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Your Majesty...

As you ordered...

...we arrived in Konya with five thousand janissaries...

...and three thousand cavalries...

...we stood with Prince Selim's forces ready to attack.

With our support, the both armies became equal as numbers.

Your Excellency.

His Majesty is with you.

He appointed me as the Commander to your forces.

With God's help, we will win this battle.

Take a good look.

This is the image of a father giving up his son.

Stating the obvious.

The pashas supporting us are about to arrive, Your Excellency.

When they arrive, we will be advantageous again.

Even though the two armies are equal...

...the other side didn't have faith in victory like Prince Bayezid's army.

However, when the Pashas and the Sultan's army arrived...

...the outcome of the battle totally changed.

It's not to be underestimated, they were with 20.000 soldiers, Your Highness.

What are they doing?

I do not know, Your Excellency.

We are betrayed, Your Excellency.

They obviously will fight for Prince Selim.

How could this be, Atmaca?

Didn't they promise you? They were supposed to support me!

Apparently, they have orders from capital. The Pashas must have been intimidated.

No, that is impossible! Rustem Pasha would prevent it.

-He would stop them! -Your Excellency...

...you don't want to believe it, but traitor Rustem betrayed you.

When the Pashas joined our side...

...the Prince had an army of...

...50.000 men.

Prince Bayezid's army had a maximum of 30.000 soldiers.

Following His Majesty's orders, Sokullu and I went to...

...talk to Prince Bayezid.

Your Excellency.

This is the command of our Great and Wealthy Emperor...

...Sultan Suleyman.

You tell me shortly, Sokollu, what does His Majesty say?

He commands you to...

...surrender immediately and come with me to the capital.

If you do not obey...

...His Majesty won't be responsible for the bloodbath.

A fetwa was issued that...

...your execution is allowable until your troops obey.

Mehmed Pasha...

...blood will be shed on this field.

But not mine.

The blood of Prince Selim' and his traitor dogs'!

By God's will...

...when I win this battle I will withdraw to my sanjak Amasya.

And until my day comes...

I will not revolt against His Majesty and will patiently wait.

Prince Bayezid not only ignored your command...

...but also uttered unspeakable words for Prince Selim.

He deeply insulted him.

The army of Prince Selim was twice as large as ours.

Moreover, our soldiers were mercenaries.

The other side had experienced soldiers and commanders...

..who spent their life on the battlefield.

Despite this, Prince Bayezid did not retreat.

He did not hesitate for a moment.

My brave soldiers, my lions!

The enemy may over count us,

...but...

...we see them, and they see us.

If His Majesty is supporting Prince Selim...

...but I have...

...courageous warriors...

...who believe in my cause supporting me!

My brave soldiers!

We will fight to the last man!

If we die...

...we will be martyred...

...proudly and honorably!

Long live Prince Bayezid!

-Long live Prince Bayezid! -Long live Prince Bayezid!

-Long live Prince Bayezid! -Long live Prince Bayezid!

-Long live Prince Bayezid! -Long live Prince Bayezid!

-Long live Prince Bayezid! -Long live Prince Bayezid!

For Allah, For Mohammed, For Ali!

Janissaries? How do they take a stand?

Prince Selim's Janissaries were reluctant just on the first day and...

...didn't want to fight, Sir.

That's why they broke the left flank of Prince Selim's army.

The Karaman soldiers started to run to Konya.

They could barely stopped the rout, Sir.

First day, almost eight thousand soldiers died.

And Prince Bayezid won the battle.

How could you ignore the orders of Sultan Suleyman?

The ones you face are not even soldiers!

They are marauders...

...bandits...

...looters!

Tomorrow, you have to...

...blow away Prince Bayezid's army!

Or I will behead you!

Neither I nor Sultan Suleyman will forgive you!

Get out of my sight! Get out!

Out!

Prince Selim’s warning to the Heads of Janissaries worked.

Janissaries fearing your wrath...

...fought with all their strength the other day.

Prince Bayezid...

...feeling raw about that janissaries were fighting for Prince Selim...

...and was stuck in a difficult situation...

...cut in front of his soldiers and joined the battle in person.

The fact that His Excellency was fighting in person...

...motivated the soldiers following him.

Since everyone fought like warriors...

...Prince Bayezid moved forward by his own efforts...

...and got closer to Prince Selim.

Your Excellency!

At that moment, I thought everything was over, Your Highness.

"Oh my! Prince Bayezid will win!"

But we witnessed such a moment...

...that...

...it was a kind of changing the fate of the battle, the dynasty and the Empire.

Here, show us your talent.

Oh, my lion!

It seems you have talent for this.

My father says I've taken up after Prince Mustafa.

Attack!

The most important thing, Bayezid...

...is for you to stay alive.

No matter what happens, stay alive.

My son?

Did my Prince Bayezid die?

His wounds...

...were deadly, Your Majesty.

It would be a miracle if he survived.

Your Excellency, mother.

My lion of a prince!

I was so afraid and worried at first that he was joining the battle with you.

Thankfully, he was with you.

My brave Prince.

Now, there is no turning back for Prince Bayezid.

It's difficult for him to get back up. Maybe he's already dead.

I hope His Excellency will be back on his feet.

Then we will march on Prince Selim again.

Your Highness I know you are suffering, but it would be better if you stay calm.

Your Highness.

Ferhat Agha, inform His Majesty that I'm here.

Your Highness.

I see you've heard the news.

How dare you to come in my way again?

Bayezid lost because of you, you betrayed him!

I did not betray anyone.

I only followed His Majesty's orders.

I did not want this to happen.

God is my witness that I've done everything for Prince Bayezid.

I have had enough of your lies.

You backstabbed my brother with the Grand Vizier's seal!

Do you think I don't know that?

My power also has limits, Your Highness.

I can not do anything against His Majesty's will.

I wanted to get rid of you all this time, Rustem.

It was my only desire.

You were chain on my hands and a hunch on my back.

But there were always people preventing me.

Someone always stopped me.

But now, it's only you and me.

I will be freed of my chains. I will divorce you.

Your Highness, His Majesty is waiting for you.

Come in!

Your Majesty.

Speak Mihrimah.

I know everything.

Father...

How could you give such an order against Bayezid?

Even after losing your children so many times.

If my mother was alive, none of these would happen.

Mihrimah, do you listen to yourself?

How dare you to talk to me that way?

Do you want to be like your rebellious brother?

Forgive me, Your Majesty. Forgive me if I am off my limits.

However, you know what we've been through lately.

I can't stay calm the reasons are this sorrow and this grief!

Your Majesty...

...I only ask for you...

I only ask for you to forgive my brother.

If this is all, you may leave.

It's not! I want to divorce Rustem!

Because of Bayezid?

If you are angry with Rustem because of Bayezid, you're making a mistake, Mihrimah.

Bayezid's biggest enemy is himself.

He started a revolt ignoring my will!

He armed the people and formed an army!

It was never a revolt against you, Your Majesty. It was against Selim--

I consider an insult to Selim is an insult to me!

Your brother Bayezid forgot he was a prince and became a bandit!

Since he chose this path, he will pay dearly for it!

Father--

And about Rustem...

Rustem only did what I ordered him. He is my Sole Delegate!

Without my consent, Rustem has no power!

I never let you end your marriage! You can't divorce him! You may leave!

Have fun, Your Excellency.

You deserve the best wine, the best dishes and the best company.

You won such a great victory that I can't be more proud of you.

This is not my victory, Nurbanu, it's His Majesty's.

If he didn't command, neither the janissaries nor the Pashas would fight by my side.

Wouldn't you call it a victory to have His Majesty's favor and company?

Sultan Suleyman chose you.

He gave up on Prince Bayezid to save your life.

Prince Bayezid was wounded by an arrow hitting him on the heart.

No one knows if he will get back up.

If he recovers, he will become a trouble.

He is a wounded lion now.

A wounded lion is more dangerous.

I do not think so. He won't dare again.

But you're right. We can't leave this to chance.

He will ask forgiveness from His Majesty.

Sultana Mihrimah will intervene, too.

We must prevent this.

Don't worry...

...they can't deliver a single message to His Majesty without our knowledge.

Please, Your Excellency, be careful. Your wounds are still fresh.

I pray to God for sparing your life for me and our children, Your Excellency.

Lokman, inform Atmaca immediately to come here.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I can see what you are thinking more or less.

It's too soon, Your Excellency.

It's a big mistake to take action in this state.

There is no time to waste, Defne.

If not today, they will come tomorrow.

The arrow dug so close to your heart, Your Excellency...

..that armor saved you.

It was a gift from my mother.

Her tears and prayers saved me.

I told you, Your Highness..

...he would never allow you to get a divorce at this time.

Please, do not insist more and stress yourself.

What will happen, Sumbul?

Will My Sultan father decide to execute me, too?

And can we be more stressed than this?

Even a bow would break..

Your Grace.

Sooner or later, Rustem. I will be freed of you eventually!

Take a good look at the distance between us.

You will never get any closer to me than this!

You will never touch me again!

So I can't get close and touch you, is that it?

What makes you think I desire you, Mihrimah?

I don't care about you a bit now.

Did you forget?

I buried my love for you deep in the ground.

Your Excellency, we were so afraid.

I wouldn't give up easily.

You saw whom I fought with.

It was like the whole world was allied against me.

And for what?

For wanting the justice that's been kept away from me for years.

It is God's miracle that you got out of that fire alive, Your Excellency.

I saw you, Atmaca.

When that arrow stuck in my lungs and heart bled all my soul...

...when the sky darkened, you came and pulled me out of there.

I owe you a life.

Never, Your Excellency.

Thank God, my sword has always been under innocent...

...and brave men's command like yourself.

Could there be a more honorable thing than this?

How is my army?

We have withdrawn with around ten thousand soldiers.

We have suffered great losses, but we can make it up.

Start recruiting soldiers.

If I do not get up quickly...

...they will come to kill me again, and this time, they will succeed.

God forbid!

What is bothering you, Atmaca?

Did you admit the defeat at the first rout?

If we still breathe and can hold our swords...

...this war isn't over yet.

And an unfinished war can't have a winner, Your Excellency.

What I really worry about is Rustem Pasha.

I still keep thinking of his betrayal.

Please allow me to behead him, Your Excellency.

God knows what he will bring down upon us.

Your Excellency...

We will take our revenge on that traitor Rustem.

But not yet.

The day will come, Atmaca.

Your Grace.

Sir, Sinan Agha sent the plans of your mosque.

You know, you were so busy, Sir.

I've been waiting for the right time to show the plans to you.

To be honest, I'm curious.

"Your Grace...

...I have been working day and night...

...to be able to build a mosque worthy of your name.

I thought of a mosque both glamorous and simple.

I imagine of a mosque that its main dome is placed on four pillars and columns...

...and covered in tiles all over inside.

I hope you will like it. The Head of Architects Sinan Agha."

Get to the desk, Mahmut Agha.

Take a paper and a pen.

Highly valued Sinan Agha...

...I of course liked the mosque you've planned.

But that's not enough.

I want it to be even more resplendent and grandiose.

This mosque is to be the distinctive sign...

...how I have been reigning in the Grand Vizier position...

...which I have joined fifteen years ago.

Do not spare any expenses.

Even after centuries, all should know and see that...

...Rustem Pasha once lived in this realm.

Every time people look at it...

...they should...

...understand how powerful I am.

Send Sinan Agha five thousand more gold coins, Mahmud Agha.

Warn him that he must hurry up.

Yes, Your Grace.

Your Excellency...

...I remained silent so far...

...but I also have something to say.

Speak, Lokman.

Rustem Pasha may have betrayed you...

...but we still have a strong support in the capital.

Sultana Mihrimah.

She will never leave you.

I have no doubt that she is trying to get into His Majesty's heart and calm him down.

When Sultana Mihrimah came here...

...I witnessed her love and loyalty for you personally.

She will certainly help you.

I know Sultana Mihrimah is on my side.

However, there's unfortunately a limit to her influence on His Majesty.

Your Majesty, Her Highness will certainly find a solution.

In addition...

...you carry a part of the late Sultana Hurrem's soul.

Sultan Suleyman may forgive you.

Fighting against him will wear you out.

There is still hope, it is not too late.

You should write a letter.

He should at least know what is in your heart.

Your Excellency.

His Great, Wealthy and Blissful Majesty...

...unfortunately, life drags us to places we do not expect.

What a pity that I had to fight...

...a person my blood.

Just as it is impossible to stop a flowing river...

...it was impossible to avoid this war, either.

Unfortunately, Prince Selim blocked all ways to the peace.

Yet, you stood on his side.

You sent him support and tormented me.

I didn't get killed in Konya since it was God's will...

...and it was a consequence of my late mother's prayers.

O His Majesty, my dear father...

You must know that I didn't rebel and start a war against you.

My respect and love for you is eternal.

Please, do not doubt my loyalty.

I have only one war...

...and it is with Prince Selim who backstabbed me.

Your subject, Prince Bayezid.

You'll set off with the soldiers you have ready, Mehmed Pasha.

You will meet with Prince Selim. You will chase after Prince Bayezid.

The Beys placed around Amasya will support you.

Your wish is my command.

And you send my word to the governors in borders. They must be careful.

Prince Bayezid may attempt to escape from my lands.

I will not tolerate it.

If they let him slip away, I will behead them!

Send a message to Crimean Khan Giray. He shall not accept him.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Bayezid will pay for his treachery.

He can't escape anywhere. Dead or alive, bring him to me.

Come in.

Your Excellency, a messenger just brought it.

His Majesty sent it.

What does he say?

Sokollu Mehmed Pasha has set off.

He wants me...

...to gather my army and march on Bayezid with him.

Obviously, His Majesty is restless.

You can never know what a rebellious Prince will do.

He may even make an alliance with the enemies of the Sublime State.

Yes.

As long as Bayezid is alive, we won't find peace.

We'll finish what we've started. Time to strike the final blow.

Start the preparations immediately.

Yes, Your Excellency.

Your Excellency, do you think it's correct to march on Prince Bayezid?

What if you get ambushed?

What if your brother receives support from the sanjaks nearby?

You shouldn't leave Konya in such a hurry.

Cowards die many times before their deaths, Nurbanu.

I started this war, and I will end it.

And after the victory in Konya Plain...

I don't think any Beys or Pashas...

...are stupid enough to stand with Bayezid going against His Majesty's will.

In addition, I am so close to victory now...

...it is because I followed His Majesty's orders exactly and timely.

You see that I am getting stronger, Atmaca.

Your wounds will heal of course, Your Excellency.

Good days are ahead of us.

The arrows or swords didn't hurt me, Atmaca.

It's the death warrant His Majesty has put on me.

I do not know how this wound will heal.

Your Excellency!

Your Excellency, are you alright?

I am alright, my lion. Don't worry.

Your Excellency.

Prince Selim has set off with his army.

He will meet with Sokollu Mehmed Pasha and his army and march on us.

What is your advice, Atmaca?

We must leave here immediately.

We don't have enough forces, we'll be defeated.

Sergeant Huseyin?

This is the best. We must retreat to a safer place.

We will set off tomorrow morning.

We will move to Tokat firstly.

We'll move on considering the intelligence.

Start your preparations.

Yes, Your Majesty.

You came here as my mother's eyes.

You have become my one of most loyal man. I am lucky.

I'm me who's lucky, Your Excellency.

It is an honor for me to serve such a courageous and honest prince.

I'm ready to die for you.

Good.

Are the preparations done?

Everything is done. We are ready to set off in the morning.

I have a request from you, Lokman.

You will stay here. You will not go with me.

What do you mean, Your Excellency? Late Hurrem Sultana entrusted you to me.

-It isn't possible. -It is, Lokman, it is...

You will stay here and look after Prince Mehmed and my favorite Defne.

I'll rest easy only if you stay with them.

Do not leave them no matter what.

Your late mother Sultana Hurrem's prayers are upon you.

Then your children... All those who love you...

And I, your unworthy concubine.

We will all be praying for you and for you to be victorious.

My Princes Osman, Orhan, Abdullah and Mahmud are going with me.

You will stay here together with my Sultanas and Prince Mehmed.

You must be fast, I wouldn't like to slow you down.

Do not worry about us. You must watch and think of your enemies.

Bayezid...

It will be a hard and dangerous journey.

But I have no doubt that you will come back victorious.

I have full trust on you.

My Defne, my treasure...

The cure to my skin, My smiling Sultana...

My delicate, my bird of glass, my yellow flower...

My heart and chest is pierced with the arrow of your single look.

My heart is in pieces because of the torment of my rival.

Alas! This beauty's heart must be made of marble.

As she doesn't show mercy to my cries.

My love with an heart of stone has no pity for my wailings.

She is still furious, scolding me.

No avail! If one kiss from her lips costs a life...

...I will die and rise and take the kiss anyway.

O The Dardanelles Gun! Don't think you hide your beautiful lover's love in your chest.

It is as clear as black an white in your tears.

Ayse!

Ayse, stop!

Father!

My most beautiful Sultana...

...I must go.

Go back to your siblings.

I have sent a message to Erzurum Beylerbey Ayas Pasha, Your Excellency.

He will meet with us in Erzurum entrance.

Can we trust him, Atmaca? Betrayal is all around these days.

I can vouch for him, prince.. We fought side by side before.

He is a valiant and fair pasha known for his bravery.

Atmaca, I witnessed my brother's betrayal, Atmaca.

My own brother...

You also know what decision His Majesty made.

I will not be surprised if Ayas Pasha betrays me.

Our only option is Erzurum, Your Excellency. If they block that path too...

We will be encircled by this fire and betrayal.

How sad...

Then, we will break that circle.

It's all so depressing and sad...

Nobody will find happiness under this dome.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty...

Easy.

Let go!

Allow me.

Call the Head Physician now!

Your Majesty, why didn't you inform us about this situation earlier?

This Sinan Agha is really talented.

It will be a magnificent complex.

Sir, Sinan Agha is waiting for you to choose the tiles.

Fine.

I want these

I want the best, Mahmud Agha.

I want to best so the people don't think I was being cheap.

Is there any news from Prince Bayezid?

After he left his sanjak, he was seen around Tokat lastly.

Tokat Fortress is a difficult one, you know.

Even Timur couldn't take it back in the day.

He took all his Princes with him except the youngest Prince Mehmed.

We all know what will happened to Prince Bayezid.

No matter where he goes...

...His Majesty's wrath will be waiting for him.

He will never forgive him.

We have seen it years ago, haven't we?

Moreover...

Prince Mustafa did not even start a revolt.

We can never know, Sir. Sultana Mihrimah will do everything to she can.

Prince Bayezid is still alive, can hold a sword.

Sergeant Huseyin and Atmaca are with him.

When Prince Bayezid...

...accepted my brother's murderer...

...it felt like a dagger pierced my heart.

I want Atmaca alive! Send a message to Sokollu.

I personally will take his head off.

Yes, Sir.

How is he?

He isn't alright, Your Highness.

His Majesty's disease has inflamed again.

He keeps all his sorrow inside.

Even if he doesn't show...

...the incidents about Prince Bayezid broke his heart dearly.

If His Majesty is upset just at the beginning, there is still hope, Gulfem.

It means his heart is not completely darkened.

Now, only one person can enter the heart of His Majesty.

And that is you, Your Highness.

You should try to convince His Majesty tirelessly.

Prevent him from killing the Prince.

Don't let this palace go through the same suffer again.

Your Majesty.

Sultana Mihrimah is waiting at the door.

She was very worried when she heard about your situation.

Let her in.

Father?

My Mihrimah...

I was so worried when I heard about you.

Do not be afraid.

I overcame this disease once, I will do it again.

I hope so.

I learned something back in the day.

If the people's souls suffer...

...their bodies suffer, too.

Father...

...you know why the disease appeared again, don't you?

You make decisions as a sultan...

...but you can not bear them as a father.

Can we have a dinner together? Will you allow me?

Ayas Pasha, His Excellency is almost here.

Attention!

His Excellency Prince Bayezid!

Your Excellency.

Welcome, Sokollu.

I am happy to see such a valuable pasha like yourself by my side.

What a grace, Your Excellency.

It is a great honor for me to serve you...

...the future of the dynasty.

How is the situation in the capital?

His Majesty supports you with all his forces.

He issued a decree for Prince Bayezid's capture dead or alive.

Good.

So, this is the end.

Your Excellency.

Sir.

Prince Bayezid left Amasya.

He is marching towards Erzurum with his troops.

It seems that he hopes for help from Ayas Pasha.

This is Bayezid's biggest weakness.

He trusts everyone.

Ayas Pasha will capture him.

We should go and take him at once.

Yes, Your Excellency.

Your Excellency, welcome to Erzurum.

Thank you, Ayas Pasha.

I assume you already know everything has happened.

Your Excellency...

...this...

...the royal decree of His Majesty Sultan Suleyman.

This has been sent it to all border sanjaks.

"This is an order to Erzurum Beylerbey!

My son Bayezid has revolted...

...and run with the bandits along with him.

The rebellious Prince who is to be executed...

...shall never leave my lands!

He is to be arrested on sight, and be handed over dead or alive.

Those who help in their capture...

...will be generously rewarded.

Those who will not follow my orders...

...and help the rebellious Prince...

...will be regarded as an accomplice and be executed!

Heed these words and do not fall into carelessness!"

Your Excellency Prince Bayezid.

I have witnessed the execution of an innocent prince before.

I do not have the heart to see it again.

I will do everything for His Majesty to forgive you

My life is forfeit for you!

Your Highness...

...the late Sultana used to love this.

Rustem Pasha sent chests full of gold to Sinan Agha.

For the mosque. Your Highness, for his mosque.

I swear, His Grace spare no expenses.

He chose such beautiful and unique tiles.

I swear, he spent a fortune, Your Highness.

I wonder...

...what sins he wants to atone for.

He committed so many sins that...

...even if he baths in zam-zam water, it won't help.

People can't find excuses for their sins, I know.

However I regarded my sins as a price for Prince Bayezid's...

...ascending to the throne all these years.

First, my hands were stained with the my late brother Prince Mustafa's blood.

Then, my dear brother Cihangir...

Shedding a plenty of blood and tears...

...isn't in vain, can't be.

Come in!

Your Highness...

...His Majesty's pain finally relieved, he just fell asleep.

The physicians are hopeful.

Your Highness.

You must follow your mother...

...and stay close to His Majesty.

Because the future of Prince Bayezid is in your hands.

Ayas Pasha, they are almost here.

Attention!

His Excellency Prince Selim Khan!

Your Excellency.

There is no need formal greetings, Pasha.

Just tell me where Prince Bayezid is.

Did the cat get your tongue, Pasha?

I ask you where Prince Bayezid is.

I heard that he defeated the forces I had sent.

It is possible for him to do that without your support.

Tell me where you are hiding him.

I hope he is in a safe place now.

I have sent a letter to His Majesty to forgive him.

What do you mean?

You must leave at once, Your Excellency.

A greater army is coming.

They are only a few days away.

How far can I run, Ayas Pasha?

There is Persia behind the border.

They are forcing me to go to the enemy.

What a torture!

Soon these dark days will pass, Your Excellency.

You must remember...

...a good commander knows to retreat when it is necessary.

My all wealth and armory belong to you now.

In addition, my two thousand soldiers are under your command.

Ayas Pasha...

...you know the price for what you're doing, don't you?

Thank God...

...there are good and brave men in this world like yourself.

You fool! Do you know what you have done?

Prince Bayezid...

...is a lion even if he's wounded.

A lion surrounded by hyenas.

I hope...

...he shall have His Majesty's great forgiveness.

Your Excellency...

We've been on the road for many days.

I am not complaining, but my brothers are exhausted.

Where are we going?

Do want an explanation from me, Orhan? Go back to your brothers now!

We are going to Castle of Kars.

Please, do not be offended by Prince Bayezid.

You know he is going through difficult days.

Your Excellency...

We are so close to the Persia border that...

...we don't know where the Ottoman lands end and Persia begins.

Orhan!

Who are they?

Persians.

Cover the Prince!

Prince Sultan Bayezid.

I am Sergeant Marwan, private messenger of Shah Tahmasb.

We do not have any bad intentions, trust us.

Welcome to Persia, Your Excellency.

Or great Shah His Majesty Tahmasb sent me.

I did not intend to enter your land, I am heading to Castle of Kars.

We will go back if we are in your borders.

We know what are going through, Your Excellency, but...

...Kars is not a safe place for you.

As we have heard, there is an army, of ten thousand soldiers marching to Kars.

Our Shah would like to welcome you in Kazwin for your safety.

I assume that...

...you will not reject our Shah's good willed invite.

Your Majesty Shah Tahmasb.

Your Excellency Prince Bayezid.

Welcome to my palace.

Thank you.

I am grateful for your respect and hospitality.

I have heard that you are the most similar Prince...

...to Sultan Suleyman.

I see that is true.

Revolting against him takes courage.

I did not revolt against Sultan Suleyman.

I will never!

It is impossible.

Because no other ruler in the world...

...can deal with Sultan Suleyman's power.

No one can even be compared with him.

I am fighting only against Prince Selim.

We will have plenty of time to talk about it.

You have traveled a long and exhausting journey.

You will be hosted in my palace in the best way.

Did my Prince, Bayezid...

...take refuge in my arch enemy, Tahmasp?

How is this possible?

We can not understand, Your Majesty.

Tahmasb...

...welcomed Prince Bayezid with a great love.

He poured golden coins under his feet.

He spared a private palace for the Prince and his sons.

The Princes are living there.

Just as Alqas Mirza...

...Tahmasp's brother took refuge in us...

...now, they have Prince Bayezid.

Tahmasb will not miss this--

Rustem Pasha... How long he has been in there?

Not long, Your Highness.

I do not advise you to go inside, Mihrimah.

Because His Majesty's anger is worse then hellfire.

It is not easy. His child took refuge in his greatest enemy.

Prince Bayezid is already dead in the eyes of His Majesty.

He is not, Rustem!

There is still hope.

If you want to...

...lie to yourself and close your eyes to the truth...

...go on.

What is making you restless?

Aren't you satisfied with the feast I give for your honor?

On the contrary, it is a perfect dinner.

Your Majesty...

You've showed great generosity by welcoming and hosting me in your palace.

To be honest, I wonder why I deserve it.

You knew...

...my late brother Alqas Mirza, didn't you?

I remember how he was welcomed in Istanbul years ago.

What I do is nothing compared to that.

You also were with him.

You fought against me together.

Huh?

It seems it is revenge time.

Huh?

Look, Your Excellency.

I say it, so you take it as a lesson.

When a ruler makes a decision...

...he is not driven by emotions...

...such as revenge, anger or hatred.

He only thinks about his state's high interests.

Then...

...what do you expect from my presence here, Shah Tahmasb?

You told me you're fighting...

...only against Prince Selim.

And I believe you.

But Sultan Suleyman doesn't.

He ordered you to be executed.

That is why you came to my lands.

Didn't you?

Huh?

His Majesty will surely see the truth...

...and will grant me his great forgiveness.

You should remember the past.

Your should remember Cem Sultan.

He took refuge in the Pope.

Pope Alexander Borgia.

Was he forgiven?

No.

Did he manage to go back?

No.

Because Borgias sold him...

...for a several thousand of gold coins.

They poisoned him.

Look, Your Excellency...

You are

...facing with a Turkish ruler from to Safavid dynasty.

Not a deranged Pope.

I am on your side.

Here, in my lands, you are free.

Just as Sultan Suleyman did not give my brother Alqas Mirza to me...

...I will not give you to him, either.

I am ashamed that I am being compared to your rebellious brother Alqas Mirza.

Because I didn't revolt against an emperor.

When the time is right, I will return to my land.

You should think big.

Sultan Suleiman is very old.

Ottoman subjects and soldiers...

...may easily...

...accept a younger and a fiercer sultan.

We should unite, Your Excellency.

We should march on Sultan Suleyman.

Shah Tahmasb!

I will disregard what you told me.

You did not tell me that, and I did not hear it.

If you'll excuse me, I would like to have a rest.

Do you think my last letter will be delivered to His Majesty, Atmaca?

I hope so, Your Excellency. I sent my most trusted man.

Your Excellency, are we going to live here now?

My Orhan...

My lions...

You are all a part of my soul.

I am ready to burn in hell for your safety.

Yes, we will stay here for a while.

But...

...by God’s will, this storm will end.

This rain will stop.

I hope we will return to our home...

...and walk towards to our rightful throne.

Your Excellency, everywhere you are is our home.

Please, do not sadden yourself by worrying about us.

Come in!

Your Highness! Your Highness, great news!

There is a message from Prince Bayezid!

I talked to the messenger who brought the letter.

His Excellency Prince Bayezid sent many letters to His Majesty, but...

..His Majesty never responded to them.

It seems they prevent it, Your Highness.

Prince Bayezid wanted you to...

..give this letter to His Majesty personally.

I knew Bayezid would not remain silent, Sumbul.

Maybe this letter will work. Maybe it'll solve everything.

I hope so!

O my father, Sultan Suleyman of the whole world...

Father, my soul in my body, my beloved one of my soul...

Will you hurt your Bayezid, my dear father?

I am innocent, God knows, my great and wealthy Sultan father.

O my son who is a disobeying rebellious time to time.

My son, who has never worn the leash of my commands.

Could I ever hurt you, my son Bayezid Khan?

Don't say you are innocent, At least repent, my son.

Like I have lost my mind...

...the mountain peaks have become the place of my rest.

I left and I am far away from my property and wealth.

I shed my tears saying, "Woe to me, save me from this separation."

I am innocent, God knows, my great and wealthy Sultan father.

The wastelands will be a place of rest to the madman who doesn't utter his own name.

Those who escape obeying will always be far away.

If you say this is surprising, " Woe to me, save me from this separation."

Do not say you are innocent, at least repent, my son.

Who can tell to you how I feel, O the most generous Sultan!

I became an orphan separated from my mother and siblings.

I don't revolt against you, God knows...

...I am innocent, God knows, my great and wealthy Sultan father.

Fatherhood is where the sun rises, He who obedient will receive grace.

If you deny the words "Never say to your parents...

...even 'ugh, ' nor yell at them, " you will be orphaned.

God knows who is obedient and who's rebellious.

Do not say you are innocent At least repent, my dear son.

Let's suppose my two hands are stained with blood...

You know as they say "So what if the man has sinned?"

Forgive your Bayezid's mistake, do not hurt your servant.

I am innocent, God knows, my great and wealthy Sultan father.

Let's suppose your two hands are stained with blood.

What if you repent and I forgive you?

My Bayezid, I will forgive you, if you correct yourself.

Do not say you are innocent, at least repent, my dear son.

Your Highness.

I am getting farther away from the capital, my home step by step, Atmaca.

Now in this foreign place, I resist my fate.

Do not lose hope, Your Excellency. We will surely return someday.

I do not know if I'll return...

-...but you will, Atmaca. -What do you mean, Your Excellency?

I know you've been dying to take revenge on Rustem for years.

I have given you a promise...

...hat if I ascended to the throne, I'd give that traitor's head to you myself.

But it seems the throne is far away from me now.

Go to the capital and kill that dog!

I can not leave you and the Princes here.

Just as some wounds do not heal...

..some betrayals are never forgiven, Atmaca.

It waits for the wind like a hot ember to fire it up.

You will go Atmaca.

There is nothing you can do for me here.

Go, for my brother Mustafa,

...his son Mehmed and for me.

Kill Rustem.

You shouldn't worry, Your Highness.

Both Prince Bayezid and his children are doing well.

They send you their greetings and respects. I hope you are alright.

How can I be alright when my unfortunate, brave prince is in Persia, Atmaca?

I still can not believe it. Will my brother be able to come back from there?

Will I ever hold him again?

It depends on us, Your Highness.

I have sent many letters, but I did not receive an answer.

Most probably, Prince Selim's men prevented that.

This is getting worse, Atmaca. Do not trust Tahmasb.

The only way is that Prince Bayezid will go somewhere safe.

We did our best, Your Highness. But all doors were closed to us.

We have no choice but going to Persia.

We are in the middle of a burning circle.

Either we'll sting ourselves like a scorpion...

...or we will break that circle.

And how did you come here?

Why did you come? Why did you leave the Prince alone?

I am here because Prince Bayezid ordered me so.

He wants justice...

...he wants the traitors to be punished.

Rustem Pasha...

Either take my life now, Your Highness...

...or help me take that devil's life.

Your Sultan father fights the enemies.

He will defeat them and return.

And then we will never ever part again.

You always say that but he doesn't return.

It has been two years, Defne. I forgot my father's face.

When will he come back?

Sultana Defne, Sultana Mihrimah sent a message.

I hope Her Highness is giving the good news.

I hope His Majesty forgave His Excellency.

I hope...

What is it, Your Highness?

His Majesty...

...negotiates with Shah Tahmasb...

...for Prince Bayezid's life.

Oh my!

Lokman Agha...

...His Excellency must be informed about these negotiations!

We can not send a message to Persia from here.

You know what happened to our messengers.

Their heads were found in wells.

If His Excellency is not informed, he will lose his life

He must leave Persia at once.

If we can not trust the messengers...

...then I will go.

What do you say, Sultana Defne? You must be joking.

Humashah.

My daughter...

Every day, you become more beautiful.

May you have a beautiful life, too.

Osman, my son...

What is this, father?

What kind of a bird is this? So colorful.

A captain brought it from India.

They call it a parrot.

It is my gift to you.

Its colors are magnificent.

Come on.

I am surprised that your mother let you to invite me for dinner.

My mother is not cold hearted person as you think, father.

She cares about the happiness of her children.

I am sure she knows how you fond us.

I hope so.

Come on.

Bismillah.

Come in.

Your Highness.

His Grace Rustem Pasha is here.

I chased Rustem Pasha back in the day.

However, he always managed to survive.

This time, he can't escape.

This time, he can't survive.

Do not even think about poisoning him.

First, Zal Mahmud Pasha tries everything he eats.

I am a soldier, Your Highness.

If I will kill someone...

...I want to do it with my own strength, looking him in the eye.

It is time to sleep. The children must go to bed.

I've heard you are sick. I hope it is nothing serious.

My stomach is upset for a long time.

I feel tightness in my chest, I can barely breathe.

However...

...the physicians' medicines helped me. I feel better today.

There are some matters we need to talk about.

We should meet and talk in your chamber.

Take my children and go to the palace. They will stay in the palace's harem tonight.

What’s happening, Your Highness?

Do as I say.

Your Highness.

To be honest, I am really curious.

What is the reason of this interest?

I thought you hated me.

You were a stablemaster, when I first saw you.

You were in charge of the horses.

You were also responsible for my horse.

Then, thanks to my late mother, you climbed up high.

Until...

...you became the Grand Vizier.

What do you mean now?

It is quite an ascent for a pig herder, isn't it?

I made my own destiny, Mihrimah.

Otherwise, if you were right...

...I would be herding pigs in a land far away now.

As you see, I did not come to this position by a coincidence.

Everything that I have, I have got it by my tooth and nails!

I am the most powerful Grand Vizier...

...of this Empire has ever seen!

What is your purpose? Are you here to talk about these?

Come in.

Your Highness.

Your son Osman does not sleep. He is restless.

She insists on seeing his mother.

I will put Osman down and be back.

We will talk then.

Zal Mahmud.

You remember that day, don't you?

The day you strangled Prince Mustafa.

I have never forgotten that!

Rustem!

Did you think you would die peacefully in your bed?

Do you remember...

...that I told you, "One day, I will kill you!"

It's time to avenge Prince Mustafa!

Sumbul, get this place cleaned very well.

Put the bodies into sacks and throw them into the sea.

But bury Atmaca following the tradition, May he rest in peace.

Amen. Yes, Your Highness.

And about Rustem. Put him on the couch.

You know he had been sick on his chest and stomach for some time.

Everyone will think that's why he died. Understood?

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Highness, what should we do with Zal Mahmud?

Tell him that if utters a single word, I will behead him!

Yes, Your Highness.

Farewell, Rustem.

Come in.

Your Majesty.

There is a message from Istanbul.

Rustem Pasha responded to your offer.

"The Emperor of Persia Shah Tahmasp...

...we have received your last letter.

Our great Emperor Sultan Suleyman Khan and I have discussed your offer.

To hand over Prince Bayezid...

...you demand the city of Baghdad and 1.2 million golden coins.

We are ready to give you this money.

However, we can never be convinced to give you Baghdad.

In return for this, His Majesty shows his grace...

...by giving you the Castle of Kars.

However, His Great Majesty orders Prince Bayezid to be delivered alive.

Husrev Pasha and his delegation have set off.

If you do not accept our conditions...

...we won't be responsible for the bloody war.

Grand Vizier Rustem Pasha."

Come in.

Your Excellency, there is a new message.

About Atmaca?

Guards!

Bayezid...

-Defne? -Bayezid!

Where are my Prince Mehmed and my Sultanas?

I left them in Amasya.

We did not know what would come across. I could not put them in danger.

What brought you here?

Sultana Mihrimah sent this to Amasya.

She tried to reach you but she couldn't.

What is that? What does she say?

Unfortunately, she says Shah Tahmasb is negotiating...

...about your life in return for lands and golds.

Your Majesty Shah Tahmasb.

I am Beylerbey of Van, Mustafa Pasha.

I came here by the order of His Excellency Prince Selim.

He sends you greetings and respect.

I'm listening Mustafa Bey. What does Prince Selim want from me?

He would like you to...

...deliver rebellious Prince Bayezid to him, Shah.

Sultan Suleyman...

...is sending Husrev Pasha for me to deliver Prince Bayezid.

I can take your Sultan's generous offer...

...only if I deliver Prince Bayezid to him.

Of course, our great Sultan is noble and generous.

But...

...His Excellency Prince Selim...

...is also not lacking in generosity.

If you give Prince Bayezid to us...

...you will get more than what you wanted...

...and you'll be close friends...

...with the Sultan of the future.