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Pull it off, let's see who it is.

-So, it was you. -I didn't do anything.

-I didn't... -Don't waste your breath.

-What was her name? -Nadia.

One of the concubines you felt sorry for, on the way to the hunting lodge.

-Really? -Yeah.

So I put a snake in the harem with my own hands.

She's not even that pretty.

I don't understand, how His Majesty gave her the purple handkerchief.

It has nothing to do with the girl.

He just wanted to punish me.

Your Highness, what will we do now?

What a nice poem.

Who is Muhibbi? I never heard of him before.

Do you know all the poets?

I know some of them well.

Fuzuli, Rumin, Sadr.

Hafez-e Sirazi.

Last night at dawn, they rescued me from despair,

In the obscurity of night, they bestowed life rare.

I was enraptured by the radiance of His divine grace,

They gifted me with tesnims, reflections of His face.

Your Highness, you have been silent.

-Do what's necessary. -Your Highness, we shouldn't hurry.

Let's wait for His Majesty to leave for the campaign.

The die is cast Sumbul, I want to make an example out of her.

-Why are you alone here? -Firuze left a long time ago.

I know that. I'm asking about Nadia Where is she?

They took Nadia away.

Who took her?

A concubine came, said Lady Afife needed her. They left together.

What?

Don't leave Her Highness' side.

What do we do now, Agha?

You are asking me? You know these things better than me.

Fine, I'll take care of it.

"I'll take care of it" You keep an eye out!

Where will we take her?

Where else? To Percem Agha, of course.

He'll deal with her. Come on.

Where did you come from? How did you get here?

The God sent me to you. This is my destiny.

Why do you think that? Because you saw me in your dream?

Not just that.

I've crossed many seas and mountain, I was on death's door many times.

But my heart has turned my face to you like a compass.

Tell me.

I want to know everything you've been through.

What's happening, Esma?

He's in pain again, Your Highness. He won't sleep.

Why didn't you call the physician? Who knows how long he's been crying.

I've sent word Your Highness, they should be here any minute.

Don't just stand there, go get them quick!

Cihangir, my son, my baby.

I was traveling with my family, we were on our way to a wedding.

The wedding was in a far away city, we were at sea.

A terrible storm had broke out.

The ship was cracking, it got destroyed and sank.

The waves were drowning screams, I held on to a plank.

I don't remember when the sound waves and storm stopped.

When I opened my eyes, everyone was dead, I prayed to God.

Then Captain Hizir found me.

God heard my prayers, he sent him to me.

So that's how you came here.

No, I was not accepted to the palace, I was turned back.

I was sent to the slave market. I was miserable, weak.

A trader bought me there.

How did you end up at the palace?

We were on the road, then a carriage stopped.

Someone got off, he talked the man who bought us.

He bought us from him. That was Sumbul Agha.

-Sumbul, huh? -Yes.

And here I am now.

If all that has happened isn't fate, then what is it?

-Kiraz Agha! -Go back!

Back, back! Lady Afife!

What do we do now?

Help guards! Anyone!

What are you doing?

Don't even say a word. It all because of you!

What's going on here?

Don't you see, help us man!

Sumbul Agha, explain this at once! What have you done to her?

Lady Afife, it really has nothing to do with us.

We found her like this, we were taking her to the sickroom.

She's alive.

Thank god, we made it in time.

She has opened her eyes.

Nadia, Nadia!

Tell me what happened, who did this to you?

Don't be afraid. Tell me!

-Give him a spoon of this in the morning. -Alright.

Your Highness.

You may take your leave.

Your Highness.

What happened? Couldn't you handle it?

They got the wind of it, Your Highness.

Lady Afife had caused an uproar in the harem.

We got caught before we could get her out.

But she was so scared that she didn't expose us.

So we got lucky?

At least, we know who it is.

Get out! Don't be seen around.

We got there in the nick of time, Your Highness.

Otherwise the poor thing would have been dead.

We know Afife.

We threw the girl to Hurrem.

How can that be?

Did you send an innocent girl to die?

We can sacrifice all of the harem to protect Firuze.

Your Highness?

Mahidevran is right Afife.

Forgive me, but Nadia like Firuze, is also part of His Majesty harem.

It's my duty to protect her.

You already did, she's alive.

She could have died.

Forgive me, but I wouldn't want to be part of such a scheme.

No deaths. Hurrem should just think Nadia was the one who went to the privy chamber.

And take that girl to the favorite ward, so all can see and know.

Good idea, Your Highness.

I know Hurrem, she'd wait for His Majesty's departure to kill her.

Your Highness...

Lady Afife. Firuze is the only way to get rid of Hurrem.

We have to continue this, at least until His Majesty returns from the campaign.

Do you understand?

Firuze.

Forgive me, Your Majesty. I awoke you.

I wish I could wake up to this, every morning.

That's my only wish too.

Sleeping like the moon in your arms, and rising every morning like the sun.

How did you learn to play?

My mother taught me.

So your mother must be a noblewoman.

You read poems and all.

You were raised well.

No, my father was a farmer.

My mother worked in a church.

Sister Anna taught her, she used to play it during ceremonies.

So I learned how to do it while I was there.

Poems are only a curiosity for me.

Your Highness.

I was told Cihangir is not well.

He didn't sleep all night.

Thank God, his pain passed this morning.

My dear...

Your Highness, if you wish, you can see him later.

Let's not wake him.

Of course.

Also, you must have more important matters to attend to.

Like protecting the concubines.

About that...

So, you have learned who His Majesty's new favorite is.

Nothing remains hidden in the harem.

Stay away from Nadia, Hurrem.

If anything happens to her, I'll blame you.

Nadia is a nobody, Your Highness.

So, it must feel bad for a nobody to be chosen over a beautiful woman like you.

As if Nigar was something else.

His Majesty only slept with that woman to punish me.

Is this how you console yourself?

Don't forget, that woman was given the purple handkerchief.

It's only a handkerchief, it's not like she has given him children.

Trust me, that day will come.

Bring Firuze to the favorites ward. Satisfy her every need.

Don't you worry, Your Majesty.

You are responsible for her safety, Lady Afife.

Especially when I'm on campaign.

Understood, Your Majesty.

-There's another matter. -Go on.

Last night, Prince Cihangir had fallen sick.

-Your Highness. -Firuze.

-How does it look? -You are always beautiful, Your Highness.

-It doesn't suit me, does it? -No, it's very beautiful.

But it can be nicer with a few touches.

How?

Where have you been?

You went out as soon as I went to sleep.

I went to the bathhouse, Your Highness.

You were asleep when I came back.

So I went back to my bed.

There is no need for that, you can stay here with me.

I'll talk to Lady Afife.

As you wish, Your Highness.

How does it look?

Very beautiful, it's like you have magical hands.

Come with me.

I need to visit my mother.

Wait for me somewhere.

My Prince...

I said wait.

What do you mean? He fought for you?

Yes, it all happened suddenly.

For me, he attacked them all without fear.

Helena, I think his heart goes out to you.

Do you think so?

Of course, or why would he face death for you?

So, what about you? What do you feel about him?

-I don't know. -What do you mean you don't know?

I just don't.

I never felt this way before.

My heart races when I think about him.

I can't breathe.

Is this what love is?

Have no doubt.

-What are you doing here? -I came to see you.

Are you crazy? My father may come any moment.

You two talk, I'll wait at the front yard.

-Rita... -I'll let you know if someone comes.

How long have you been standing there?

Long enough to hear what you said.

Don't think it was about you. It was about someone else.

Who's this lucky man?

I wish I could be in his place.

Is it that trader?

May devil curse him.

Besides, don't remind of that incident.

Because of you, I'm forbidden from leaving the house.

-Who forbade it? -Who else? My father.

That trader told him everything. My father was furious.

I can talk to your father if you wish.

Do you have a death wish? He'd kill you!

Get out of here, now.

I'm already leaving, that's why I'm here.

I wanted to say goodbye to you.

What? Where?

I got an order from the campaign. I'm going east.

I won't come back for a long time.

Is that so?

So, I will finally get rid of you.

Helena. Your father is coming.

Go, now!

Wait for me.

-I'll come back for you. -Alright, go now.

-Kiraz Agha. -Yes, Your Highness?

What's going on here?

Nadia has become His Majesty's new favorite.

We're taking her to the favorites ward, these are her gifts from His Majesty.

Nadia?

She was at my service, when did she become a favorite?

Mother will be sad to hear this.

Kiraz Agha...

We had to do it to protect you.

Don't ruin it by talking too much.

-Firuze! -Coming, Your Highness.

Why didn't you inform me?

I didn't want to disturb you during the night,

as you have been very busy these days.

Physicians examined him but,

they can't do anything but to give him medicine.

My moon.

Did something happen to my brother?

He was in pain last night but he's okay now.

Keep an eye on Cihangir, if anything changes about his condition, inform me.

Lady Afife.

Why is Firuze working for Mihrimah?

She was in her service before, Your Majesty.

But as you have ordered,

she was moved to the favorites ward and relieved from her duty.

But, Sultana Mihrimah likes Firuze a lot.

They spend time together.

Good.

Cihangir, my son.

Esma, bring him to me.

Will he always suffer like this, mother?

Let's pray for the end of this nightmare.

What's wrong with him, Your Highness?

Forgive me, I thought maybe I could help.

-What kind of help? -Her hands are magical.

I had a headache yesterday, she made it go away as she massaged it.

Is that so?

If you desire, give him to me, Your Highness.

My son was born with a burden on his back.

Nothing we did, worked.

We can't cure him.

Forgive me.

But it's not a burden on his back,

where I come from, it's considered a sign of God.

Our Prince visited the angels' realm before he was born.

He got their wings on his back.

How did you do that?

I'm just praying, Your Highness.

I leave my hands to God's mercy.

Than you must be a blessed subject of the Almighty.

Don't spare your gift from my Prince.

Of course, Your Highness.

Actually there's an ointment.

Our prince can sleep easy at nights.

-Order it to be brought immediately. -I need to prepare it.

Alright, Esma.

Yes, Your Highness?

-What's your name? -Firuze.

Bring Firuze to the head physician.

Everything she asks for will be provided.

They'll prepare the ointment together.

What's the matter, Pasha?

A letter came from Ibrahim Pasha, Your Majesty.

They decided to march on Tabriz from Aleppo.

They left the heavy equipment.

What is the meaning of this?

Why did they need to do that?

We had decided to conquer Baghdad and spend the winter there.

All the preparations were made for Baghdad.

They got intel about Tahmasp leaving Tabriz, Your Majesty.

His Grace wants to use this opportunity.

Where are they now?

According to the letters and army's advancement,

they should arrive in Van any moment.

Any news from Prince Mustafa?

He must be on his way, Your Majesty.

He should be here in a few days.

We'll take the road as soon as he arrives.

The preparations are completed.

Your Majesty, will there be a change in our course?

No, we first stop by Konya, you may leave.

Ayaz Pasha.

Send word to Ibrahim Pasha.

From now on, I consider Tabriz to be Ottoman territory.

I won't accept any other outcome, let him know.

Shahkulu, the commander of Van fortress!

Ibrahim Pasha

if you would accept, I'd like to present you the keys of Van and Avnik castles.

I accept these keys in the name of Sultan Suleiman, the lord of land and the sea.

The Persian Palace

Why have I been brought here my Shah?

Sam Mirza, as my brother you should be at my side.

You assigned me to defend Baghdad.

Only God knows why, Ibrahim Pasha's not going to Baghdad.

He's coming to Tabriz with 70.000 men.

It's time to unite against our enemies, brother.

It's time to avenge our father.

We'll drown Sultan Suleyman in the blood he spilled.

I see you're dreaming again my Shah.

You're facing an emperor.

The price for forgetting this fact, is death.

As there is only one world, there is only one emperor who rules it.

That emperor is me.

Shah Tahmasp, Your Majesty.

I bring ill tidings. Van and Avnik castles have surrendered.

Ibrahim Pasha is building galleys to transfer his army

and equipment across the Lake of Van.

They'll be in Tabriz in a few weeks.

Tabriz's my heart.

Those I don't permit, can not enter.

Your Grace, soldiers are nervous.

If this keeps up, we won't be able to control them.

Find whoever's causing unrest, I'll punish them personally.

I don't advise that, Your Grace.

It won't solve the problem and it might even make it worse.

Iskender Celebi, speak your advice when it is asked from you.

You may leave.

Matrakchi, come.

Your Grace.

How goes the building of galleys? Will they be built in time?

Chief Architect was hopeless, but he's got a helper named Sinan Agha.

He works like an ant.

I won't be surprised if he built an entire navy.

Good, good.

Your Grace.

-A messenger came a while ago. -Yes?

Tahmasp never retreated to Caspian Sea.

He set up his army camp near Tabriz, Marand.

What about the intel we got from Lord Mahmut?

Lord Mahmut doesn't even know about it.

It's clear someone else whore the letter under his name.

Iskender...

We'll conquer Tabriz no matter the cost, do you understand, Matrakchi?

And this scum will fall for the trap, he set up himself.

I hope that Tahmasp will be brave enough to face me!

Mother.

Mustafa.

My lion.

-You're alright? Everything's well? -I'm fine, don't worry.

Your Highness.

Welcome My Prince, we've been waiting for you.

Thank you.

How are the children?

His Grace left a long time ago, they must miss him.

His Majesty is waiting for you.

My Prince.

What's wrong with her?

Nothing. Being separated from him upsets her.

Come on, don't make His Majesty wait.

Your Highness.

Rustem Agha, you said you had important news.

I wouldn't bother you otherwise, Your Highness.

Did Ibrahim Pasha form that state and start ruling it?

As you know, we're going on the campaign tomorrow.

I wanted to present you with a gift, before I leave.

A gift?!

Forgive me for my boldness.

But I think it'll make you happy.

I got curious now, what's this gift?

I would rather you saw it with your own eyes, Your Highness.

Your Majesty.

Mustafa.

My lion cub, my Prince.

How are you my son?

I am glad for your well health, Your Majesty.

I hope you're alright as well.

Even better, now that I've see my son.

How was your journey?

It was a long one.

We were not allowed to march during the night for safety reasons.

I wanted it so.

We're on a campaign now, our enemies might be anywhere.

Your Majesty, I was appointed the royal regent.

This is a great honor for me. I am humbled.

But...

But you would rather join the campaign.

Forgive me, it is not my intention to second guess your decisions.

I don't doubt it Mustafa, but the campaign will take a long time.

We need to protect the capital and the Balkans

from our enemies who will try to use my absence.

Who else can I trust, for a precious duty such as this?

Your Majesty.

My Prince.

Mehmet...

My brother.

You are all grown up.

Did the new horses arrive?

I chose the best horses for you, Your Highness.

But my gift is not a horse.

What's going on? Who is this woman?

Nigar Kalfa...

None other, Your Highness.

How? They said she was dead.

If we hadn't made it in time, she would be.

I heard you wanted to get a hold of her, Your Highness.

I wanted to help, forgive me if I crossed the line.

Rustem Agha, I wouldn't be this happy if you gave me your right arm.

Nigar Kalfa, so you're alive?

She's in depression because of the latest incidents, Your Highness.

She hasn't spoken a word for days.

The pain makes everyone silent.

Nigar.

Don't be afraid, you'll be well.

Take her to Percem Agha.

I want her to be provided for.

At least until she regains her strength, she must be out of sight.

Don't worry, Your Highness.

-My Prince, welcome. -Thank you, Your Highness.

Mahidevran. Congratulations, you're reunited with your son.

Thanks Hurrem.

Now if you would allow us, I want to catch up with my son.

Of course. My Prince, I had a special chamber prepared for you.

As you'll stay here rather than going to the campaign.

No need, I stay in the privy chamber.

Mother.

You're so talented.

My grandmother was a healer.

I used to pick plants for her all day.

She would make medicine out of them.

I grew up watching her.

How is Cihangir?

Thank God, his pain has passed, Your Highness.

Firuze, God sent you to me.

You cured my son, you may ask whatever you wish.

Your Highness.

If you would allow me, I wish to go to the gardens sometimes.

I miss the sun, the sky, the flowers.

That's easy. Just tell Gulshah here.

You can go out any time you wish.

God bless you. You bestowed this upon me.

If you let me, I will take him to his bed.

Alright.

Your Highness.

Prince Mustafa has arrived.

I saw him.

He said he will stay in the privy chamber, when His Majesty leaves.

Just when we thought got rid of them, the mother and son is back again.

We have to be patient.

-What about Nadia? -I can't tolerate her any more.

Every breath she takes is an insult to me.

Thank God, His Majesty is leaving tomorrow.

We'll take care of her.

I want to her to be an example to all who sees her.

So, no one else can dare again.

Your Majesty.

Come.

They say the campaign will take long, I'll miss you so much.

-I'll miss you too. -Can't you stay?

No, Mihrimah. Our father will defeat our enemies.

Father, I want to come and fight too.

You wait your turn. I'll defeat the enemy.

Give him here.

Esma, come back with the children.

-Your Majesty. -Stay, Hurrem.

Come in.

-What are you doing here? -We need to talk.

I heard Sultana Hurrem and Gulshah talking.

Nadia's end is near, they are setting a trap for her.

I know.

So what are you waiting for? We need to prevent it.

I'll do what I can.

Do what you can for me, Nadia is innocent.

If something happens to her, how can I forgive myself?

I couldn't live with it!

Firuze...

This is how you will conquer His Majesty's heart.

This is how you will stand against the cruel.

But I am sorry.

This game will continue.

I can't dare to lose you.

Nadia?

Don't worry, I'll protect with my life.

Promise me.

I promise you.

What are you doing? Get out.

Go back to work.

Why don't you eat Mustafa? I had your favorite dishes prepared.

Did Hurrem bother you?

She is right, mother.

Instead of joining the campaign, I'm here.

Don't let that snake's words upset you.

His Majesty bestowed upon you a great responsibility.

You'll be the regent of the Sultan.

As for Hurrem...

She's at the edge of a cliff.

She will fall so hard, they won't even find a piece of her.

What's that supposed to mean, mother?

I told you to stay away from her.

I won't do anything Mustafa.

After all these years, his Majesty has taken an interest in another woman.

Soon, Hurrem's reign will end.

This is enough. Have a good night.

My Prince, you have no idea how much I have missed you.

It's like it's been ages.

Thank God you're here, I am finally reunited with you.

I'll find peace in your arms tonight.

Later, Fatma. I am tired, I wish to sleep.

What is this Fidan? What's going on?

Our Prince won't even look at my face.

Don't be paranoid, we were on the road for a long time, he is tired.

I hope that's true.

Fidan, tell me about Manisa.

Tell me about his concubines, you don't send anyone to him, do you?

I have to Fatma.

Sultana Mahidevran gave clear orders.

She wants a grandson, as soon as possible.

But don't worry, I don't send the same girl twice.

Cihangir is cheerful.

Thank God, he's happy.

There's a concubine.

It's like she has healing hands.

She took away his pain.

I wish he could be cured permanently.

Don't lose your faith, we'll find a way.

You are leaving tomorrow.

We'll be separated again, although we already are...

I haven't seen your face in days, haven't heard your voice.

My bed is no different from a grave.

It's like my death has come, waiting at my bedside.

Suleyman tell me the truth, do you have feelings for that woman?

Please tell me.

I have to know.

Do you have feelings for that woman whom you gave the purple handkerchief to?

No.

I knew it.

Your heart is sealed with my love.

No other woman, no one else's skin can unseal it.

Pasha, Your Grace. As you have ordered, the galleys are ready just in time.

Good.

Lord Nasuh, start transferring the heavy equipment.

Of course, Your Grace.

It seems the chief architect is a man of his word.

By building the galleys in time, he changed the fate of the battle.

The chief architect didn't make a lot contributions, Your Grace.

We owe it to the Sinan Agha, for galleys to make it to the waters in time.

Taslicali is right, Your Grace. This Sinan Agha is very talented.

If he wasn't here, this wouldn't get done before a month.

God granted him great talent and intelligence.

Who is this Sinan Agha?

I hear everyone praising him. Bring him to me sometime.

I would like to congratulate and reward him.

This grand empire needs good men like him.

It's impossible for us to defend Tabriz, My Shah.

We need to retreat our forces immediately, let alone enter Tabriz.

Are we to leave Tabriz to fend for itself?

Ottomans can't stay in Persian lands, My Shah.

They will have to go back. When they do, Tabriz will be ours again.

Or...

Or what?

We should send an envoy and make peace.

This is your advice? Surrender?

I'm just saying we should make a deal, My Shah.

No deals!

Forgive me my Shah, but Sam Mirza is right.

We can at least retreat.

Don't forget the battle of Mohacs.

Even Ferdinand couldn't stand against Suleyman.

True. Despite all provocations, he didn't even meet the Ottoman army.

And they were victorious.

Ferdinand gave up on being a ruler. Is that what you call a victory?

And who are you comparing us with? We're the lions of Persia!

No force can defeat us!

Then I want to remind you Battle of Chaldiran, My Shah.

When Suleyman comes to Tabriz, only thing he'll find is Ibrahim's head!

Do you understand?

We're marching on a Shah but we don't have our Shah with us.

True. Only a Shah can face Shah.

Where is Sultan Suleyman? Will he not join us?

How will Ibrahim Pasha fight against the Shah?

-Only a Shah can face another Shah. -Yeah, you're right.

Your Grace, ignore them.

Soldiers! Order! Stand up!

Make way! His Grace the Pasha!

Hurry hurry hurry!

Have we come all this way for no reason?

It's not possible to go back before facing the enemy.

When Tahmasp's men are ready to die for their leader

some incompetent fools among us

are working towards our failure and to get us back home

when we're at the doorstep of Tabriz!

We'll never turn back! All should know!

I do not care about those who complain about the difficulty of our journey.

Should they go back, they would be renouncing their religion!

If you're true soldiers, you'll come to Tabriz with me

and deserve the life the Sultan has given you!

First with God's will, then with your great efforts

we will tear down Tabriz on Tahmasp's head!

Long live Ibrahim Pasha! Long live Ibrahim Pasha!

Long live Ibrahim Pasha! Long live Ibrahim Pasha!

Long live Ibrahim Pasha! Long live Ibrahim Pasha!

You're very nervous.

Are you afraid you'll be all alone?

Is that a threat?

Just a warning.

Behave, so nothing happens to you.

Your Highness, I'm not Nigar, you should be careful.

Make way! His Majesty Sultan Suleyman Khan!

Hatice.

Your Majesty.

May your path be open, and your sword sharp.

Amen.

You're yapping about when you should be working!

To your places! Move!

-Sumbul Agha! -Don't hold me back, I have work to do.

Sumbul Agha!

Will His Majesty walk through here?

Of course he will.

He wouldn't go anywhere without seeing you first.

-God grant me patience. -Sumbul Agha.

Where have you been? I've been looking for you.

I was with Lady Afife.

She told me to tell that scummy, evil, fraudster, liar called Sumbul

that he shouldn't wander around

and he should work a little.

I swear, I'll cut out your tongue and feed it to the dogs!

Why are you getting mad at me? Lady Afife said those things.

What is it?

-I want to see His Majesty, Agha. -Woman, be quiet!

I have to see him before he goes on the campaign.

It's not possible, His Majesty is saying his farewells.

Hurrem, take good care of Cihangir.

I want regular reports on his health.

Of course, Your Majesty. You should write to me as well.

So I can find peace in this hellish palace in your absence.

God protect you.

Hurrem.

Wait.

Firuze wants to see His Majesty.

Impossible.

I said the same thing but she's insisting.

Your Majesty.

Lady Afife.

I entrust the harem to you, don't let any incidents happen.

Don't worry, Your Majesty.

Lady Afife!

Your Majesty?

I wish to see Firuze.

I'm sure you won't listen to anything I say but I'll say it anyway.

Nadia, our Sultan's favorite is under my protection.

Nevermind hurting her, if I even witness you insulting her

you'll face me.

You're already facing me and besides, I don't care about Nadia.

I was with His Majesty last night.

He said he doesn't feel anything for her.

-There are so many things you don't know. -Mahidevran...

If this is what you think, let her be.

I wish you could be this merciful for Nigar as well.

Nigar paid for her treachery.

She didn't commit that act of treason alone.

Besides, what was that infant's sin?

It was a stillborn Hurrem!

I'm sure it was.

You'll explain that to Pasha.

As you know, you took away his lover as well as his child.

Your Highness, let her go.

Don't let her upset you.

-Who are you woman? -Your Majesty...

She is here to clean, Your Majesty.

Where is Firuze?

Your Majesty.

Nadia, come with me.

-What's wrong? -I'm surrounded by sorrow.

If you had left me without seeing me, I thought I would never see you again.

I came to say goodbye to you.

I'm going to the lands you were born in, to Persia.

My heart is with you, Your Majesty.

My only wish is for you to return safe and sound.

Keep this with you, always.

-What is this? -This is our love's armor.

It'll protect you from all kinds of trouble.

And it will give you the strength for you to return to me.

-Rustem Agha. -Yes, My Prince.

I heard you were appointed as head of stables, when I'm gone.

His grace has bestowed this upon me, My Prince.

I really liked the former head of stables, Ahmet Agha.

-He taught me how to ride. -May he rest in peace.

Everybody liked him.

Such a master like him, how could he fall from his horse?

Are you sure it was an accident?

That's what I was told, My Prince.

He was pretty old.

He didn't have his former strength.

Make way! His Majesty Sultan Suleyman Khan!

Your Majesty.

If you'd allow me, I wish to accompany you to your tent in Uskudar.

Beyazid, Pasin, Akdamar, Oltu, Sivan

and Vastan fortresses have surrendered, Your Grace.

And the elders of Tabriz are waiting for an audience to surrender.

Your Grace, Tabriz is now Ottoman territory.

Since they accepted our power and surrendered,

then I forbid the looting of the city.

Write Celalzade:

"General Sultan Ibrahim's orders...

Anyone attempting to loot the city

will be executed."

Hear ye! Hear ye! Sultan General Ibrahim Khan's orders!

Hear ye! Hear ye! Sultan General Ibrahim Khan's orders!

Tabriz has surrendered!

Whoever attempts to loot the city will be executed!

You fool!

-How could you call a Pasha the Sultan? -It's written here!

Don't call him the Sultan General, call him only the General!

Understood? Or I'll have your heads!

Your Grace.

I got this from the crier.

Your orders are signed as Sultan General Ibrahim.

Yes.

-Do you have a problem with it? -Of course I do!

How would you dare?

Do you think you're the Sultan because you took Tabriz?

That title can be used only by His Majesty!

Persian Shah calls all his Sanjak Lords and Khans, Sultans.

Is it too much to ask if we call the general of the world emperor as Sultan?

-This is unheard of! It's not acceptable! -Iskender Celebi.

You still don't get it, do you?

I hold all the authority, I'll do whatever I want.

As it's my duty to take every precaution and exercise it for the sake of our state.

How does calling yourself the Sultan, helps the state I wonder?

I don't have to explain myself to you.

It is obvious that you want to rule that state you want to create.

That's why you call yourself a Sultan.

You'll answer His Majesty for this.

-Welcome, Your Majesty. -Thank you.

Husrev Celebi, grandson of Rumi, who enlightened our world and soothed our hearts.

-I hope you're well. -Praying for your health, Your Majesty.

You brought us honor by visiting our lodge.

Please, Your Majesty.

Come.

Come, whoever you are.

Wanderer, worshiper

lover of leaving, It doesn't matter.

Ours is not a caravan of despair.

Come, even if you have broken your vow a thousand times.

We sow no seed but love in this soil,

We sow no seed but love in this field,

Come closer, come.

What is this distance for?

Since you are I, and I am you,

What is this duality, this separation for?

After we die, don't look for our graves on the ground,

Our graves are in the hearts of the wise.

What's this matter about the Sultan General?

The soldiers are constantly talking about it.

Let them talk. They'll all shut up when the times comes.

Your Grace, it will be used against you.

Your Grace, please forgive us for disturbing.

What is it Pasha, why are you in such a hurry?

It's Tahmasp, Your Grace.

We got the information that he kept some of his forces around Kizilca Mountain.

How many?

5000 men, Your Grace. Order me and I'll clear them all.

As you know, their existence is a threat to our existence in Tabriz.

You're right, we have to act.

Mustafa Pasha, give Ulama Pasha 10.000 men.

As you command, Your Grace.

Ulama Pasha, I'm trusting you.

I'll be waiting for the good news.

Don't you worry, Your Grace. I'll defeat the enemy by God's will.

The boundless and immense sky,

embracing countless stars,

spins around like a grinding stone around the power of God.

Oh soul! Spin the same way around Kaaba!

Oh beggar! Wander around such a table filled with blessings!

I am entranced by the love of God who created the universe from nothing!

Now my hands and feet are useless.

Thus, in the square of His love, roll like a ball without hands or feet!

It's not the body, a pile of flesh and bone, and a shadow-like existence,

but the heart that revolves and dances, becomes the soul of the world,

and turns into a beautiful statue of hearts locked in love.

The true lover, whose heart is devoted to love from beginning to end,

becomes a moth and revolves around the flame of love.

Because his physical being is made of mud,

but his heart is made of fire and flame,

each kind of flame is attracted to its own kind.

Every star revolves around the sky.

It understands and finds pure bliss and peace with its own kind.

Just as a magnet pulls iron,

one who is liberated from the ego is drawn into nothingness,

circles and revolves around nothingness.

Oh, miserable man! Your existence is nothing in the face of God's existence.

It is nothing but nothingness.

You're non-existent looking like you exist.

If you understand this truth, you will be freed from bewilderment.

-Are the preparations done, Gulshah? -Nothing will go wrong this time.

God willing, God willing.

Power to your elbow.

What's this? Is there a wedding that I don't know about?

It's Sultana Mahidevran's orders.

A grandchild is on it's way?

No grandchild. The Sultana just wants to do good.

It's not our business to question.

Good. We were all feeling down.

Boys, make that dough properly, didn't I tell you it should be razor thin?

What are these?!

Thinner, thinner!

Sumbul Agha, what are you doing over there? Let go!

I was stirring it, it was gonna burn.

Oh really? Why don't you make the dough as well?

I swear I would make it better than you.

Look at that! It's like a castle gate!

Be gentle, it should look transparent!

Am I supposed to teach you all this?

God, grant me patience! Patience!

-My Prince. -Come, Fatma.

My Prince, I haven't seen you in days, you didn't summon me.

It felt like you didn't want me anymore.

It's painful to not being able to see you, touch you, while living with your dream.

Don't upset yourself with these thoughts.

See, I'm right here.

I have missed you so much.

Won't you even greet me Hurrem?

You are here as well? I wouldn't have come, if I had known.

I heard you are very unhappy.

That you're crying every night, because of your sorrow.

Mahidevran, don't ask for trouble.

I'll tell you what's the trouble.

Nadia.

You said she was nobody but as you can see, His Majesty values her very much.

So much that he visited her last before going to the campaign.

Is this how you satisfy yourself?

This is your fate as well, like me you'll burn in flames.

Mahidevran, no fire can burn me. Do you know why?

Because I'm the fire itself!

Who is it?

It's me Nadia, don't be afraid.

Firuze, I'm so bored in here. They won't let me out!

Believe me, I'm saddened by it.

I'm so afraid, I can't stand it anymore.

Waiting to die any moment..

Nadia, please don't cry.

Tomorrow your torment ends. I'll save you.

How?

I'll talk to Sultana Hurrem, I'll tell her the truth.

I'll tell her that I'm the one she's looking for.

If something were to happen to you because of me, I would die of grief.

They won't allow it.

No one will know.

You don't say a word either. Don't let Lady Afife hear, alright?

But what will happen to you?

Don't worry about me.

Firuze, you are such good person.

Firuze!

What are you doing here? Why did you come? What if someone saw you?

No one saw me, Agha.

Oh God...

Don't come again. It's forbidden.

Good, eat these, then get back to work.

Come in.

-Lady Afife. -Talk, Kiraz Agha.

Seker Agha sent this to you.

-Is that Baklava? -With pistachios, like you love it.

What's this all of a sudden?

With Sultana Mahidevran's orders, it's distributed to the whole harem.

They said it's for Prince Mustafa.

Alright, put it on desk.

Have you checked on Nadia?

I visited before I came here. Firuze was with her.

Oh God!

That girl never obeys orders. She'll expose herself.

Kiraz Agha, keep an eye on her.

Why are you not eating?

I ate a lot. He made it really good, the infidel.

Oh! My secret treasure in every soul.

My pearl drop in every ruined heart.

My secret wing in every wingless bird.

Oh! My apparent in hearts, my meaning in faces.

Oh! My beloved, Oh! My Sultana…

I say “Love, love” and want to melt.

To become one, not two is my intent.

My heart is ruined, my wings are broken,

I fly to the high seas…

My eyes are blind, my ears are deaf.

My route is only towards love.

Isn’t it love which makes it rain?

Which turns water into cloud, cloud into water?

Which cause them meet with love to the soil?

Which is injected in all the seeds? Which reveals itself?

Isn’t it coming together of lovers like the soil fusing like crazies?

Oh! My beloved, Oh! My Sultana…

The water is in love with soil just like the way I am in love with you.

It doesn’t care about the bitterness of the sun.

It doesn’t care about the revolving of it with love.

Even if it ascends to the sky by evaporating,

It knows when it will come back again, waits patiently.

The wind blows, the lightning flashes, the cloud cries,

The water comes together with its beloved.

The whole universe accompanies to the coming together of lovers.

Oh! My secret treasure in every soul.

My pearl drop in every ruined heart.

My secret wing in every wingless bird.

Oh! My apparent in hearts, my meaning in faces.

Oh! My beloved, Oh! My sultana…

I say “Love, love” and want to melt.

To become one, not two is my intent.

Your Highness...

What's going on here?

Oh no!

Move aside!

Guards! Guards! Get her down hurry, hurry!

Get out of here! Stay out of sight.

It's all my fault...

I said go!

I was going to speak up and tell everything.

I was going to say kill me, instead of her.

Shut your mouth! It's no use now.

You promised me.

You said you'd protect her.

Everything and everyone has an end.

Only you are eternal and forever.

-Mustafa! -Mother!

What's going on?

How can you enter my chambers like this?

Hurrem killed Nadia.

They hanged her in the middle of the harem.

How do you know it's Sultana Hurrem? Do you have proof?

Someone must have seen something.

Are we going to accuse the Sultana with rumors?

You're the royal regent.

You represent His Majesty here.

You will do whatever is necessary.

Mother, even when Sultana Hurrem tried to poison me, he didn't believe me.

He is going to believe me now?

Also, I don't have authority over his harem.

Your Highness.

I warned you countless times, but you did it again.

If you're talking about Nadia, it doesn't have anything to do with me.

The girl killed herself.

God know why, everybody went asleep last night in the Harem.

Especially the ones who were given the task to protect the girl.

It must be something they ate.

You did it, didn't you?

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

Your Highness, leave my chambers immediately!

You can't tell me what to do Hurrem, Lady Afife!

Yes, Your Highness?

Investigate the matter immediately.

And write a letter to his grace, explaining the situation.

You need proof.

There is no need. He just needs to know about the incident.

And don't be glad to be rid of Nadia, Nadia is gone, another will come..

Tabriz.

Pasha, Your Grace.

Explain yourself.

You went with an army double the size of the enemy, and you were defeated.

Explain yourself, now.

Your Grace, I'm in shame...

Forgive me.

We were ambushed at a narrow passage.

We had heavy casualties, so we had to retreat.

You are the one who knows the region best!

How can you let the army go there?!

You asked this from me, Your Grace.

I was just following your orders.

What order? What are you talking about?

A messenger came.

Carrying your signed order. Telling us to use mountain road.

I thought you received intelligence so I went there.

Pasin Lowland

The Mevlevi Lodge's needs are reported, Your Majesty.

300,000 coins have been allocated for it's renovation and daily needs.

Good.

Your Majesty, Your Grace.

Speak Rustem Agha.

A messenger has arrived from Ibrahim Pasha's encampment, Your Majesty.

Let him in.

Your Majesty, I'm Ibrahim Pasha's messenger, Sergeant Iskender.

His Grace wanted to me to bring you this.

Center of all, my great Sultan,

I'm honored to tell you that, Tabriz is now Ottoman territory.

Tahmasp ran away, as he didn't have the courage to face us.

He left his armory and other equipment.

He's defeated and crushed.

He retreated towards Mount Damavand.

Tahmasp escaped. Tabriz has fallen.

May it be blessed, Your Majesty.

Sergeant Iskender!

You'll be rewarded greatly for the good news you've brought.

My life for you, Your Majesty.

Ayaz Pasha, send a letter with this messenger.

Send Ibrahim Pasha my congratulations.

-Tell him to wait for me in Tabriz. -As you command, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, if you'd allow me, there's another matter.

Speak.

Forgive me for my boldness,

but you need to know.

Ibrahim Pasha, after the conquest of Tabriz,

has taken the name Sultan, not Pasha.

You fool!

The person you're complaining about is the Grand Vizier of this state!

-How dare you accuse him? -Your Majesty, I--

A sergeant can't accuse my sole representer without knowing his place!

Take him away! Execute him immediately!

How do we know Ulama Pasha tells the truth?

Maybe he tried to save himself.

Ulama Pasha knows the region like the back of his hand, Taslicali.

He wouldn't make such a mistake.

Unless he's working for Iskender...

I wouldn't want to accuse him wrongly, but...

Maybe he is working with Tahmasp.

He used to serve him once.

It doesn't seem likely.

I think this is Iskender's doing.

He intends to drag me into a military defeat

and make me fall from His Majesty's grace.

Iskender leaves no traces, Your Grace.

How can we accuse him without evidence?

Then we'll explain it to him in the way he knows, Matrakchi.

Kneel! Kneel!

Your Majesty, you may have my head, but that doesn't change the truth.

What I say is true, Your Majesty!

Bad news from His Grace?

No, he is fine.

Tabriz is conquered.

He proved once again that he is a great commander.

Your Highness, don't be sad. He'll be back soon.

You'll be reunited.

To be honest, I envy you.

May God bestow upon everyone such a great and strong love.

The girls are expecting me.

My Prince.

Your Highness.

Firuze, how is Cihangir?

Did he go to sleep?

Yes, Your Highness. He is feeling better.

Come closer.

Thank you.

Thanks to you, my child is in peace.

-Your Highness. -What is it?

The guest you were expecting has arrived.

Good. Then let's not make the Sultanas wait.

Welcome, Your Highness.

Did you read the letter?

It clearly made you sad.

He says he still loves me.

Have no doubt.

Nigar was just an entertainment for him.

-Don't say that cursed's name. -Yes.

It's no good to delve in the past.

Your Highness, believe me, you'll be happy again.

Let's close this matter.

Your Highness, I'll have my lunch in the gardens, you enjoy.

Nigar?

Nigar!

Yes, Your Highness?