

But he's wrong.

I do not intend to die at young age like my brothers.

Those who curse me...

...are happy thanks to you two.

They got exactly what they wanted.

My children acknowledge each other as enemies.

They began fighting.

I never wanted this to happen mother.

Are you going to welcome me this way every night?

I see that it does not satisfy you.

On the contrary.

I'm really pleased.

But it feels like a dream.

You don't know how afraid I am to wake up from this dream.

God granted me a strong, reputable and intelligent husband.

I'm a lucky woman.

I want to deserve it.

Why hasn't Bayezid still set off to suppress the rebellion?

Is it possible that he suspects something?

He does it on purpose.

He is very reluctant.

When His Majesty hears about this, his wrath will be channeled on Bayezid.

He will find out about the secret wedding with Huricihan.

Things will get messy.

I want to see Hurrem's face when all this happens.

She'll be burning up inside. Burning!

Nevermind this for now.

I've been thinking about you all day.

My heart is burning, it's burning.

Then stay.

Wait for His Majesty.

But end this hostility with Bayezid.

This tension isn't good for anyone.

Come in.

Your Highness.

I didn't know you were here.

-If I'm bothering you-- -I was about to leave anyway.

What did you talk about?

She asked me to leave.

But I'm not going anywhere until His Majesty returns.

Bayezid is preparing his own doom.

Mother will not be able to prevent it. You will see...

What are the hot topics in the harem?

Are they still talking about our wedding?

None of the servants will even say a word.

They are afraid of Sultana Hurrem's wrath.

You're the favorite...

...of your mother, of the people...

...and of the soldiers.

You're the most precious.

I heard that you supposedly went to the city in disguise.

Do you want to go together?

Just like old times.

Do you think that is possible to return to those carefree days?

I'm afraid things will go south, Ahmed Pasha.

Will this come to haunt us?

Do not worry about anything, Your Grace.

We arranged everything with Treasurer Lutfi Celebi.

The yearly tribute from Egypt will be recorded according to procedure.

It means?

The entire tribute will not be recorded in the books.

We'll send the unregistered money to the rebels.

In this way, Prince Bayezid will have to face a force he does not expect.

A force that is hard to defeat.

Prince Bayezid doesn't take the rebellion seriously.

But latest news indicate that...

...number of people joining Fake Mustafa's forces are growing.

Large groups of soldiers from Varna and Silistra...

...among them many dervishes joined the rebellion forces as well.

If the Prince takes it slowly...

...the rebels will exceed ten thousand people.

If someone hears about this, we're done for.

It is a pity that I have to do this.

I would rather wait and see what happens.

But it seems Bayezid will never stop.

Your Grace. Have you reached upon a decision, Atmaca?

I am at your service, Your Grace.

My life and my head are devoted to you.

You have made a right decision, Sir Turgul.

God willing, if I ascend the throne...

...I'll hand over Rustem to you myself.

I swear to you.

Time is not the cure for everything.

It won't heal all wounds.

The seasons change.

Years pass by, one another.

And that wound keeps bleeding more and more each day.

Everyday.

From the very first moment.

Am I the same Suleyman who set off from here?

Am I the same person? After burying two of my children...

I know that there is no cure for my pain.

I know that in the place where my heart stood once...

...a cold stone lies still today.

There is neither room for joy nor love.

From now on, there's a burden crushing my heart.

Daggers that I can't just pull out.

Arrows that poison me everyday, buried deep inside of me.

For those who are still alive, the hell of remorse prevails.

I see budding flowers and I remember autumn.

I see the cranes and I remember to migrate.

Contemplating life, I remember death.

And that every good thing comes to an end.

Just as a rose garden withers away..

Just as the smell of the roses die down...

Now we are in the winter of a love...

...in which we both experienced its spring...

...and bore fruits in its summer.

Now it is winter.

Summon Ahmed Pasha and Mehmed Pasha.

Let's see what happened during my absence.

As you wish, Your Highness.

Where is Ferhat Agha?

He went to see the Housemistress Fahriye.

As I informed him you took over the privy chambers.

Good, you may leave.

His Majesty kept you close lately.

And as soon as she returns, he names you his Cupbearer.

His Majesty is gracious.

Tell me.

How has His Majesty been?

What did he do in my absence?

As you can guess, because of the circumstances, he has grown weary.

But thank God, he's healthy.

May God help him.

Did he stop grieving over his children?

Is he okay now?

Is it even possible, Your Highness?

How can such pain go away?

Especially when he thinks he's responsible.

It was such a death that...

...you can't even mourn.

Wounds in heart and soul...

...will never stop bleeding until the day you die.

His Majesty...

...and I'm guessing, you are in the same situation.

How dare you, Ferhat Agha!

You're speaking to a Sultana!

Ferhat Agha is right.

It's a never ending pain.

How will we be able to look into each other's faces?

We'll see the faces of our late children in each look.

Cihangir in his face...

...he will see Mustafa in mine.

God won't challenge you with problems you can't solve.

You won't only find pain in each other...

...but solace as well.

Like happiness...

...grief also binds people together.

Do not even try.

Are you Atmaca?

I'm looking for a man called Uveyl.

Who are you?

-How do you know Uveyl? -I send greetings from Huseyin.

He told me that if I want to join the rebellion, I should go find him.

Sergeant Huseyin, you say. Good.

You found who you were looking for.

I am the Grand Vizier of Prince Mustafa.

So do you want to join us?

First I would like to meet Prince Mustafa.

They say he is not the real prince.

Lies of Rustem Pasha!

Of course we serve the real Prince Mustafa!

How dare you speak this way?

I fought for the Prince's army once.

I also had the honor to meet him.

Besides, I have 500 cavalries at my command.

But I won't involve them in this rebellion before making sure.

If you fought by our prince before...

...wait then.

I'll talk to him and inform you.

His Majesty wants to learn everything that's happened during his absence.

He therefore summoned all the Pashas.

Mother.

Selim.

You will not tell your father about the marriage, right?

How then will I explain that Bayezid banished me from the capital?

Wise up.

I am not against you.

But if you expose this secret...

...everything will change.

Prince Bayezid left the capital long ago to suppress the rebellion, Your Majesty.

Do you have any news?

We do not know why...

...but the Prince has not intervened to the rebellion yet.

They're waiting at the Edirne palace.

I told him to suppress the rebellion, not to idle around at Edirne palace!

What's his goal? Why is he not fulfilling my orders?

Your Majesty.

Prince Bayezid once said that he doesn't want to kill...

...Prince Mustafa's loved ones.

As he's gained a reputation for suppressing...

...the riots at the capital without spilling blood...

he has rightfully gained a reputation.

I guess, he wanted to end this rebellion in the same fashion.

Mehmet Pasha! Who dares to oppose my orders?

Gather an army with Janissaries and the cavalry, and march on the rebels.

Do not show mercy or weakness!

As you wish, Your Majesty.

If that's all, you may leave.

Your Majesty.

I just came to kiss your hand.

May God grant you a long life.

Your Grace?

Forgive me but why didn't you tell His Majesty...

that Bayezid wanted to banish you?

There was the matter about the wedding.

All in time, Pasha.

Let this rebellion blow over first.

These matters will come to light then.

They've been fooled, Your Grace. I'm afraid this is the situation.

I talked to them. If we had marched on them...

...many innocents would die.

What's next is more important Atmaca.

I'll quell the rebellion and fulfill His Majesty's orders...

...and I'll announce everyone that I take after brother Mustafa.

How did this happen? Why did His Majesty send Sokollu there?

Bayezid is taking things slowly.

Instead of knocking out the rebels...

...he's enjoying himself at the Edirne palace.

When His Majesty heard this, he got furious.

Didn't you say anything?

-Didn't you protect your brother? -I kept my silence mother.

If I had started talking, I wouldn't say good things.

I did it for your sake.

Come in.

Your Highness... It's a disaster, I swear it is a disaster!

What happened now Sumbul?

Sultana Huricihan went to see His Majesty.

According to her close servants...

...she's going to confess her marriage with Prince Bayezid.

Has she lost her mind? They're risking my son's life!

If you're involved in this...

...I swear to you, you won't escape my wrath.

You will regret saying this, mother.

As I have nothing to do with this.

Why does Huricihan want to see me?

I don't know, Your Majesty. She said it's important.

Let her in.

Your Majesty.

I know you do not want me here, Your Majesty.

I'm leaving the palace as soon as possible.

But there is something you need to know.

You should have known about it from the very beginning.

But it did not happen... We could not talk about it.

I am the one to blame.

I wanted the Prince to remain silent.

I was afraid.

I was afraid that something bad will happen to him.

Every man is for himself, Huricihan.

You have a fault in this too. But Bayezid is the one who's guilty.

I warned him many times, but he did not heed to me.

You...

You thought I wouldn't hear about you getting married years ago?

Is that so?

Do you know what happened?

-Mother, wait. -Huricihan will confess everything!

I sent her.

-What do you think you're doing? -This is much better.

His Majesty will find out about everything sooner or later.

Huricihan, what happened?

What did His Majesty say? Speak!

Start talking, tell us.

We were worried for nothing. His Majesty already knew...

Ugh, Selim!

It's not him, Your Highness. His Majesty knew long ago.

He learned about everything during the Persian campaign.

Prince Mustafa!

Speak, Uveyl Pasha.

Prince, I talked to a raider lord.

He wants to be in your command with 500 troops.

Good.

We will gain even more strength.

We received gold from the capital too.

They say my brother Bayezid had sent it.

Prince Beyazid is in the Edirne palace.

He will not intervene with us.

But my Prince...

That raider lord, has a condition to join us.

Who dares to set conditions to me?

According to him, he met you before, Prince.

You fought together.

He wants to make sure, as everyone thinks you're dead.

-When are you leaving, Atmaca? -Soon, Your Grace.

I am waiting for news from the rebels.

This fake Mustafa will certainly not reveal himself, Atmaca.

He will definitely want to evade you.

That's why I will go with you.

It's impossible, Your Grace.

I cannot put you in danger. We must act with caution.

Prince Selim will do anything to slander me in the eyes of the Sultan.

He'll use various schemes and plots.

In response, I should execute that fake Mustafa myself...

...and present it to His Majesty.

His Majesty must see the difference between us, Atmaca.

You understand, right?

Stay here.

Hurrem.

Forgive me, I did not hear you came in.

I see you can't sleep like me.

It's such a shame, right?

None of us can erase what happened from our memories.

Whatever we do, we won't forget it.

We will spin like moths around a candle flame.

What flame, Hurrem?

Loss of a child or remorse?

Only you can understand my pain.

Only I can understand your pain.

Those whose mother die are called motherless.

Those whose fathers die are called fatherless.

There's an adjective to describe their situation.

We lost our children.

What about us?

Who can describe our pain...

...with which adjective?

Pasha, Your Grace.

I'm Ramazan Agha, head of the guards

Is Prince Bayezid inside?

No pasha, he has left.

He didn't say where he was going

Prepare the forces that came with the prince.

His Majesty has orders. We are to march on the rebels at once.

Won't we wait for Prince Bayezid?

There is no need, Ramazan Agha. We've already wasted enough time.

Are you sure you will be able to convince them, Atmaca?

God willing, Your Grace. I'll do my best.

Your Majesty, Sultana Mihrimah is here.

Let her in.

Your Majesty.

Believe me, I don't even know how to begin.

Ever since the day we spoke to each other the last time...

...disasters kept happening one after another.

I'm still grieving for the ones we've lost..

Brother Mustafa.

Then Cihangir...

I miss them both.

Forgive me.

And like everyone else, you blame me for everything, right?

Of course not, Your Majesty.

I didn't accuse you even for a moment, I never will.

Who would dare?

You're the ruler of the world.

You know what's best.

My daughter Humashah has been asking you.

She would like to see you.

She can come whenever she wants.

How is she?

Thank God, she's fine and healthy.

But she's restless these days.

As he can't see his father.

As you know, for our safety...

...we have been living separately for a long time.

I do not even want to hear his name, Mihrimah.

I didn't forget what he did at the camp.

Father...

Rustem is loyal to you.

He had to take security measures to prevent a Janissary revolt.

He tried to protect you. Is this a crime?

What would he gain from this?

You saw it yourself. He's been in exile for two years.

Me and my daughter are devastated.

We've suffered so much in your absence.

He should be glad that I didn't execute him at the camp.

Your Majesty.

Please show mercy.

Rustem only did what you asked.

He was never involved in lies and tricks.

You know what the truth is.

If you did not take the life of Mustafa, he would take yours.

If that's all, you may leave.

Father?

Uveyl Pasha.

Will you take us to Prince Mustafa?

Prince Mustafa doesn't want to talk to people who don't trust him.

Sure he doesn't.

He knows his lie will be exposed. He doesn't have the courage.

Soldiers!

That man using Prince Mustafa's name is a fraud!

He's fooling all of you!

Unfortunately Prince Mustafa is dead!

You're lying! Our prince is alive!

He managed to escape the camp, saved his life!

I wish you were right, my brother would be still alive!

That he would lead us!

Did you say brother?

-Who are you? -Speak with respect.

You're talking to Prince Bayezid, His Highness.

How do I know you're not the fraud yourselves?

How do we know that you're really Prince Bayezid?

In that letter, His Majesty orders me to execute those who joined the rebellion.

Look at the seal. You'll realize it's real.

Thousands of soldiers are stationed in Edirne.

With a single command, they can slaughter you all.

If I wanted, you'll die right here with my archers' arrows.

If so what are you waiting for?

Why don't you kill us right away?

Because I do not want to shed the blood...

...of those who loved Prince Mustafa.

His Majesty is still angry at you.

I don't know how you'll get back to your position.

He doesn't even want to hear your name.

It's been a long time.

I thought he would calm down.

Your Highness.

Your Grace.

His Majesty ordered me to find you and bring you to him.

Help me Mihrimah! I'm going to be executed.

Don't you listen to me? I did my best.

My brother was kidnapped and killed, you kept silent.

I was expelled from the palace, you ignored it.

You will help me now!

Don't you get it?

His Majesty changed a lot. He is a completely different man...

Someone I do not recognize.

Do not drag me to your own doom.

Even my brother couldn't escape my father's wrath.

How can you?

Face him and accept your fate.

Do you trust me Uveyl Pasha?

Your path is our path, Your Grace.

Good.

Now...

You'll lead Fake Mustafa out of the camp and bring him to us.

I'll behead that scum myself.

Then you'll tell your followers the truth.

And let them know that I will grant them forgiveness.

As you wish, Your Grace.

Pasha.

His Majesty expects you.

Your Majesty.

Closer.

Your Majesty.

Like all of your subjects...

...I have missed your face for two years.

You've finally come back.

I told you that I'd make my final decision about you after the campaign.

Since I came back...

...time has come to end this matter.

Is that right?

In front of your holy will...

...I'm ready to accept anything.

But I want you to know.

I have always served you loyally.

I have never betrayed you and I will never.

Whatever I did, I did it for your happiness and future.

If it weren't for Mihrimah...

...I'd have executed you long ago, Rustem.

For the sake of my daughter, I spare your life.

Now go and don't make me see you ever again.

Take care of Mihrimah and my granddaughter Humashah.

You may leave.

As you wish, Your Majesty.

-What did His Majesty say? -Will you return to your position?

What position, Your Highness?

I barely saved my life.

Summon Ramazan Agha at once. Ramazan Agha is not here, Your Grace.

What do you mean? Where is he?

Mehmed Pasha arrived while you were gone.

His Majesty sent him to quell the rebellion.

He left with Ramazan Agha and the soldiers.

Come in.

Your Majesty, I bring good news.

Mehmet Pasha managed to do the assigned task.

He caught the false prince Mustafa.

Good.

When the rebels saw the size of our army, they scattered all around.

False Mustafa was handed to us by his so-called Grand Vizier Uveyl Pasha.

Mehmed Pasha is chasing the runaways.

He's dealing with the aftermath of the rebellion.

Where is that impostor now?

He's put into a dungeon.

Do you have any news about Bayezid?

I am reluctant to say this, Your Majesty, but...

...it seems that the Prince doesn't understand...

...the seriousness of the situation.

Nevermind crushing the rebellion...

...he wanted to negotiate with the rebels and make a deal.

How is this possible, Pasha?

Why would my son negotiate with traitors?

I do not think he has bad intentions, it must be due to his lack of experience.

Do not defend him. Just tell me what happened!

He did not want to shed the blood of people who supported Prince Mustafa.

After all, there were almost ten thousand insurgent.

Ten thousand insurgent?

Who are they Ahmet Pasha?

How can they double their numbers in such short notice?

It's hard to say something certain.

I can't comprehend it either.

According to some people...

...they say Prince Bayezid...

...supported the rebellion personally...

...moreover...

...he had sent them chests full of gold.

What are you saying Pasha? Do you hear what you just said?

Who dares to slander my Prince like that?

Forgive me, Your Majesty, forgive me.

I do not think it's possible.

Our prince will never betray you.

But it's my duty to inform you about the rumors.

Your Grace.

I come from the capital. His Majesty sent this.

Shame

Thousands of people lost their lives because of an impostor.

Most of them managed to escape, they're scattered.

Uveyl handed over Mustafa himself.

They say Mehmed Pasha rewarded him.

It's now impossible for me to gather Prince Mustafa's loved ones.

Come in.

Your Majesty.

His Majesty orders you to return to the capital as soon as possible.

There are people accusing me of helping the rebellion.

They say I made a deal with them and sent them gold.

His Majesty wants to know what the truth is.

Sokollu, reply to the letter immediately.

Tell him these accusations are baseless and that someone is setting me up.

I won't return to the capital until they uncover this trap.

You know what's best, Your Grace.

But if I do as you say...

...you would be accepting the accusations as the truth...

...and you would be in open rebellion.

How dare you question my decisions?

You will do as I say!

Your Grace, I would like to talk to you about this matter.

Go out.

Sokullu is involved in this, Atmaca!

So is Ahmed Pasha.

They're both Selim's dogs!

They set us up all together.

I'm aware, Your Grace.

That's why we have to be careful about each step.

The situation is sensitive. I'm afraid Mehmed Pasha is right.

If you don't go to the capital, it can be counted as rebellion.

You'll help them win.

Get up! Get up!

You scum!

Who are you...

Who are you to disguise yourself as my son, as my Prince?

Sultan Mustafa is dead but thousands of him will be born.

Sultan Suleiman lives once and dies a thousand times.

Cut his head off immediately!

Hang it at the market so that people can see the impostor!

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty...

Your Majesty?

Your Grace.

I talked to the Prince. He decided to withdraw his order.

Who are you?

What job has the Prince assigned you?

I'm a former raider lord, Your Grace.

The prince has graced me and made me his advisor.

I feel like I have seen you before...

But I don't know.

What did His Grace decide? Is he coming with me?

We'll wait for now.

I'll try to convince the Prince.

And you'll stay silent until then.

If you write anything to the capital...

...you'll gain an enemy.

And that enemy, would be Prince Bayezid.

They're accusing Bayezid of treason, of supporting the rebellion.

I know my son.

He'll be stubborn, he won't come back when he hears the rumors.

You have to do something. You have to bring Bayezid here.

Things will get messy if he doesn't return, God forbid.

His Majesty might send soldiers on him.

I don't know if this is the right choice, Your Highness.

Maybe His Majesty, God forbid...

...will execute the Prince.

Mother, no!

Rustem, go to Edirne immediately. Bring my son here.

I lost Mehmed and Cihangir. I can't afford to lose Bayezid.

I can't lose him. I can't withstand it.

Rest easy, Your Highness. I'll do anything to bring back the Prince.

But do not forget about today. Do not forget about today.

Never forget who stood by you in your darkest hour.

Your daughter, Sultana Raziye, left this world too soon.

She has gone to paradise. May she rest in peace.

Amen.

Rest in peace my beautiful daughter.

Yahya?

His Majesty Sultan Suleiman.

So you're back!

Welcome to the doorstep of your home.

Is this how you welcome a brother whom you haven't seen in years?

I don't know where my brother is, Your Majesty.

I lost him two years ago in Konya, when he sentenced his son to death..

Your Grace, we have to go back to the capital.

Sultana Hurrem and Mihrimah will guard you with their lives.

His Majesty will never believe this trap.

Are you saying this Atmaca?

Didn't he kill my brother in front of your eyes?

What if I face the same destiny?

No. I'm not like my brother Mustafa.

I walk through death willingly.

Forgive me Your Grace but you need to realize the truth.

The ones who followed Prince Mustafa do not support you as of now.

You're not as powerful.

We don't have the manpower.

If we don't go the capital, His Majesty will send his soldiers.

We'd be helpless.

Get out.

-Your Grace... -Get out, I want to think.

Do you hear yourself, Yahya?

What do you mean my brother is missing?

How dare you say this?

These eyes do not belong to my brother.

These hands, this heart...

My brother was merciful.

He doesn't harm the innocents.

He even refrains from hurting an ant.

My brother has a good conscience.

He has a heart of gold.

You, Your Majesty...

...didn't only kill your son that day...

...you killed my brother too.

Yahya, do you know what those words mean?

As you know Your Majesty, I don't fear anyone but God.

My tombstone is ready, so is my grave.

Lokman Agha!

I dismissed Yahya.

He's no longer a teacher in our schools.

Take care of it immediately!

As you wish, Lord.

If you're not my brother anymore, I don't want to see your face.

Your Majesty.

Speak.

I have a final wish for the sake of our long years as friends.

Don't let Prince Mustafa's mother Sultana Mahidevran be miserable.

Don't let her ask for anything.

She should spend the rest of her days in peace.

You!

I will kill you now!

Now is your turn, Rustem Pasha!

Stop!

Stop!

I said stop! That's an order!

What is he doing here?

He's my brother's murderer!

Atmaca is my chamberlain now. He's my advisor.

Prince, he's a murde--

Pasha! You will forget everything!

You'll work together.

Never!

Before I kill that traitor, I will have no rest in this world.

This is an order, Rustem!

If you stand by me, you have to do this!

Both of you!

All accusations against Bayezid are lies.

It's obvious that someone is trying to set a trap for him.

They're trying to paint my Prince as rebellious, as if he's hostile.

Bayezid's fault is clear, Hurrem.

I ordered him to quell the rebellion...

...he preferred to sit around at Edirne palace.

If he did that, he might as well be guilty of other accusations.

Soon you will know the truth.

You will see. This is a trap.

Those who set it will be exposed.

If you think it's a trap...

...please tell me who set it up?

Who is behind all of this?

We all know well what has happened in the last two years.

They think I'm their enemy.

That's why they attack my son.

They try to discredit and deceive him by slandering.

Please Suleiman, don't believe these lies.

Bayezid is your favorite.

He's precious to you.

I had four sons!

I've already lost two.

I have already buried my two lion cubs!

I won't feel the same pain again.

I will not let it happen!

If anyone tries to harm them...

...they'll find me facing them!

Hurrem, return to your chambers...

...and never come back before I summon you!

Rustem!

Unfortunately the accusations against you are very serious.

Impossible to escape this without taking damage.

As I thought, my enemies are digging a deep pit in front of me.

But they won't be able to push me in.

We need to gather troops. We need to stay strong.

Your Grace, never talk that way.

God forbid, the walls have ears..

There must be a way to fix everything.

It will be best if you face His Majesty.

You might be punished but it won't be a severe one.

What if that doesn't happen?

What if His Majesty orders for my execution?

Who will protect me then?

There's only one person who can do that.

Sultana Hurrem.

I came here with her request.

She wants you to return to the capital immediately and face your father.

As you know, we cannot question the wisdom of Sultana Hurrem.

She won't let His Majesty kill you. Be certain of that.

You said they were on their way.

Where is my son? No one is coming.

Sultana, that's what Rustem Pasha said in his message.

We can't be sure of Bayezid. Did he change his mind?

God forbid. Then even I can't save him..

Bayezid! Thank God, my lion!

Mother.

We were so afraid that you wouldn't return.

His Majesty will be pleased.

I did not come here to fulfill my father's orders.

I came here as my mother asked me to.

Do you need anything else, Your Majesty?

Leave.

This was my brother Mustafa's ring.

He gave it to me.

Keep it, father.

Bayezid, please don't be stubborn.

Beg for His Majesty's forgiveness.

Mother, do not ask me this.

As I didn't do anything that requires forgiveness.

Lokman Agha.

Inform His Majesty about my arrival.

My lion...

I completely trust you.

I know you haven't done anything wrong.

But you should--

You should stay on His Majesty's good side.

There's nothing to lose.

Are you afraid of begging for forgiveness?

If those words mean my honor, then yes.

I am afraid, indeed, mother.

Even if he sends the executioners after me...

...I won't beg for forgiveness.

Your Grace.

His Majesty is waiting for you.

Your Highness, what is going on?

Come in.

Your Majesty.

-Your Grace. -Bayezid came back.

His Majesty accepted him in his chamber.

I know, Your Grace.

We'll find out what happened soon.

How will this end, Pasha?

It is clear that Prince Bayezid is following Prince Mustafa's footsteps.

He was also married in secret and accused of treason.

Will His Majesty, God forbid...

...execute Prince Bayezid?

Of course, that's a possibility, Your Highness.

I've fought on battlefields for so many years...

I've taken the lives of infidels, Your Grace.

A truth revealed to me while I was fighting.

When you kill a man, the first one is always the hardest...

Then you get used to it.

The hesitation you felt from the first time disappears.

Gets replaced with a void.

If you feel bad about it, Your Grace...

...think of the other possibility...

What's that Nurbanu?

Your death.

I ordered you to suppress the rebellion.

That was my intention, Your Majesty.

I wanted to kill the impostor.

And saving the lives of thousands of innocent people.

I was a hair away from victory.

If it weren't for the arrival of Mehmet Pasha.

There's a rumor that you supported the rebels secretly.

What would you like to say about this accusation?

It's a lie. They slander me.

Is it also a slander that you got married to...

...my late sister Sultana Hatice's daughter, Huricihan?

It is true.

Don't hang your head, look at me.

Look me in the eye!

You fool!

How dare you try to trick me?

Especially that I have warned you so many times!

If I wanted to kill you, would I do it at my own table, Bayezid?

Forgive me, father...

I remember how Pargali Ibrahim and my brother Mustafa were killed...

I see that you want to follow your rebellious brother's footsteps!

That incident should have been a lesson to you!

This road has only one end, only one: death!

Is this what you want?

Why is the silence, Pasha

We should have received news long ago.

Don't worry, Your Grace. We'll find out soon.

Go to your room, Nurbanu. Take care of my son.

Come in.

Your Grace.

His Majesty is waiting for you.

I'm coming Lokman. You may leave.

Why did His Majesty summon me?

Could he find out that we were involved in this?

No, Your Grace. There's no need to worry.

They can prove nothing.

It's impossible.

Let's hope you're right, Your Grace.

If it's exposed, you'll lose your head too.

Selim?

Do not fight with each other in front of His Majesty.

Mother, you cannot prevent what is going to happen.

Stay out of it.

Your Highness.

How dare you come here woman?

Get back to your room.

The prince wanted me to accompany him.

You're talking to a Sultana.

If she orders you to return, you will return!

Go to your room, Huricihan.

Your Majesty.

Is there an explanation for what you did to Selim?

Did I name you as Regent so that you could banish Selim from the capital?

-He's exaggerated everything, hasn't he? -I didn't hear it from him.

On the contrary, he wanted to cover up your mistakes.

I've always followed you all these years for the future of our dynasty.

I had my eyes on you.

All the time I wondered which of you deserve the throne the most...

Now I'm sure.

God willing...

...the prince whom I want to ascend the throne after me...

...is Selim.

Let everyone know.

Especially you, Bayezid.

Your Majesty.

Bayezid!

Bayezid? What happened?

What did His Majesty say?

Bayezid?

His Majesty officially recognized you as heir to the throne, is that so!

This is a victory, Nurbanu.

Bayezid, mother and Mihrimah will realize...

they'll have to take me seriously.

It was about time.

But now we have to be more cautious, more than ever.

We don't only face Prince Bayezid now.

His followers as well.

Sultana Hurrem, especially.

Your Grace, I hope you bring good news.

I got banished from His Majesty's paradise, just like my brother Mustafa.

What happened, Your Grace? Are you exiled?

I'd rather be exiled...

I'd rather getting killed.

He knows me so well.

He gave me the greatest punishment.

He appointed the heir to the throne.

Prince Selim it is...

I have only one option left.

You will act against Prince Selim.

Not only against him.

Against Sultan Suleiman too!

Are you by my side?

Until my last breath, Your Grace.

Rustem Pasha?

May God protect us...