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Don't you have an answer for me, Your Majesty?

Who decides on our lives?

Mustafa. I understand that you're worried

for your mother and you're trying to protect her.

And I don't doubt your loyalty to me.

But don't forget.

You are not just talking to your father, but also to your Sultan now.

How can you enter like this? How dare you?

Your Highness, please do something. My Mustafa..

Well done.

Why did you tell him what you had been through?

Don't you know he loves you so much?

Learn how to shut up.

I was feeling very bad. He saw me crying...

This is not a game Mahidevran.

Mustafa is not a kid. He's the heir to the throne.

Even a single word can ruin him.

What kind of question is this?

Don't you know everywhere I go, my word is the law?

My family's future is under my absolute authority!

And every decision I make represents my will!

An empire can't be ruled by the tears of women.

Then stop Hurrem Sultana, your Majesty.

Don't sacrifice us to her tears.

What are you trying to say!

This is the truth.

You rule the whole world in three continents.

But...

...you can't rule a woman.

Get out of here, Mustafa.

Get out before I do something wrong.

- Your Majesty. - Get out of my sight!

Don't let me see you!

Suleyman?

What happened?

Nothing important.

Did you two argue because of me?

What happened is between me and my son. None of your business.

Mustafa where have you been? What happened? Tell me!

Son..

Don't scare me. What happened between you and your father?

Go back to your chamber mother and don't you cry anymore.

Don't let anybody walk all over you.

My son. What did you do?

Did you defy your father?

If you said something wrong, don't wait, go ask for forgiveness.

I have nothing to talk to him.

Pull yourself together.

Your Majesty.

Sumbul Aga!

- Come to my room. - As you command, your Majesty.

I'm dumbfounded.

I've never seen such a thing in my life.

What will I do?

One tells me to pack up and leave, the other tells me to stay.

You should listen to Hurrem Sultana.

If she told you to stay, she must know something.

- How can I object to Mother Sultana? - Our Sultana will find a solution.

Why did you come here?

What's in your hand?

Matron Daye. You know my respect to you.

At least I wanted to prepare some food for you.

Please accept it.

Give all of them to me.

Because Matron Daye is not going anywhere. She's staying here.

- Seker what's it? It's pretty heavy. - Borek! With herbs.

Nice.

Mother Sultana.

I wouldn't bother you at this time but...

- Mustafa, did something happen to him? - Oh no.

He's fine. He's in his chamber.

His Majesty sent me here.

He ordered me to deliver you a decision he made.

What's that?

Matron Daye will be staying at the palace.

Additionally, she's appointed to her former duty.

What's the meaning of this?

I just follow orders, your Highness. I don't know.

That's what he commanded.

Your Majesty, Mother Sultana is here.

Let her in.

My Lion, explain immediately. How can you overrule my decisions?

Why did you appoint Matron Daye back?

Why do you intervene in the harem?

- I deemed it appropriate. - It's not appropriate at all!

How can you choose my chambermaid?

I can choose, mother. If it is necessary I can choose.

I'll consider this as an insult to myself and my position.

Don't you care about my dignity?

Do you want our subjects to mock me?

Who'd listen to me now? How can I rule harem?

You already can't manage to rule the harem, mother.

Otherwise, why would I do this?

Sumbul.

Go to the kitchen, have a dinner tray prepared for me.

I won't take orders from you. You demon...

Do you hear what you are saying?

Do what I said. I'm the Housemistress.

You reckon! You reckon!

His Majesty's orders.

Matron Daye is appointed to her former position.

Your rule is over!

Matron Daye.

What did you just say?

I've got good news.

Are you telling the truth?

May God strike me down if I'm lying.

Was this Hurrem's wish?

Mother, don't push my patience.

Why do you blame Hurrem for everything?

Matron Daye practically raised me. She's done a lot for me.

I couldn't find it in my heart to send her like that.

But you find it in your heart to overrule me.

You feel at ease. You don't feel ashamed at all, is that it?

Mother!

Why don't you kick me out instead?

Banish me. You'll be rid of me!

Then you can give Hurrem all the power. She can rule the harem.

This is your aim, am I right?

Mother, end this hostility.

Your hostility and anger prevents you from thinking clearly.

Hurrem is my wife. She's the mother of my children.

I will not tolerate any insult and disrespect to her.

Because first of all, an insult to her is a challenge to my will!

Nobody can question my decisions.

You'll obey me like everybody else.

I've got only one wish from God.

That he takes my life soon.

May he take me, so I don't see how Hurrem ruins you.

My Prince. I'm sorry I fell asleep while waiting for you.

It is okay.

How could I sleep? I deserve punishment, forgive me.

Stop.

What's your name?

Nora

Your Highness.

Gul Aga.

Where have you been?

His Majesty ordered Daye Hatun to get back to her duty.

I went to congratulate her.

Good

And what about Nora? Any news from her?

No, your Highness. She's at Prince's room since last night.

Good. Good.

I can't forget that day.

The day you put my hand on your heart.

Your heart was beating so fast. Like a timid gazelle.

It still beats the same, my Prince. Look.

Come on get up.

My Prince, with your permission, I should go.

Where are you going? I didn't tell you to go.

Stay here with me. We'll have breakfast together.

What's this dad? Give me those rocks.

I can't, son. We are playing Mangala with them.

- Play with me too. I'll learn quickly - Alright then.

Come on.

But don't run away when you lose.

I can win against both you and Ibrahim.

It runs really fast. It got used to me.

Then show me your skill!

Right now?

The one who reaches to the hunting lodge first wins.

You always win. I won't play anymore.

I want to go to the garden and shoot arrows.

Will you always run away after every defeat, my Mustafa?

Learn a lesson from your defeats.

Think about your mistakes.

Okay. I got my lesson.

But I shoot arrows nicely, don't I?

Guards.

Your Majesty.

- Summon Mustafa. - As you command.

Make way!

- Ibrahim. - My Sultana.

Won't you eat something before you leave?

No I'll be here. Just wanted to get some fresh air.

It is badly damaged. Needs repairs.

The others need maintenance too.

Ibrahim.

Your Highness. Your Grace, good morning.

Bali Bey. Good morning, what's going on?

- There's a matter that we need to discuss. - What is it?

Matrakci.

He's not okay. I think it is about Nigar Hatun.

Bali Bey, this way. Let's not bother our Sultana with these matters.

On the contrary, I want to listen. After all, it was us who married them.

If they have a problem, I'd like to know.

Good morning.

I washed your clothes.

You should wear something clean.

Who told you to do that?

- I just... - Nigar Hatun.

Don't intervene in my life. I don't want it.

It makes me sad to see you like this.

I feel guilty.

You shouldn't drink this much. You'll get sick.

None of your business woman! Stay away from me.

Good God.

Your Grace, Matrakci goes to the tavern every night. He drinks nonstop.

When I ask about it, he says you ruined his life.

What is going on? Ibrahim?

I don't know anything about it.

Perhaps he said that because I married him off.

Whereas, Nigar seemed so happy.

Your Grace, you are very close to him.

I wanted to inform you, so maybe you can help him.

Of course. I will talk to him.

But this is a family issue.

You know, we can't intervene to husband and wife.

Anyway. Bali Bey.

I want a stonemason from the palace.

- The sculptures need care. - I'll surely send one.

But this is the work of an artisan. Can they do it?

They'll have a look.

Matrakci told me that there's a stonemason among the captives you brought from Nemcha.

I can send him if you like.

Good. Tell Matrakci to take him here.

I'll get a chance to talk to him as well.

Mahidevran Sultana is here, Prince your Highness.

I'm not available now. Tell her I'll visit her later.

Mustafa.

Mother, what's so urgent?

Come with me.

What are you trying to do?

You haven't even left your chambers this late.

I wished it so, mother. Is there a problem?

His Majesty summons you. Get ready at once.

So that's what he commands?

What do you mean?

Prepare immediately.

You have to accept his invitation.

I don't have to do anything, mother.

What happened last night, forget it.

Shall I act like nothing happened?

- Is that what you want? - Yes.

There can't be fighting among the family.

Especially when we're talking about His Majesty.

It's explicitly forbidden. It can't be.

Prepare now. You are going to see your father.

No mother, I'm not going anywhere.

I won't join the Friday salat tomorrow either.

Maybe he'll understand how much he upset us.

Have you lost your mind? What do you mean you won't join?

The consequences will be severe if you don't join the Friday salat.

I won't let this happen. You will join.

This conversation is over, mother.

Please go back to your chambers.

- Mustafa! - Mother, please.

You are making a mistake, Mustafa. Come with me.

Guards.

Nora you should go too. You'll come in the evening again.

As you wish, your Highness.

Your Majesty.

Where's Mustafa? Why is he still not here?

I just talked to Mahidevran Sultana.

Prince informs that he's sick.

And that he wants your forgiveness as he can't come.

- What's wrong with him? - God forbid, nothing serious

He has a stomach flu.

Okay.

- Have my horse prepared. - As you command, your Majesty.

Come on then!

Oh no!

Sorry to break your heart, Gul Aga.

You lost two times in a row.

Let's play again, don't talk so much.

No that's enough. I have work to do.

Am I supposed to beat you all day?

I said we play again.

As the saying goes

''The defeated wrestler is always up for another round''

Wrestler! How do you learn these sayings. From Sumbul?

Is Mother Sultana's dinner ready, Seker Aga?

Oh look who's here.

Gulsah Hatun her Highness.

What is up? What brings you here?

What are you doing here?

What did I tell you? Why do you let him to enter in kitchen?

I... err

Don't speak man. You don't have to explain anything to her.

None of your business, woman. I can go wherever I please.

Now you see me, now you don't!

Get out of here now. I'm commanding you!

Did you hear that, Seker Aga?

You're so funny!

Who do you think you are, woman?

Who are you? His Majesty dismissed you.

From now on you are just an ordinary centipede!

Ordinary.

What did Sumbul Aga call her?

What did he call her?

What did he call her? He called her demon.

He called her 'rat-face demon'.

Watch your words!

I'm not the treasurer but I'm still the chambermaid of Mother Sultana.

That means I'm the closest woman to her.

If she hears your words that'd not be good for you.

Piss off, don't make me angry.

Don't talk nonsense.

Go and complain to whomever you want.

Go.

Go!

Go!

God damn you!

Sooner or later, I'll make you pay.

Did you hear that Seker Aga? She'll make us pay!

Start again.

Your Grace.

Antoine. His father is German and mother is Venetian.

Really?

My late mother was Venetian too.

I saw these sculptures before. They were in Buda.

I brought them here after Mohacs victory.

It has been years. They need care.

Can you do it, Antoine?

With pleasure, your Grace. But I need tools.

Of course.

Provide him whatever he needs, Matrakci.

Of course, your Grace.

Make sure Antoine stays at the Ambassador's Lodge.

You stay.

Matron Daye?

I went to your room and couldn't see you there--

Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere.

I got assigned back with his Majesty's order.

Stop, what are you doing?

Forgive me, I was so glad to hear.

What about Gulsah?

She'll be at Mother Sultana's service.

You know, she doesn't want me around anymore.

Anyway, why did you come? You have a day off.

Spend some time with your husband.

I came on purpose.

I was worried about you.

Bali Bey came.

He says you spend all your time in taverns again.

You said ''Ibrahim Pasha ruined me''.

Pardon me, your Grace. I was drunk.

We share a secret with you, don't we Matrakci?

Will you make it public?

- Can't I trust you? - Of course you can!

Your secret will go to the grave with me.

- But... - Attention!

Sultan Suleyman Khan his Highness!

Your Majesty.

It is a great joy to see you here.

Ibrahim Pasha. Let's talk a little.

Your Highness.

Welcome, Nora.

Tell me now. What happened?

Your Highness, it all happened exactly as you said.

I spent the whole night with the Prince.

He must be pleased as he wants to see me in the evening again.

Well done.

There's one more matter, your Highness.

While I was having breakfast with the Prince, Mahidevran Sultana came.

They went to the terrace. I listened to them as they were tense.

So? What's the matter?

His Majesty had called the Prince, but he didn't go.

He also won't join the Friday salat tomorrow.

- Are you sure of it? - I heard it with my own ears.

Well done, Nora.

Now go back to the harem and don't let anyone see you.

Your Highness. You've asked for me.

Come Mustafa. Have a seat

It seems that you talked to my mother.

Your father was told that you were sick, luckily this is excusable.

But you have to join the Friday salat tomorrow.

You can again say that I'm sick again.

How dare you!

You are forgetting that he's the Sultan of the world.

Give up this act right now.

Forgive me, but my decision is certain. I won't go.

Pull yourself together, Mustafa. You have to go there.

All the Pashas, Beys everyone will be there.

They'd think you rebelled against your father.

Of course not. I have no such intention.

Of course you don't.

But if you don't go, people will think that way, Mustafa.

As the Sultan, your father can't ignore this.

I warn you, don't make such a mistake, Mustafa.

- There's no return from this. - Are you done?

Mustafa!

I'm risking everything.

Mahidevran.

Find a way and convince him. Otherwise it will be a disaster.

What's the matter? You're fuming.

Everybody tells me the same thing since morning.

I don't want to hear it from you again.

Okay. I am changing the subject. Do as you wish.

Mustafa.

Mother Sultana doesn't let me go. What if you talk to her?

I don't think she'll listen to me now.

And what do you want to go? Are you bored here?

Yes. I'm bored. It's enough.

It's been months.

I was not stuck in a palace at my homeland.

I'll take you out time to time.

You look like a man in your dresses anyway.

It won't be a problem.

Stop mocking me.

- What if you help me escape? - What?

Arrange a ship for me send me back to Crimea.

Understood.

You are no good for me.

I think you should talk to Bali Bey. He'd find a way to send you off.

Bali Bey is a strong, reliable valiant warrior.

Oh really? I think the opposite.

I haven't seen none of the things you said in Bali Bey.

- Private Chamberlain. - Your Highness.

Where's Ibrahim Pasha?

He hasn't come today. Why are you asking? I can help you.

I must talk to Ibrahim Pasha.

Anyway, I'll go myself.

Your Majesty, I can't approve Prince's behavior.

But he is a young lad.

He has youth's craze in him.

He must be regretting it, he'll ask for forgiveness.

I have no problem with him facing me

as a man and saying what he thinks.

As long as he is respectful.

I won't think of it too much.

I'd even like it...

It's better than lying to my face and talking different behind my back.

Then what makes you so upset?

I've lost control for a moment, Pargali.

I was very close to hurting Mustafa, my own son.

Then I got scared of myself. Scared of things I might do.

I don't want to send a poisonous Kaftan

to my own child, like my father did.

Never.

It is not possible.

Your Majesty, our Prince gets his temper and his conscience from you.

You can be certain, he can't hurt anyone.

Especially someone his own blood.

Just like you.

Private Chamberlain.

His Majesty is with his harem, come later.

I came to see you.

- I need to go. What's the matter? - Are you going to see Elenica?

Aybige Hatun...

I want you to do something for me.

Get me out of here.

- Your Highness. - Come, Nora.

What have you done to me?

I still feel dizzy.

When I hear you coming, my heart starts to beat faster.

I'm your slave, your Highness.

I'm your concubine.

I'm created for you.

I just want you to arrange a ship.

I'll go back to my country.

There's no way.

What happened? Are you afraid?

I told you before too.

I'm afraid of nothing.

Then let's go.

Don't waste your breath.

Why?

Because you are entrusted to me.

Stop lying.

Tell me the truth.

You don't want me to go, do you? You don't want to leave me.

Not at all.

- Then you are a coward. - Do you want me to prove I'm not a coward?

I wonder how you will prove it.

Are you still thinking about Mustafa?

That's a big shame.

I can't comprehend it. How could he do that?

What are you talking about?

That he won't join you at Friday salat tomorrow.

- Who told you that? - Everybody in the harem talks about it.

I don't even consider it possible.

Mustafa wouldn't do such mistake.

I also don't consider it possible.

But someone might have gotten to his head.

Even the thought of it is horrible.

That'd be a direct challenge to you.

- Your Highness. - Mahidevran.

Gulfem.

I'm so glad that you're here.

I was bored out of my mind.

Your Highness, how are the twins? I missed them very much.

You should see them They are so cute now.

Isn't the Pasha around?

I thought he was at the palace.

No he wasn't. I wanted to see him but he never came today.

It must be state affairs. He should be here in a few.

- Have a seat - I'll see the twins.

What happened Mahidevran?

What do you want to talk with Ibrahim?

Your Grace.

Nasuh Effendi is not okay.

I talked to him.

I know about it.

I feel guilty, I'm embarrassed to him.

Don't think about it. I'll take care of it.

I wish you never leave.

I miss you so much.

You haven't eaten anything.

That's enough.

Aybige Hatun is here She seeks an audience.

Let her in.

Your Majesty. Your Highness.

Sorry for bothering.

That's okay. What do you want?

I know you will say no.

But I insist, your Majesty. Send me off.

I want to go to my father.

Aybige don't go. Stay here with us.

I'll come again, your Highness.

But allow me.

Do you really want it that much?

Then I'll make the necessary preparations.

You'll sail soon.

Thank you very much, your Majesty.

You may take your leave.

Mustafa grew up.

Don't mind his words. He certainly will join.

I hope so.

- Where's he now? - He doesn't leave his chamber.

He fell in love with one of his concubines.

He's been with her since two days.

Time passes quickly.

My Sultana!

Ibrahim, welcome.

Thank you.

- Where have you been, your Grace? - We've been waiting for you.

Is there a matter?

I want you to talk to my Mustafa.

As you know, he only listens to you.

Isn't it enough, Matrakci?

It's not.

It won't be enough.

Men, bring me another jug.

Look at you.

Does this suit you? You can't even stand up.

Look.

Look how I'll walk.

I'll take you home, get up.

No. No I don't want to go home.

That home is like dungeon for me.

- Move it! - My Bey!

I beg you!

Don't you worry, your Highness.

I'll come in the morning and talk to our Prince.

What If he won't be convinced?

What would we do then?

Let's pray he'll be convinced.

Otherwise even I can't protect him then.

God forbid.

Ibrahim I can come with you if you'd like.

No need, my Sultana. We'll talk man-to-man.

There'll be no sleep for me tonight.

My Sultana we should go, before it's too late.

Good evening.

Ibrahim where have you been?

You were not at the palace today.

State affairs, my Sultana. We had an important meeting outside.

At this time of night.

What was it about?

You always come home late, Ibrahim.

I thought you said you'd make more time for us.

I visited Signore Gritti.

But why the questions? I don't understand.

I was just worried.

I feel so lonely when you are gone.

Who are you Nora?

Where are you from?

Where were you born?

Where did you use to live?

And how did you come across me?

Who sent you?

Are you a gift of mighty God for me?

- I want to give a name to you. - I'd be honored.

From now on, your name is Efsun.

What does Efsun mean?

It means enchant.

It means spell.

You are enchanted.

You are magical.

He'll give you a new name soon.

When that time comes, tell him that you want to be a Muslim.

Tell him:

''I want to believe in what you believe.''

''I want to look at the sun you look. I want to see what you see.''

''I want to believe in your Allah.''

Don't you like it?

I like it. So much.

My Prince.

I want to believe in what you believe.

I want to look at the sun you look at.

I want to see what you see.

I want to believe in your Allah.

Do you want to be a Muslim?

Efsun.

My Efsun.

Nigar Hatun!

Nigar Hatun!

Nigar Hatun!

She should be at her home.

What are you talking about Matrakci? What home?

Chamberlain Sir.

We met at the tavern.

He couldn't even stand up so I took him home.

Oh God.

I'll take care of him, Bey. Thank you.

Where are you coming from at this time?

I was at the palace, my Bey.

I had so much work to do.

Fine.

Don't you have an answer for me, your Majesty?

Who decides on our life?

Don't you know that I have full authority everywhere I go?

Stop Hurrem Sultana, your Majesty.

Don't sacrifice us to her tears.

I've lost all control for a moment, Pargali.

I was very close to hurting my own son, my Mustafa.

I was afraid of what I can do.

I don't want to send a poisonous caftan to my son, like my father did.

Always carry a second weapon with you, my Mustafa.

Seeing you grown up to be such a strong man makes me happy.

But sometimes I have a look at you and I get sad.

As you grow up the innocence between us disappears, my Mustafa.

What a pity, isn't it?

A married woman.

Returns to her home in the dead of night.

Wasn't there any other concubines in the harem?!

Why do you make Nigar Kalfa work until late?

Chamberlain Sir. Of course not.

Nigar Kalfa didn't even come to the palace yesterday.

Are you sure Sumbul?

I swear on the Almighty!

She stopped by in the morning to see Matron Daye.

Then she left. Because she had a full day off.

Inform Prince Mustafa. As you know, he'll attend Friday salat.

At once.

- Efsun. - Good morning, my Prince.

To you too.

Why did you wake up? Isn't it early?

I was watching you.

I want to memorize you and see you every time I close my eyes.

Prince your Highness.

What is it Sumbul Aga?

They are expecting you for the Friday salat.

- Your Grace - Bali Bey.

- Hasn't Prince Mustafa come yet? - I sent Sumbul Aga. He shall be here soon.

Your talk with Matrakci didn't help, your Grace.

I picked him up at the tavern last night again.

I took him home.

But Nigar Hatun was not home.

She came later. She said she was at the palace.

I got mad at Sumbul for working a married woman late.

He told me such a thing...

I was shocked.

What did he tell you?

She had a full day off yesterday.

She was openly lying to me.

There must be an explanation

Additionally...

This matter is none of our business.

Pasha your Grace.

Where's Prince Mustafa, Sumbul Aga?

- Your Majesty. - Malkocoglu.

We are ready for Friday salat, your Majesty.

Hasn't my Prince come yet?

Your Grace. I can tell Mother Sultana if you'd like...

...but she's in no mood to listen to anyone.

I'll go get him, Sumbul Aga.

How can you get in? It is forbidden!

In the name of God!

Make way!

Your Grace.

Pasha, your Grace.

Your Highness.

- Are there still no news? - The Prince hasn't left his chamber yet.

- Is Ibrahim Pasha here? - He is, but I don't know what happened.

God! I'll lose my mind.

Is this boy crazy? He's ruining his life willingly.

Ibrahim Pasha?

You get out.

Get up, prepare. You are running late.

You can't order me around like that.

If it is necessary I can, your Highness.

Do you know why?

I swore I'd protect you from anyone.

Even from yourself.

Are you still here?

What happened my Aga?

What happened she says... Go to the harem.

Look at me.

What happened here will stay here.

If you try to tell someone... I swear to God I'll rip your tongue off.

Now go.

Wear them now. We are going.

Get out, Pasha. I won't go.

You will, Mustafa.

- Get up now. - Pasha.

I told you to get up!

What's the matter with you?

Do you want to be beheaded?

Would a father kill a son?

Because of this?

Of course he wouldn't.

But it would play into the hands of the ones who wish you to be beheaded.

Pull yourself together, Mustafa.

He's not just your father.

Sultan Suleyman Khan his Highness.

You are not a kid anymore

The era of innocence is over.

You are an heir to power as a Prince.

Everything you say and do has a big responsibility.

A decision you make now will effect your whole life.

Attention, Sultan Suleyman Khan his Highness!

Your Highness.

What happened? Any news about the Prince?

He hasn't left his chamber yet.

But Ibrahim Pasha...

What about him?

He entered the harem. He even went to Prince's chamber.

What?

- How can Ibrahim Pasha enter the harem? - He really did.

Nora Hatun said so.

Ibrahim will certainly prevent this.

My Pasha, the Prince is yet to show up.

They say that they don't get along.

He defies him again? Mustafa turned out to be brave.

- Bali Bey. - Yes, Your Majesty.

- We are going. - If you wish, I'll check the Prince.

- No need. Let's go. - As you wish.

Your Majesty, excuse me.

I didn't want to leave without kissing Mother Sultana's hand.

Good. Let's go.

Nasuh Effendi.

Do you have a wish from me?

Nigar Hatun!

Nigar Hatun come here!

Do you know what this means?

They are calling me a cuckold.

They say people in this house fornicate!

You once told me "What did I do to deserve this?"

I'm asking you now.

What did I do to deserve this?

What did I do?

Don't try to redeem yourself by doing good to me.

Nisa, Nora.

What are you doing there? Get in line. Come on.

My name's not Nora.

You'll call me Efsun from now on.

Where did that come from?

The Prince named me. I became a Muslim.

Alright then, Efsun.

Go to the school now, come on.

Quickly.

Fatma. Fidan.

Who brought you here?

Matron Daye, we...

I brought them, Matron Daye. Is there a problem?

Of course there is. How can you bring them here?

They are both being punished.

Mother Sultana ordered me to bring them.

If you have any complaints talk to Mother Sultana.

Fatma Hatun will be at Mahidevran Sultana's service from now on.

She ordered Fidan Hatun to be a harem Kalfa.

Are you leaving tomorrow?

Yes.

His Majesty ordered to start the preparations.

If God wills it, I'll set sail tomorrow.

Will you really go?

Do you really want it?

Of course. Why are you asking?

I don't know.

But I see you very confused lately.

You seem that you don't actually want to go.

Of course not. I...

Is Bali Bey aware?

I don't know.

I suppose he is.

I'm sure he must be so sad.

Why would he be sad?

Bali Bey is obviously interested in you.

Obviously he secretly loves you.

How?

Did he say that?

One can't say such things. Especially at the harem.

Such a pity. You looked very good together.

Anyway. I'll go to the bathhouse.

Will you join me?

Of course, your Highness.

Mother Sultana ordered you to make the necessary preparations.

She wants you to escort Aybige Hatun to the ship tomorrow.

- What's going on, Sumbul Aga? - Haven't you heard it yet?

His Majesty allowed Aybige Hatun to go.

The necessary preparations are done.

She's returning to Crimea tomorrow.

What will you do tonight?

I'll do my farewells.

Don't neglect Bali Bey.

He at least deserves a goodbye.

Right. He had to put up with me many times.

But don't go like this. I'll send you a dress

No need. I'm fine.

Listen to me.

What are you doing here?

Mother Sultana summoned us, your Highness.

We're just following orders...

You burnt me! You almost killed me!

Your Highness, let her go! Your Highness, please!

- Your Highness, don't! - Let her go!

Your Highness, don't do this!

Take her away.

Daye.

What is the meaning of this? How can they come here?

- We got rid of a big trouble. - Thanks to Ibrahim Pasha.

He took him out of his chamber by force

He had no other choice. He did well.

Your Highness.

I told you not to come here ever again.

I just saw Fatma and Fidan.

They told me that you allowed them in the harem. Is that true?

How else would they be here?

How can you allow the ones who tried to burn me?

You told me you punished them.

They served their sentences. It is over.

Fatma is being protected instead of being executed.

Moreover, she becomes Mahidevran's concubine.

Fidan who cut Lalezar's tongue out, becomes a harem Kalfa.

Admit it, this is your last stand, your Highness.

You are sinking as you struggle.

Your Highness, the Prince gave the name Efsun to Nora.

She became a Muslim.

She'll probably spend tonight with the Prince too.

My Mustafa is still too young.

It is not appropriate for him to fall in love so much.

I thought you'd be bothered, your Highness. That's why I wanted to tell you.

Bring that girl.

Let's see how she attracted Mustafa.

Your Majesty, I'm aware that I crossed the line.

Forgive me.

I deserved your anger.

My Mustafa, I can only be angry at my enemy.

You are my child.

My intention was not to be rebel.

But..

To be honest. I was sad.

And I wanted to make you a part of my sadness.

All people have hopes, dreams wishes desires in life, son.

That's possible.

But you can't solve your problems...

by getting offended and angry.

If you have a problem, don't keep quiet.

Never carry your problem on your shoulders.

Prefer to talk.

I'll always be ready to listen to you.

Let's play mangala.

We haven't played for a long time.

Nora.

Not Nora, Gulsah. My name is Efsun.

The Prince named me.

Efsun, she says.

I don't understand what he sees in you.

I don't know how you bewitched our Prince.

Anyways, follow me. We're going.

Where are we going?

Mahidevran Sultana summoned you.

You'll be at her presence.

Mahidevran Sultana?

What's the reason? Have I done something wrong?

You ask too much questions! Do as I say!

You'll learn when you go there.

Don't make our Sultana wait!

- Gulsah Hatun. I... - I guess you didn't understand!

Move it, don't make me angry. Come on.

- Your Majesty. - Come, Pargali.

My Prince is giving me a hard time.

I won't be surprised if he defeats you.

Mustafa wants to go back to Vienna.

Someone should dethrone Charles, am I right?

Let him sit there.

He's sitting on a thorny throne thanks of us.

We reached our ultimate borders on the west.

Christian World has seen that there's only one emperor in this world and that's me.

It is time to look to the east.

Our hostility with Persian Lions goes way back.

We couldn't beat each other.

It's been like this since the time of the Seljuks.

I must end this fight that my couldn't end.

Your Majesty, forgive me for asking...

I think we should get across the big ocean.

Explorers from the new world return with slaves and loot.

If we're a world empire, we should take our share from this wealth.

What do you think, my Mustafa?

Your Majesty, I think you are both right.

You go to east with Ibrahim Pasha. Finish the Safavids.

There should be only one lion in the East, the Ottomans.

I will lead the navy to get across the big ocean.

We'll conquer the world on two fronts.

My family is Croatian, your Highness.

It hasn't been a year since I arrived at the capital.

First we stayed at the old palace.

The harem has rules.

They must have told you.

But I'd like to repeat them.

A Prince can neither marry nor have a child before being sent off to a province.

I know, your Highness. Don't you worry.

I'm just here to please the Prince.

I can't have any other intentions.

Be careful Efsun.

You'd pay greatly even for a little mistake.

I'm surprised. How did you get off the hook?

How did you come back to the harem?

Thanks to the Mother Sultana. We were graced with her mercy.

How can she show mercy for this?

You tried to kill a Sultana. You burnt her alive.

- You got everybody involved in this. - Nisa Hatun.

Don't interfere with things that don't concern you.

This is Mother Sultana's wish, was she supposed to ask you?

That is so. We got our punishment. And we regret it.

It's all in the past now. It's over.

What about Hurrem Sultana? Has she seen you yet?

She has. She was so afraid of us that she went to see Mother Sultana.

You are lying again.

Our Sultana will make you pay for those words.

Will you shut up?

We are not afraid of anybody.

Hurrem Sultana can't do anything to us.

Don't be so sure.

She's a great Sultana. She won't let this go.

She'll make you pay eventually.

Especially Hurrem Sultana.

I'm writing it here.

She won't keep you here.

You'll be sent off soon.

You are talking too much again.

Try to touch me and see what I'll do to you

Okay Fatma, cut it out.

Nisa, get away from here.

- Don't get us into trouble. - You are already in trouble.

I wonder how you sleep at night.

Nigar Hatun.

Yes Sumbul Aga?

Come. Come, I have to tell you something.

Don't interrupt me, Aga. I'm at class.

I'll come to see you later.

I can't say this to the great Hatice Sultana.

''Nigar Sultana is busy. She'll grace you later''

Oh gosh

Did you say Hatice Sultana?

The Sultana summons you.

She said you should come immediately.

What happened?

You look like you saw a ghost.

Forget about it my Aga. What's going on? What's the matter?

I really don't know.

Since you are squirming, you should've done something wrong.

The Aga who brought the message said that Sultana is very angry

and that you should go immediately.

Angry? I wonder.

What happened?

Are you still questioning? Hurry, hurry. Fly there, go!

You are talking too much.

Chatterboxes, mind your lesson!

If you are looking for me, I'm here Malkocoglu.

Aybige Hatun.

What? Don't you like it?

Actually I don't like it either.

It doesn't suit me, does it?

No.

On the contrary, you look very beautiful.

I'm just surprised to see you like this.

I dressed for you.

I mean I dressed for tonight.

- I came to say goodbye. Tomorrow I.. - I heard it.

I was informed.

Congratulations. You managed to convince his Majesty in the end.

You should be happy.

You are getting rid of me.

It seems the Prince has already fallen for this concubine.

Since he named her Efsun, that should be right.

What shall we do, your Highness?

I need your advice.

It should be prevented before it is too late, Mahidevran.

This is about the future of the Prince.

You can't let him get attached to a mere concubine.

As you know, that's how Hurrem got in our lives.

That's why I'm afraid, your Highness.

We should marry him off as soon as possible.

- I guess there's someone in your mind. - Yes, there is.

- Of course if you consider it appropriate. - Who is she?

- Won't you say anything? - What can I say?

It's best that you should leave.

Especially after last night.

If that's what you're worrying, don't. I didn't tell anyone.

They won't do anything to you.

I won't do anything that I'm not prepared to face the consequences of.

But it was a mistake.

I made you do things you didn't want...

Why do you think I didn't want it?

Farewell, Malkocoglu.

Your Highness. You've asked for me.

Come Nigar. Have a seat.

I heard that you have some problems with Nasuh Effendi.

You know...

It was me who got you two married so I'm here for you...

for any problem you might have.

Tell me. What's the problem?

Your Highness.

I...

Don't hesitate Nigar. Tell me.

Your Highness.

I can't have a child..

Nasuh Effendi is sad because of it.

I couldn't find a solution...

no matter how hard I tried.

I was hunting the other day.

I caught a deer.

You should have seen its horns. They were so huge!

I'm sure you have never seen such a deer!

What are you saying you scum?

Say it to my face!

Is it a lie? Your wife forgot the way home. She's someplace else every night.

What a world!

Don't be sad, Nigar.

I'll talk to Nasuh Effendi.

Thank you, my Sultana.

Your Grace.

I was about to leave.

Sultana.

What was she doing here?

I called her.

When I heard she has problems with Nasuh Effendi, I wanted to listen.

After all we married them.

We need to be helpful.

She can't have a baby, she says.

That's the problem

- Your Majesty sorry for bothering. - Speak, Malkocoglu.

As you know, Aybige Hatun is going to Crimea today.

I'm asking for your permission to take her to the port.

It's appropriate, Malkocoglu. You may take your leave.

I wish Aybige was not leaving.

She was my only confidant in this palace.

She has become my companion.

We have to sympathize with Aybige.

She's been away from her family for a long time.

How is it going?

- Your Grace. - Don't be bothered.

Don't worry, your Grace. I'll fix them to their former state.

Good.

Have you always worked at churches?

- Yes. - Have you made such sculptures?

I usually worked on busts but I can try.

I want to have my own bust.

- Can you do that? - I'll do my best, your Grace.

Finish this first. We'll talk later.

What's going on, Matrakci?

Not good, your Grace.

They hanged this to my door, your Grace.

Everyone makes fun of me.

I've heard all the insults at the tavern.

My honor and dignity are no more.

It's enough, your Grace.

I can't stand it anymore.

Either you find a solution or I will.

Your Highness.

You wanted to see me.

Come Aybige, have a seat.

You're finally going, huh?

Yes, I was going to come say goodbye.

Did something happen, your Highness?

I wanted to talk to you about that.

Aybige, you are not going anywhere.

Prince got very excited when he heard about the big ocean.

- He would go at a moment's notice. - I think he should go.

At least it is time to send him to a province.

Not yet.

Where were you when you were his age?

In my province. I used to join campaigns with my father.

That mean it's time.

I think you should send him.

Hurrem.

Don't interfere to things that don't concern you.

How so, your Highness?

I got his Majesty's permission. The preparations are made.

I made a decision on behalf of you, your family, even your country.

Of course it is an important decision for our dynasty too.

- Mustafa you should listen too. - What's going on, your Highness?

Mustafa, my lion grandson.

I decided to marry you to Aybige Hatun.

May God bless it.