Original subtitles

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

I know about the business of the ring.

There are no secrets in this palace.

Quite so.

How else would things get done. Never mind.

I am more than happy with you being quiet and amenable.

Such dignity befits you as a mother of two princes and a sultan.

Thank you, my Valide. Your advice has shown me the way.

Looking back, I realise how childish I was.

That's right. Well done.

I would be most happy if you would stay for dinner.

Another evening, I hope. It's late. I should go.

You're surprised aren't you?

I have concubines more loyal than you in this palace, Nigar Hatun. Be careful.

My Sultan, Hurrem Hatun told me to give it to you.

Why?

As you know he is painting her.

He protected the princes in the revolt.

Hurrem Hatun wanted to reward him.

That's all?

Yes. What else could it be?

Good. Keep your eyes and ears open.

I will be waiting for news.

You may retire.

What are you doing, Suleiman?

Why are you there?

Sultan Hurrem.

His Majesty will be staying at Ibrahim Pasha's palace.

Nigar, you are late.

-I know already, you are always late. -At Ibrahim Pasha's palace?

Are you deaf? She just said so.

He's staying there tonight.

Don't be angry. I only said so because... You know, Sadika Hatun is there.

You speak too much, Gulnihal.

What are you saying?

Is he with her?

-No. I only... -Be quiet!

Go away.

Leave me alone.

Forgive me, Ariel.

I did not mean to betray you.

He caught me off-guard.

I didn't have my dagger with me.

I couldn't kill him with my bare hands.

How could I...? With your killer...

Please forgive me.

Because I will never forgive myself.

Forgive me, Ariel.

His Majesty stayed with us last night. He didn't refuse me.

What a lovely start to the day.

Let's keep that chamber ready at all times so His Majesty can stay when he visits.

I will tell Sadika.

Ibrahim.

Is there something troubling you?

You were tossing and turning all night.

I have important matters to attend to.

I need to go to the palace.

Come back early. I miss you.

Call Sadika Hatun. Tell her to come to the back garden.

Mother, let's go out to the garden.

We will go a bit later, my son.

Your mother has something important to do.

Gulnihal!

Give me my daughter.

Go to Nigar Kalfa.

Tell her to have the carriage prepared.

What has happened?

-I am going to Sultan Hatice's palace. -Has His Majesty summoned you?

-I want to come to see my aunt too. -Me too.

I said no. I will take you some other time.

Come on Gulnihal!

My Pasha.

Whatever happened in that room last night will remain there.

You are to tell no one of this.

-My Pasha, I... -Do you understand?

Don't worry, this is our secret.

When the time comes...

...you will leave this palace as a virgin bride.

You have been entrusted to me.

I hope it's going well. Ahmet Celebi.

Welcome, Nasuh Effendi.

What brings you here?

I come on business for Sultan Suleiman Khan.

This man's name is Leo. He is from Crimea.

He has been given the honour...

...of painting our Padishah's image.

He is to work here as of now by order of His Majesty.

I am sure there are many things that Leo can learn from you.

I'm sure you will learn from his craftsmanship too.

Leo, this is the master muralist, Ahmet Celebi. Mark him well.

Not at all, Nasuh Effendi.

Don't exaggerate and embarrass me.

We are still at the start of the path. The journey to perfection will take long.

Did Mustafa complain?

He insisted on seeing Mehmet. I said that we would see after class.

Come and put this on.

Gulsah, why are you making that face? You were like this in the hamam yesterday.

Something is troubling you.

Nigar Kalfa is giving me trouble.

Did she do something?

No. But...

I think you shouldn't trust her, my Sultan.

Of course I don't trust her.

She only thinks about her own interests.

Never mind. That painter Leo Effendi or whatever his name is.

I asked Nigar about him yesterday and she panicked.

There is something but...

Keep an eye on her.

Hurrem, welcome.

My Sultan, I was wondering how you were doing.

When His Majesty stayed here last night, I feared the worst.

Has something happened? I was worried that you had taken ill.

Don't worry. As you can see, I'm all right.

Ibrahim's return and my family's care is curing me swiftly.

I insisted that His Majesty stay.

He didn't refuse me.

And so he stayed.

Come, let's move over there.

Sadika.

-Yes, my Sultan? -Have them prepare some cold sharbat.

Bring some pastries too. Hurrem likes them.

Welcome, my Sultan.

Very nice.

How very detailed.

Nasuh Effendi, this is difficult work.

Don't worry. You will be competent in no time.

-I hope all is well, Effendis. -Grand Vizier.

Please don't stand. Don't trouble yourselves.

You have honoured our workshop.

Ahmet Celebi.

Matrakci.

Well, Leo Effendi, do you like it here?

There are great masters here.

They are the stars of this realm. You are very lucky.

Yes, my Pasha. Thank you.

My Pasha, Leo will learn all there is to learn thanks to these teachers.

Embroidery, miniature. Then I will be left without a job!

-Leo, I have something to ask of you. -Yes, my Pasha.

I want you to paint a bird for me.

Just one bird. The Simurg.

Paint it for me so I can have a brooch made.

I understand, my Pasha. As you command.

-Give me a bit of time... -You don't have much time.

Matrakci.

Ahmet Celebi.

Good luck, Effendis.

This is a mural workshop. We have a certain order here.

Regardless of how you came to be here...

...you will conform with this order. And you will take orders from me.

His Majesty likes this palace. He must have been very happy last night.

They worked for long hours with Ibrahim.

Working makes them happy, Hurrem.

They get so engrossed in it.

I am also at peace in this palace.

Let's have dinner again one evening.

Bring the children. They can play in the garden.

I don't want to be alone.

I want there to always be people coming and going so this place feels alive.

-I never forget that nightmare night. -Yes.

Don't think about it. It has passed. It's over.

I can't help it.

I really wanted that baby.

Then have another baby.

A baby would make you better. The Pasha would want it too.

A new baby is a new excitement.

My Sultan, you need to come.

The new cupboards have arrived. Where should they put them?

-I will see to them later. -No, you should go.

-I'm not in a hurry. I will be here. -All right then, I'm coming.

Your Majesty, Leo has begun work in the workshop. I just visited him.

Good. Let him work and learn something from our craftsmen.

Your Majesty, Ayas Pasha requests an audience.

What could it be?

-What is this important matter, Pasha? -It's Ferhat Pasha, Your Majesty.

There is a flood of complaints claiming that

he has set up his own system in Semendire.

How you investigated the truth of the matter?

Knowing your concern about such matters...

...I completed the necessary investigations before coming.

I'm afraid the complaints are not unfounded.

-Is there anything else? -No, Your Majesty.

You may retire.

What do you think, Ibrahim Pasha? How many is this now?

-Your Majesty, if you wish I could also... -There is no need.

If advice does not work, admonish him. If admonishment does not work, beat him.

Convene the council tomorrow. See to the matter.

And invite one subject who has complaints concerning Ferhat Pasha and listen to him.

Do not be concerned. I will be subtle.

Where is Hurrem?

I don't know my Sultan. Maybe she went out to the garden.

Hurrem.

-My Sultan. -I was looking for you. Where were you?

Forgive me. I suddenly felt ill. My face was flushed so I went and washed it.

-What happened? -A pain started...

...in my stomach.

It will pass. By your leave, I will return to the palace.

It will be all right.

You can rest here if you like.

I mustn't be late. The children are waiting.

All right, if that's what you want. Kiss the children for me.

Sadika, accompany Sultan Hurrem.

Make way!

Sadika, is this yours?

Sultan Hatice doesn't use such fabric. This is cheap.

You dropped it on the stairs.

Yes. It's mine, my Sultan.

I apologise.

Sadika, be careful.

Don't run too fast.

You will fall.

Suleiman, when I am so in love...

...how can you lie with other women?

I am not Mahidevran.

Don't do this to me.

Don't.

Don't torture me.

What did you do today? How was your day?

Did you think of me?

Of course I did.

I didn't do much. Hurrem came by.

Hurrem Hatun came here?

She was worried about me and wanted to see me.

Hurrem Hatun has become quite thoughtful and caring.

Mashallah.

I hope she continues to be so.

Because she holds His Majesty's happiness and peace in her eyes.

I want to give you the same happiness and peace.

I have everything I was looking for in these eyes.

My only fear is to lose you or to be apart.

Let's journey through the Sea of Happiness together.

Allah forbid.

Allah.

Please hear me. Erase these thoughts from my mind.

Take away these troubles. Take them away.

Nigar Kalfa.

-Do you have a death wish? -Don't be angry.

My Sultan wishes to see you. That's all I came to say.

Did you tell her what happened in the hamam?

I will rip your head off.

-I swear I didn't say anything. -Don't you dare.

I will tell Ibrahim Pasha everything you have done.

Let's go.

My Sultan.

-Sumbul Agha. -Yes, my Sultan?

Yes? You came here!

His Majesty summons you.

My Sultan?

Sumbul Agha, go. I will prepare.

Are you still here?

-You summoned me, my Sultan? -Sit here.

I said sit.

Consider this your first gift. You will tell me everything you know.

The more you tell, the more I will give.

I'm sure there must be something secret. Is that not so?

-My Sultan... -Here.

This is yours too.

Actually, there is something.

But I'm still following it up.

I wouldn't want to say anything until I'm sure.

Understood. Then I will be waiting to hear from you.

If I like what you tell me, I will make you the Head Kalfa.

Head Kalfa?

Your Majesty.

Come, my Hurrem.

My smiling face, my joy.

I couldn't make it yesterday. I had to work with Ibrahim.

But we will make up for it tonight.

I have had a table prepared on the terrace overlooking the Bosporous.

Something has happened.

What's troubling you?

Suleiman, when you are away from the palace, my heart does not beat.

I sent word. Didn't they tell you?

-They did but... -But what?

What is why? Why are your eyes filled with tears?

Nothing.

Like I said, I was afraid.

Don't be afraid. Here I am.

Come on.

Ayas Pasha.

Yes, Mufti.

Will His Majesty be joining the Council?

-I came even thought I was ill. -They didn't feel it was necessary.

Won't Ibrahim Pasha suffice?

If that's what the Padishah commanded.

Grand Vizier Ibrahim Pasha.

I open the Council meeting in the name of Allah the most gracious and merciful.

Pashas, Zembilli Ali Hodja Effendi.

I would first like to speak of Ferhat Pasha, the governor of Semendire.

Summon the subject from Semendire.

Let's hear him out.

-What is your name? -Yahya, Grand Vizier.

I have travelled for ten days from the village of Orta Bahce...

-...in Semendire. -Welcome, Yahya Effendi.

Tell us your problem.

I have many problems, but no solutions.

-How should I say this... -Yahya Effendi, don't be afraid.

We are here to solve your problem. This Council...

...is where the justice of Sultan Suleiman Khan is dispensed.

Don't be afraid. Tell us.

Your Majesty, I don't understand the janissaries.

I went to the corps and they showed me great love and honour.

I thought they liked me. Why did they try to kill me?

Why did they try to burn the palace?

To be liked is good. But alone, it is not enough.

They need to fear you too.

Your subjects will respect and fear you.

Do you understand?

As soon as Ferhat Pasha arrived...

...he created new taxes in breach of the old ways.

He is demanding a town toll, called a horseshoe tax.

He's established taxes such as the fealty tax, bail tax and a tax for non-Muslim men.

I sold five of my cows to pay Ferhat Pasha's taxes.

I have only two left.

We hide the chickens in the village so that they are not taken from us.

Everyone is hungry, even children and the elderly.

If you don't have money, your life is worth nothing.

They are threatening us with burning the village.

Bribery is widespread.

His soldiers demand payment for crossing bridges...

...like in the story of Deli Dumrul.

The Judge of Semendire, who should be dispensing

His Majesty's justice, is turning a blind eye.

-Is there anything else you wish to say? -We ask for justice...

...from His Majesty and you, my Pasha.

You may retire.

His Majesty prides himself on being just.

He needs to address these concerns.

Do you doubt that he will, Hodja Effendi?

Ibrahim Pasha, as I said back in the day...

...if His Majesty had punished him then...

...we would not be hearing these complaints now.

This is an old matter. When Ferhat Pasha...

...took the head of Ali son of Sehsuvar, he should have been punished.

The more he was coddled, the more he went out of control.

His Majesty was charged with defending Yahya by Allah.

If the people are oppressed, order will break down.

If order breaks down, the government will weaken.

No crime will be left unpunished.

Sooner or later, justice will be delivered, Hodja Effendi.

Kalfa Hatun!

-Are you crazy? What are you doing? -Please...

...give this to Sultan Hurrem.

-What is it? -I don't want this gold.

-Take it. -I can't do that. It's rude.

Rude?

Rude.

You speak my language?

Not really. Just a few words. Not much.

Thank you very much. But I can't accept it.

As you wish. Give it here.

"Alexsandra, I have tried very hard but it is impossible for me to forget your face.

Don't worry. I won't hurt you."

Nigar Kalfa.

Your head is in the clouds!

You have really neglected your work!

I'm here, Sumbul Agha. Ready for you orders.

Don't say that. People will think it's true.

You speak too much too. If I say one, I hear a thousand.

Sultan Beyhan arrived. We are going to welcome her.

-I can't, Sultan Hurrem is waiting. -Go on then.

You stick to her skirts. As if there are no other Sultans in the palace.

Send word to Semendire to Ferhat Pasha for him to come swiftly.

He is not to be told of what we know.

As you command, my Pasha.

-What is he doing here? -Someone must have tipped him off.

Ferhat Pasha.

Ibrahim Pasha. How are you?

We thought you were at your post in Semendire, my Pasha.

My Pasha, when Sultan Beyhan wanted to come...

-I just... -Whose permission do you have to return?

I don't remember such a request.

Have you heard of such a request?

No, my Pasha.

-My Pasha... -Do you not know the way things work?

No matter what excuse you may have, you cannot leave your post without permission.

-Forgive me, my Pasha. I... -You what?

Don't leave the palace.

His Majesty is neglecting us.

His mind flies to other places.

I hope you two are never parted.

Sultan Hurrem.

Nigar.

Leo Effendi from Crimea conveys his gratitude.

He sent this back. Apparently he can't accept it.

He said he didn't help you for gold.

Where did you see him?

I came across him in the main garden. He now works in the palace workshop.

So he has started.

Never mind. Go, leave me alone.

Alexsandra, I have tried very hard.

But it is impossible for me to forget your face.

Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you.

I will die before I do. Don't worry.

I will find a way to leave.

I do not need your gold for this. All I want is for you to be happy.

I want to have another tent put up in the garden. Summer is coming.

We can sit in the shade when it's hot.

It can have a pool too.

We can go to the Marble Palace where it's cool. The princes can come too.

My Sultan.

Look who I have brought.

Beyhan! My daughter!

-It's so nice that you have come! -Mother.

I missed you so much. I was worried.

Me too Beyhan. Why didn't you tell us that you were coming?

Come and sit.

When I heard about the rebellion I couldn't sit still.

I set out immediately.

I told the Pasha I needed to see for myself.

You have a dark look on your face.

Tell me what's troubling you.

Daye Hatun, I can't tell anyone but you.

Nigar Kalfa is troubling me.

She is stuck to Sultan Hurrem's skirts.

She is neglecting her work.

How many times have I told you? You're too soft on her.

It was inevitable.

I have your head.

You can't do that. I'm your son, a prince.

I'm not your enemy, father.

I wouldn't.

I couldn't. But the enemy won't be so merciful.

You must not neglect your training to be able to stand strong.

You need to work hard. Come on, again.

Your Majesty, my Prince.

I am going to beat His Majesty. You too, Pasha.

Then allow me to train myself a bit.

Your Majesty, we listened to a man from Semendire in the Council.

Ferhat Pasha has done it again, Your Majesty.

He has established new taxes in breach of the old ways.

He is oppressing the people who were placed in your charge by Allah.

-Summon the criminal. -That is what I commanded.

Ferhat Pasha was already here, Your Majesty.

What?

I came across him outside the audience chamber. I was surprised too.

His arrival is in breach of the old ways.

He said that he had brought Sultan Beyhan.

His death summoned him before us it seems.

-Daye Hatun, is there trouble again? -There is no trouble greater than you.

What have I done, Daye Hatun?

You're neglecting work while sucking up to people.

Did Sumbul Agha complain about me? I swear it's not so.

-I never neglect my duties. -I don't know about that.

I have my eye on you. Just so you know.

-Sultan Mahidevran gave them to me. -Go and see to your work.

I won't tell you again. I will throw you out to a small estate to rot.

Sumbul Agha, Sultan Beyhan will be staying here tonight.

-Prepare her chamber. -Do not be concerned, my Valide.

We will prepare her chamber while she is in the hamam, Inshallah!

-Your Majesty. -My lion!

I have good news for you. Who do you think has come?

I heard Mother. Beyhan has arrived.

Sumbul Agha, tell Beyhan.

-She can come here to see His Majesty. -There is no hurry Mother.

I don't want to see her now.

Are you still working on that?

-Come here and mix some paint. -But Ibrahim Pasha asked for it.

-He told me to do it quickly. -Leave that and do as I say.

I hope all is well, Effendis.

Do not trouble yourselves.

Ahmet Celebi.

Well, Leo Effendi, is it ready?

It's beautiful.

It's beautiful.

Good. Here you go.

No, I cannot take it.

It is a gift, my Pasha.

Thank you for the gift. You are most skilled.

But don't refuse what is given again.

This does not befit this government.

This is not your village.

Put an end to this inexperience.

Forgive me, Grand Vizier.

It is not right for him to come without...

That's not the real issue here.

We have learned that Ferhat Pasha is committing the same crime against my will.

He has devastated the people with taxes in breach of the laws of my ancestors.

How will the government survive if the old ways are not obeyed?

He barely got away with his life. He wouldn't dare do it again.

-Someone has taken advantage of his... -There is no doubt, Mother!

Ferhat Pasha will be tried by the Council tomorrow.

If he is guilty, he will get what he deserves.

Don't be hasty, my lion. Think a while more.

I spared his life once for my sister's happiness and because you insisted.

I gave him one more chance. And look at what he did!

If I spare him again, my rule and my justice will be questioned.

I'm charged with protecting my subjects as much as my family. I swore an oath.

If I disregard the laws of the Empire that have been enforced for centuries...

...my great ancestor Sultan Mehmet Khan, my deceased father...

...Sultan Selim Khan, will turn in their graves.

Who is this girl Leo's in love with? I am sure you know.

I really don't know, my Pasha.

But he is heartbroken.

Actually...

she is the reason he came here.

Is that so?

Find out her name.

Have them look into it.

It is a good deed, bringing lovers together.

It really is.

It would be a nice thing to do.

Nobody is bringing us together though.

Come on, Matrakci.

As-salamu alaykum, Joshua Effendi.

Welcome, my Pasha.

It is great to see you.

How are you? Is everything fine?

We went through terrible days...

...but thanks to our Padishah...

...our loss was immediately compensated by his order.

Good.

Take a look at this.

Can Avram Usta handle this?

It is going to be a brooch.

Of course, my Pasha.

Avram Usta can definitely do it.

He will certainly make it good since it is you who orders it.

It is going to be a beautiful brooch.

You can be sure about that.

Here, we can sort out the rest later.

Thank you.

Should I also buy something?

With your precious gold?

Gold? I would give my life for her.

Keep that one for me, Joshua Effendi.

Of course, sir.

Come on, girls. Hurry up!

Go. Line up.

-Line up. -Good.

Go.

Do not raise your heads.

Shut up!

Stop talking.

Good.

Look. Learn from them.

Don't let your hair hide your faces.

Okay.

I am going to the terrace. Look after the children.

Examine their eyes, faces, ears...

...and noses.

Who are they?

New concubines have arrived.

You can leave.

Do not laugh.

Why are those two separated?

Who are they?

The sanjak-bey of Akkirman...

...specifically sent these Russian concubines to our palace.

That one...

...will serve our Valide Sultan.

My Sultan.

Are they both going to serve Valide Sultan?

The shorter one is going to serve Valide Sultan.

And the tall one?

I swear she is here to...

...serve His Majesty.

Mashallah, she's very beautiful.

If you would excuse me, my Sultan.

You have been hiding this when you should have told me!

They have just arrived here. What are you talking about?

That woman will not see His Majesty.

Understood?

Sultan Hurrem, you are hurting me.

I am hurt too.

If she lies with him without my knowledge...

...I will bring this palace down around your head!

Nigar Kalfa!

Stay here with the girls.

I will tell Ibrahim Pasha.

Wait, my Agha. Don't bother.

I can tell him.

Okay, then. Catch him before he leaves.

Go on.

If Ferhat Pasha is executed...

...we won't be able to console Beyhan.

She will die too.

Maybe he will be pardoned, my Sultan.

I don't think so.

Come, my daughter.

You should have brought the kids. I miss them.

Maybe next time. Mother...

...how is Hatice? I wanted to see her too.

She is much better now.

And now the Pasha is back from Egypt, she's happy.

We can tell her to come here.

It is late now.

We can visit her tomorrow. She'd be happy to see us.

You are right.

We should visit my sister in her own palace.

Nigar Hatun!

Are you avoiding me?

Of course not, my Sultan.

I need to see Ibrahim Pasha.

Why? What happened?

It is about the new concubines.

New concubines, is it?

What about the other thing?

I will find out soon, my Sultan.

If you are stringing me along...

...I will burn you in flames!

I will burn you!

Go now.

Nigar Kalfa?

My Pasha.

I am sorry.

What's wrong?

I...

I was here for...

There are new concubines.

-Yes. -The bey of Akkirman sent them.

Is that why you are crying?

I don't know.

I can't help it.

Tell me who upset you.

I am torn between two sultans.

Sultan Mahidevran says she's going to exile me.

Sultan Hurrem says I should do as she does.

Whose slave am I, my Pasha?

Nigar Kalfa.

Our Sultans...

...are like that. There is nothing we can do.

You are nobody's slave.

You are Nigar Kalfa.

You are a smart woman.

My Pasha, I...

Are you out of your mind, woman?

Please forgive me, my Pasha.

I am glad you came, my Sultan.

I saw Mustafa just now.

He has grown up so much!

My Valide.

The concubines that the Akkirman sanjak-bey sent you as gifts have arrived.

My Valide Sultan.

This is Nina.

And this is Tanya.

They are from Russia.

Take them to the Favourites Wing.

See to it.

As you wish, my Sultan.

Your Majesty.

Why are you here, Pargali?

You should be at the council.

I wanted to see you before I go.

Are you here to see if my verdict still stands?

-Sultan Beyhan... -She doesn't know yet.

Too much of a good thing is bad, Pargali.

Even mercy.

A day may come when one might be in need of that mercy.

I see.

Excuse me.

Gulfem, how did Hatice leave you?

Don't ask.

It was difficult.

I am still sad about her.

I am still not used to her being gone.

And it has been a while since she left.

Fortunately her maid is pretty good.

I visit her regularly.

And sometimes she comes here.

Come on, you can talk on the way.

Send word to me when the Council makes their decision.

Don't worry, my Sultan.

I spoke with Sumbul Agha too.

Gulnihal!

I am going out with my son.

Shall we come along?

You find that Russian concubine... What was her name?

Damn her name.

Tanya. Find her.

Do you mean the new concubine?

Yes.

Bring her to the garden.

Ferhat Pasha came to Istanbul...

...without our knowledge and permission...

...and he has been tormenting his subjects.

His Majesty sees this...

...as a rebellion against his will and the laws of the Empire.

The punishment for this crime is stated in our laws.

His Majesty orders that...

...the punishment should be immediate, resolute and absolute.

After Ferhat Pasha's many crimes...

...is this the one that he has decided to punish?

Zembilli Ali Hodja.

As you have stated before...

...disregarding His Majesty's will...

...and tormenting the people...

...is the worst of crimes.

Ayas Pasha, have them bring Ferhat Pasha here.

Sadika.

There is something wrong with you.

You look sad.

You can tell me if something is wrong.

No, my Sultan.

I am very happy here, with you.

Beyhan.

Mother.

-Welcome. -Thank you. How are you?

I am well, Mother.

Sister!

I am so glad.

-Welcome, Gulfem. -Thank you.

My dear Hatice.

I was devastated when I heard.

I came as soon as I could.

You look fine, thankfully.

I am good, sister.

Ferhat Pasha.

The Grand Vizier Ibrahim Pasha has ordered you to stand before the Council.

Why did the Pasha send for me?

We were ordered to take you there.

I need to see His Majesty first. I can come later.

What are you doing?

Let me go!

They were taken to the Favourites Wing as soon as they came.

This is unacceptable.

Haven't you heard?

They were sent to His Majesty specifically.

She looks so frail.

Are you Tanya Hatun?

-Yes, that's me. -Come with me.

Where are we going?

Don't ask, just come.

His Majesty gave you a chance to live honorably.

But you didn't appreciate it.

You have been found guilty after the Council's investigation, Ferhat Pasha.

Now you have been given a chance to die with honour.

Maybe you can appreciate it.

Please, forgive me, my Pasha! I will not do it again!

Please have mercy!

-Spare my life! -Aghas!

Ibrahim Pasha, forgive me!

Pargali!

Let me go!

Have mercy!

Don't do this! Let me go!

Let me go!

If Mother sees fit, I can take you to Semendire.

It is so beautiful.

Like heaven.

It has an amazing castle.

It is great to look over the Danube from the castle.

I would host you well.

I would glady come. It would be great.

Gulfem.

Show her the back garden. It is beautiful, I want you to see it.

Yes, my Sultan.

There are beautiful flowers.

I feel terrible, Hatice.

What is wrong, Mother?

Word of Ferhat Pasha's corruption has reached my lion.

If you'd seen how angry he was...

And he came here without permission.

I saved the Pasha once before, but this time it is not likely.

Even impossible.

He's going to be tried before the Council today. When we get back to the palace...

...the Pasha will have been executed.

No!

Why did you bring me here?

Fix up the cushions. And put some desserts and fruit there.

Do as I say.

Isn't that Hurrem?

-Yes. -Who's with her?

I think it's the new Russian concubine.

Who are you?

-Where did you come from? -Tanya Ilovna.

I am not a slave.

I came to this palace as a gift for Sultan Suleiman.

The Governor sent us.

Gift?

What a gift.

Brother!

My Sultan!

Come.

Isn't your terrace enough for you?

Mehmet loves the garden.

And his brother is here.

Did they send this concubine for His Majesty...

...or you?

I wanted to see what sort of gift His Majesty was sent.

It seems like you got nervous.

Yes.

Just like you.

Remember how you called me to your room just to speak with me.

Now I can understand how you felt.

Being a Sultan is not easy.

Have a seat.

I bear witness that Allah is the only god.

And Muhammad is his servant and messenger.

My Sultans.

My Valide Sultan.

Come, Sumbul.

Is something wrong, Mother?

Let's get back to the palace.

My lion wants to see you.

Mother.

By your leave, I would also like to come.

I never see enough of her.

Of course, Hatice.

My Sultan.

What is happening?

Don't ask, Gulfem.

Disaster.

A huge disaster.

Here you go, my Sultan.

Your Majesty.

Sultan Beyhan is here.

Let her in.

My Sultan.

Beyhan, my precious sister.

I missed you so much.

I was worried.

You don't have to worry.

Are you happy?

Did you see your loved ones?

I am very happy, Your Majesty.

And my children loved Semendire.

We are settled in. We are happy.

When I heard about what happened in the capital, I wanted to come.

I barely convinced Ferhat Pasha to come.

And I came.

Thankfully you are well.

Your Majesty?

There is darkness on your face.

You look like you are in pain.

Is something wrong?

Ferhat Pasha...

...was tried by the Council today and his punishment was carried out.

What is going to happen now, Mother?

How are we going to console my sister?

I don't know, Hatice.

But she is going to stay here from now on.

She will overcome her pain here.

And we will support her.

Beyhan.

Punished?

Was he executed?

Is Ferhat dead?

-Beyhan... -Don't touch me!

Don't! Stay away from me!

Ferhat!

Allah, help me!

Murderers!

You are murderers!

You killed him!

-You killed him! -Out!

Just like my father!

How could you do this?

How could you do this to your sister?

How could you...?

You are my sister.

You are part of me.

From now on...

...you will stay here in this palace with me.

You are my...

...Padishah.

But you're not my brother anymore.

You are not my family.

You are my...

...Padishah.

But you are not my brother anymore.

My dear sister.

She must have gotten so upset when she heard.

Allah...

...give strength to my child.

Beyhan, my daughter.

You knew, didn't you?

You knew Ferhat Pasha would die.

That's why you took me to Hatice.

-Sister... -Let me go!

Do you think a hug will help?

Calm down, my child.

Compose yourself.

I am not you, Mother.

You are murderers!

You all had a part in this murder.

What am I going to say to my children?

What am I going to say when they ask who killed their father?

Let us share your grief.

You will stay here with us. It will all pass.

Never.

I can't live with my husband's killers.

-Please, don't go. -Let go of me.

There is no place for me here anymore.

Stay with me then.

At Ibrahim Pasha's palace?

I would rather die.

Beyhan, don't.

I feel like my heart is going to stop. Please.

Sister.

I understand your pain. Please.

You can't, Hatice.

One day, if my brother...

...beheads your husband...

...then you will understand my pain.

Do you know what Sultan Beyhan told me, Pargali?

She said, "You are my Padishah.

But you are not my brother. You are not my family."

She said those in anger and pain. Don't think too much of it.

For the first time, my family has been hurt as a result of one of my decisions.

My sister is in pain, her children are fatherless now.

Leave me alone.

I am scared, Father.

I am scared of having blood on my hands and being cruel.

Nigar Kalfa!

, Why are the ones staying in the Favourites Wing without being...

-...favourites not doing any work? -Are we supposed to serve these Russians?

You just do your job.

Daye Hatun.

Nigar Kalfa, Tanya Hatun is going to see His Majesty tonight.

Prepare her.

Sumbul.

The other girl, Nina, I think.

She will serve the Valide Sultan as of today.

Thank Allah!

They haven't done any work for ten days.

We might as well put them to use, right?

Don't talk too much.

Do as I say...

...and that will be enough.

Look, this one is like you.

Small, talkative and joyful.

Look how beautifully it sings.

Come on, you sing too!

Little Mihrimah!

Nigar, come! They are talking.

No way.

Allah...

So, anything new? Any news?

Gulnihal, take the children.

What happened?

The Russian concubine, Tanya.

Did he summon her to the private room?

Remember, you promised me. No fights.

Of course not.

Where is she now?

They were sent to the hamam.

May Allah protect us.

Sultan Hurrem had a terrible look in her eyes.

What's happening, Nigar?

What do you expect?

She might be a Sultan, but she is in love.

It is understandable.

You wouldn't understand.

Of course.

Fly.

Fly to the places where there is love and happiness.

You are free.

Don't ever leave each other.

There is no love in this palace.

Just sorrow.

And death.

Hurrem? What happened? Where are you going?

Hurrem!

Mashallah!

You look so beautiful.

Let's go.

My Sultan.

What happened?

Seeing us like this...

Beyhan.

She told me something that I can't get out of my head.

It hurts to think about.

What did she say?

"One day...

...if my brother beheads your husband too...

...then you will understand me."

Ibrahim.

I couldn't bear to lose you.

Hurrem?

Your Majesty.

Are you going to take my life?

While you are lying with others...

...I am dying every day, Suleiman.

Kill me.

Kill me now.