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The events and characters in this show have been fictionalized based on history.

Thank you.

I saw your paintings and really liked them.

Leo, you're a good painter.

I am really glad you liked them, Your Majesty.

Halal.

Are you okay?

I'm okay. It's nothing.

Take a deep breath. Bring her water at once.

What's wrong? Don't make us worry. Are you sick?

Forgive me, Your Majesty. My heart throbbed.

I couldn't breathe.

Call a physician.

No, it's nothing. It'll go away.

Is it something you ate?

I don't know.

I'll wash my face.

By your leave.

Mother, if you'll excuse me, I should look after Hurrem.

Alex!

Alex!

Alex!

Leo!

Alex!

Hurrem?

Hurrem!

Hurrem! Open your eyes! Sadika!

-He is here. -Hurrem?

Hatice.

Don't move. I'm calling a physician.

I'm okay. I'm fine now.

You've been here for a while now.

You got used to it.

I assume you won't go back to your homeland.

I am going to give Leo new assignments, Your Majesty.

My padishah, I don't have much work here.

-I will go back soon. -Hold on. You will paint my portrait yet.

As the wedding's over, we'll start.

Mother. If you'll excuse me, I will go look for Sultan Hatice.

I'm worried too. Go and find out why they haven't come yet.

Hurrem.

What's wrong?

How did this happen in an instant?

I'm okay, my sultan. I'm better now.

Crying helped.

Why did you cry?

I...

I always become sensitive after giving birth.

My heart throbs. I have a hard time breathing.

Then I start to cry.

For no reason?

You are my friend.

I wouldn't hide something from you.

Don't hesitate, come on.

Tell me.

I am scared that our happiness with His Majesty will go away...

...they will do malignant things to me again...

...they will slander against me.

Doesn't His Majesty adore you?

-Why would your happiness go away? -I know.

But when I think of it, it seems that way.

You are too vulnerable. Don't worry about these.

My sultan.

Mother is worried.

We're coming.

Come on, Hurrem.

You go. I'll come later.

Your Majesty, entertaining you is a great honour for me.

Allah made it possible at last. I am grateful.

I am very happy to be here too.

But you bothered my mother a little, Ibrahim Pasha.

Forgive me, if I made any mistakes, Valide Sultan.

You made no mistakes.

I only want your happiness to be eternal...

...and you to live in peace.

May nothing unimportant cloud your contentment, Inshallah.

-Hatice, how is Hurrem? -Don't worry, Your Majesty.

-She is fine. She should come shortly. -Good.

It can't be.

It must be a nightmare.

It can't be. He is dead.

Hurrem, how are you feeling?

-I am fine, Your Majesty. -Good.

Eat. You haven't eaten anything.

Tell Leo to come to the palace tomorrow.

-For the painting, Your Majesty? -Yes, Pargali.

Hurrem and I will stand in front of him together.

And Leo will paint our contentment.

I'd be honoured, Your Majesty.

You are excused, Leo.

Hurrem.

Hurrem.

-What are you doing here? -Don't be scared. I came to say something.

I don't want to hear it. Go away!

Why are you so scared?

Or are you hiding something?

I am not hiding anything.

I saw you two yesterday night.

I saw how you were looking at each other.

That painter.

Was it Leo?

I don't know him.

He's Crimean. He came from there.

Obviously, he is someone you know.

Who is this Leo?

What is it between you two?

Or...

No! I don't know him.

I don't know who Leo is. Leo. No.

Where is Mahidevran? She was just here.

She's not here.

You must have had a nightmare.

Yes.

A nightmare.

You were talking in your sleep. You said "Leo."

-Why did we come here? -Don't complain. Get some fresh air.

Tell me, why did we come?

I've got something to do. I got to give something to someone.

Then we'll go to the palace together.

-To the pasha? -Yes.

Leo.

You've been acting weird the last few days. Something happened to you.

It's nothing. I'm okay.

It's something.

I can see that, but...

But whatever.

-More power to you elbow. -Thank you.

I am looking for the captain of the galley Fortuna, Antonio. Is he around?

Look, there is someone playing backgammon.

-The one with the hat. -Yes?

He's Captain Antonio.

-Thanks. -Thanks.

Who is Leo? What are you saying?

You were saying it in your sleep. I heard it. You said "Leo."

You heard wrong.

What is the matter? Why are you getting mad? I know.

-You know what? -You told me about a Leo.

From your village. You were supposed to get married.

It's a pity. You said he was killed by Tatars.

Yes.

It's a pity.

But he's been dead for a long time.

Maybe you had a nightmare about him dying again.

It's over. The nightmare's over.

Bring me water. My throat's dry.

-Are you Captain Antonio? -Who are you? Why are you asking?

-Viktoria sent me. -Viktoria?

Yes.

She wanted me to give this to you.

She is upset. She misses her family.

You are to deliver the letter to his uncle.

I understand. How can I find you, if this is answered?

Everyone knows me in the Long Market. Ask for Matrakci and they'll show me.

Okay. Tell her not to worry.

Thank you.

Leo!

Leo!

Your Highness King Louis. The sister of Sultan Suleyman, Hatice, has married.

They sent me to the Grand Vizier Ibrahim Pasha's palace

as her maid of honour.

Now it is very hard for me to reach Sultan Suleyman's palace.

But do not worry.

Suleyman visits this palace frequently.

Don't doubt that I will get my revenge.

I see your beautiful face every morning when I wake up, for that I pray to Allah.

So that our happiness lasts for a lifetime.

Hurrem.

She told me something last night.

She said she sometimes feels ill for no reason...

...and fear takes her heart.

She's scared to lose His Majesty.

I understand it much more clearly now.

Hurrem Hatun's fears will last a lifetime, my sultan.

She will learn to live with these fears.

But...

...I would give my life for you to live a life free of worry.

I know, Ibrahim.

I am taking Prince Mustafa to the Janissary Corps today.

How nice.

He'll be very happy.

Gulsah, tell them to bring my sherbet here.

-My sultan, is that painter coming today? -Yes, he is.

Hurrem's demands never end.

Now, it is a painting.

My sultan.

-If you want, I can... -Don't tell me you can kill her again.

No, my sultan. I am not going to kill her.

But I thought of a way to drive Hurrem mad.

-What's that? -This place.

As you know Hatice Sultan moved away. Her room is empty.

You have to move into this large room.

It is befits for my sultan. It's got a terrace.

Also, it can see everything.

Gulnihal.

Gulnihal.

I am going to His Majesty.

Hurrem.

I heard something, but...

They said a new painter came to the palace.

They said that he's going to paint His Majesty with you.

How did you hear about it so quickly?

You can't hide...

...anything in this palace.

Everybody knows everything.

Tell Ibrahim Pasha we're here.

Sadika Hatun.

Nasuh Effendi. The letter?

The letter...

I found the man and gave it to him. He said "Don't she worry."

Thank you very much.

You've helped me. How can I repay you?

Nothing.

A smile on your beautiful face is enough.

A smile for me. I don't want anything else.

Smile.

Come.

My pasha. Nasuh Effendi and the painter, Leo, are here.

Tell them to wait. I'm coming.

What are you looking at?

Come, my sultan.

Our Matrakci has fallen for Sadika Hatun.

-How could this happen? -Don't get angry so quickly.

Matrakci brought this girl to me.

She was sick, injured.

It was the day before Rhodes so I put her to the harem.

My sultan.

If you approve it, too, I want them to marry at an appropriate time.

If you approve, then I approve.

If he's in love, we should help.

I wouldn't speak against love.

My pasha.

-Good morning, Matrakci. -Good morning, my pasha.

Leo, go, gather your things. We're going.

-To the palace? To His Majesty? -Yes.

Come on. Don't mess around.

Your Majesty.

Welcome, my sultan.

Don't stand there. Sit.

How are you feeling? Is your stomach still aching?

-I'm better. I am okay. -Good.

Now, tell me. Why did you want to see me?

My beloved sultan.

I have thousands of reasons to see you.

I missed you.

I wonder about you.

So you have nothing to say?

Actually, I have.

I changed my mind about the painting.

I thought you wanted it very much. Why?

Mother didn't like the idea very much.

I don't want her to think badly of me. I don't want her to be angry at me.

I want that painting. Don't you think about those.

Now, go and get ready.

My Mustafa, my lion cub.

You've grown so much that you're going to the Janissary Corps today?

I won't carry a wooden sword anymore. I will carry a real one.

Ibrahim Pasha said the swords are heavy...

...but I will carry them like feather. You'll see.

Of course you will. You're going to be a conqueror like your ancestors.

Come. Let's hug one more time.

Mustafa, come on.

Mother.

-I'm going to tell you something, but... -Tell me, I'm listening.

I'll see Mustafa off now.

Then if you're not busy, I'll come and tell.

All right, whatever you say.

Pargali, Mustafa looks forward to your arrival.

He said, "I'm going to be the strongest Janissary."

I had a new caftan made. Make him wear it to the ceremony.

Your Majesty, I have some concerns about that matter.

I'm worried that after seeing the Janissary Corps...

...Mustafa may not want to go to the prince school.

As you know, he is not very keen on the school.

His desire is to gird a sword and go to war.

What are you saying?

A prince has never been educated in the Corps.

I know your fondness for my Mustafa very well, Pargali.

But don't forget about the other princes. Mehmet and Selim follow him.

Your Majesty, how could I single out our princes?

I would die for all of them.

Any news from Egypt, from Kadizade Mehmet Effendi?

What has Ahmet Pasha been doing?

I delivered your orders. I'm expecting a report within few days.

Ahmet Pasha shouldn't be neglected. Egypt should never be neglected, above all.

23 days earlier...

As of today, in every mosque of Cairo...

...in the name of Al Melikkul Mansur Sultan Ahmet Khan, your khutbah...

...as the Egypt's new sultan, has started being given.

Following my khutbah, how did the congregation react to this circumstance?

Prayers rose from the mosques...

...so that your will may be eternal, my sultan.

Good.

Kadizade Mehmet Effendi...

...is the Grand Vizier of our sultanate. Let this be known.

My sultan, you honour me.

Being worth of your appraisal is a great joy.

-Are our new coins ready? -My sultan...

...our mint worked hard and managed to ready them for this blessed day.

I'd like to present you your gold coin carrying your tughra.

You casted these gold coins by melting Sultan Suleyman's coins, right?

Yes, my sultan.

We have melted Sultan Suleyman's coins which were in the treasury.

Good.

I will wipe every trace of him from Egypt.

Let our flag flutter in every corner!

My tughra should be on red...

...and below that, two swords belonging to...

...the Arab and Mameluke lords should stand crossed.

My tughra, my sovereignty...

...should be protected with these imperial swords.

When will you address your servants?

The folks would like to see their sultan up close and tell their problems.

They should tell their problems to you, Kadizade.

Have I made you my pasha, my vizier, for nothing?

I have no hopes regarding Ahmet Pasha.

If not today, tomorrow he will betray us.

If that takes place, I will hold myself responsible, my sultan.

I would think that I shouldn't have sent him to a province so important as Egypt.

Ahmet Pasha served as the commander-in-chief...

...in a tedious campaign like Rhodes.

This duty is a critical test of his loyalty to the Ottoman Empire.

In the case that he doesn't pass this test...

...you yourself will go and bring his head to me.

Insallah. That won't be necessary.

Your Majesty, I came to the palace with Matrakci and Leo.

I told them to wait in the main garden.

-If you're not busy. -Of course.

Tell Sultan Hurrem to come to the main garden too.

She's got eyes bluer than blue.

As if all the seas of the world have combined and started waves in her eyes.

It's like my heart will tear my chest.

Be calm, Leo. Relax, don't worry. Or you get clumsy.

Don't worry. If the painting is bad, the most His Majesty will do is to exile you.

But if you paint His Majesty's favourite, mother of princes, Sultan Hurrem bad...

...you should worry.

Then you will lose your head.

Sultan Hurrem?

Aren't you ready yet?

Selim is restless. I don't want to leave him alone.

Gulnihal can look after him. Don't worry.

Selim is fine. Don't worry.

Go, I can look after him.

His Majesty summoned you to the main chamber.

Leo Effendi is here. They are waiting for you.

Leo?

Gulnihal, go, look after the kids.

What is happening?

Is there something wrong?

His Majesty summoned you, you should be running to him. Instead, you make a face.

Everybody in the harem is talking about you being painted.

Mahidevran is really upset.

His Majesty is getting painted with you instead of her.

Mother, let go. I'm not a child anymore. You're still holding my hand.

My prince.

Come on, we're late. Wear your new caftan and let's go.

Your father waited for you, then left.

Go, Mustafa, wear your caftan. I am coming shortly.

Inshallah, you won't regret it someday.

What would I regret, my sultan? Why are you angry at me?

She was exiled to the old palace. We were rid of her.

You brought her here again.

Now, look at what's happening.

She is getting their love painted.

Make way! His Excellency Sultan Suleyman!

Your Majesty.

The weather is very nice today.

You're going to paint it here, right?

-If you don't like it, we can... -No. It's appropriate.

Your Majesty. Let's start if you wish.

Let's wait. Sultan Hurrem is coming too.

My sultan. Thanks to you, we could get some fresh air.

Make way!

-Your Majesty. -Come, my Hurrem. Come close.

Where will I stand?

What do you say Leo?

Your Majesty, you should sit.

And the sultan...

...behind you to the left.

My sultan.

What, Gulsah?

Excuse my curiosity.

Have you spoken to Valide Sultan, about this room being assigned to you?

Not now. I'll speak with her later.

See what's happening?

She is holding His Majesty in captivity.

Staying outside, getting painted together...

I wouldn't be surprised if she moved into the main chamber.

She's doing it on purpose, my sultan.

She knows it would get to you. You have to speak to our Valide at once.

If you get this room, Hurrem will die of jealousy.

Come with me.

Father.

You've become a valiant young man. Let the Janissary Corps see a hero.

My lion.

Are you excited?

It will go well.

Hurrem...

Don't look at me.

I'm really glad you're alive.

I thought you were dead.

Me too, Alex. I traced you for years.

I looked for you for the chance of you being alive.

That's why I came here.

-Have you told anyone about me? -No, I haven't told anybody.

Don't tell anyone. Don't let anyone know.

Go on. Godspeed.

Nigar Kalfa.

-Yes, my pasha? -Is everything fine in the harem?

Thanks to you my pasha, it is.

May Allah never leave us without you.

Mother.

As you know...

...Mustafa really likes playing on his aunt's balcony.

Sultan Hatice moved into her own palace.

If you see fit...

...I want to move into that room.

I don't know. How can that happen?

Forgive me, my sultan.

I kept you busy with this trivial matter.

-How is the condition of the room? -It needs maintenance, my sultan.

Good, then. I am assigning that room to Mahidevran.

Thank you, my sultan!

If you need something, anything you want, tell me...

...so that it could be renovated accordingly.

Hold your sword firmly!

Don't swing too wide! Quick!

Faster!

-Look into the eyes of your enemy! -Make way!

His Excellency Prince Mustafa!

His Excellency, Grand Vizier Ibrahim Pasha!

First Company of Chamberlains await your orders, my pasha.

We came so that our prince, Mustafa...

...could see the company he will join when the time comes...

...and so he could start his training.

We'll be honoured, my pasha.

Prince Mustafa, let's give you a sword fit for you today.

-Let my sword training begin then. -Go on.

Company of Chamberlains, hail!

Long live Prince Mustafa!

Long live Prince Mustafa!

Order them to continue the training Mustafa Agha.

-With passion! -With passion!

Our favourite pasha finally came.

He found time from weddings and celebrations then.

Your Majesty, the children must be wondering about me.

I left Selim exhausted.

I am quite bored of sitting still like this too.

Leo, enough for today. We'll continue in another time.

Okay.

Matrakci.

-I'd like to see it before it is finished. -Your Majesty.

I am sure you will like it.

We'll see his talent.

Leo, come on. Gather your things.

When will I join the Corps?

Janissaries are the servants of our padishah.

Inshallah, when you become the padishah...

...you'll be the highest member of this company.

Do you have to swing the sword well to be a good Janissary?

You can't be a Janissary only by swinging sword well.

At first, you will memorize the ways of this company.

Do you know these ways, Ibrahim Pasha?

-I do. -Tell me, Ibrahim Pasha.

My prince, first order is to not lie, not commit haram...

-...and to not tale-bear. -What is tale-bearing?

Tale-bearing is...

...to talk behind someone's back, to gossip.

My prince, watch your hand and tongue...

...do not hold grudges, do not be jealous of anyone...

...hide what you see, do not tell what you did not see...

...do not reach above your station...

...do not speak out of turn.

Learn from mistakes, be kind, protect the young...

-...respect the old. -It is really hard.

These are only the first oaths.

You will keep maturing for a lifetime to protect your oaths.

My prince, it is very hard to be a member of this company of valiant heroes.

It is a toilsome journey.

Do you have any complaints, Mustafa Agha?

-Not in the least. Can a servant complain? -Good.

But our heroes are restless.

They want to go to new campaigns and triumph.

It's only been a year since we came back from Rhodes.

A great campaign needs great preparation.

Tell them to empty the room completely.

Carpet, rug, everything should be thrown out.

Most precious carpet should be laid.

New fabrics should be brought in for the couches.

Make the bed bigger. Set up a second furnace.

Everything will be done as you order, my sultan. Don't worry.

How long will it take?

How long...? It will take about two weeks.

Too late.

We will do our best, my sultan. With Allah's will.

-Tell them to do it quickly. -Certainly, my sultan.

Thank you.

-It's really good. -Nigar Kalfa.

-What happened? -I think I should be asking that to you.

What is this? Are you thinking of becoming a Sultan too?

What? I had a stiff neck. I'm getting it massaged.

Get up! Come on!

We have to talk. Come to the courtyard.

You get your back rubbed and I carry all the burden.

I swear, someday I will leave this place.

Okay, Sumbul Agha. Tell me, what happened.

Valide Sultan gave Hatice's large room to Sultan Mahidevran.

They will keep a tight rein on me for the preparation.

The reason?

Yes, I went and asked Valide that.

I said, "What am I going to say when Nigar Kalfa asks?"

What can it be? She wanted it from our Valide and she gave it.

Now, go to the room and find out its shortcomings.

I can't go at night. I'll go in the morning.

Right, you can't go there at night.

Okay, then find Seker Agha and tell him to send my dessert. I'm hungry.

Really?

Come on, go.

Go.

What did you say?

"Choose your cow...

...and the one you will marry from your own village."

My mother used to say that when we were little.

Do you regret that you didn't listen to your mother?

My sultan.

It is certain where my home...

...my village, my homeland, my world is.

My musk, my amber, my treasure, my love, my shining moon.

My friend, my secret, my jewel, my sultan of beauties.

-Your Majesty, Sultan Hurrem is here. -She may come.

Forgive me if I came untimely, Your Majesty.

-I will leave immediately. -Come, my Hurrem. It is the perfect time.

Are you writing a poem?

For me?

My life, my being, my world...

...my river of wine...

...my spring, my joy, my sun, my smiling rose.

So you liked it?

-But it is not finished yet. -When will it be finished?

I will write as long as my deep love for you lasts.

Then it will never finish.

Let's go to the terrace.

This terrace is beautiful.

One rejuvenates, fills with peace here.

Come more often, then.

I am talking about our children.

Mehmet, Selim, Mihrimah.

There isn't enough space anymore. The room isn't enough for us.

You're right. Three kids, attendants...

You must be having a hard time.

It long overdue to move into a more spacious room.

-Can we move into another room? -Of course.

But first, we have to find a new room.

I have somewhere in mind...

-...but I don't know if it would be right. -Where?

Tell me.

My Hatice's room?

Sultan Hatice moved into her own palace.

Also, the room has a terrace.

Our children could get comfortable and get fresh air.

What is it?

My pasha, a messenger has arrived from Egypt. It's most important.

Let him wait a bit.

My sultan.

My pasha, I have come from Cairo. I am a messenger for Kadizade Mehmet Effendi.

Prepare my horse.

Did you understand what I said?

I understand, Your Majesty.

Then what are you waiting for? Go and do it.

-The thing is... -What?

-If I were to speak to our mother... -If you say another word...

...I will rip out your tongue, and then...

As you command, Your Majesty.

You are early today, Pargali.

There's still time until the payment ceremony.

-Your Majesty. -What's this?

It was sent by Kadizade Mehmet Effendi from Egypt.

Grand Vizier Ibrahim Pasha...

...it is my solemn duty to inform you...

...of the latest developments, as you commanded.

Ahmet Pasha, who was appointed governor of Egypt by our padishah...

...has colluded with the Arab sheiks and the Mameluke lords...

...and has engaged in treason against the empire.

He has had khutbahs given in the Cairo mosques...

...has declared himself Sultan Al-Maliku'l Mansur...

...and has had coins minted in his name.

He has had flags made that now adorn the blades of the Arab and Mameluke lords.

They now fly above the castles and palaces.

The people are destitute. The taxes have increased many times over.

He has appointed me as vizier of this traitorous sultanate.

This is the coin minted by the traitor Ahmet Pasha.

You will go to Egypt as the new governor.

You are going to bring me the traitor's head.

Immediately, my padishah.

But first send word to Kadizade Mehmet Effendi.

Have him continue to pretend that he supports him...

...so that you can capture him easily.

Sumbul Agha! I'm off to the bazaar. Can I get you anything?

-Go to hell! -Why are you upset?

-Why didn't you send my sweet last night? -I did, Sumbul Agha!

-Didn't Nigar Kalfa bring it? -Will you look at that?

-She has become quite rude. -Sumbul Agha.

Daye Hatun. What an unexpected coincidence, I was looking for you.

We are in trouble.

Whenever there's trouble, you bear the bad news. Speak.

I'm going to the ceremony with father today.

Gulsah, let's go look at our new chamber and see if Sumbul Agha has begun work.

-Let's go, my sultan. -New chamber?

From now on we'll be staying in Aunt Hatice's chamber.

That chamber has a huge terrace.

Has the painter come again? Will he be painting a portrait?

Yes.

His Majesty has summoned you too.

He said there's no point without Gulnilah.

-Good morning. -Nigar. My Daye Hatun.

Don't let Daye Hatun hear you say that. She'll think I'm after her position.

What have you done to yourself?

You look great! Who is it for?

For God's sake. For me, of course, who else?

You're in a bad mood.

Did you get up on the wrong side today?

-I need some air. -Are you going to the garden?

I'm going to Hatice's terrace. It's not being used anyway, right?

Understood.

You've heard what's happening.

I admire your keen mind.

Why did you hide it? What if I hadn't heard of it?

-I would have missed a beautiful chamber. -What does that mean?

Haven't you already missed Sultan Hatice's chamber?

What do you mean, he's given the chamber to Hurrem?

Apparently, they told Sumbul Agha.

How is this suddenly possible?

It cannot be a coincidence, Mother.

Hurrem Hatun must have found out somehow.

Of course. And then she must have rushed to His Majesty.

And my son never needs to repeat himself.

Sultan Mahidevran will be very upset when she finds out.

Make way! His Majesty Sultan Suleyman Khan.

My son, my lion.

Mother, I wanted you to hear it from me.

Ahmet Pasha has disregarded my will, our dynasty and the empire...

...and has begun a rebellion in Egypt.

Are you sure? Could it not be a trap for the pasha?

His treason is clear. There is no room for doubt.

He has had khutbahs given in his name and has declared himself a sultan.

He has even had coins minted.

I'm sending Ibrahim Pasha to Egypt. I have commanded him to rip out his liver.

I'm sure he'll get what he deserves.

By your leave, Mother, Mustafa is waiting. We are to attend the payment ceremony.

Stay safe, my lion.

Come on. Make sure they don't touch the ground. Put them where I showed you.

My sultan.

I've come to see how the preparations are going.

Thank Allah, they are going well.

Sumbul Agha. Sultan Mahidevran.

What are you doing here?

I have come to see my new chamber.

This is not your chamber. What have you come here for?

Why, of course, you don't know.

His Majesty has given this chamber to me.

Sumbul Agha, tell her.

Tell the sultan for whom you are preparing this chamber.

I am preparing it for you, my sultan.

-What did you say? -It is what His Majesty commanded.

He commanded it this morning.

Don't drag it on the ground.

This chamber is now mine.

You are one to be feared, my sultan.

Only my enemies need fear me. Not you.

Look, the entire palace is beneath my feet.

The main garden.

The main chamber.

I will watch everything like a hawk.

Begin distributing the wages.

Allah! Allah! Illallah!

The head is cut! The heart is shattered! The sword is bloodied!

Countless heads have been taken. But none ask after them!

Our struggle and our swords bring death to the enemy!

We owe our allegiance to the padishah!

In the name of the Pillars of Creation...

...the Oath of Muhammed, the Light of Nebi, Kerem-i Ali...

...the founder of our order...

...and our sultan, His Excellency Haci Bektas-i Veli!

Forever, no matter our fates. Praise Allah!

Allah!

-First Company of Veterans! -Ready!

Forward!

-Second Company of Veterans! -Ready!

Mother.

Did you know...

...that His Majesty had given Sultan Hatice's chamber to Hurrem?

Yes. Daye told me.

But you promised that chamber to me.

This is what His Majesty saw fit to do.

It is not our place to question him.

-But Mustafa was so happy with... -Don't take this matter any further.

I am upset as it is.

Don't trouble me with this when I have a thousand worries.

I am sorry, Mother.

Was it me who upset you?

Ahmet Pasha has begun a rebellion in Egypt.

Ibrahim Pasha is going to Egypt to quash it.

I am thinking of Hatice.

His Majesty, Sultan Suleyman!

Prince Mustafa.

This is your first sword.

You will be trained with this sword until you become a soldier in this corps.

May Allah bless your arm with strength...

...your heart with mercy and your mind with justice.

Long live Prince Mustafa! May your sword touch the heavens!

Your Majesty.

We have informed the grand vizier, but it is our duty to inform you as well.

The janissaries await a great campaign. It is all they speak of.

If I deem it to be in the interests of the empire...

...I will give the command to march.

-What is cooking in these cauldrons? -Rock candy.

We boil it on payment days.

We receive our payment, and the covenant is completed.

If the payment is made on time, we celebrate the sweet occasion...

...by handing out sweets.

What would you do if the payment was not made?

We would upend the cauldron and dump it on their heads.

Ibrahim.

Welcome.

The food will be ready soon. Sadika.

No need to rush, my sultan. I am not very hungry.

I missed you so much.

My days are filled with longing.

I can barely make it to the evening.

My sultan. My Hatice.

I can barely make it to the evening.

My sultan, there is a matter of great importance we need to speak of.

Ahmet Pasha has begun a rebellion in Egypt.

It is imperative that we quash it at once.

Will Ayas Pasha be going to Egypt to crush the rebellion?

I will.

It is what His Majesty has commanded.

Don't go.

I would die if something happens to you.

My sultan.

Through many wars, many raids...

...and many deaths, I have returned to you.

This will be no different.

Ibrahim.

Egypt is so far away.

Don't go.

Don't go.

Even if Kadizade Mehmet Effendi is this traitor's vizier...

...if he can't secure the loyalty of the army...

...he will not be able to depose the traitor Ahmet.

Your Majesty, I have sent a messenger and told him that I'm setting out.

I have authorised him to use gold from the treasury as needed.

He's to hand out weapons, money and gifts to rally our supporters.

Good.

The tax that was to arrive from Egypt has been seized, Your Majesty.

I trust you, Ibrahim Pasha. I'm sure that we will overcome this crisis.

Take all necessary precautions. The provinces will assist you.

Ayas Pasha, you will organise this support, of course.

As you command, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, with permission, I would like to take...

...Minister of Finance Iskender Celebi and Celalzade Mustafa Celebi.

Take whomever you deem necessary.

As long as the will of the empire is reestablished in Egypt.

The traitor must be punished. That is all.

-Ayas Pasha, there is another matter. -Yes, my pasha.

You know my father and brother.

I would like to appoint them to positions before I leave for Egypt.

Since I may not return.

I am sure you will return safely, my pasha.

Do not concern yourself with those you leave behind.

We can assign them duties in a province...

...such as Mezistre.

That is acceptable.

Do what is needed, then inform me so I can speak to my family.

Make way!

I would like to see the painting.

Is this a dream?

Alex, I have come all this way to see you.

Don't say that.

There is nothing I can do for you.

Leave.

I've missed you so much. And just when I found you...

The pasha is leaving for Egypt.

The day he leaves...

...I will be going to his palace.

We can speak then. Wait for me there.

I would wait an eternity for you.

What did you speak of?

I said that if he paints us badly...

...I would kill him with my own hands.

How cruel. Don't scare him.

His Majesty has important matters to attend to.

He thanked you and asked that you return later.

Let's go.

Mahidevran and Hurrem have been at each other's throats over your chamber.

I expect Hurrem got it.

As you say. Somehow she did.

I can't be bothered with them.

Gulfem.

How quickly we are separated again.

After all this time, just when I was reunited with Ibrahim...

...we are separated again. I don't know.

I have a bad feeling about this.

My sultan, don't give in to these feelings and upset yourself.

Ibrahim Pasha will go out like a lion and return safe and sound.

Inshallah, Gulfem.

-My sultan. -All I ask of Allah...

-...is that he... -Are you okay? Sultan Hatice?

My sultan!

My sultan? What's wrong?

Summon the physician. Sultan Hatice.

Open your eyes. Sadika!

Manolis!

Look, your son is coming.

Have you come to bid us farewell, my son?

I didn't want to depart without embracing you and Niko, Father.

-Take these. -What are they?

If I do not return...

...I want to be sure that you are safe.

Starting now you are in the service of the empire in the Mezistre province.

Where have you been, physician? Hurry!

-How did it happen? -We were chatting. She suddenly fainted.

I don't understand how it happened.

You will be known as Sahin Bey, and you as Yunus Bey, Father.

My son...

Why do we have to go?

I have to do this for your safety, Father.

Why do you say that, Theo?

Just accept it, Father, so I don't have to worry about those I leave behind.

Knowing my family is safe will set my mind at ease.

Okay?

Matrakci.

My family is in your care until they leave.

Of course, my pasha.

I will personally see them to the province.

Okay, then.

It's not as if death awaits us.

I will do this for my son.

Do not be upset. Be happy!

Both this chamber and Hatice's chamber are ours.

I will stay there, and the children will stay here.

-Are you ready? -We're ready.

Come on, let's go and see that terrace.

Where is the terrace? Where?

Over there.

We are going to our new room!

Enough on that topic, Daye. That room now belongs to Hurrem.

Do what is required.

The gifts you ordered to console Sultan Mahidevran...

...will be arriving tomorrow.

Okay.

Hatice! Come in.

Hatice, what is the matter, my girl?

-Your Majesty. -Is it time to depart?

May Allah bless your journey.

Your Majesty, if I do not return...

...please do not allow Sultan Hatice to grieve.

I have not given you the right to die, Pargali.

You have no right to leave Hatice and me to deal with your loss.

Do not even consider the possibility.

You will return.

-My dear Hatice, don't scare me. -Forgive me, Mother.

I was dumbstruck with excitement.

Mother, I'm pregnant!

What lovely news!

Are you sure?

The physician checked.

She really scared us at first when she fainted.

Apparently, this was the reason.

Did you hear that Daye? I'm getting another grandchild.

Mashallah. May Allah bless the child and his parents.

Amen.

I'm sure the pasha was overjoyed.

I've told you first. Perhaps I shouldn't tell him before he goes on campaign.

Ibrahim will be thinking of home.

But I am sure he will be very happy when he hears.

Go and share the news. It will give him the strength to return safely.

Go to the main garden. Go on.

My sultan, did you like it?

You have done wonders.

Mehmet, my prince. Look.

You will be playing here from now on.

Mehmet, my brother!

Wave to your brother.

May Allah give her no peace in that chamber.

Sultan Hatice.

It's so good to see you here.

Ibrahim will be coming soon.

I have good news for him.

-Come on. -My pasha.

Sultan Hatice awaits you in the main garden.

My sultan.

I was going to bid you farewell in our palace before setting out.

I have shed tears all over this garden.

But today I have good news.

I'm carrying...

...something other than my heart that belongs to you.

I'm with child, Ibrahim.

My sultan!

Ibrahim!

Put me down!

Calm down.

We will long for your return.

My sultan.

My sultan...

My sultan.

Hatice is with child.

I am so happy for her.

So am I.

Mustafa. How are you?

I am fine.

Mustafa, you can come whenever you like.

-Play with your brothers on the terrace. -Okay, I will.

Come on, Mustafa.

-Do you understand? -I understand, my sultan.

Mother.

I heard Sultan Hatice's good news.

Thank you. Hatice is having a happy...

...and a sad day all at once.

I would not want Sultan Hatice to be alone in her palace today.

With your blessing, I could stay with her and alleviate her burdens.

Yes, go with Hatice. Thank you for your concern.

Are you keeping track of what I eat, Seker Agha?

If I don't, Sumbul Agha gives me a hard time.

You can forget that. No one could ever keep track of what he eats.

Now I've got you.

Are you keeping track of what I eat?

No.

-I'm joking, Sumbul Agha. -Don't get me started on your jokes.

Crazy woman. Don't let her in the kitchen again.

-Did you hear me, Seker Agha? -I did, my agha.

Okay, then.

I will tell Sultan Hurrem...

...that Sumbul Agha won't let me into the kitchen and to get food herself.

Nigar Kalfa.

You know I like you.

But you are swimming in deep water here. Be careful.

You rest. I will go down and have some food prepared for you.

Thank you for coming, Hurrem.

Sadika!

Help me undress.

-Don't leave your sultan unattended. -I won't, my sultan.

Hatice is with child?

Inshallah, this will ensure their happiness.

We need to send Ibrahim word.

Hatice already told him while bidding him farewell.

Hurrem has gone with her to the palace. She will not leave her unattended.

Don't look at me. Keep your eyes up there.

This is a cruel twist of fate.

Just as I was trying to forget...

Did you forget me?

Are you truly happy?

Yes, very much so.

I have my children and my sultan.

I love him very much.

Go, Leo.

I've found you.

How can I go?

If they hear us...

...they will kill me, you and the children.

I beg you.

Just leave, Leo.