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Were you involved in Mustafa's death?

Was it you who pushed him to the path that led his death?

Is it you who slandered my son? Do you have his blood on your hands?

This land...

...this world is yours, Suleiman.

The food we eat...

The water we drink...

The land we walk on...

The air we breathe...

All of this is yours.

Even trees and birds are your property.

If you don't want it...

...even the leaves wouldn't fall to the ground.

The rain wouldn't fall...

The wind wouldn't blow...

The heart wouldn't beat.

It will stop.

And I...

Who am I, Suleiman?

I am your shadow.

I'm your shadow on Earth.

Whatever you want...

...that's what I want.

I'm not sinless.

Nobody is.

However...

...I did what I had to do.

Just like you.

Do not look for innocence under this roof, Suleiman.

For power...

...and those who seek it...

...are never innocent.

Sultana!

Sultana!

Sultana!

Come in!

Your Grace.

Sultana Nurbanu and Dilsah had an argument.

It seems things will get worse.

Anyone there? Open the door, Sultana!

Open the door!

Your Highness!

Sultana!

Thank God!

Gazanfer, leave now!

Nobody should see you here, go now!

It's over now.

What are you waiting for? Quick, quick! Go help Her Highness!

Gazanfer? What are you doing here?

How dare you enter the bathhouse?

Sorry, Your Grace, but I was forced to do so.

Sultana was attacked, and I waned to defend her.

How could you enter a Sultana's bathhouse?

Take him away!

Nurbanu? What happened to you? Are you alright?

Prince!

God saved my life for you and children, Thank God!

Call the physician now.

Canfeda, what happened here? Explain!

When I came the door was locked, Your Grace.

When we got in, Dilsah was drowning the Sultana.

Thank God, we made it on time.

It's over now, it's over.

Mentor Mustafa's presence in Manisa is vital.

So we can track every step Selim takes.

Prince Selim will be careful.

Also, I'm not sure if we can trust Mentor Mustafa?

Even if he does things behind my back, he always wanted what's best for me.

-I do not doubt his loyalty. -Surely.

But we also know that he is a faithful servant of Sultana Hurrem.

He'll report the important news to her.

And mother will stay silent to protect her children. She'll ignore it.

Is this what you mean?

Right.

But at least we limited Selim's capabilities.

Tomorrow, let's go to town in disguise.

To see how my subjects are doing.

Good idea, Your Grace. As there are many complaints now.

During your absence, many things have been neglected.

Good.

Lokman Agha!

-Your Grace. -How are my children?

I want to see them if they're not asleep.

Our princes are asleep.

However, your daughter Sultana Ayse, feels sick.

She hasn't slept yet.

How are you? You're getting better, right?

Today I saved myself, thank goodness.

But no one knows what will happen tomorrow!

They will attack me again!

Why would someone attack you, Nurbanu?

That fool Dilsah is already dead.

Even if she wasn't, I'd kill her myself.

Dilsah is pathetic. She would not dare to kill me.

Unless she is encouraged to do so.

I don't think so, Your Highness.

Dilsah Hatun was probably...

...under the influence of the incident happened yesterday.

What happened?

I was going to present Dilsah to Your Grace.

But Sultana Nurbanu interrupted me.

Sent away the girl.

I think that fool wanted to have vengeance.

Is it true?

That girl was not among your favorites, that's why I prevented her.

Besides, it has nothing to do with this incident!

Isn't that right, Fahriye?

You gave the order!

You wanted her to kill me!

Of course not, Your Highness. I wouldn't dare.

You called Canfeda on purpose.

You left me alone!

Then you made that filthy Dilsah to attack me!

Your Grace, I think Sultana is still under the influence of the attack.

I never did such a thing.

I would never!

Why did you call Canfeda?

I just wanted to check the records to restore order in the harem.

-I had no other purpose. -She's lying, do not believe her!

Sultana, everyone knows about the hostility between you and Dilsah.

It is clear that she lost her mind.

Why would I try to set you up?

Why would I try to kill you?

Because Sultana Hurrem wanted you to do so.

Get a grip, Nurbanu.

How dare you? How dare you accuse my mother?

-Prince... -That's enough.

Return to your room, get some sleep and rest.

No rest for me in this palace.

And no peace!

Fahriye?

I know why my mother sent you here.

You are her eyes and ears.

I didn't oppose to this.

Because I completely trust my mother and those who are devoted to her.

But I want peace in my harem.

And my peace is Nurbanu.

She is very precious to me!

That's why I entrust her to you.

You'll protect her with your life.

Even if a stone hurts her foot, you'll answer for it.

Don't forget this.

As you wish, Your Grace.

Your Grace.

What should I do with Gazanfer Agha?

As you know, the entrance to the Sultana's bathhouse is a serious offense.

Dear Ayse.

What's wrong with her? Is she sick?

She's been crying at nights for some time.

I swear, no one could calm her down.

Except for Defne.

She made her sleep as soon as she held her.

It seems, she's missing her mother, Your Grace.

It's hard to grow up without a mother, especially at her age.

She's too young.

Gulsen...

I entrust my children to you.

Especially, Ayse.

Never leave her side.

As you wish, Your Grace.

"What should a lover do?"

Gulsen.

Go now, I'll be coming right over.

What happened Defne? What's with your face?

In my note I wrote: "What should a lover do?"

And the Prince responded:

"She should confess" He said.

Thank you very much for your help.

It's my duty.

Of course I will always help girls who behave.

Now what do I do?

Talk to the Prince when he comes, or...

Wait for a while. Great haste makes great waste.

And you should play hard to get, so you become precious to him.

Rustem! Rustem, wake up!

Rustem, look at me!

Mihrimah, what are they?

I do not know.

-Does it hurt? -Itches.

Wait.

Women!

Call the physician now. Don't just stand there!

Mihrimah, don't scratch it.

Fahriye.

After leaving for Manisa, her position was left empty.

As in the state, continuity is a must in the harem, right?

You must have someone on your mind.

Melek, Your Majesty.

She has served me for a very long time.

I never had a complaint about her.

She's never made any mistakes.

She's experienced and smart.

She knows the palace etiquette well.

I trust her completely.

She can handle a heavy responsibility like being the Housemistress.

Your Highness.

I hope you're bringing good news.

Sultana Fatma is with His Majesty.

She's trying everything she can to get Melek appointed as the Housemistress.

If this goes on, she'll get what she wants, Your Highness.

You may leave.

Your Highness.

Sultana Fatma intends to take power over the harem.

We must prevent it.

Otherwise, if Melek becomes the Housemistress...

Sultana Fatma will try to hinder us at every chance she gets.

Which girl can I suggest?

Even if I find someone, His Majesty will not agree.

As you know...

...there are oceans and mountains between us now.

-Does it itch, Your Highness? -Very much!

Don't do it, Your Highness.

Never scratch it. Your wounds will get worse.

What's the reason for this?

Did they poison the Sultana?

I don't think so, Your Grace. I have never seen such a case.

So what is the reason? What causes this disease?

I'll examine it. God willing, we'll find a cure.

-Immediately, do whatever it takes! -As you wish, Your Grace.

In any case, it's better if you stay away from Her Highness.

This disease can be contagious.

Where did this come from?

Like we don't have enough trouble!

That's why it's happening. What's done is done.

The past is in the past. Don't be sad about it anymore.

Don't trouble yourself.

Haven't you heard the doctor? The disease can be contagious.

As I already told you, Your Majesty.

If you appoint Melek as the Housemistress, you will not regret it.

There isn't anyone more experienced than her in the palace.

-Your Majesty, Sumbul Agha is here. -Let him in.

Come closer, Sumbul.

-Your Majesty. -Did something happen?

Your Majesty, Sultana Hurrem sent me.

She chose her candidate Housemistress for the harem.

If you deem appropriate, of course.

She already chose one, huh? Who did she pick?

Your Highness...

Sultana would like to...

...appoint Gulfem to this position.

Even the devil is less cunning than Hurrem!

Now she asks for Gulfem's help?

I don't know about that, Your Highness.

I think this will be better for everyone.

What are you talking about?

You've been acting like a slave for that tyrant for years!

You'll burn in hell and you are not even aware of it.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

You must be curious.

You must be wondering who did His Majesty choose.

I'll tell you!

You got what you wanted.

Gulfem is the Housemistress.

I don't understand why it annoyed you so much?

I thought you really liked Gulfem.

Gulfem, may your duty be blessed.

Amen.

What's the matter, Gulfem?

After all these years, do you also bow down to Hurrem?

What did she promise you in return?

Or what did she threatened you with?

Your Highness...

...I don't fear anyone or want anything from anyone!

Hurrem Sultan offered it, and I accepted it.

As it turned out this is what His Majesty wanted.

Exactly.

I've been telling him for so long.

It finally happened today.

Who do you think you're fooling, Hurrem?

Ever since His Majesty returned from the campaign...

...he doesn't even look at you.

That legendary love which you bragged for long, is now over!

Even if you control the harem, to no avail.

If you want to find a withered love...

...visit the grave of your late husband, Ahmet Pasha.

I'm convinced that the poor man is turning in his grave...

...after falling victim to your ambitions, instead of living with love.

My foundation is in poor condition.

Instead of giving help to the poor, they abuse them there.

While I try to do my best to gain my people's love...

...who knows what people in Kutahya think about me?

What's the reason for this, Lokman Agha?

I looked at the records, prince.

All your money has been spent...

...on rebuilding the Sultan Bayezid mosque.

There was no money left for the foundation.

No matter what it is, I can't rest easy while the people are hungry.

-We need to borrow money immediately. -Your Grace...

Instead of borrowing money, we can send word to the capital.

No need.

Inform one of the merchant women, to give us the money we need.

We need to intervene before it's too late, Lokman Agha.

When the monthly allowance comes, we can distribute the sum.

If we can't pay the debt on time we'll have a problem.

We'll pay back in time, Lokman. Do not worry about it!

Come in!

Your Highness, you wanted to see me.

The prince may have believed in your lies...

...but I know the truth!

Your purpose is clear.

You're here to kill me!

As I said, I have no connection with the incident whatsoever.

I'm sure you don't.

So Sultana Hurrem wants to get rid of me.

I saw it coming after the incident with Sultana Huricihan.

To tell the truth, you did a good job.

If Gazanfer were not there on time, I would be dead.

If you really think so...

...it would be good if you find another Agha to serve you.

As Gazanfer is summoned by His Grace now.

He'll probably be banished.

Send a message to Sultana Hurrem.

If she wants a war...

...I'm ready!

It's fortunate.

Nobody would object to Gulfem, though...

I don't know...

Can this turn into our disadvantage?

Gulfem does not like me at all.

But she is also a just and reasonable woman.

She will not harm us.

In any case, she's way better than that biased Melek.

Come in!

Your Highness, Rustem Pasha sent a message.

Sultana Mihrimah has fallen sick.

-What's wrong with her? -I do not know, Your Highness.

Sumbul...

Prepare my carriage.

As you wish, Your Highness.

Ferhat Agha!

Send this letter to Sheikh al Islam Ebusuud Effendi.

As you wish, Your Majesty.

Forgive my curiosity.

But is there anything that worries you?

The people have taken a liking for coffee.

Coffee shops are opening everywhere.

There are people who don't like it either.

I wanted to consult this to Ebusuud Effendi.

We've been having complaints as well.

The people have begun to work less, they don't leave the coffee shops all day.

Come in!

-Your Majesty. -Rustem Pasha.

Why you are late?

Forgive me, Your Majesty, but I could not come earlier because...

Sultana Mihrimah has fallen ill, she's sick.

Sick?

Speak! What's wrong with my daughter?

Wounds appeared on her chest and back.

Doctors have examined it but they cannot say anything certain.

No matter what, Nurbanu.

What Gazanfer did is unacceptable!

He can't enter the bathhouse. If he does, he'll be punished.

He saved my life!

-Does it mean nothing? -Of course it means a lot.

That's why I saved his life. But he must leave the palace.

Selim, don't do it!

He's a loyal Agha who has been serving us for years.

He risked his life to save me, is this his reward?

This is the law.

If this gets out, unpleasant rumors will begin.

Then many heads will have to roll.

As I already told you...

...I think that there is a darker side of this event.

If someone did not give Dilsah support, she would never dare to do it.

Let's not make them happy by sacrificing someone.

Nurbanu.

I know what you and Dilsah have gone through for years.

Don't look for another reason.

Even if there is, don't be scared.

I increased the security measures, you'll be protected.

Who will defend me? Fahriye?

Send her away at least, then I'll feel relaxed.

You told me to get along with my mother.

Fahriye is her most devoted servant.

If I send her away, mother won't be happy at all.

Or maybe this is what you must do.

Don't forget, Sultana Hurrem has made a choice.

And she chose Prince Bayezid.

You may leave.

If I do not come up with something, Gazanfer will be thrown out of the palace.

This is for the better, Your Highness.

When I think about the trouble he got on you..

Even this incident is his fault.

So you say, but how can I find a more loyal servant?

As you see, thanks to him I'm still alive.

This can't go on.

I won't sit and wait for death!

What are you going to do?

What do you say woman?

What is the cause of my daughter's illness?

It's probably food poisoning, Your Highness.

Humasah ate the same things I did.

If that was the cause, wouldn't she be sick too?

Attention! His Majesty Sultan Suleiman Khan!

-Mihrimah. -Father.

My moon, my sun.

Daughter, what's wrong with you?

I do not know. I was fine last night.

This is how I woke up.

Your Majesty please, go away. You too, mother.

The disease might be contagious.

Physicians are preparing ointment now.

There is definitely a cure for this disease.

Chief Physician is outside. Get him in.

Your Majesty.

Examine her immediately. Let's find out what this disease is.

So we can find a cure for it.

As you wish, Your Majesty.

We'll leave! I am waiting for the good news!

Your Majesty, with your permission, I would like to stay with her.

Your Highness, think again!

We'll find another way.

If you have an advice, then tell me!

Open the door!

Your Majesty.

Gazanfer.

I am very sorry.

I wouldn't want to see you this way.

No matter what happened, you sacrificed yourself for me.

It's my duty, Your Highness.

Prince Selim.

He plans to banish you.

Prevent it.

Prevent it please, Your Highness! I don't want to leave!

I tried.

But I don't think I will be able to prevent it.

You... You are a powerful Sultana.

You will definitely find some way out.

Please, do not turn your back on me!

I swear that I'll make up for the mistake I made in the capital.

I also don't want you to leave.

As I don't have anyone as trustworthy as you are.

If you're not here, they'll try to kill me.

-God forbid! -That's a fact.

Sultana Hurrem has already sentenced me to death.

If only you could always be by my side.

Always close to me.

Closest to me...

But there is only one way to do it.

But I cannot offer it to you. No way.

Give me the order, Your Highness. I'm ready to die for you.

Gazanfer...

If you want to stay here with me...

You must become a eunuch!

Only then I can take you by my side.

This way you can enter the harem.

Your Highness, I...

Do not answer right away! Think about it!

I know that I demand a great sacrifice from you.

But you have to know...

...there is no other way for us.

That's enough!

Tell me, what is your diagnosis?

First I need to talk to physician women.

Because I can't fully see the wounds on the Her Highness' body.

-Then, follow me! -Rustem Pasha.

Under such conditions, jealousy has no place.

For God's sake, this is a disease!

How can doctors cure her if they cannot examine her?

Our physician women are very experienced, Your Highness.

Move it.

Where did this illness suddenly come from?

Someone must have done something to my daughter!

I swear, Your Highness, I was thinking the same thing.

If there was a poison, it would be revealed.

There is only one possibility left.

They must have cast a spell on Her Highness.

Is it possible?

Honestly, it is possible.

Evil eyes are always on our Sultana.

Your Highness, there is a woman, Hacer. Shall I call her?

She's a healer, too.

She can only do good to us.

Hacer?

It's the one you threw out of the palace many years ago.

But everything she said has turned out to be true.

What do you see, woman? Speak!

Who will take the throne?

I cannot say that.

Will it be one of my children?

However, I see blood, Your Highness.

A blood bath...

A day will come...

...that blood will drip even from the dome of this palace!

What do you say, Your Highness?

Let her come.

As you wish.

Come in!

Your Majesty.

What is the situation, chief physician? Speak!

I examined the Sultana and consulted the physician women.

It is still too early to make a certain diagnosis.

-I hope it's not serious. -Hopefully.

Sometimes, through sadness and anxiety...

...wounds appear on the body, Your Majesty.

We're preparing a special ointment.

We'll apply it then wait.

Your Majesty...

There's a Spanish physician called Pedro, who was imprisoned by us long ago.

The late Sinan Pasha made him his personal doctor.

Having heard of his skills, I took him to my service.

He could also examine the Sultana, if you wish.

There's no need. The palace doctors will eventually find a cure.

Your Grace.

This is a doctor of great talent.

I witnessed it myself, how he cured people who were thought dead.

There is no need, Mehmet Pasha.

It's better if we try, Rustem.

If he is such a good doctor, let him come and examine my daughter!

Senior Pedro. we women, we're very curious.

What are you writing here all day long?

About you.

About me?

Yes, I write about you.

I praise your beauty!

If my memory fails me and I forget about you...

...I'd be devastated.

Especially your hair...

Your eyes...

Your lips...

Come in.

Signore Pedro, Mehmed Pasha calls you.

We must leave immediately.

-What is going on? Where are we going? -To Sultana Mihrimah's palace.

-I was told that Sultana fell ill. -Sultana Mihrimah, you said...

The one Mihrimah Sultana who's legendary for her beauty?

God forbid, senior Pedro. You must be very careful!

It is the daughter of Sultan Suleiman Khan, not an ordinary woman.

It seems, Your Grace...

Just like Prince Mustafa, you've also gained the people's respect.

-They love you. -Good.

I still need to get the love of Janissaries, Atmaca.

If they can stand by my side, no one can stop us.

You are right.

But do not forget...

...love of the people and Janissaries will not be enough.

If it were so, your brother would be alive now.

You know, I thought about it a lot, Atmaca.

I asked myself, if it was me, would I enter the tent that day?

And no, I would not!

But how can you accuse a son for trusting his father?

When a valiant fights in the name of things he possess...

...he doesn't care who he is facing.

Even if it is his own son, he is an enemy.

And only thing in his mind, is to destroy it.

If I come face to face with that valiant one day...

...I won't forget what you said, Atmaca.

What should a lover do? She should confess.

"What will she do, if she's afraid?"

-Father! -My dear Ayse!

Forgive Your Grace, Sultana Ayse wanted to see you. I couldn't stop her.

Okay, you can leave!

Ayse dear!

My moon-faced sultana. Did you miss me?

Very much!

I miss my mother too.

If you manage to heal Sultana Mihrimah...

His Majesty and Sultana Hurrem will make you rich.

I will do everything in my power, Pasha.

But I have one condition, you will free me!

Save the Sultana from this disease...

...we'll see about that later.

Now come with me.

Pasha!

As you see, walking with these is quite hard.

Be careful, I'm telling you.

At your slightest mistake, you'll lose your head.

In particular, be careful with Rustem Pasha.

He is a hothead.

He's jealous of his wife even from the ants.

Be careful...

How does the Sultana feel, will she recover?

We applied the ointment, Pasha.

We'll continue according to its effect.

Pasha.

This is Pedro, the doctor I was telling you.

He came to examine the Sultana.

Your Grace.

There is no need for examination.

Listen to the physician women and diagnose her already.

No can do, Pasha.

I must see the Sultana myself.

See the Sultana, he says.

How dare you, you insolent!

Get out of my palace!

Pasha...

As you know, this is His Majesty's order.

He asked for Sultana to be examined.

Sokollu!

You're involved in this matter too much already.

If you say another word..

Your doctor will need to examine you first.

I have no doubt that you will get along with Prince Selim.

As he's fond of arts and beauty just like you.

He likes delicious food and pleasant conversations.

How nice!

What did he say for the gifts I sent him?

-I hope the Prince liked it. -He liked it very much!

Especially, from what I heard, he loved the Cypriot wine.

Wait here!

Come in!

Your Grace.

I told you about Jozef Nasi.

He's arrived from Istanbul. He is waiting to be summoned.

So he came.

I wonder who sent all those elegant gifts.

Let him in!

Prince Selim, Your Grace.

It is a great honor for me to stand before you and meet you!

I assume you have heard about the Nasi family?

Of course!

Everyone knows about your wealth.

Aghas!

Bring us wine!

You grace me, Prince.

Your Aunt, Gracia Mendez, manages your family in the best possible way.

They even say that King Charles himself borrows money from her.

That's right, Prince.

Unfortunately, she is currently imprisoned in Venice

They set a flagrant trap on her.

Who did it and why?

Unfortunately, it's someone from the family.

Her sister Brianda.

She went hostile towards Gracia Mendez for an inheritance issue.

Unfortunately, the greatest harm will come from your closest.

If you can't even trust your sister...

...who can you trust?

It is true.

Your Highness.

I can no longer delay Prince Selim.

So you have to make a decision.

I understand.

I cannot expect you to do something like this for me.

Your Highness.

I cannot leave you.

I cannot even breathe in a world without you.

You'll always be with me, Gazanfer.

Closer than anyone else.

Who are you woman?

Your Grace...

I don't understand what you mean.

You asked me, what should a lover do?

I told you that she should confess her feelings.

And you asked again.

"What if she's afraid?"

I crossed the line, forgive me.

I did not reply to the question.

Because I wanted to answer to you personally.

She shouldn't be afraid.

She should just tell it.

What do the doctors say?

They all say something different.

They couldn't diagnose her.

The doctor that Mehmet Pasha told us about? What was his name?

-His name is Pedro. -Did Pedro examine her?

Yes, Your Majesty, but he said the same thing.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

The witch I told you about, Hacer.

Unfortunately cannot stand on her feet anymore.

She is bedridden.

We can find someone else if you wish.

No.

If she cannot come here, we will go to her.

As you wish, Your Highness.

No news from Manisa yet, right?

I wonder what Fahriye did?

Fahriye... She's strong, very strong.

Soon, we'll receive the news of Nurbanu's death, God willing.

The Shah of Sultanas, my beautiful sister Mihrimah.

I encountered some problems in my province.

That's why I had to borrow 500.000 gold coin from merchant women.

Unfortunately, it looks like I will not be able to pay my debt on time.

In short, I need your help sister.

I have no doubt that you will be with me in these difficult days.

Selim?

What happened to you?

Thank God! I thought something happened to you!

Who was that man?

I just saw him someone with your mentor.

That is Jozef Nasi. He came from the capital.

He did many services to our state. An important person.

I thought you said you couldn't trust the Mentor?

Why does he constantly revolve around us?

Why did you come? Tell me.

Gazanfer Agha.

Don't even bother, Nurbanu.

I do not want him in this palace anymore.

But I do.

He is so devoted to us that he would become Eunuch to stay here.

-He wants to become a Eunuch? -Canfeda told me.

He wants you to forgive him.

And if you agree, he is ready to become a Eunuch.

Leave it, it doesn't do any good anyways.

We're doing our best, Your Highness.

As you can see.

I don't expect excuses from you. I expect a cure!

-Calm down, Mihrimah. -Mother, it hurts!

There's not a single doctor who can help me in the Empire.

The ointments made my wounds worse!

Do not despair.

My God, who gives the sorrow, also gives the remedy.

How does the Sultana feel?

Nothing we tried has worked so far, Your Grace.

We're doing the best we can.

Are you sure? Will he go tomorrow?

Yes, Your Highness. Several people have confirmed this.

It's a famous witch's mansion.

Sultana Hurrem will go there in disguise.

So she walks through her own death.

Your Highness, we better leave as soon as possible.

The guards who will secure the area must be at the Marble palace now.

We must leave before anyone notices.

Sultana, welcome. You brought me peace.

I swear I was about to send you a message.

News arrived from Manisa. Fahriye sent you a letter.

What's the matter, Sultana? What are the news?

Fahriye did not succeed.

They saved her at the last moment. She's alive.

Fortunately Fahriye wasn't exposed.

Your Highness...

Nurbanu will take advantage of the situation...

...and will try to turn Prince Selim against you.

What are we going to do, Your Highness? What will you command?

Send a message, she should wait.

I hope Nurbanu will behave until then.

Hopefully.

Any news from Hacer?

I talked to her.

She's expecting us at her house tomorrow.

All we need to do is to bring some strands of Sultana Mihrimah's hair.

The task is difficult but not impossible.

Execution of Prince Mustafa...

...is still a fresh wound in people's hearts.

The people's hate for Hurrem is eternal.

You'll only need to light the fuse.

The rest will unravel itself.

Do not worry, Your Highness. We will not let you down!

Bring me joyful news and I will reward you a thousand times!

Is it here?

Here, Your Highness.

But we have to return as soon as possible.

Your Highness.

Forgive me.

I did not want to meet you in such circumstances.

It does not matter, woman. I hope you get better soon.

Thank you.

I also wish you get better soon, Your Highness.

As far as I know, Sultana Mihrimah is sick.

Please, sit here.

-Enjoy gents. -Thank you.

In this cafe, we serve the best coffee in all of Istanbul.

Others are all pretenders.

Don't trust the fake ones, when the original is here.

Aghas! Gentlemen!

Hear ye! Hear ye!

This Russian witch, the murderer of Prince Mustafa, came to the market.

She came to us willingly.

Today is the day of revenge!

In that case, what are we waiting for?

Let's go! Let's make her pay!

He's right! Let's go!

Let's make her pay for murdering our prince!

Let's cut the head of this witch, wherever she may be!

For the sake of our prince! For Prince Mustafa! Blood for blood!

Come with me aghas!

We'll send her to hell.

Oh no... All hell will break loose.

Did you bring it?

What do you see woman?

Did they bewitched my daughter?

Will she recover?

There is no magic, Your Highness.

She will soon recover.

Thank God.

However, Your Highness...

This sickness will move from her skin to her heart..

And it will cause a great puncture in her soul.

What do you mean?

What is that noise?

To your positions, now!

You will protect the Sultana, no matter what happens.

Do not come close, aghas! Don't come close!

Don't come any closer!

Do not come close!

I'm Mahmud agha, head of the guards!

Return to your home! Return to your home! Go back!

God save us! There are so many people down there!

They are all up in the arms, Your Highness!

How did they know we were here?

Apart from us, nobody knew that.

Certainly someone from the palace.

-Do you think it's me, Your Highness? -No!

Sultana, don't!

Do not come any closer!

Our prince will be avenged!

Sultana, we can't stay here. Let's get out of here!

Do not be afraid, Your Highness.

You will not die today!

Is there still no news from Ebusuud Efendi?

Not yet, Your Majesty.

I am also curious if he thinks coffee is a sin or not.

What is the head architect doing?

I've heard that there are problems regarding the construction.

I visit him often. The construction has progressed a lot.

But, as you know...

...Sinan Agha is a very meticulous person.

He wants to build a perfect, glorious mosque.

I do not doubt it.

But I am not patient anymore. The deadline I set for it is certain.

I hope he finishes it on time.

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

Sultana Hurrem!

She is stuck at a house in Edirnekapi.

People surrounded the house.

The rebels want Her Highness' head!

Prepare my horse immediately!

What you do is a crime!

Don't do it!

You'll all be beheaded!

Your Highness, for God's sake...

Tell me what else you see, woman, talk!

You have two princes left, Sultana.

When one takes the throne...

...the other will be long gone.

It is impossible!

This cannot be true!

It will be, Sultana.

This is the truth.

Your Highness, let's go!

No one can escape their fate.

One of the princes will be killed by the order of Sultan Suleiman.

You just said that his brother would kill him!

If Sultan Suleiman does not want it...

...not even a single leaf falls to the ground..

Am I right, Your Highness?

Watch out, Sultana!

Who? Who will die? Tell me!

You already know the answer to this question, Sultana.

The face of this Prince is etched into your heart and soul.

Come on, let's get to the back door, Your Highness.

Sultana!

What are you doing, for God's sake?

Don't you see how angry they are?

God forbid, if you go out...

...they'll tear you to pieces!

Your Highness, what have you done?

What have you done?

No news yet?

Unfortunately not. We have to wait, Your Highness.

God willing, we'll receive good news.

Attention! Her Highness Sultana Hurrem!

When will this agony end, Rustem? I can't take it anymore.

I'm locked up in my room for days.

Have patience, Mihrimah. I'll find a way.

That is enough!

I got bored listening to these empty promises.

I wither day by day, like a rose.

My beauty passes away and no one can prevent it!

I don't need words, I need a cure! Understand? A cure!

Come in!

Your Highness, it's about Sultana Hurrem.

What happened to Sultana Hurrem?

People surrounded her and wanted to stone her to death.

They wanted to kill our Sultana!

Rustem!

Thank God, she's okay. His Majesty arrived just in time.

Although Her Highness faced them fearlessly...

...no one could dare defy to her.

They all stood stunned as if they were enchanted!

How could this happen, Melek? How did this happen?

I do not understand either, Your Highness.

Having seen Sultana Hurrem...

...everyone stiffened as if they were enchanted.

I can't even comprehend it.

These things happen in fairy tales.

Maybe she's already become a Sultana worthy of legends, who knows?

Stop making me mad by talking nonsense!

Your Highness, shall I prepare the bath for you?

It'd relax you.

No need.

I swear, this can't be a coincidence.

Someone is behind all of this, Your Highness.

How many times have they tried to kill me?

These fools still don't understand.

I'm Sultana Hurrem!

Their weapons do not work on me.

Their swords will not cut me, their torches will not scorch me!

I'm a witness to it, Your Highness!

Anyone trying to harm you will turn into stone!

Who do you think organized it?

Mahidevran, or Sultana Fatma, who?

Sultana Mahidevran is left powerless.

You know the state she's in.

In my opinion...

...none other than Sultana Fatma.

Not once or twice.

I warned her so many times.

But as you see...

...she wants me to have blood in my hands again.

Your Highness, we just need to expose this situation.

God willing, I'll bring you a certain proof.

Sumbul...

Did you hear what that woman said?

One of the princes will kill the other.

Your Highness, don't pay attention to this!

She's an old hag, lost her mind.

She doesn't know what she's saying.

Your Majesty.

This will help you fall asleep easily.

Do you think it's possible, Ferhat?

Will I ever have a rest under this dome?

Will there be any peace?

That dome, Your Majesty...

...from the hands of Michael, rains down the arrows of God.

Some is blessed with spring...

Some with winter.

You also rained down many arrows under your dome.

You gave many verdicts.

For some, spring has turned into winter.

For other, winter into spring...

Now...

...maybe it's time to fire one last arrow.

What do you mean?

This time, you should fire an arrow to your heart, Your Majesty.

Here.

Your heart is here.

Throw it into the fire.

Let it burn...

Let it burn and turn into ashes.

So...

...may there be hope to be reborn from your ashes.

Are you alright?

Thank you, Your Highness.

Thank God, I feel better.

My aches and pains...

...have decreased.

I talked to the doctors.

They said you could walk in a few days.

Being away from you is death, Your Highness.

Now I will be with you.

Being by your side is paradise for me.

Your Highness.

I heard you'll take Gazanfer as an harem Agha.

You heard it well!

Gazanfer decided to become a Eunuch to stay by my side.

This is a huge sacrifice!

Like Sultana Hurrem, I have devoted servants, Fahriye.

Servants who are loyal to me like a dog!

I will inform the capital about the situation of Grace Mendez.

We'll do everything to save her.

Accept my gratitude, Prince.

I'm thankful to you.

Come in!

Your Highness

Your Grace.

I don't like this man at all.

News from Kutahya.

Sultana Nurbanu, everything goes according to your plan.

I slept with Prince Bayezid.

I hope that over time, I will also win his heart.

I don't know if this is any good...

...I heard that Prince Bayezid borrowed money from a Jewish woman.

And to pay off the debt, he asked Sultana Mihrimah for help.

I saw with my own eyes a letter that he wrote to her.

It's all for now. I am waiting for your orders.

Would you look at that?

My brother is up to no good again.

Sultana Mihrimah... Will she help the prince?

Do not even doubt it, Nurbanu.

Mihrimah has already saved Bayezid from difficult situations before.

This time it will not happen!

We'll prevent it!

Those who provoked the people using Prince Mustafa as an excuse...

...are taken care of, Your Majesty.

They paid their insolence with their lives.

Good.

We learned that the incident began at a coffee shop.

That is so, unfortunately.

Coffeehouses are housing dissent and hate.

Ebusuud Effendi wrote:

"Our people gather in cafes, where they play games.

Drink intoxicating syrups and coffee, then converse on meaningless things."

These intoxicated people neglect their prayers...

...therefore coffee shops should be closed.

He also suggested that drinking coffee be forbidden.

Therefore, coffee will be forbidden including my at my palace.

Your wish is my command.

What will we do with coffee shops, Your Majesty?

Tear them all down.

From now on, my subjects won't gather at these vile places.

So we can no longer drink coffee.

His Majesty banned it over the Sheik's fatwa.

Sultana.

I was thinking about the mob incident and I still can't comprehend it.

-Why did you leave the house? -I was dead anyway.

What I heard in that house took away my heart and soul.

And what did you hear?

-Your Highness. -Speak up, Sumbul.

Your Highness, as you guessed...

...Sultana Fatma is behind the attack.

Are you sure of that, Sumbul Agha? This is a serious accusation.

I'm sure.

-I hope you have evidence for this? -I do.

My Mentor Mustafa wrote to me about what is going on in Manisa.

But nothing serious. It seems Selim's behaving.

And why did Jozef Nasi visit him?

He doesn't know yet, but that man is voluptuous as well.

Apparently they have had a good time together.

Sergeant Huseyin?

Your Grace.

The convoy who carried the gold from the capital for you...

...was ambushed.

Atmaca, get ready! We'll go after them!

As you wish.

Where were they ambushed? And who did it, Sergeant Huseyin?

So everything was organized by Sultana Fatma?

She wanted to kill me and you helped her, am I right?

Your Highness, I swear I'm innocent.

Did Sultana Fatma do it? Did she give the order?

Sumbul!

Take her away.

Come in.

Your Majesty, Sultana Hurrem is here.

Let her in.

Your Majesty.

Hurrem.

Your Majesty, I found out who organized the mob who tried to kill me.

Sultana Fatma.

She was the one who wanted to have me stoned to death.

Do you hear what you say? Sultana Fatma is my sister!

Speak woman!

Tell His Majesty what you told to me and Gulfem.

Come in.

Your Majesty.

What's the matter Gulfem? What's wrong?

Your servant Melek confessed everything.

And Sultana Hurrem went to tell His Majesty.

It does not surprise me. Melek suddenly disappeared.

God knows how that poor girl was tortured.

Why did you have to do it, Your Highness?

What would change if Hurrem died now?

What happens now?

What will you say to His Majesty?

Does this woman tell the truth, Fatma?

Did you bribe the servants and incite the people against Hurrem?

I'm not going to defend myself, Your Majesty.

Whatever I say, your decision will not change anyway.

Tell me if you did not do it.

As there's no evidence except what this woman told us.

I could calm you by denying it.

But I don't intend to do it.

Throw me into fire as you did with your family and people you loved.

Leave us alone.

I have never killed or judged anyone innocent.

This incident is a proof to that, Fatma.

Hurrem is a demon.

She deserved everything that has happened to her!

All the disasters she suffered through are not even enough!

Only the pits of hell can redeem her!

I know, Hurrem is not an angel.

Nobody is.

But she has one quality that none of you have.

Loyalty! Absolute loyalty!

Hurrem has never betrayed me before!

She has never backstabbed me!

She never wanted to replace me while I sit on this throne!

So this is the reason for all the slaughter.

Ibrahim.

Hatice.

Mustafa.

Cihangir...

I remember how our father, Sultan Selim Khan, died.

He didn't die so easily.

God didn't take his life without making him writhe in pain.

Apparently...

...the same fate awaits you!

Silence Fatma! It's enough. Silence

And what if I don't?

What do you do? Execute me?

Don't stop.

You killed Mustafa, you won't show mercy to me.

Get out of here!

Get out before I do something bad.

I don't want to see you in this palace!

I don't even want to hear your voice. Get out of my sight!

Under this dome that smells like sorrow and death...

...I stayed much longer than I wanted..

Fatma..

Insolent!

It's a raid, to arms!

What's wrong?

Who sent you? Speak!

Who gave you the order?

Who gave you the order?

We're the bandits, Lord.

When we see this type of treasure, we try to take it.

I ask you this once...

...who gave you the order?

Stop!

I'll tell you! Don't hit me.

It was Prince Selim who gave the order.

Prince Selim has told me Jewish Merchant, Gracia Mendez...

...wants to take refuge in our country.

What do you say, Rustem Pasha?

She is a mighty and rich woman.

If she takes refuge here and starts trading...

...it may upset the balance here.

Gracia Mendez is a relative of Jozef Nasi, Your Majesty.

Well-respected woman in the Christian world.

Is that why the Venetians imprisoned her?

It's obvious she was set up, Your Grace.

As the woman was previously forced to escape Lisbon earlier.

If you wish, we can send word to the Venetian Doge

So she can be set free immediately.

Here is your heart.

Throw it into the fire.

Let it burn...

Let it burn and turn into ashes.

So there'll be a slightest hope that you can reborn from your ashes.

Your Majesty?

Your Majesty, are you alright?

How is Mihrimah's health?

Unfortunately, it's not getting any better Your Majesty.

Perhaps if Pedro were allowed to examine her, he would have found a cure.

But Pasha, by no means, would agree to this.

What's that supposed to mean, Rustem? You said he examined her as well.

Pedro came, Your Majesty.

I wanted him to listen to the physician women first...

...then diagnose her.

But he rejected it.

This is about Mihrimah's health! How can you think this is appropriate?

Mehmet Pasha.

Tell your doctor to come and examine my daughter.

As you wish.

You have not said anything about Gracia Mendez, Your Majesty.

If she is seeking asylum, our door is open to her.

Ferhat Agha.

Make your preparations! We're leaving!

I wish you a happy journey, Your Highness.

I wish you could stay a bit more.

But your departure will be best for everyone..

You were right, Gulfem.

Death would only be Hurrem's salvation.

Let her live.

May she live long years.

Until...

...she burns with the pain of losing another son.

Sultana Fatma leaves the palace, for good.

From now on, there will be no one in the palace who could hinder you.

The biggest problem is now Nurbanu.

She wants to rise to the skies like a bird.

We have to break her wings.

Do you know the traditions?

I know, Your Grace. Everything is forbidden.

I hope you are as talented as they say..

Otherwise, tell me how you would like to die.

What if I heal her?

Then, make a wish.

First of all, I want to be free!

Then, I want gold. So much gold!

I will also need a ship to return to Spain.

Your Grace, Sultana is ready.

Sultana Hurrem.

Why did you cover her?

You will examine her through the veil!

Signor Pedro, if you heal my daughter...

...you can demand anything from me.

Your Highness, I would first like to set free, and later...

But I can't see anything like this!

The veil interferes with the process it needs to be taken down.

-That's impossible. -Rustem Pasha!

Leave him alone, so he can do what's needed.

-Sultana-- -Rustem Pasha!

Open!

Come on!

Do not touch her!

Hurry up!

Does is hurt, Your Highness?

Yes.

What is this illness?

I have a guess, Your Highness, but I have to make sure.

Stand up!

I will bring an ointment, my own invention.

But it needs to be applied by me, personally.

You can't apply it yourself!

You'll give it to physician women, they'll do it!

Your Highness, it won't do any good if it's not applied with the right dosage.

Unfortunately, no one knows this but me.

Rustem!

If this is the only way for me to recover...

...I accept it. He'll come everyday.

I've considered you as a brother for carrying the same blood with me.

But brothers don't do this to each other.

They don't go behind each other's backs. They don't steal from each other.

They don't cause problems with some trifling bandits.

If I call you my brother, what I would call Mustafa and Cihangir?

You violated our oath of brotherhood, Selim.

You are not my brother anymore!

Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth!

I liked Signor Pedro.

I hope he can cure Mihrimah.

Yes, Your Highness. I hope so!

She's been miserable for days.

How is His Majesty?

I thought he'd pay Mihrimah a visit but I haven't seen him.

I don't know how to tell you this, Your Highness.

His Majesty...

...while you were at Sultana Mihrimah's palace...

...went to Edirne.

I kept my word, father! I did not betray you.

I swear on my son Mehmed...

...I swear on my daughter Nergissah!

I'd never!

Your Highness.

I've prepared warm milk for you, drink it while it's hot.

It'll relax you.

He left without even telling me.

Don't be so hard on yourself, Your Highness.

His Majesty wanted to be alone, it seems.

The moment I faced the death...

...when His Majesty arrived just in time..

...when he looked at me..

...I saw mountains of ice.

Mountains that are impossible to penetrate.

We both now live in an eternal winter.

How nice the Great Rumi said...

O, the brave one!

Don't look for excuses to your destiny.

Do not blame others for your sins.

Look at your sin...

...contemplate upon yourself.

What you suffer is...

...from yourself, not from your shadow.

Did you ever do anything that had no consequences?

Don't you always reap what you sow?

Your actions are born from your body and soul.

Like a child, they come to you and grab you from the clothes.

Your Majesty! I did not betray you!