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Your Majesty.

The time has come...

Great loss to us all.

Especially for you and your prince.

From now on, begins the era of Prince Selim and mine.

Behave Nurbanu!

Sultana Hurrem isn't even buried yet, look what you say now!

I'm just saying how it will be. Good days are over.

It was the Sultana who alone supported the Prince.

From now on he's all alone.

Preparations are completed. I hope nothing's missing.

Do not worry, Sumbul.

It will be a funeral worthy of the Sultana.

We'll do our final duty.

Final duty, Lokman Agha?

Sultana entrusted us this place.

There are promises we need to uphold.

Is Sultana Mihrimah still in her chamber?

Your Highness.

May God grant you strength.

Do not forget...

...you carry a life within.

You need to be strong for that child.

It will give you a new life, be your breathe.

The news of my pregnancy gave her joy.

What a pity she will not see her grandson.

There are some moments when you turn away from mercy...

...to achieve victory, to survive.

Most important thing Bayezid, is survival.

Whatever happens, stay alive.

Mother...

The most beautiful of the sultanas.

Don't think about these things. You are the most important--

Bayezid.

My lion.

When you tell me not to worry...

...it upsets me.

You cannot choose your child,

However...

...if the Almighty gave me the opportunity to choose my son...

...I would have wanted to...

...have a wise and brave prince like you.

On the other hand, I'm scared, my son.

Because this world is for cruel people not for the valiant.

If you're not like them, if you're not cruel...

...they won't let you live.

Be purified of your fears.

Fear evokes evil and hatred.

When the time comes, be courageous.

Only with courage, will you get what you deserve.

Mother, do you really think I deserve anything?

Son, everyone gets what they deserve.

Rest assured, what happens to you in the future...

...will happen because you deserve it.

I pray to God that...

...you have a peaceful conscience, just like your brother Bayezid.

Because, if you have a bleeding conscience...

...it won't do you good, even if you become the Sultan.

My condolences.

My condolences.

O, lovers!

Do not idle away.

Strive to cast off this burden of flesh!

For when body and soul part ways...

your heart liberates from this heavy load and soars into the sky.

Bathe your heart, your soul in the waters of wisdom.

Let the dust of the heart be washed away.

May your eyes no longer linger upon this earthly realm.

Instead, turn towards the heavens.

Isn't everything in this world imbued with the essence of love?

All else but love is transient.

All else shall fade and perish.

Only love endures, eternally, in this world!

O, mankind!

Your absence resembles the eastern horizon, and your fate, the western.

Yet this east and west are found within another sky.

For even the sky you currently behold is fleeting and transitory.

It too shall pass.

The path of heavens resides within you.

Spread the wings of love and attempt to take flight!

With strengthened wings of love, anxieties of stairs and steps shall vanish.

Do not perceive the world from the outside!

For within your eye resides another realm.

Unbeknownst to you.

Close your eyes to the perceived world...

...and endeavor to glimpse the world within your eyes!

Know this well, when you shut both eyes...

...nothing of this perceived world shall remain.

Your heart is akin to a vessel, like a cup.

Feelings and emotions akin to the channels of the heart's vessel.

Once the channels fade, drink from the cup's brim.

Read the entirety of this gazel...

...the remaining verses, from my heart, my heart's notebook!

Pay no heed to my tongue.

For when the time comes, neither tongue nor lips shall endure!

The human form is a bow.

and its words, its breath are the arrows of that bow.

Once the arrow departs, the bow shall remain idle.

This is my heart now, Hurrem.

Even in a 100 years my heart will beat here.

If that is so...

...it's your heart..

...then accept my last wish, Suleiman.

Bury me here.

In your heart.

It was so crowded, Fahriye.

From babies in the cradles to the senile people.

Not only the people from the capital, the whole public is on the streets.

They cried so much. Tears turned into rain.

Our sultana is getting praised for her good deeds.

Some have come to make sure that the Sultana really died.

They're right in a way.

It is difficult to understand that the Sultana left this world.

What's happening in the harem? Did you cook food for the dead?

Do not worry, everyone has returned to their duties.

Did the woman allow the Sultan to be buried with her ring?

What ring?

I'm talking about Sultana Hurrem's ring!

It's in her will, that she'd be buried with the ring.

I was at the funeral room.

I didn't see any ring on the Sultana's finger.

My God, they must have took it off.

I warned them for this! What if one of the women took it !?

God forbid!

So the great Sultan Suleiman crafted this with his own hands.

Sultana Hurrem literally bewitched him.

If it wasn't for this great love...

...Hurrem wouldn't be buried at Suleymaniye Mosque...

...before being the Queen Mother.

Love is not important. Who the lover is what matters.

I walk the same path as the late Queen Mother.

From now on, our path is clear.

This ring and that position is mine.

Sultana Hurrem did not give you this ring.

May God forgive my sins.

It was me who took it off of her finger.

Dear God, hide it well.

If someone finds it out, we may lose our heads.

Such a ring cannot be given to someone.

Only someone worthy of it can get it.

Tell me, who took it woman?

What are you talking about? What ring? First of all, it's against our religion.

If I saw it, I would give it to Fahriye right away.

That was the will of the Sultan.

Are we going to defy her last wish?

Did you take it?

For God's sake! How can you even say that!

Take it back.

I don't know what I'm saying.

So tell me, who took it. It didn't disappear into thin air.

Someone must've taken it!

When I came here, Nihal and Esma were in the room.

I trust those girls. Do not blame them unjustifiably.

Who took it then?

Did anyone else stop by? Speak woman!

I do not want to accuse anyone, but...

...Canfeda was here for a moment.

She said she came to pray. She walked around, then vanished.

What are you doing? Let go!

Come here, come.

Where's the ring?

Ring? What ring, Fahriye?

Sumbul Agha, I really have nothing to do with it!

Do you think you can fool me with your bird brain?

You went to the funeral room to pray...

...then you stole the ring on Sultana Hurrem's finger.

I swear I don't know anything about any ring! I swear to God!

You scum!

I see you're not afraid of us. Aren't you afraid of God?

You'll be cursed!

What is going on here?

Your Highness.

How dare you corner a servant who's in my service?

This servant of yours stole Sultana Hurrem's ring.

I think you know it well because you gave the order!

You speak to the favorite of Prince Selim and the mother of his son, Murad.

How dare you accuse me?

Your Highness, this is a highly important matter.

That was the last will of Sultana Hurrem.

If so, go and find it! Why wait?

You are lucky that everyone is mourning. Otherwise, I would show you!

We also have unfinished business, Fahriye.

Sultana Hurrem can't watch out for you anymore.

My mother will not see our child.

What a loss...

Nor will she be the Queen Mother.

She passed away before entering her mightiest period.

Such a life... This is destiny.

From now on, we have great responsibility on our shoulders.

Who knows when His Majesty will shake off my mother's mourning.

The last will of my mother was the enthronement of Bayezid.

He should not feel alone because of her departure.

Both of us must support him as much as possible.

Of course I will be the ally of Prince Bayezid.

But not because you want it so.

Because I gave my word to Sultana Hurrem.

Yasef...

Welcome.

It's been so long...

I hit the road when I received news from Prince Selim.

Unfortunately, I'm here for Sultana Hurrem's funeral.

Her death moved everyone.

What a great loss.

Life stopped in the palace. Everyone is mourning.

I saw Prince Selim during the funeral.

He was depressed, devastated.

I am proud of your friendship with Prince Selim.

If it was not for you...

...the door to this palace would not have opened so easily to me.

I came to Constantinople, thanks to you.

How do you get along with Rustem Pasha?

May God grant Pasha a long life.

He helps me a lot.

Be careful.

It is known that Rustem Pasha wants to put Bayezid on the throne.

We want Prince Selim.

A storm is on the way, everything will change.

What do you mean, Yasef?

Do you know anything?

Sultana Hurrem left this for you.

She ordered it presented after her funeral.

Sultana Hurrem asked me to give you this...

...after her funeral.

My dearest...

Beam of my heart...

My beloved princes...

I, your mother - Sultana Hurrem.

I have migrated from this world.

I will not be with you anymore.

I was not afraid of death...

...I was afraid of losing you.

I was afraid that my prayers, my breath and my might would be insufficient.

However, don't be fooled by my death.

The promises you made when I was still alive...

...are still valid.

I will be with you as long as you remember my name and feel my presence.

You are the children of Sultana Hurrem.

Both of you carry a part of me.

The same blood flows in your veins.

Blood of Sultan Suleiman.

The Almighty is my witness...

...that you both live in my heart, yet none of you stand above the other.

My last gift is the proof of this.

I leave you not a sword or a dagger, but an armor.

Two armor smitten with my tears and fears.

Just as I protected you while I was alive...

...let these armor pieces protect you after my death.

I wish that time would never come.

But there will be a day you'll have to wear it.

What I wish from God...

...that day, is for you to fight side by side.

I hope these armors protect you against the same enemy.

Know that if you start fighting each other...

...I'll not be resting easy in my grave.

And my soul will burn with pain.

I'll never give my blessings to you then.

Your destiny is not war.

Peace is always an option.

My dearest Selim, my precious Bayezid...

May God help you.

Your mother, Sultana Hurrem, who loved you more than herself.

Come in.

Your Majesty...

Ferhat Agha...

From now on, I don't want any silk, gold or silver trinkets on my room.

A modest meal is enough for me.

As you wish, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, Sultana Mihrimah is waiting for your audience.

She wants to see you.

Your Highness...

His Majesty, unfortunately, does not want to see anyone.

Get out of my way! Move away, I said!

Come in.

Father.

Please, look at my face.

Only we can comfort each other.

It's so difficult...

I wonder how life will go on without my mother.

Her absence devastates us all.

It's such a big gap...

I am begging you, do not fall into despair.

I've lost my mother.

I cannot lose you.

Your children, your state and your subjects need you.

I'll be always by your side.

Together, we find solace.

Think of me, Selim and Bayezid as part of Sultana Hurrem.

Think of us as what's left from mother.

Look at us, for her sake.

Suleiman!

Gulfem!

I do not want to hear any voices in this palace!

Send everyone away! Everyone!

Won't it be difficult?

How will we communicate with deaf mute servants?

They are not deaf, they are mute.

They will hear what you say to them, but they cannot say a word.

His Majesty cannot stand even a slightest whisper.

Gulfem, this is His Majesty's edict.

It is to be announced to all, and the necessary steps should be taken.

Here is the edict of His Majesty!

From now on, my harem will stay away from luxury and vanity.

There will be no music!

There will be no permission to organize any form of celebration.

From now on, the harem will live in absolute silence...

away from wordly materials, silk, silver and gold.

Those who do not follow this order will be punished in the most severe way.

Sokollu, do you know about His Majesty's state?

He is in deep sadness, Your Grace.

He can not even tolerate the slightest noise.

It is difficult to shake off such a great love.

But the mourning has to come to an end.

And His Majesty will start favoring me again.

Then my time will come.

Is there anything I should know about, Your Grace?

Sokollu, you know what my brother Bayezid did to me.

You destroyed the letter he meant to send to His Majesty...

...stating he marched on my province.

I had to do this for your good, Your Grace.

I know Sokollu.

Besides, my mother did everything in her power to protect him.

It's impossible now.

Nothing will stop me from informing His Majesty about what Bayezid did.

I do not advise you to do this, prince.

It can hurt you too.

You sent a spy to kill him. This is absolutely inexcusable.

In addition, he probably has a witness regarding this incident.

They can accuse you.

Witness?

Who may be Bayezid's witness?

Mentor Mustafa would tell everything.

Mentor Mustafa?

Guards!

Your Grace.

Mehmet Pasha.

This is the main witness of Prince Bayezid.

Mentor Mustafa is my servant now.

He is faithful to me.

And Bayezid is completely unaware of it.

Close it. Close this too.

I'm taking that too, put it away.

Where's Humashah?

She's getting ready, but please consider it again.

Mind your own business. Put it away.

Call the guards, let them take it all away.

What's happening?

I'll stay in the imperial palace for a while.

You don't care about me anyways.

Mihrimah, we're going through tough times.

God knows what will happen tomorrow.

You leaving the palace might hurt us.

Don't attract attention out of the blue.

Is that the only reason you want me to stay?

Mihrimah!

Your Grace.

Is it an inappropriate time?

Of course not, Your Grace.

Welcome brother. Rustem was about to leave anyways.

They say that there is something good in every bad thing, Your Grace.

With the tragic death of Sultana Hurrem, Prince Bayezid lost all his power.

However, Rustem Pasha...

Rustem Pasha is still on his side.

Rustem Pasha also drew strength from the Sultana.

He'll lose his reputation as well.

Do not underestimate Rustem Pasha, Sokollu.

He still has a big influence on His Majesty.

He will be faithful to my mother's wishes due to his marriage to Mihrimah.

But Rustem Pasha is a smart man.

When he realizes the upcoming defeat of Prince Bayezid, he will retreat.

Just like you did.

Why are you leaving the palace just before your birth?

I want to be closer to my father. He needs me.

You don't have to move your stuff to do that.

Tell me, Mihrimah, something else is bothering you.

I can see it.

Tell me.

Did Rustem make you sad?

Mihrimah, this is your palace.

Rustem is your subject. Do not forget about it.

And I will not let anyone make my beloved sister feel bad.

I wish you were always here, Bayezid.

I wish you were always close to me.

After the death of my mother, I feel so lonely.

I see that my sister is quite nervous lately.

Keep an eye on Rustem, Atmaca.

I wanted to talk to you about it, Your Grace.

For many days, one single thought has been occupying my mind.

As you know, I have never trusted Rustem Pasha.

You're the reason why I haven't killed him yet.

Rustem Pasha has always been faithful to your late mother Sultana Hurrem.

His loyalty to you stems from your mother.

As you know, people change when conditions change.

Rustem Pasha has always been faithful to me.

I hope he will remain so.

If he decides to change just like the conditions...

...then his life is yours to take.

Last night I was looking at the stars, Canfeda.

Everything seemed to have contradictionary meanings.

I do not know if it's good or bad. I lost my tranquility.

This isn't like your star maps, Sultana.

They say that everything she says turns out to be true.

Even Sultana Hurrem visited her personally because she is now a cripple.

I am sure that Sultana Hurrem would not go there in vain.

She's waiting for you.

Welcome, Your Highness.

Forgive me for making you wait.

I will forgive if you tell me something good.

I'm kidding.

Sultana Hurrem has greatly appreciated you.

May she rest in peace.

Amen.

Honestly, I’m curious what you said to Sultana Hurrem during her last visit.

The truth.

Tell me what the truth is.

I see a catastrophe, Sultana!

The death of the Sultana...

...is a sign of the storm that's incoming..

Tell me who will survive this storm.

Tell me what you see.

I see a lion.

Lion with eagle wings.

With a crown on his head.

So it’s a lion and an eagle.

This is the coat of arms of Venice.

Symbols of my homeland.

The dynasty will continue...

...from the womb of the lion and the eagle.

That Sultana has already gave birth...

...to the prince that will take the throne.

Pasha? You wanted me to write a letter.

Come back later, Agha.

Rustem Pasha.

Your Grace.

Excuse me, I did not expect you.

We have not seen each other since the funeral.

I'm trying'to get used to the absence of Sultana Hurrem.

May she rest in peace.

Amen.

It is quite difficult.

Our order has been shook from its foundations.

Her early departure changed the fate of everyone.

That’s true, but only God knows what will happen in the future.

Some people can feel it.

You also know that the world will change soon.

I'm just wondering what place you want to take in this new world.

Praise God, my place in the world of Sultan Suleiman Khan is clear.

I have no doubt.

You are very precious to this Great Empire, Pasha.

But as long as you stay faithful to my brother Bayezid...

...you will lose too.

What do you want from me?

Soon everyone willl be on my side.

On the side of the victorious prince.

I hope you will not be too late when that day comes.

-Prince, Your Grace. -Is Rustem Pasha in the room?

-Let me inform about your visit. -There's no need to.

We were done talking anyways.

You probably have errands to run. Have a good day, Pasha.

-Your Grace. -Why did he come?

I will not hide the truth from you, Your Grace.

Prince Selim tries to gather allies.

He said it would be better if I stand by him.

What did you say him?

What are you asking me, Prince?

As if you can't guess my answer. Don't you trust me?

I trust you, Rustem Pasha. I do not trust Selim!

He can even trick the devil.

I’m sure he'll try to muddle the waters, but do not fall for it.

You should not worry.

I will always be on your side.

Good.

I heard that you're not getting along with Mihrimah.

I don't know the details.

I do not want to interfere either.

Mihrimah is my precious, Rustem Pasha.

I convinced her to stay in her palace.

Be with her in these trying times. Do not neglect her.

You heard the fortune teller, Canfeda.

The future will be Prince Selim's.

My star will shine!

Hopefully, Your Highness.

The woman saw a Venetian lion and an eagle in the crown. She saw you.

True indeed.

How can a cripple know about Venetian symbols?

What happened, Your Highness?

Defne is also from Venice.

How could I forget about it!

What if the prophecy spoke about her?

Oh my God...

Look how my lion sleeps so peacefully...

The innocent faces of children is the only consolation for death.

You have been miserable for days.

You should get some sleep.

I cannot sleep any longer, Defne.

Selim is up to something again. He is trying to gather allies.

As is Nurbanu.

If only you heard what she said at the funeral ...

She said: "Sultana Hurrem is dead.

And your prince is now completely by himself."

Just the right concubine worthy of Selim.

Do you know what I'm afraid of, Defne?

Selim will attack me at the first opportunity...

...and I will not be able to keep my promise to my mother.

When it comes to the lives of your children...

...what promise can actually stop you?

You have 5 children, Bayezid.

If you ever hesitate...

...and if you get defeated by your conscience...

...they will all be strangled with a rope.

Never forget this.

This is your guide.

When in trouble, remember my words.

Then make your decision.

I went to the fortune teller.

She's famous for her predictions.

She told me such things that...

She must be a charlatan. Do not believe her.

I do not think so.

If that were the case, Sultana Hurrem wouldn't visit her...

...and heed to her predictions.

Everything she says comes true.

She predicted the illness and death of the Sultana.

She also told me some vital things.

That's enough.

She said that when one of the Princes sits on the throne...

...the other will long gone. .

And the dynasty will continue from the womb of a Venetian.

-That must be you-- -I thought the same at first.

But the favorite of Prince Bayezid, Defne, is also a Venetian.

She also has a prince.

I feel devastated when I think about this.

It was me who sent her to him.

We have no way out, Prince.

If you feel a grain of mercy for Prince Bayezid, get rid of it.

When His Majesty finishes his mourning and leaves his room...

...he must be informed about the chest Bayezid sent..

Hasn't Rustem Pasha arrived yet?

Not yet, Your Highness.

Your Highness, what worries you so much?

Nothing important.

Do not say that.

If it wasn't, you wouldn't be this anxious while being pregnant.

Tell me, Your Highness.

Just as I was your mother's confidant...

...I'm ready to devote myself to your problems from now on.

Is it about Rustem Pasha?

I do not know how to tell you this, Sumbul.

Rustem has an affair with that Jew woman, Signora Mendes.

It is impossible, Your Highness!

Everyone knows how much Rustem Pasha loves you..

I can feel it. It's a woman’s intuition.

Day after day, he is getting more and more distant.

He cannot get too far, Your Highness.

What's wrong?

Isn't it too early, Your Highness?

Guards, hurry!

Sumbul, come on!

What are you waiting for? Call the physician!

Enjoy, pasha.

What's the situation in the palace?

We're still mourning.

It is not easy.

I heard that a great storm is incoming.

People say that the fight between the princes...

...will reach a state of no return.

It seems that Prince Selim won't sit by idly.

Who told you that?

Your nephew Yasef...

Did he hear it from Prince Selim?

What does it matter who says what?

You should trust my words.

Speak.

Prince Selim currently holds a chest sent by Prince Bayezid.

People say that if Sultan Suleiman sees it...

...no one can save Prince Bayezid.

Prince Selim is clearly waiting for the right moment.

Come in.

-Your Majesty. -Speak, Gulfem.

Sultana Mihrimah, gave birth this morning.

She gave birth to a boy.

May God grant him a long life, my beautiful sister.

I wish mother could have seen him.

His mouth and nose are just like hers.

Where's Rustem Pasha, Mihrimah?

God knows...

Mihrimah... So you have a son.

May God let him grow up with his mother and father.

Amen, brother. I hope.

Do not think that I stopped watching you because of my own problems.

The promise I made to my mother is still valid.

I want peace between you, like her.

I hope you do not forget her advice.

You should stay a little longer and eat something, Pasha.

Don't you have time?

I'm late already. We cannot meet often.

Everyone is nervous at the palace.

Princes have not returned to their provinces

His Majesty is mourning deep.

Speaking of Mihrimah...

What does this mean, Pasha?

Won't you visit me anymore?

For some time.

Come in!

Pasha, Mahmud Agha is here.

He says it's urgent.

What happened, Zal?

Good news, Pasha.

Sultana Mihrimah gave birth in the morning.

You have a son.

You will never get Rustem Pasha on your side.

He knows well, who will be better for our dynasty.

In that case, he'll soon betray you, Bayezid.

I wonder when you will finally understand.

You will lose.

Mother's might cannot protect you anymore.

Mother did protect someone, you're right.

But it wasn't me. It was you Selim.

How quickly you forget the time you shivered behind the Saruhan castle.

If mother hadn't intervened, I'd have your head long ago.

Attention! His Majesty Sultan Suleiman Khan!

It was obvious that you were close to Rustem Pasha.

But such an intimate relationship even surprised me.

I know what I'm doing, Yasef.

Did you really have to sleep with the pasha, to gain power?

You're already rich and powerful!

I'm your aunt! I’m Gracia Mendes!

I am friends with kings.

Do not forget who I am when you talk to me!

I'm just warning you.

An affair with the Ottoman Grand Vizier would not be tolerated.

Especially when he is married to the daughter of Sultan Suleiman.

Mihrimah...

Are you okay? I hope you're not in pain.

Finally I have seen you after all these days...

...now that I feel fine.

My happiness is incomplete.

If my mother were here, she would be full of joy.

Your name is Osman.

Your name is Osman.

Your name is Osman.

May he be a good man.

-Amen. -May he be a happy man.

Amen.

May God save him for the good of our dynasty.

Amen.

Your Majesty.

Sultana.

There was still time, our son came early to this world.

Osman.

Finally, I have a son.

You left me alone during the delivery, Rustem.

I will never forget it.

You were with her, weren't you?

Believe me, I do not know who you are talking about.

I know everything. Don't think I'm stupid.

That woman has visited you many times.

When she were around it was obvious that she was interested in you.

I know where you go when you're not here.

You do not think at all, do you?

You're the one responsible for all this.

I've begged you for love, all these years. Love!

But you've always treated me like I'm nothing..

And now you're confronting me about this?

Enter.

Your Grace, Prince Bayezid has arrived.

What’s happening? He was here today.

I invited him.

Come in!

Your Grace.

You've finally come back. Have you seen your son?

I saw him, Your Grace.

I wasn't aware, as he was born earlier than expected.

I was distracted with state affairs.

Family is important, Rustem Pasha.

I've already told you not to neglect her.

There is something more important.

I've heard that Prince Selim currently holds a chest coming from you.

A chest that will drive a wedge between you and His Majesty.

-Is this true? -How do you know about this?

Forgive me Your Grace, is this true or not?

True, but incomplete.

If Selim accuses me, he's going to get himself in trouble as well.

I will listen the details, but please first allow me to...

Guards!

Summon Mentor Mustafa immediately.

What are you waiting for Prince?

His Majesty should know the contents of the chest.

His Majesty left the palace for the first time since the funeral.

It's not certain if his mourning is over.

I am sure he will carry the pain for my mother's death until he dies.

We'll wait a few more days.

If you say so...

We do not have to hurry, Nurbanu.

The wind is blowing in my favor.

Important statesmen are now on your side.

But Rustem Pasha, is still Bayezid's right hand.

Who knows, maybe he will change his mind soon.

I was about to take his life but Selim begged for mercy.

He spoke about our deceased brothers, Mustafa and Cihangir.

Besides, I made a promise to my mother.

I could not do it.

You were on the doorstep of chaos.

Come in!

Your Grace.

Pasha.

I have heard that Prince Selim is keeping the chest and its contents.

He even brought it to the capital, is this true mentor?

I swear that I hear about it for the first time, Your Grace.

Have we not sent you to Prince Selim to be our informant....

...so you'd warn us beforehand?

He does not trust me.

Since I prevented his letter to His Majesty...

...I've been kept outside of everything.

There is no reason to worry.

If Selim brings that chest to His Majesty, he will come off worse.

Mentor is a witness to what happened in Manisa.

When you confirm my words, His Majesty will believe me.

Have no doubt, Your Grace.

Finally, I felt the affection of having a sibling.

That is so, my dear.

May God grant you both a long life.

Praise be!

He will be very strong, I can tell.

Your Highness, Rustem Pasha should not hear this but...

...I hope he takes up after you.

Please don't fall into despair.

God forbid, your breast milk might diminish.

He's with that woman, Sumbul. Signora Mendez..

I'm certain now.

Better to keep calm, Your Highness.

"Don't burn the house down, for a mouse."

Do not let such a woman destroy your family.

Sultana Hurrem would have wanted you to stay married.

Mother...

Sumbul, what would she do in my place?

She would warn that woman.

Of course she would do it the way she deserves.

She never showed her enemies mercy.

Your son is sleeping peacefully, Your Highness.

The doctor said he was healthy and everything was fine.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, Signora Mendes is warned appropriately.

Good.

If she is as smart as they say...

...she understood that she should stay away from Rustem!

That's right, Your Highness.

If she continues to make you feel sad, she won't even have a grave.

Who did it?

Who... How could they sneak into my room?

What did you expect?

Having an affair with Sultan Suleiman's son-in-law...

...and not getting hurt while doing it?

How? Do you think they find out?

I heard that Sultana Mihrimah was suspicious for some time.

Did she do it?

Whoever did this wanted to warn you.

Stop your affair with Pasha immediately.

Otherwise you will end up like this poor girl. Is that what you want?

Don't you understand, Yasef?

My relationship with him is not only for business.

He will not give up, even if I want to.

Just tell me if you want to or not.

How will we do this?

Is there any way out?

Have no doubts, Prince.

We must use this opportunity.

If we do not act, we will lose.

Remember the foreteller's prophecy.

I heard that King Charles' condition got worsened.

They've lost all the hope on him. He's expected to die at any minute.

Come in!

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, with your permission...

There is a matter that I would like to talk to you about.

Your Majesty, with permission...

If you let me, I would like Rustem Pasha to stay as well.

What I'll say will also interest him.

Because it is a state matter.

I allow it.

Because of my mother's funeral, I was silent about this matter.

I would stay silent for her memory.

But I was forced to do this, as Prince Bayezid still threatens me.

It was Bayezid who sent me these woman dresses.

Along with this letter.

They are very talented.

As the saying goes, "The students becomes the master".

I wouldn't feel embarassed, Atmaca.

Prince, His Majesty wants to see you immediately.

All right, Ferhat Agha.

Prince Selim might have taken action.

Lokman, inform Mentor Mustafa immediately, make him wait by the privy chamber.

It seems we'll need him.

As you wish, Your Grace.

I did not want to trouble you with such matters.

But I'm worried.

Bayezid is my brother.

My love and respect for him is eternal.

I do not want to hurt him and I do not want him to hurt me.

Come in.

Your Majesty.

Is it true that you sent this dress to Prince Selim?

True, Your Majesty.

I sent it.

I hope he explained the reason behind it.

I want to hear it from you.

Then, I'll tell from the beginning, Your Majesty.

Some time ago, I asked Sultana Mihrimah money...

...to cover the expenses of almhouse in my province.

Thankfully, she didn't hold it back.

The guards of Prince Selim attacked the convoy carrying the gold.

When I found out about it, I caught these men.

As a warning, I sent the head of the chief bandit to Manisa.

However...

My brother did not learn from this example.

He decided to poison me at my own table.

I was on the brink of death.

I marched to his palace to demand answers.

Mother intervened.

Attention!

Her Highness Sultana Hurrem!

I kept my silence for her sake. And I forgot about it.

It did not take long for Prince Selim to break his promise.

And he wanted to complain to you about me.

So I sent him these dresses...

...telling him to not go behind my back like women...

....and I wanted him to face me like a man.

Selim faced me.

But he tried to trick me this time.

He set me up but I managed to slip away.

In the end, we fought one on one. I won.

I could take his life away, but I did not do it.

I warned him for the last time and sent him back.

God is my witness that I have nothing more to say.

Mentor Mustafa is a witness to all the incidents.

If you do not believe me, listen to him. He waits by the door.

Mentor.

Does Prince Bayezid tell me the truth about the things he say for Prince Selim?

Did Selim steal his brother's gold and try to take his life away?

Your Majesty.

Prince Bayezid forced me to be his witness...

...and forced me to confirm what you said.

I can't do this. I can't betray you.

You... What are you talking about, mentor?

How can you do this to me? What a traitor you are!

Bayezid!

Who are you?

Are you a prince or a bandit?

How dare you in my presence!

Your Majesty, they're lying flagrantly!

They've formed an alliance and slander me!

You fool!

Didn't you want Mentor Mustafa to be a witness?

He bought him. He poisoned his mind!

Your Majesty, it is as I said!

Shut up!

What a shame!

What a pity, you ended up like this!

Do you see how you look at each other?

I don't even look at my enemies like that!

Get out of my sight!

Get out before I do something bad!

Mentor!

What a devil you are!

Just yesterday you were a friend to me!

But it turns out you were pulling tricks behind my back!

That's enough, Bayezid! Go away!

That day...

That day, when my sword hung over you, I should have killed you!

Your Grace.

Let's go, there's no need to worsen the situation any further.

Your Grace.

Your Majesty.

Come, Mihrimah. Sit down.

I heard what happened.

Of course, I will not defend what Bayezid had done...

However...

I don't think he's the only one to blame.

Think it through, Your Majesty.

Bayezid would not do such things to Selim without a reason.

He must have been provoked.

Do not worry about these things.

You just gave birth. Get back to your palace and take care of your son.

How can I sit quietly when Bayezid is in danger?

Please, forgive him.

The death of my mother destroyed our whole world. I cannot stand another loss.

Mihrimah, everyone has to pay for their mistakes.

Otherwise, his mistake will be bigger next time.

So is his penalty.

Sure, he should be punished but I expect you to be fair as always.

Selim is as guilty as Bayezid.

You may leave, Mihrimah.

I hope Sultana Mihrimah can manage to show your righteousness.

I highly doubt it, Rustem Pasha.

His Majesty never treated me fairly.

Come in.

Your Grace, Pasha, your son Osman is crying.

As you know, Sultana Mihrimah is not here.

There’s something we have to ask to you.

Your Grace.

-Pasha. -Not now.

Pasha!

Your son is fine.

I wanted Hatice to lie to you.

What happened?

Signora Mendes sent it.

Pasha, I wouldn't want to call you at such a time...

...however, the matter is important. You must come to my estate immediately.

Come with me.

Your Grace.

Come closer, Rustem Pasha.

Signora Mendes has quiet an influence upon you.

You came here so quickly.

It would be unacceptable for the son-in-law of the Sultan Suleiman...

....the husband of the Sultan Mihrimah to be in love with another woman.

Right, Sokollu?

You're right, Your Grace

Whoever dares to do so, will not only lose his position...

...but his head too.

The rules are clear.

But I cannot understand only one thing.

If you want to expose me..

...why have you troubled to come all the way here?

To confront me.

You're a smart man, I'll give you that.

As you know, I've made an offer to you before.

I asked if you would be on my side during the war with Prince Bayezid.

I think you've had enough time to think about it.

It's all obvious.

Do you see, Rustem Pasha?

You witnessed what happened today.

The allies of Prince Bayezid turn him down one by one.

Now it's your turn.

However...

...your word is not enough for me.

You must deserve to stand on my side.

What do you want from me?

Sultan Suleiman will give his verdict sooner or later.

If you think that the Prince will be executed, you are mistaken.

If he goes on like this, he'll end up just that.

I just want him to be exiled for now.

I want Bayezid to be sent to the farthest province.

With the advice you'll personally give..

There is somewhere I want him to go.

Ferhat Agha, inform His Majesty that I am here.

As you wish.

God is my witness...

...to stop the war between the princes...

...and to protect them from Sultan Suleiman's wrath...

...I'll do everything I can.

I promise.

His Majesty is waiting for you.

Both Selim and Bayezid are your children.

They're two lions sharing the same blood.

Choosing one means rejecting the other.

The prince you give up on will hate the other one.

He'll hold a grudge.

Come in.

Your Majesty.

Our princes are here.

You have gathered all the lying scum around you, Selim.

You didn't surprise me at all.

A trickster such as Mentor Mustafa...

...is only worthy of you.

Mentor Mustafa chose me because...

...he knows who will serve this Empire the best.

His Majesty is waiting for you.

You both disappointed me.

Especially you, Bayezid.

I will not tolerate anything you did.

Bayezid, from now on, I name you Governor of Amasya.

I did not deserve it.

You know that I did not deserve it.

You still have the audacity to speak this way.

Selim, I am sending you to Konya. May it be blessed.

I accept your command, Your Majesty.

Go to your provinces and make your preparations.

Afterwards, you'll set off for your new provinces. You may leave.

Your Majesty.

Come in.

-Your Highness. -What happened?

His Majesty appointed Prince Bayezid to Amasya.

What are you talking about?

Why Amasya, among all the other provinces?

The province of my late brother Mustafa.

Of course, this is your decision, Your Majesty.

My advice to you is...

...send Prince Bayezid to Amasya.

By this meaningful relocation...

...they'll understand they're on a wrong path unworthy of a prince.

Prince, do not be sad that we are leaving for Konya.

It is much closer to the capital compared to Amasya.

It's a huge victory.

It is, but...

...Saruhan province was important to me, Nurbanu.

As long as no one manages it, it is not a problem for us.

How could you do that, Selim?

How could you set Bayezid up?

Don't get involved, Mihrimah.

This is between me and Bayezid.

I'm involved in it, Selim!

I made sure you're appointed to Konya.

From now on you will watch yourself!

Or I'll ruin you, at your slightest mistake!

Get a grip, Mihrimah! You are not my mother!

No matter how much you try to act like her...

...no matter how you support Bayezid, it's in vain!

You will not prevent my victory!

Don't you dare Mihrimah. Don't.

I advise you to get along with me.

Because you are talking with the future Sultan!

Your Grace.

Atmaca, my father banished me. Do you know where?

To Amasya.

Does it remind you of something?

As if His Majesty tells me...

"I will execute you like your late brother."

What he did is obvious, Your Grace.

However, His Majesty forgot one thing, Atmaca.

I'm not like my late brother.

I won't surrender my fate to the hands of Sultan Suleiman.

I will walk my own way.

What's on your mind?

We're going back to my province, to Kutahya.

His Majesty's command means nothing to me.

I will not go to Amasya.

Prince, this means...

...rebellion.

Let it be a rebellion!

The die is cast now! There is no turning back now.

Purple...

It was Sultana Hurrem's favorite color.

Your Majesty, coming here does not do you any good.

Where else can I go?

A life without Hurrem does not exist.

Both of us have gone through the worst...

We know the pain of losing a child.

Our tears turned into blood.

Nothing can compare to the loss of a child.

But this is different.

I don't know what you're going through.

Please...

Like describing colors to a blind man...

Tell me like describing a song to a deaf man.

How does it feel...

...to lose your soulmate, the love of your life?

There were colors before...

There were voices and songs.

There were such moments, when sparks would come out of her fiery hair.

I saw the stars in her eyes.

The whole world would be filled with blessing.

All the realm would flow through our veins.

Now there are no colors left.