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Come in.

Your Majesty.

Sultana Hurrem is here.

Where is Bayezid?

Well, I do not know, Your Highness.

He left the palace after what happened.

Your Highness, forgive me.

As I have told you, His Majesty doesn't want to see anybody.

It will be enough that he sees the truth.

Your Majesty...

...I am writing this letter...

...free of all the status and and positions...

...you have granted me.

The only source...

...of my courage and complaint and clamor is...

...my aching mother's heart.

Because the thing I heard today...

...saddened me very much...

...hurt me deeply.

As I heard...

...you had made a decision about my Prince Selim...

...and almost announced him a heir to the throne.

At first, I did not want to believe it.

Because...

...I thought Sultan Suleyman Khan...

...the Emperor of Seven State would never...

...do such a thing.

But when I realized the truth...

...I was disappointed.

You made a mistake, Your Majesty.

Both Selim and Bayezid are your sons...

...they are your lions carrying your blood and pieces of your soul.

Choosing one of them...

...means giving up the other.

And the Prince you have chosen envies the other...

...bears a grudge

Remember Abel and Cain, Your Majesty.

Two brothers who made a sacrifices to God.

One's sacrifice is regarded...

...and the other's isn't.

What made Cain kill his brother was this jealousy.

Just as the fire consumes wood...

Jealousy consumes the good...

...and only ashes remain.

His Majesty will love this, Selim.

He will like mine better.

Even eunuchs won't wear them.

Your Majesty.

Good.

Your Majesty.

I hope you like it.

It is not finished yet.

But it will soon be.

Well done, my lion.

I can now tell that it is going to be beautiful.

It looks like a master's work.

You are a great emperor.

The only owner of the rulership and power.

But as you know...

...there is no heirdom in Ottoman traditions.

Only God Almighty is to decide who will ascend to the throne.

What you have done...

...will only add more fire to the war between Bayezid and Selim.

I swear that I will never make a such choice.

Both Bayezid and Selim are souls carrying pieces of my soul.

I gave birth to them...

...I raised them.

As a mother, I will never favoritize one and turn my back to the other.

...I hope and pray for that you don't do that as their father.

I am thirsty to wine in these times, Nurbanu.

I feel as if my happiness is not complete.

You know you can't drink here.

If His Majesty learns that you aren't loyal to your oath...

...we will lose everything you have gained.

The wine of our love is enough for us. What more could we want?

Our time is soon, Selim.

I feel it.

Prince Bayezid has fallen out of grace.

You will be the only owner of this palace and the Sublime Ottoman Empire.

And your son Murat, our daughters...

and I will live happily together here.

I hope so, Nurbanu.

Let's hope that God will grant us those days.

Otherwise, you will be destroyed with me.

No never. Forget about that possibility.

We will do whatever it takes to ascend to the throne.

Nothing and nobody will stop us.

If necessary, we'll lose our conscience, and tear our heart out.

We will burn in hell for our children.

Do you understand?

Prince Bayezid follows your late brother Mustafa's footsteps.

That's why, we can see his path.

It has darkness at the end.

But we will never follow that path.

We will walk towards wherever the sun is.

-Bayezid. -I feel tired, mother.

We should talk later if it isn't important.

I've heard what happened.

I know what your father has told you looking into your eyes..

I see you have been disappointed.

But do not be upset, do not get angry.

Apparently His Majesty said those things in anger, without thinking.

The best thing to do is to stay calm these times.

How can I stay calm, mother?

His Majesty banished me from his garden, for something I didn't do.

He said that I supported the revolt and I sent them chests full with golden coins.

That's why I supposedly started the revolt.

How should he believe such rumors, mother?

-Am I such a person? -Never!

I am so sure that you have been never in that corrupted action.

But His Majesty has doubts.

You will see, Selim has his finger in this, mother.

He wanted me to fall out of grace and he succeeded it.

-I'm sure he's celebrating now. -Bayezid...

...your anger has blinded you.

You can not hear what you are saying.

Control your anger and never cast aspersions on your brother.

Selim would never do such thing.

He would not dare.

Yes would, mother, he would.

Through fear, man is able to do everything.

Does it make you feel better?

It is enough.

I feel better.

You know the reason for all this, don't you Bayezid?

The reason for the blood smell all over the palace?

The reason for the dark clouds over us.

They reason why His Majesty favors Prince Selim and rejects you?

Because he thinks you as a threat to his power.

Just like your late your brother Mustafa

And like my deceased father Ibrahim Pasha.

Do you mean that I will also suffer His Majesty's rage?

God forbid!

I pray to God every night.

I pray for taking my life and give it to you.

We live what's in our destiny, Huricihan.

You shouldn't be upset by thinking that in vain.

On the contrary, we must think about that and take precautions accordingly.

My father and your brother lost, but you will win.

Because Sultana Hurrem stands by your side.

We must admit that she's the greatest sultana of all time.

My mother is not against me. But she doesn't stand by me either.

She doesn't never chooses among her children.

When the trap Prince Selim set is exposed...

...when she finds out who is right...

...she'll stand by your side.

It's good to be close to her. I'll do my part too.

My mother and you?

I can't even imagine you two standing side by side, how will it be?

When it comes to your future, even a wolf and a sheep can come together...

...and why shouldn't we?

Your Highness.

What is it, Rustem pasha?

You know about the gold which has been sent to the rebels.

As I found out, it's certain that coins were sent from the palace.

Nobody could do it without Ahmet Pasha's knowledge.

Has he lost his mind? How dare he does something like that?

I don't have the heart to tell you, Your Highness...

But he might not be alone, Prince Selim might be involved too.

What are you talking about? Come to your senses!

Forgive me, Your Highness, but it's true.

Pasha...

Are you accusing my son of betraying his brother?

I will poison the air you breathe!

Mother.

Do you have a evidence, Rustem? An evidence or a witness.

There can be no evidence of such betrayal, Your Highness.

The devil cleans up after himself.

Then, keep your thoughts to yourself.

Selim would never do something like that.

If you don't want to break your comfort, then suit yourselves.

But you should think for once...

...if Ahmed Pasha wasn't Prince Selim's ally...

...why would he be against Prince Bayezid?

Is there any explanation?

Of course there is.

Ahmet Pasha became his wife Sultana Fatma's puppet.

Sultana Fatma has a finger in it.

You're right. it's their aim.

But I'm thinking about...

...God forbid, "What would I do if I were your enemy?"

I can think of only one thing...

...setting the two princes against each other.

No matter what happens...

If you say anything or do that will...

...throw my Prince Selim in fire...

...I will kill you myself.

My fortunate daughters.

Each of them is as exceptionally beautiful as you are.

You and your sweet words...

Leave me alone with my Prince.

Come.

Sultana Hurrem was acting strange.

I wonder why she came.

She probably wanted to see her son, Your Highness. Why would you worry that?

What is it, mother?

Did you hear what my father said about me?

I won't talk to you about that matter.

Because I will not make a choice between you and Bayezid like His Majesty.

What worries me...

...is the rumors about you.

What are they saying and who?

It does not matter who said it.

But about what they're saying...

They say that you made an alliance with Ahmet Pasha...

...and set a trap against Bayezid.

I did not believe it...

...but...

...I want to hear it from you and be sure.

-Mother-- -Son.

Son...

Tell me the truth.

Were you involved in this wicked game against your brother?

Did you betray your brother?

Never mother.

I would never even think of that.

How can you accuse me of such evil?

I didn't accuse you, do not misunderstand me please.

Rustem Pasha, isn't it?

He is the one...

...who sets you against me, am I right?

I just wanted to hear from you that you're innocent.

Thank God, I don't doubt you the slightest.

I'm listening, Pasha.

Your Majesty, unfortunately...

...Mahidevran Sultana...

...sent money to Edirne for Mustafa the Impostor revolt.

What are you saying, Pasha? Do you have evidence for that?

The rebels we caught had lots of golden coins.

And also...

...a document.

Sultana Mahidevran gave her consent to the rebels...

...to use her properties in Edirne.

Alongside of many ranches and farms...

...many inns and caravansaries were given to them...

...for their accommodation.

This shows that the true supporter of the rebellion is...

...Sultana Mahidevran.

It is definitely not His Excellency Prince Bayezid.

For the sake of our years, I have one last request from you.

Please do not leave late Prince's mother Sultana Mahidevran be miserable.

Don't make her dependent on vile ones.

She should at least spend her last days in peace.

Sokullu.

Yes, Your Majesty?

Inform Haseki Sultana Mahidevran immediately about my will.

I am taking all her possessions except the palace in Bursa where she lives now.

In addition, all her revenue will be transferred to the treasury.

Moreover, her monthly allocation will be cut.

She won't get a single dime from the state treasury.

Your wish is my command, Your Majesty.

So, Sultana Hurrem doubts you.

How could this be?

Obviously, Rustem Pasha and Bayezid are trying to get under my mother's skin.

God help us...

Your Excellency, Your Highness.

Ahmet Pasha must be more careful.

If the fire spreads to him, we'll burn too.

Your Highness.

Please don't wear yourself this much.

Both Ahmet Pasha and Mehmet Pasha are experienced Viziers.

They will prevent this from being exposed.

I can not stop thinking about the darkest possibility, Gazanfer.

What if this affects His Excellency?

Then, Sultana Hurrem will intervene and protect her son.

No matter what happens.

Your words relieved me, Gazanfer.

Your Excellency.

I hope everything's alright.

You tell me, Pasha. My mother came to question me.

She is aware of the trap against Bayezid.

Apparently, Rustem Pasha advises her.

Tell me now.

Everything went according to plan, right?

You may rest assured, Your Excellency.

As I told you before, there is no way for them to affiliate us to this.

Why did he do it? He could at least give her the monthly allocation.

She will last only a few months before falling into poverty.

What? Do you feel sorry for Mahidevran?

I can not help it, we did this to her after all.

Did we?

Nobody is innocent.

Especially Mahidevran.

They started this war. I won.

She lost.

It could have been the other way round

Then I would be the one banished and my children would lose their lives.

Come in.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, His Excellency Prince Selim...

...went to Yenibahce Palace after meeting with you...

To see Ahmed Pasha.

Selim!

Your Grace.

Rustem Pasha would like to--

You may leave.

Is there a matter, Your Grace?

I came to ask you how you are, Sokullu.

And besides, I congratulate you.

Everyone is talking about your victory against the rebels.

Everyone praises you, especially His Majesty.

So, you've become a Council Vizier.

His Majesty granted me that.

This way, Selim took the advantage right?

Just like you wanted.

I only fulfilled His Majesty's orders.

In addition...

..., it is impossible for me to take a side of Prince Selim or...

Prince Bayezid.

God Almighty will grant the sultanate to whomever he chooses.

You have already made a choice.

You should hope that things go your way.

If it is find out that...

...you set up Prince Bayezid, cooperating with Ahmed Pasha...

...God forbid, you will lose your head.

You can not accuse me like that, Your Grace.

I didn't set anyone up. On the contrary...

To protect Prince Bayezid...

...I revealed that it was Sultan Mahidevran who helped the rebels.

If you think you're going to get out of this...

...by victimizing Sultana Mahidevran...

...you're wrong.

Your Highness.

Tell Ahmed Pasha that Sultana Hurrem is here.

Your Highness, please calm down.

A bad temper harms its possessor most.

We don't have any evidence either.

Everyone must know their place, Sumbul. They must know who they are facing.

Your Highness, Ahmed Pasha is expecting you.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Welcome.

I heard a few things, Ahmed Pasha.

As they say...

...you undermined my Prince Bayezid.

I do not know what you say. Why would I do something like that?

That's what I've said.

I said, "Ahmed Pasha would never do this.

He's a smart vizier.

He wouldn't plan such dirty games.

If he does...

...he knows that he will fall on his own sword first."

I do not know what they have told you...

...but it's obvious they want to drive a wedge between us.

Then...

...what did Prince Selim do here?

What were you talking about?

What did we talk about?

I am the Grand Vizier, Your Highness.

I meet and talk with the princes. I do not have to explain it to you.

You do not have to explain it to me. Is that so?

The last Grand Vizier who told me that doesn't even have a grave.

Where do you take this courage, Pasha?

Who supports you?

Sultana Fatma?

Will she protect you?

Do not confuse me with other Pashas, Your Highness.

There's nothing I can't answer for, and I'm not afraid.

I don't bow to threats.

Because I don't fear anyone but God!

Now, please return to your palace.

Nobody can tell me what to do.

What do you think you're doing, Hurrem?

You can't storm into my palace like that.

Know your place.

You can drive a wedge between my sons...

...and set them against each other...

...but I can't demand answers for it. Is that it?

What goes around comes around.

It was easy being against Prince Mustafa. But what will you do now?

They are both sons.

They have already begun fighting.

Especially that Prince Selim is fighting fiercely.

Your Highness.

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

He takes up after you, that's why. God praise.

He has a keen mind for intrigue.

What does it mean?

He sent gold to the rebels and set a trap for his brother.

What was he supposed to do?

He's afraid for his life.

I swear you will pay for it.

Especially you, Ahmed Pasha.

Especially you.

Your Highness.

My fears came true. Selim has already casted the first stone.

What have you done, Your Highness? You have thrown us all into the fire.

The real fire is in Hurrem's heart now.

Let it burn.

Let it burn so Mustafa can rejoice in afterlife.

What if she tells His Majesty about it?

She can't.

She can't send Prince Selim to his death herself.

Hurrem got bogged down in a swamp that...

...the more she struggles, the more she will sink.

-Huricihan. -Mihrimah.

You made me very happy by inviting me here.

We've been away from each other. And that makes me sad.

We're on the same side.

It was not my choice, Your Highness.

To be honest, you always kept your distance to me.

The past is in the past now.

I know how much Bayezid loves you.

He's the precious one to us.

So, we don't need to fight meaninglessly.

Forgetting the past is impossible.

...but as you say, we can put it aside

Prince Bayezid's future is the most important thing for me.

That's what I wanted to hear from you.

If we two unite, no one can stop Bayezid.

Sit down. Get out!

What is going on, mother?

You lied to me.

You lied to me...

...looking me in the eye.

You betrayed Bayezid.

You casted aspersions on him and tried to kill him.

Do not deny it!

I was in the Yenibahce Palace. I know what you have done.

Shame on you.

Shame on you.

So, you made an alliance with my enemies...

...and...

...backstabbed me and your brother.

Look at me.

How could you swallow pride?

Are you that weak?

You are Sultan Suleyman Khan's son!

You are my son, Sultana Hurrem's son!

How could you act against your family?

How could you let them use you in their cunning games?

Shame...

If...

...you loved your brother even a little...

...you would not dare to do that.

Shame...

The fear of death is sometimes stronger than love for your brother, mother.

Do not try to find an excuse to your betrayal, Selim.

Nobody is trying to kill you.

Especially Bayezid.

He would never do that.

Never?

Have you forgotten what happened yesterday?

A father killed his own son.

My father...

...killed his most beloved son.

I was there, mother.

I saw it. I saw my brother's dead body.

And then Cihangir's body.

Do you know why he died?

Not because of grief, He died of fear.

Fear of father, fear of you...

He died because he feared the cruelty of this world.

So, do not tell me about family and brotherhood.

We've lost it. Innocence is over.

Nothing will be the same anymore.

Rustem Pasha came to see me at the Council.

They're after us.

And Sultana Hurrem visited me.

She knows about golden coins, she knows the truth.

What should we do now?

What is your advice?

Take care of Izzet Agha who transported the coins to Edirne.

I will take care of the rest.

I won't leave a trace about this matter.

And since you won't say anything...

We don't need to worry, Sokullu.

If it is revealed that you set a trap against Bayezid...

...your life will be in danger, as well.

What will you do, mother?

Will you tell on me to his Majesty and ask for my execution?

God forbid.

As long as I am alive...

...no one, including His Majesty, can do you any harm.

I will not allow that.

May God never show us your absence, mother.

But you should remember...

...this also applies to Bayezid.

If you try to set him up...

...and attempt to kill him again...

...you'll have to face me.

Do you understand?

Well, I was worried to death...

...that something would happen to you, Your Excellency.

Why did you wait so long?

You should have slaughtered all the rebels.

They prevented me, Mentor. Don't you understand this isn't about me?

This will stay between us, Mentor.

Unfortunately...

...Selim is the one who set me up...

...my own brother.

He collaborated Ahmed Pasha and he undermined me.

This is a serious accusation, Your Excellency.

-Are you certain? -I have no doubt.

But I can't prove that...

...but they must have left a trace.

If this is true...

...everything can change, Your Majesty. Even His Majesty's decision.

Yes.

His Majesty should see whom he declared an heir instead of me.

The truth must be revealed.

That's what matters

Does Sultana Hurrem know about that?

I told her, but she does not believe me. Or she does not want to believe.

It wouldn't matter even she saw it with her own eyes.

She would want to cover it up.

Because she is a mother, you should keep it in mind.

I just want to clear my name, Mentor.

They treated me as if I was a rebellious and insidious prince.

Therefore, even mother can not cover it up.

I will not let her.

Your Excellency.

You snitched on me to my mother at your first chance!

But I trusted you!

Believe me, I didn't say anything to accuse you!

Then, how my mother learned that?

Sultana Fatma.

She couldn't control her anger. She blurted it out.

How does Sultana Fatma know about it, Pasha?

How could you involve her in this matter?

If you did, why did you not stop her?

Everything happened so suddenly, I could not prevent it.

You couldn't prevent it...

You've been a statesman for a long time.

You should have known that power is the shirt of nessus...

...and take precautions accordingly.

This is no child's play!

Forgive my boldness, Your Excellency but you're not talking to an agha.

I am the Grand Vizier to His Majesty!

Right, I am talking with a Grand Vizier.

The Grand Vizier who betrays Prince Bayezid...

...and sends golden coins to the rebels.

Are you threatening me?

Take it as you like, Pasha.

If I fall into disrepute, I'll burn everyone.

You will be the first, then Mehmed Pasha...

...and Sultana Fatma.

I hope you were careful, so this matter will be covered.

If not...

...choose your death.

This is too much, Sir.

Your Excellency.

You can rely on Hussein Agha. He is devoted to you just like me.

May God clear your way and sharpen your sword, Your Excellency.

Good

What is it, Atmaca? I was told it was important.

We were able to locate the Agha who carried the gold to the rebels.

Let's go then.

Your Grace.

What are you waiting for? Open the door.

Forgive me, Your Grace, but I can not let you in.

Do you have a death wish? You are talking to Sultan Suleiman Khan's son-in-law.

What is going on here?

Your Grace, was it you?

I will check profit and loss account books.

But your Aghas act foolishly and do not let me in.

It is not their fault, Your Grace. They have their orders.

We can not let anyone in without the consent of His Majesty or his viziers.

-Rustem Pasha. -Ali Pasha, come.

I was talking to Lutfi Chelebi...

...they do not let me in. They say it is forbidden.

Open the door. Rustem Pasha is with me.

If anyone asks, say that I allowed it.

Please, Your Grace.

Did you see him?

I did, Your Grace. He was like he saw a ghost.

He must be hiding something.

Whatever it is we'll find out.

Are you Izzet?

Why do you ask? Who are you?

Don't come any closer!

Do not come close!

Don't come closer!

I'll hurt you.

Aghas!

Your Excellency wait here!

You gave gold to the Mustafa the Impostor. Who gave you the order? Speak!

You... Who are you?

How do you know about everything?

Speak, you devil! Who set the trap for Prince Bayezid?

I..

I...

This is not good, Atmaca.

Why are you standing there?

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

I better go now.

Sit down, Huricihan.

Sit down.

Soon, along with the Princes, you will return to the sanjaks.

Who knows when we will see each other again.

I wanted to disperse the black clouds over us.

Very well thought good, Your Highness.

Sultana Fatma spends more time here than in her own palace.

She interferes in everything.

She even changed some of the concubines and aghas without my knowledge.

Ever since her husband Ahmed Pasha became Grand Vizier, she's lost control.

Attention! Her Highness Haseki Hurrem Sultana!

What is the reason for this festivity?

What are you celebrating?

I do not have to explain to you, Hurrem.

However, if you really want to know, I'll tell you.

We celebrate that Prince Selim has been declared as the heir.

What celebration, Your Highness?

-You did not tell me that. -Now you know.

Forgive me.

If Sultana Fatma told me the reason...

...I would never join her.

You are exaggerating.

We only celebrate a good decision of His Majesty.

Are you...

...unhappy that Prince Selim has been chosen, Hurrem?

Oh, yes. Your favorite is Bayezid.

It's a pity, Nurbanu. She can't even celebrate.

You overvalue a concubine, Your Highness.

Stop insulting me at every chance you get, Your Highness.

I'm not an ordinary concubine.

I'm a prince's mother!

Nurbanu!

Go to your room and do not leave without my permission.

-Your Highness, I-- -Do what I say!

I know what you're trying to do, Your Highness.

Like it wasn't enough that you set my Princes against each other...

...now you're drive a wedge between their women.

This is...

...the truth.

I do not lie.

The Sultan in your heart is Bayezid.

Right?

There's only one sultan in my heart. His Majesty Sultan Suleyman Khan.

What if His Majesty, God forbid,

...decide to execute...

...one more of his sons...

...what will you do then, Hurrem?

I'm really wondering.

Will you be able to proudly say the same words again?

Prepare your mourning dresses, Your Highness.

You will soon be a widow again.

It's getting late, Your Grace.

If you'd like, you can continue tomorrow.

Do not touch this, I'll continue where I leave.

Yes, Your Grace.

I do not think that we will find anything. Everything seems legal.

Sokollu is a master in these matters,

I do not trust him a bit.

-What does Her Highness think? -She trusts Sokullu.

But if I can prove he was behind this, she will order for his execution herself.

Come in.

Your Majesty, your Vizier Mehmet Pasha is here.

Let him in.

Your Majesty, I was informed you summoned me.

These are the wishes from my people in Egypt.

They complain about the increase in taxes and say it is difficult to pay them.

Why don't I know about this, Sokullu?

As far as I know, there's not a new tax law in Egypt.

We've been collecting what the law tells us to.

I don't know why the Egypt people complained, Your Majesty.

But I'll investigate immediately.

All my subjects have the same problem.

Tell Ahmed Pasha that if this is true, he'll pay for it dearly.

-Yes, Your Majesty. -You may leave.

Ferhat, investigate this matter.

Read all letters and documents, then report to me.

Yes, Your Majesty.

What are you waiting for?

I... In case you would like something...

No, you may leave.

Mother?

Mom, who made you cry?

-Tell me, they will pay for it! -My Murad...

My lion of a prince.

I'm all right.

Do not worry.

These days will be over. I will stop crying.

First, your father will ascend to the throne as the Sultan of Ottoman Empire.

And then you.

I swear to you, the dynasty will continue from us.

I will do everything for it.

When that day comes, no one will be able to humiliate me.

No one will give me orders anymore.

They'll be the ones who kneel, not me.

Nurbanu has become really cunning, mother. Apparently, someone influences her.

Her audacity is unbelievable. I think she is the one who provokes Selim.

Thank God that Huricihan showed her class. Otherwise, the harem would be in chaos.

I will show them when Rustem proves Selim's crimes.

No matter what, Selim's name will remain clear. Understood?

No!

What are you saying, mother?

He tried to kill Bayezid, will he get away with this?

Selim is innocent. It's Ahmed Pasha who stirred up things.

And Sultana Fatma controls him!

For God's sake, mother. You said Selim had a finger in it.

It's Fatma's lie. She wants to set me against my Princes.

But I won't fall for it.

You don't want to pick a side. But it's impossible.

Sooner or later, you'll support the deserving one, and stand against Selim!

Get a grip! This is your brother we're talking about. We won't stand against him.

We'll intervene and prevent this fight.

The fight has already begun!

Selim has casted the first stone, he must pay for it.

Mihrimah, I do not want to hear this anymore.

How can you sit quietly...

...after His Majesty clearly made his decision?

You have to realize it, you can't be neutral in this.

It's your turn, you have to make a decision.

Do you not understand?

If I choose one, the other will lose.

It's going to happen sooner or later, anyways.

Years ago, I went to Manisa to name my grandson Murad.

I forgot about it.

Imperfection of the human memory is because we forget, Your Majesty.

If we did not...

...if we remembered the past, all our pain, we could not live.

To forget...

...is both the cure and the poison.

To remember and to forget, Your Majesty.

They're both blessings.

Just like seeing everything but ignoring it.

Look, Osman.

Your hand will be here, and your thumb here.

And suddenly release the string!

-Okay? -Okay.

Sir Tugrul is a master in this field.

-Also known as Atmaca. -Who is he, father?

He was the companion of your late Uncle Mustafa. He is my advisor now.

You will meet him in Kutahya.

He will teach you the tricks in archery.

Let's try it.

Your Grace.

-Let's go somewhere else, if you'd like. -Why can't I approach them?

It's not possible, Your Grace.

We can go back to the palace.

Murad!

Do you know how to shoot an arrow?

Would you like to try?

Here you go. Show us your talents.

My mighty lion!

Apparently you're good at it.

My father thinks I took up after Prince Mustafa.

He was a warrior just like me.

So your father talks about his brothers?

He often remembers my late uncle Cihangir. He was very smart.

-He read a lot and knew everything. -He did.

May he rest in peace.

What does your father say about me?

Says that you get angry quick, that you have a bad temper.

Go pick up the arrows, let's shoot again.

One by one.

Should I take him away?

Let them play.

I read the correspondence, Your Majesty.

Checked the records too.

Everything is by the book.

There's no increase in Egyptian taxes.

So what is the reason for the complaints?

I do not know, Your Majesty.

There are two options:

Either someone is setting up Ahmed Pasha...

Or Ahmet Pasha is up to something.

Lokman Agha!

-Your Majesty. -Where is Ahmet Pasha?

At the council, Your Majesty.

As you know, there's a council meeting today.

Good.

You wanted to see me.

Do you still think that you are an important person?

How dare you enter the archive and check the records?

I was looking for answers to the questions that bother me.

Mind your own duties, Rustem.

Anything that involves the interest of this great state, is my duty, Pasha.

You should act the same.

If the complaints of the Egyptians reached even to me...

...you must be doing something wrong.

You fool!

How dare you talk to me like that?

Know your place!

I am the Grand Vizier of this Empire.

Forgive me, Your Grace.

I respect your position.

But after all, we're the subjects of Sultan Suleiman Khan.

The future of our dynasty is more important than anything.

Are you going to teach me that?

Leave my Council now.

Get out of my sight.

Guards.

Call the pashas to come at once. The council today is important.

I see that you are already neck deep in arrogance.

You should learn from the predecessors' mistakes.

Do not compare me with my predecessors.

I'm not here because of the courtesy of a woman.

My life is secured by His Majesty.

He made a promise.

He cannot kill me while I'm still on duty.

Who else could get a promise like that?

Tell me..

Shame.

By the magnanimity of His Majesty, you have become arrogant.

Sokollu Mehmet Pasha is just like you.

You secretly collaborate against our princes.

Rustem...

You're not here anymore.

I have been ruling the Ottoman Empire for 2 years.

You better accept this.

Get out.

Never come here again.

Your Grace.

-Lokman Agha. -Your Majesty, I'm listening.

Send word to the tailor, make them prepare a black robe.

Your Majesty, it's a simple gift.

I will honored if you accept it.

Good.

What a beautiful gift.

My lion...

I hope we'll play together one day.

I hope so.

Your Majesty, may God grant you a long life.

May God protect you.

Selim your daughters are so beautiful.

I hope their future will be equally beautiful.

I hope so, mother.

I always confuse your names.

What was your name?

Esmahan, Your Highness.

I'm Gevherhan.

So you must be Shahsultan.

Your Highness, your hair is very beautiful.

Why do we have a different color?

Come in.

Your Grace.

Come in Huricihan, did something happen?

Sultana Hurrem sent you a message.

They're waiting for us along with His Majesty in the privy chamber.

They want to see our princes.

Why is that?

I do not know.

Do not think bad.

Maybe His Majesty wants to reconcile with you.

Come in.

Your Majesty.

Mother.

Welcome.

It's great to see you altogether.

Your Majesty.

Speak.

Since we are here together...

...I want to have Murad's circumcision ceremony done here at the capital.

Of course if you agree.

Celebration, Selim? Is this a good moment?

His Majesty came to my province to name my prince.

I thought he would like to participate in the circumcision as well.

You know what we've been through, my Prince.

This is not a good time to celebrate.

You can organize the ceremony at the province.

Maybe we'll come too.

I cannot refuse it if that's my lion's wish.

Start the preparations for Murad's circumcision ceremony, Hurrem.

You made us delighted, Your Majesty.

With this ceremony, the clouds of sorrow will disperse, I hope.

Whatever you do, it's in vain..

My Prince's ceremony will be here, at the capital.

I know you do not like it, but you could at least hide it there.

What you did was not nice at all, in front of His Majesty.

I'm not hypocrite like you, brother.

I cannot stomach such false pretenses.

You're jealous, right?

Enjoy these days.

Because soon they will end.

What's with this ceremony all of a sudden?

You advised him, right?

This is the wish of Prince Selim.

I do not understand what the problem is.

You should've informed me before presenting this to His Majesty.

Forgive us Your Highness, we didn't think of it.

Understand our eagerness, please.

Our princes are a gift from God.

Unfortunately, not everyone gets to enjoy such a gift.

What is it supposed to be?

Did you just insult me?

-You misunderstood me, Sultana. -Alright.

Enough.

I don't want you fighting anymore.

Especially here.

We'll talk about it later.

Later.

You made a Sultana your enemy.

Fear me.

How is your relationship with His Majesty?

I hope it's getting better.

We stray further day by day.

He allowed the circumcision ceremony of Prince Murat to be made at the capital.

We will achieve nothing unless we prove Selim's betrayal.

Honestly, circumcision is a good idea.

Selim will try to get closer to His Majesty.

Unfortunately in vain.

Spill the beans, Rustem Pasha. Something's up, I can tell.

Ahmet Pasha called me in before the council meeting.

Apparently, he was concerned about my investigation.

He told me to stay away from the palace.

At that moment I realized that His Majesty arrived at the cage behind the council.

He wanted to listen in on the council.

I pressured Ahmed Pasha as I had an opportunity.

He said such things, His Majesty will make him pay dearly for it.

What did the fool say?

Your Grace, Pasha...

What's going on Zal?

As you ordered, we have been observing Ahmet Pasha's palace.

Treasurer Lutfi Celebi was in his palace last night.

He must have told him that I investigated the records.

In the morning, Pasha wanted to see me.

If he's worried that much, he must be up to something.

If you'd like, we can question the people around.

No need. Atmaca will take care of it.

What will we do with Atmaca?

He is a threat to us as long as he is alive.

We have time.

When the time comes, I will kill him with my own hands.

Sultana Huricihan threatened me.

She can wrap me in a sack and throw me into the sea before anyone notices.

I's not that easy, Your Highness Do not panic.

I'm more afraid of Sultana Hurrem.

I've been attracting her attention for long.

She got angry about this circumcision. She looked at me in such a way--

Do not worry. Sultana Hurrem likes you, even if she's angry.

Conditions have changed Gazanfer.

Now Prince Bayezid is our rival.

He's Hurrem's son.

Sultana will not show me mercy, she'll kill me.

Have you already forgotten about Valeria?

She ordered us to kill her.

What if the same thing happens to me?

Nobody will hurt you when I'm here.

I will protect you from everything...

...even from Sultana Hurrem, if it is necessary.

It's good that I have you by my side.

Keep an eye on Sultana Huricihan.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

What was he doing here?

What would people think if they catch you here together?

I need to take security measures. Sultana Huricihan threatened me.

How can he protect you? He cannot even enter the harem.

Besides, he's completely out of our control.

The fool has fallen in love with you.

Do you think I'm too stupid to realize that?

Of course not, Your Highness.

I just wanted to warn you.

It would be best if you would send him away.

Or he might cause trouble on us.

I can't.

I'm so close to death.

I need a loyal servant like Gazanfer.

At least for the moment.

-Get out woman. -What is going on here?

What do you want?

I'm begging you, let me go.

Please! What do you want from me?

What? I'll give you anything!

Prince?

Speak up, Lutfi.

Tell me how you betrayed me.

I did not do it, Your Grace.

How would I dare to do something behind your back!

I'm talking about golds.

Golds that was sent to the rebels by the Grand Vizier.

Never!

I swear, Your Grace, I do not know anything about it.

Lutfi...

Do not waste your breathe or mine.

I don't want to hurt you any longer.

Have mercy, Your Grace! I have 3 children.

I swear to my children that...

...I do not know anything about golds or rebels.

If you have 3 children, talk for them.

You don't want them to die for their father's sin?

Am I right?

I'm innocent, Your Grace.

I just fulfilled my orders.

Grand Vizier...

I did what he told me.

The innocence of Prince Bayezid will finally be proven.

Treasurer Lutfi Celebi will confess that Ahmet Pasha was behind all this.

He will not name Selim, right?

Treasurer does not even know the involvement of the Prince.

Ahmed Pasha, however, will not take the fault by himself.

He'll say Selim gave the order.

You will protect Selim. His name won't be smeared.

I will do it on one condition, Your Highness.

Rustem Pasha?

How dare you impose conditions on me?

Forgive me but I have to do it for Prince Bayezid.

Take his side, support Prince Bayezid.

And I'll fulfill your demand.

Where is Lutfi Celebi? How can he vanish into thin air?

Did he escape?

I'm investigating this, Your Highness. We'll find him.

I told you to get rid of him while you can.

He'll get us in trouble.

Don't worry, Your Highness.

I planned everything.

Sokollu.

Lokman Agha, inform His Majesty about our visit.

Treasurer Lutfi Celebi has important things to say.

As you wish, Your Grace.

What's happening, Nurbanu?

Sokollu Mehmet Pasha sent a message. He's waiting for you in the courtyard.

Speak.

Your Majesty...

I'm embarrassed to say this but I have to.

The Grand Vizier Ahmet Pasha abused his position...

...and seized gold from the treasury.

Do you hear what you say, Rustem?

The person you are talking about is my Grand Vizier.

That's the worst part, Your Majesty.

As you know, Egyptian people were complaining.

I investigated the matter together with Ali Pasha.

I also carried out an investigation.

There are no irregularities in the books.

That's right, there is not.

As Treasurer Lutfi Celebi did not register the total amount of gold from Egypt.

Some of the gold is not registered. It is a substantial sum.

It's not a little amount.

Is it true?

Forgive me, Your Majesty.

The Grand Vizier threatened me, forced me to do it!

I had to do it.

What did he do with the gold? Did he embezzle it?

I wish, Your Majesty.

It is worse.

He sent them to the rebels in Edirne.

There's good in every evil, Your Majesty.

Thus it's understood that the accusations Prince Bayezid faced...

...are clearly an act of defamation.

Why should Ahmet Pasha help the rebels?

What would he gain from it?

As you know, Your Majesty...

...Ahmet Pasha loved Prince Mustafa very much.

I think he wanted to get revenge in some way.

What's going on, Sokollu?

Your Grace, we might be in trouble.

Rustem Pasha was going to see His Majesty...

...alongside the treasurer Lutfi Celebi.

You said you took all the necessary precautions, Sokullu.

We relied on the treasurer. I don't know how it happened, Your Grace.

Your Grace.

Mehmet Pasha

His Majesty summons you.

Mehmet Pasha.

According to the treasurer Lutfi Celebi...

...Ahmet Pasha is the root cause of the complaints of the Egyptians.

He did not register additional taxes.

Did you know that?

This is the first time I hear this, Your Majesty.

What should we do in this case? What is your advice?

If Ahmet Pasha has gone rogue...

...the punishment is obvious, Your Majesty.

This was bound to happen.

Ahmet Pasha will be punished.

How can you be so relaxed? I can't comprehend it!

What if they expose Selim too?

Forgive me mother but Selim should have thought about it earlier.

What was he thinking when he tried to sabotage Bayezid?

Selim, why did His Majesty summon everyone?

You know anything about it?

How could I know? I came like everyone else.

But I know.

Ahmet Pasha.

Your Majesty.

You have been a statesman for many years.

You know very well the meaning of a black caftan.

I do indeed.

It is only sewn at the command of His Majesty.

Whoever wears it, is immediately executed.

The person who'll wear this caftan...

...is among us now.

No one can violate my will...

...my sense of justice...

...or my rule.

Whoever dares, whoever he may be, will pay with his life.

Ahmet Pasha.

You will wear the caftan today.

Your Majesty.

What did I do to deserve wearing this caftan?

You know what you did, Ahmet Pasha!

You made a promise to me.

You promised that you would never execute me while I'm in the position.

You fool!

Who are you to set conditions to me?

I dismiss you from your position, return your seal immediately!

You are being unfair.

These accusations are not true.

Complaints from Egypt are clear.

Treasurer Lutfi Celebi confessed his guilt.

You betrayed me and the Ottoman Empire!

You have put Prince Bayezid in a difficult situation.

Your Majesty...

I have not betrayed you! I would never!

Sultana Huricihan threatened me directly.

This silence is not a good sign.

Do not worry.

Take care of your children.

Attention! Her Highness Sultana Hurrem!

I don't want to bother you..

But there's something you need to know.

I have warned you many times.

I told you not to come between me and my children.

You fell on your own sword.

What are you talking about Hurrem?

His Majesty.

Gathered everyone at the council.

They say that Ahmet Pasha was put on a black caftan.

The fate of the Pashas who wear that are known to all.

Death.

It is impossible.

It is.

Sumbul Agha saw it personally.

Apparently you forget what I told you many years ago.

Let me remind you.

Loyalty...

Loyalty is more important than anything.

Anything...

Let go! Let go!

Do not be arrogant Sultan Suleiman!

God is mightier than you!

Do not forget!

You can only rule in this world!

You'll pay for the lives you took in afterlife!

Open the door.

Excuse me, Your Highness. We cannot.

How dare you refuse my order? Open the door!

Your Highness, stop! Let's go back.

Open the door!

Lokman Agha.

Where's Ahmet Pasha?

Is he at the council?

Ahmet Pasha has been...

...executed...

...by the order of His Majesty.

My condolences.

Rustem Pasha.

At your service, Your Majesty.

Come closer.

I grant you this seal.

I appoint you as the Grand Vizier again.

You have honored your subject Rustem.

I hope I will be worthy of your grace.

I hope so.

Otherwise you will end up just like Ahmet Pasha.

You may leave.

May it be blessed.

God has granted me to see Murad's circumcision ceremony.

What else could I want?

Your Highness.

You have not eaten in a few days.

Please, have a bite.

Does the ceremony continue at the harem?

Yes, Your Highness.

Not even a week has passed.

And they began to celebrate.

Your Highness...

We can leave here, if you'd like.

Nothing holds you to this palace anymore.

Of course I will leave.

But there are things that I have to finish.

I need to see Sultana Nurbanu, Canfeda.

At once!

Are you crazy? How can she come during the ceremony?

Say it to me!

If you do not inform Sultana Nurbanu, there won't be an explanation!

Do as I say!

Get well soon, my lion. May God grant you a long life.

God praise!

May god grant you a long life.

Look at my presents, uncle!

When you get better, we'll get back to the training.

After a hunting session, we had prepared gifts for His Majesty.

I made a ring. You made a dagger. Do you remember?

Barely.

I couldn't finish my gift, it was left incomplete.

That's right.

Because I destroyed it.

Why?

His Majesty'd liked your gift very much.

He hadn't even looked at my gift.

I was a jealous child, so I had destroyed it.

Those days are long gone.

Now I'm not the jealous one.

Mother.

Welcome mother, I'm honored.

Thank you.

Murad dear!

My lion cub!

Get well soon.

It hurt a lot, Your Highness, I cried so much!

Cihangir.

I was told you were not afraid at all.

Rustem tried his best.

His Majesty does not suspect Selim.

He asked for something in return.

You will be on Bayezid's side, right mother?

Attention! His Majesty Sultan Suleiman Khan!

My brave grandson.

My valiant prince, how are you? Are you in pain?

It hurt a lot but it's okay now. I feel fine.

Good.

This is for you.

Thank you, Your Majesty. Your presence is the greatest gift.

-I saw Murad in my dream, Hurrem. -Hope it's a good sign.

Hopefully.

Your Majesty?

I woke up at night hearing a child's voice.

I looked around, but I couldn't see anybody.

Then my room brightened up.

As if a piece of sun or moon fell into my room.

Then I heard the same voice.

Your Majesty.

Then I saw Murad.

He was sitting on my throne, and smiling at me.

-What's going on Gazanfer? -Your Highness.

What is so important?

I learned that Huricihan has gone to a sorcerer.

She might be casting spells for your disaster.

Please be careful.

Is that why you called me?

This is the last time. Do not bother me with such nonsense!

In fact...

There is something else, Sultana.

Please...

...accept my unworthy gift.

Canfeda was right. You lost your mind!

The penalty for what you did is death!

-Oh no... -Let me come with you, Your Highness.

That's enough, Gazanfer! Get out of my sight!

Your Highness, wait for me!

It's not what you think.

Sultana! Please let me explain.

Sultana Huricihan!

Do not touch me. You shameless wretch!

Don't misinterpret it. There is nothing between us!

He crossed the line and I gave his answer.

I saw everything!

You meet with your lover in secret, during your son's ceremony!

I saw everything!

I swear it's not true! May God strike me down, it's not true!

How could I do it? It's impossible!

Who cares the truth?

They'll will believe what I say!

Everyone will learn about this disgrace!

Your Highness, I'm begging you. They'll execute me!

Think about my children. Put yourself in my place.

I'm sorry, Nurbanu.

How did you forget?

I do not have a child!

I can't put myself in your place!

You're doing this out of jealousy, right?

You behave this way because you're jealous.

Let go of me, Nurbanu!

Nurbanu! Let me go!

You're done! I'll ruin you!

-Mother -Bayezid.

Whatever they say...

...whatever they do, I do not care.

You are my son.

The one who deserves the throne the most.

From now on...

...I will be on your side as long as I keep breathing.