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Your Highness?

Your Highness!

Oh my God...

What are you doing woman?

Your Highness, I came here for you.

What do you mean?

What do you mean?

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Her Highness' inside, open it!

Hurry! Hurry! Help!

Girls! This concubine tried to kill Her Highness!

Fahriye!

Not only her, Your Highness. They killed Ammir Agha too.

I burst inside when I saw his corpse outside.

Your Highness.

Thank God you are safe and sound.

Where were you Sumbul Agha? Where have you been?

If it wasn't for this woman, they were going to kill me.

How can that be, Your Highness? Who could dare to do it?

I'm also curious about that Sumbul!

I'm wondering that as well! How can this be, how?

Assassins came right under my nose.

One of the concubines you picked almost killed me in the bathhouse.

Go and investigate. Find out who she is and what's her goal.

To whom she serves? Find out immediately!

Yes, Your Highness. As you command.

My condolences, may God give you patience.

Thank you.

There is still no news. I wonder what happened?

We'll find out soon.

Hatice?

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

I just want to rest for a while.

Of course.

Your Highness.

May His Grace rest in peace.

Amen.

With your permission I should go back to the palace.

Someone must be in charge of the harem.

Of course, Lady Afife. Thank you for coming.

I'll go with you, Lady Afife.

And you, Hatice, rest for a while, lie down.

Gulfem.

-Nazli! -Your Highness.

Where are my children?

Bayezid, Selim, Cihangir. How are they? Where are they now?

They're in their chambers, Your Highness. Princes are in good health.

Get me my clothes immediately. Hurry!

Nazli, where is Lady Afife? Harem is in chaos and she's not even here!

Lady Afife went to the Hatice Sultan's palace...

...for Ibrahim Pasha's memorial service.

Her duty is to be by my side in this harem!

They all got together to set me up!

How do I know that she is not involved in this?

Here he is, Agha.

Oh God, protect us Almighty!

He's dead!

What were you doing here?

I was going to visit Her Highness. To see if she needs anything.

When I saw the Agha's corpse, I ran there. There was no one by the door.

I went inside. Thank God I was on time.

The woman almost killed Her Highness.

Whoever did this, may God punish him!

You know what woman, God bless you.

God has bestowed you upon us, I swear to God!

Guards, take him away. Come on, stop lingering.

Your Majesty, Sultana Hurrem is here.

Let her in.

-Hurrem. -Your Majesty.

What happened? What's wrong?

A concubine has just tried to kill me.

-What are you talking about? -I was in the bathhouse.

Turns out, one of my concubines was a spy.

My other concubine, and the guard on the door are dead.

What?

If the concubine didn't make it in time, they were going to kill me too.

Thank God. He spared me to you and our children.

Hurrem, who could do that?

Suleiman, those who want my death are known and obvious.

You knew this would happen.

I told you that everyone is accusing me of Ibrahim's death.

They're trying to avenge me.

Guards!

Keep an eye on Hatice, Afife. I don't like her condition these days.

Do not worry, Your Highness.

I sent her a servant.

Her only duty is to protect Her Highness.

Your Highness.

What happened Mercan Agha?

There was a terrible incident, Your Highness.

One of the concubines tried to kill Sultana Hurrem.

What are you saying, Agha? How is Her Highness?

Thank God, she is alive and well.

A servant came that moment and rescued Her Highness.

I should check up on her.

Mercan Agha, did you intervene?

My intervention was not necessary, Your Highness.

Sultana Hurrem was saved by a servant named Fahriye.

Hatice!

What have you done?

Do not worry, Your Highness.

Mahidevran praised that woman very much.

She must have done it.

Then why is there no news?

Something must have gone wrong.

-Should we go to the palace? -No way, Your Highness.

We'd attract suspicion.

The palace must be in chaos now.

I hope she's not breathing anymore.

That concubine was serving me for a long time.

I've never seen any mistakes by her until now.

It's clear someone bribed her. Manipulated her.

Return to your chambers Hurrem, I'll take care of this personally.

Suleiman, promise me.

Whoever dared to attack me like that...

...whoever has sent that concubine to assassinate me...

...will be punished.

There's no doubt about that!

He'll suffer dearly!

Come in!

-Your Grace, Lady Afife is here. -Let her in.

Where were you, Lady Afife?

Forgive me Your Majesty...

...I was invited to Sultana Hatice's palace.

I joined the memorial service.

Hurrem, you're fine, right?

Do not worry, Your Highness, I'm better now.

Your Grace, my sincere condolences.

Who dared to do this? Is she captured?

Not yet.

But whoever did this, will be caught soon and I'll punish her with my own hands.

I'll investigate the matter immediately.

You should have thought of that earlier!

I warned you many times! You should've taken precautions!

Is this how you manage the harem? Is this how you protect my family?

Your Grace, you're right on everything you said.

I will start the investigation immediately.

Whoever attempted to kill Her Highness...

...we'll find them.

You may leave!

Fahriye Hatun! May God bless you!

You saved Her Highness from such trouble...

...that Her Highness will grant you the whole world.

No one'd dare to touch you now.

I don't need anything, Agha. I did what I had to do.

Look at this! Did you hear that girls?

How modest she is!

With a couple of servants like her, harem would get back on an even keel!

-Sumbul Agha! -Lady Afife.

Report immediately. How did this happen?

Who's dead, who's injured? I want to know everything!

Let Fahriye speak.

She knows the best what happened there.

After all, she saved the life of Her Highness.

Sumbul Agha.

Go check up on Sultana Hurrem.

And you get back to work! Come on!

You come with me, woman.

Come here, before me. Come now.

You came from the old palace, right?

Gulfem brought you here.

That's right, Lady Afife.

You must have done something to win her favor...

...as she recommended you personally.

I have been serving the Dynasty for many years.

Gulfem Hatun often comes and goes to the old palace.

She's really fond of me.

I asked her to have me transferred to this palace.

She granted me the favor and helped me.

What was your goal, woman?

Why did you want to come to this palace?

There is no special reason, Lady Afife.

Everyone in the old palace dreams of coming here.

Tell me now...

How did the incident occur?

Your Highness, Shah Huban is incoming.

Leave immediately. I want everybody out.

I want to be alone with my sister.

What happened? Why did you come back?

Get out, I said!

You'll stay here Gulfem, you stay.

What's going on Shah Huban?

I hope you have an explanation for your disrespect.

You know exactly what happened, Hatice!

I do not know what you're talking about.

I'm talking about the order you gave to kill Sultana Hurrem.

-Is she dead? -No.

As always, you couldn't manage to do one thing.

Hurrem is safe. She's alive.

But the woman who tried to kill her is dead.

We have nothing to do with this. Why are you accusing us?

I can relate to Hatice.

She doesn't know what she's doing out of pain.

But you?

What's wrong with you Gulfem?

Instead of preventing this, how can you get involved?

Gulfem doesn't know anything.

I gave the order!

Go tell my brother, I don't care!

His Majesty is furious, Hatice.

You know what'll happen if he finds out you did this.

He may decide upon a heavy sentence..

What can he do more? He already took my life!

He killed his brother, he took Ibrahim away from me!

What sentence can be heavier than that?

I told you to wait!

I told you to not act without my knowledge!

You didn't listen to me!

Hurrem won again.

You're going to lose once more.

If not today, tomorrow...

...if not in this life, in another...

...but she will eventually pay the price!

If you continue to do act like this, nothing will happen to her.

On the contrary, she will get even more powerful.

What's done is done.

We'll see what's going to happen next.

Fahriye killed the murderer.

At least, she can't talk now.

Fahriye?

They say that Hurrem was saved by a servant named Fahriye.

I don't know where she came from.

How did this happen?

She was supposed to kill Hurrem!

What else?

There's nothing else. That's all I know.

I told you everything that had happened.

I don't know you woman.

You're new here.

And God knows how, you got involved in such incident as soon as you arrived.

Forgive me but I don't understand why you're interrogating me.

What did I do wrong?

Protecting Her Highness is my duty.

You are the only witness to this incident.

You'll be questioned of course!

The investigation will continue, woman.

If there's anything you forgot to tell me...

...come to me.

Understand?

His Grace said that I'll be joining the Italian Campaign.

I'm glad to hear that, Your Grace.

As battle experience is vital to a prince.

I have a lot to learn from you Malkocoglu.

Everyone knows of your valor in combat.

It's exaggeration.

Stand straight, Prince.

Hands up.

Like this.

You have to be faster.

They say that the Prince will take part in the campaign. Is it true?

Yes, this will be his first campaign. Why do you ask?

Nothing. I see him train everyday.

He must be so excited.

Attention! Her Highness Sultana Mihrimah!

-Prince. -Welcome.

Did something happen, Mihrimah?

I wanted to take a walk, Your Grace.

She wasn't leaving her chambers for some time.

Good idea.

Meet Malkocoglu Bali Bey.

You must have heard of him.

Of course, Prince.

How are you, Bali Bey? I hope you are well and healthy.

Praying for your health, Your Highness.

-What are you doing, be careful! -You should watch where you're going!

Selim!

Bayezid!

God is great, Mustafa. Don't worry.

If not today, eventually Hurrem'll pay for everything.

What does this mean mother?

-If you're keeping something secret-- -What secret can I have Mustafa?

It was a figure of speech.

What I worry is Sultana Hatice.

God forbid, I fear that she may try to commit suicide again.

Shah Huban is with her. Don't worry.

Taslicali, tell my mentor that I want to be a part of the inspection tomorrow.

Taslicali!

Yes, Prince?

What's wrong? You're not listening to me?

Forgive me, Prince. I was distracted.

Ever since we came back, you're acting strange.

If you have any problems, say it.

No, Prince. I don't have any problems.

Latest incidents upset me, that's all.

We'll be at the palace for a while, my prince.

Then I don't know where we'd go.

But mother said that we'd be close to the palace.

Good. We will often see each other.

Yes, it's nice being here with you.

I was alone in Konya.

The time has passed so quickly...

Our Princes've grown up.

Yes.

You didn't even recognize me.

But I remember the day you left here.

I said farewell to you.

Why am I always far away from you?

Don't be sad. Who knows, maybe one day I will come back.

If I offended you, forgive me, Your Highness.

No, how could you remember me?

I should go now.

Esmahan, let's go back now.

But we've just arrived.

This is enough. My mother will worry about me.

Taslicali!

Your Highness.

I can tell you what you think.

But you made a decision and you'll suffer the consequences.

Pull yourself together at once.

Your Highness, forgive me...

Mihrimah is gone, Taslicali. You must forget about her.

The only thing that should occupy your mind is the future...

...and safety of the Prince.

Your Highness.

-Your Highness. -Is the memorial service done?

Yes, desserts are handed out as well.

Good. May Ibrahim Pasha's soul be blessed.

Amen.

How is it possible, Gulfem?

Let's go and talk to this woman. Find out what happened.

It does not matter anymore, Hatice, stay in the palace.

I'll take care of everything.

I can't just sit and do nothing.

Every breath Hurrem takes is an insult to me.

That's enough, Hatice. You must be patient!

If this was as easy as you think, Ibrahim Pasha would be here now.

Hatice...

...please forgive me.

I don't intend to hurt you.

But this is the truth.

Hurrem is like a fig tree, taking roots in the harem.

She destroys everything around her.

That's why I wanted to get rid of her.

To cut those roots!

You do not understand it, do you?

Only one who can do that is His Majesty.

Just as Hurrem gradually brought Ibrahim Pasha to death...

...so we will do the same.

How do we do it?

First things first, let's get rid of this trouble.

The servant you mentioned is by Hurrem's side.

She will gain her favor even more now.

The closer to Hurrem, the better for us.

Provided that she do not betray us.

I don't think so, Your Highness.

The woman is loyal to Sultana Mahidevran to death.

She must have been forced to do this.

We'll see.

Keep Mahidevran out of this.

I don't want her mentioned in this incident.

If she gets involved, Mustafa will be under suspicion as well.

What will happen next?

What's on your mind?

We'll dig her pit slowly, Hatice.

We'll cut her branches one by one, with a dull knife.

Tirelessly, without giving up.

With patience.

Until one night, His Majesty hands her over...

...to the executioners one night.

What happened Afife, who wanted to murder me?

Did you find out anything?

I questioned the concubine that wanted to kill you.

She has been in the harem for 2 years...

...and at your service for four months.

Everyone talks highly of her.

She hasn't even committed slightest mistake.

Could she be chosen for this very reason?

Possibly, Your Highness.

In addition, everyone is now being questioned.

For now, we couldn't find out anything.

Did you talk to Mercan Agha?

When I was in the bathhouse, he apparently came here.

He asked the concubine my whereabouts.

Why did he suddenly want to see me?

Your concubine told me about it, so I talked to him.

Shah Huban sent him to invite you to the memorial.

When it was that obvious that I wouldn't come?

Why did she wanted to invite me?

She wanted you and Hatice to get together

...and end this hostility that's been going on for some time.

And you believed it?

Lady Afife, we both know who is behind this incident.

Or at least we can guess, right?

-Your Highness, I... -Don't worry.

I'm not planning to do any retribution.

May God almighty punish them.

But what I wish from you is that you've to be more careful from now on.

I want to be safe if I entrust you my life.

Anyways.

Where is Fahriye? Call her immediately.

After all, I owe my life to her.

I want to thank her personally.

Your Highness, I wanted to talk to you about her.

What is going on?

I was forced to do it, Your Highness.

If I'd gotten caught, you'd be accused.

As you got me into the palace.

I understood, woman. We thought the same.

Does anyone suspect anything?

Lady Afife questioned me as soon as she heard about it.

She clearly suspects me.

What about Hurrem?

No.

She was so scared that she was trembling.

She wasn't paying attention to anything.

She won't suspect me.

I see that you're as smart as you're brave and strong.

This is good.

As you'll be serving me now.

Your Highness, Fahriye is new here.

I have doubts to trust her this much...

Besides...

Besides what? Speak.

Your Highness, I don't want to accuse anyone...

...but nobody saw anything but her.

Afife, you forget me. I was there after all.

I saw it with my own eyes.

She would have killed me if she wanted to.

An assassin who dares to go all the way, would take the chance of getting killed.

You're right, Your Highness.

I just wanted to say that we should be cautious.

Your Highness...

...let's send her to the old palace.

You know something?

No. But I still pursue the investigation.

When I find out something, I'll--

Lady Afife, just call Fahriye.

Let me talk to her too.

Your Highness.

Your Majesty.

Forgive me, I didn't see you.

What are you doing here?

I was waiting for you.

I've heard about the unpleasant incident happened to Sultana Hurrem.

May God spare the Sultana to you and to your princes.

Amen.

If you wish, I can take charge of the investigation.

Let me bring you the culprit.

No need. I'll take charge of this personally.

Fahriye, I was told you came from the old palace.

That's right, Your Highness.

I was there for 3 years.

Thankfully Lady Afife, she brought me here.

Where are you from? Where were you born?

I'm a Hungarian, Your Highness. Born and raised in Waradin.

Is your family still there?

I don't know, Agha.

How can you not know? Don't you have anyone?

I was very young when I was brought to the capital.

I only remember bits and pieces about my mother.

And I had a sister.

But I don't know if she's alive or not.

Fahriye, 2 concubines and one Agha in my service were killed today.

You killed one of them, actually.

As your intention was to protect me, right?

Of course, Your Highness.

As you can see, the price for being by my side is quite heavy.

But you can be sure, being against me tolls a heavier price.

Sumbul Agha.

Your Highness.

I owe my life to you.

Make your wish.

I was only doing my duty, Your Highness.

I'm just happy to be praised by such a great Sultana like you.

You may leave.

What do you say, Sumbul? Can she be trusted?

Your Highness...

Lady Afife unnecessarily makes a scene.

She needs to find a scapegoat so that she can solve this issue.

I swear, I liked this girl. Praise be to God!

Fierce, brave with a strong hand!

She can be very useful to us!

But of course you know better, Your Highness.

In that case, I will take her to my service.

Inform Lady Afife as well.

As you wish, Your Highness.

Your Majesty.

Shah Huban, my beautiful sister...

How are you, I hope you're doing well.

Thank God.

I have no reason to be sad except for Hatice.

How is she?

How can she be, Your Majesty? She's miserable.

She doesn't sleep or eat.

Her pain will diminish as time passes.

But she's still mourning.

And it looks like it won't end anytime soon.

That's why I called you.

I made a decision regarding the fate of Hatice.

I hope it's something good, Your Majesty.

Did something happen, what is it about?

You know very well what happened.

Isn't that right?

Dear son, despite our greatest efforts, our alliance is sluggish.

We must find some definite solutions before Suleiman attacks us.

You're right, Father.

The ships of Barbarossa have begun sailing near the Italian coast.

Suleiman is determined. If he doesn't die, he'll get what he wished for.

How do you plan on killing the Sultan who's protected by thousands of men?

We will get help.

We sent Knight Antonia Prinaldo from here.

He is a talented and loyal person.

Is he from Prinaldo family of Otranto?

Yes father.

His grandfather Antonio Prinaldo died in honor while...

...defending Otranto against the army of Sultan Mehmed in 1480.

You made a good choice.

His grandfather died.

But the heroism of their family is still alive.

This knight wants to be worthy of his grandfather...

...by sacrificing himself to save Christianity from the Great Turk.

Alexander.

Meet Antonio Prinaldo, a knight from Otranto.

He was sent by the Holy Father.

Quiet, Mikael. We've been waiting for you, welcome.

Why did I have to wait so much? I had to wait all day in the granary of the ship.

I'm sorry, but we couldn't bring you out without necessary preparations.

Then you're ready?

Come, come with me.

Hasan Effendi!

Did you sell the goods that I brought to you?

Your goods are not worth a penny, Alexander Effendi.

I regret buying it from you.

The goods are solid, you just can't sell them.

Get back to the port, Mikael. And you, follow me.

Attention! His Majesty Sultan Suleiman Khan!

The Ambassador of Moldova, Radul...

...is waiting at the envoys' inn for days!

Finally, he was summoned to the palace.

He will get an audience with Sultan Suleiman tomorrow.

You, under the disguise of his assistant, will go with him to the palace.

In that case, there's no better opportunity to finish him.

-Nicely done. -Enjoy.

No, they won't let you in.

Besides, you can't enter the palace with weapons.

Malkocoglu is there. He's guarding the area fiercely!

I would like you to see Sultan Suleiman, even from afar.

Then we'll wait for him to come out.

He has to go to the mosque, right?

We'll never know when and which mosque he'll go to.

During the Friday salah, thousands of soldiers protect the area.

The most appropriate place for this job is right here.

He visits the bazaar in disguise at least once a month.

Malkocoglu must've provided him intel.

He'd never show up here.

We'll be waiting, Antonio.

If necessary, even for months.

The main route of our campaign is Edirne, Plovdiv, Skopje, Elbasan and Vlore.

The necessary food supplies were prepared and stored in the granaries.

Galleys will make sure the sea route is safe.

We will spend some time in Edirne, wait for the rest of the army.

Within 2 months we will reach Vlore and attack the Italian shores

What will we do with the Venetians, pasha?

The Venetians are not acting against us.

We shouldn't extend the front.

There are no hostilities from the Venetians.

I spoke to the Venetian envoy...

He's told me that his Doge is nothing but friendly towards us.

Venetians have no friends but relations based on mutual interests.

They don't openly act against us because of trade in the east.

But, despite the Sultan's messages...

...he doesn't want to face Charles with King of France, Francis.

He said they're discussing the matter on their council.

They're stalling us, Your Grace.

The Venetians would never act with us.

Who knows, maybe they've already made a secret alliance with the Pope and Charles.

I even hear reports about it as well.

Lutfi Pasha is wrong. We don't need to worry about the Venetians.

If we make them our enemies for nothing, we'd get caught in the crossfire.

Ayaz Pasha, we've been at ceasefire with Venice for a long time.

However, my ancestors fought with them the most.

They even hold some fortresses in the shores of our lands.

Lutfi Pasha, what do you do think we should do in this situation?

Of course, you know better Your Grace, but...

...in case of emergency, or a need...

...I think we should be ready for a campaign to Venice.

You're right. Make preparations in this direction.

Where's Zumrut Agha? I didn't see him all day. Summon him.

Your Highness, Zumrut Agha is not in the palace.

Where did he go without my knowledge?

He was sent away this morning, Your Highness. He won't be coming back.

What are you talking about? Who sent him out?

This is the order of your mother, Sultana Hurrem.

Aren't we going to Edirne, mother?

Dad promised he would take us.

What if I take you there?

We'll ride horses together. Okay?

I don't want to.

Osman.

My lion cub.

Huricihan, Osman, how are my angels?

Cicek Hatun, take the children to their room.

As you wish, Your Highness.

Well, I'm all ears.

What's the purpose of this trip?

Can't I come to visit my sister, Hatice dear?

Something happened, I can tell.

As whenever you call me 'Hatice dear'...

...and show me compassion, something bad follows.

Nothing bad happened.

It's just...

...I'm worried about you.

You look bad.

You don't eat or drink.

I'm worried that you'll become sick.

You couldn't pull yourself together.

Maybe...

...getting out of here for a while would do you good.

You could go to Manisa with your children to rest for a while.

Mustafa would host you properly.

Where does this idea come from?

Did His Majesty sent you here?

Hatice.

I'm no longer a child, Shah Huban.

Those days have long passed.

Just tell me the truth.

His Majesty thinks that you were behind the last incident.

That's why he made a decision about you.

You will go to Manisa with your children.

Is this how His Majesty ordered?

I thought he'd kill me and be done with it...

...bu he decided to keep me alive...

...so I can live in torment.

Your Highness.

It is a great honor for me to serve you.

You did me a great favor.

Be very vigilant, Fahriye.

From now on, my life is entrusted to you.

-Mother. -Mihrimah, my lovely Sultan, welcome.

I'm not welcome at all.

You've sent Zumrut Agha away from the palace.

Yes, it's true. I ordered him to be thrown out.

How can you send away an Agha who was serving me without my knowledge, mother?

Know your place, Mihrimah.

I'm not going to discuss my decisions with you.

Besides, you know the reason.

He did nothing wrong, he served me faithfully.

I know how he served you.

It's important that an agha is loyal to you...

...but they must be loyal to me first.

I don't want an agha around you...

...who delivers letters around like a postman.

Gulfem.

I haven't seen anyone who's more cruel than you.

Don't you have a conscience?

What are you talking about? What have I done?

His Majesty banished Sultana Hatice to Manisa.

Who knows what you told His Majesty...

...and how you slandered the Sultana?

I'm hearing about this decision from you first, Gulfem.

But I can't say that I'm sorry. After all, everything has a price.

Sultana Hatice is innocent. The price for what?

How innocent, Gulfem?

If it wasn't for Fahriye, I would have died.

I was about to die! And she is innocent?

What are you talking about, mother? You were about to die?

See, even my children does not know about it.

I didn't tell anyone, see, despite everything...

...I didn't want them to think badly of Sultana Hatice.

I pray to God that...

...one day may your children see your real face.

Get out of here Gulfem, and do not come here again.

Do not be sad, Hatice.

You're not going away permanently, you'll surely come back.

I'm not going anywhere!

I won't leave!

No one can get me out of here, unless I want to do so!

This is our palace!

Ibrahim!

We got married in this palace!

Good or bad, we experienced everything here!

-Hatice... -Don't waste your breath!

No power will get me out of here.

As long as you stay here, you will not be able to recover.

Your condition is bad for the children as well.

At least, do it for them.

No! I'm not going away!

Understood?

Go and tell him that only my corpse can leave this palace!

Gulfem told me today that Sultan Hatice will be deported to Manisa.

Yes, I deemed it appropriate.

Suleiman, forgive me, but I would like you to rethink your decision.

They will accuse me of this.

Besides, Sultana Hatice is suffering, she's mourning.

She will get better after some time.

Hurrem, do not worry about it. This is what's best for Hatice.

Come in.

Your Majesty, Her Highness Shah Huban is here.

Let her in.

Your Majesty.

Did you talk to Hatice?

Your Majesty, I shall leave you alone.

I did.

She said she wouldn't leave.

Ibrahim...

...taught me to play this melody on his last night.

I don't know the full song.

He said he'd continue to teach me later.

His mother used to play him to put him to sleep.

It was me.

The one who tried to kill Hurrem...

It was me.

If I was strong enough, I would have ripped out her heart with my own hands.

We would get even that way.

You took a life from me.

I wanted to take a life from you...

I talked to the Sultan, asked him to reconsider his decision.

After all, Her Highness' condition is not good.

I think she'll forgive her.

May God bless you, Hurrem.

I'm sure His Majesty will listen to you.

Sultana, don't let these incidents drive a wedge between us.

As I'd never want to lose you.

Your stubbornness won't do you any good Hatice.

You will leave.

You'll leave, so to let bygones be bygones.

You will leave to get better.

You will leave, to forget.

I don't want to be better.

I don't want to forget either.

How can I forget this insult?

How can I forget this cruelty?

How can a human being forget all these?

Hatice.

You want to send me, because you don't have the strength to look at me.

Isn't that right?

Because every time you see me, your conscience torments you.

It reminds you of Ibrahim.

This is why you want to send me away.

Tomorrow they will come to get you.

You will go to Manisa.

Otherwise, I'll take your children away.

As I believe you're not suitable enough to take care of them..

My Sultan, your eyes reside here,

along the shores of the River Danube;

illuminating its waters, the night, and my soul.

Ibrahim...

I miss you so much...

I miss you too...

Every time you leave, time stops for me.

I think about you all day and night.

Stars rain down on my darkest nights, Sultana.

Your light dances with the that of sun.

Moon feels embarrassed and runs away.

Ibrahim, your servant, blinded by your splendor.

Nothing can help me anymore, my Sultana...

I used to dream about tonight.

That we will meet in the gardens of Eden...

I give you my word, I won't ever make you cry.

I'll always make you smile.

My love for you is infinite.

Our love is enough for us.

I'll always write to you.

Please don't stop writing back at us.

Farewell, Your Highness.

-Your Highness. -Hurrem.

I hope this trip will do good for Sultana Hatice.

I hope she'll get better.

She is not sick, Hurrem.

She will stay there a while, rest and come back.

It's not easy.

May God spare even my enemies from this pain.

Amen.

Your Highness, I allocated the new palace Bahcesaray for you and your family.

It will be ready in a week or two.

You allocated it?

His Majesty wanted me to take care of it personally.

The palace is a bit far away, but it is wonderful!

If you wish, we can go there and see it.

We can make the renovations according to your wishes.

No need.

-I trust your taste Hurrem. -Thank you.

Moldavia ambassador, Dimitri Kantakuzen is here.

-Did you search him? -We did, Your Grace.

Fine.

Your Majesty, Moldavia ambassador Dimitri Kantakuzen is here.

Waiting for your audience.

Giovanni, what news do you bring us?

Antonio Prinaldo is with the merchants from Moldavia, in Istanbul.

He'll enter the palace with the envoy.

Good. Soon the whole world will rock with Suleiman's death.

Let's pray, Cardinal.

Yes, let's pray for it to happen as you say.

Otherwise, Suleiman will destroy everything in his path.

Not only Rome, he'll scorch the whole Italy.

God is on our side, Your Holiness.

Attention! His Majesty Sultan Suleiman Khan!

-Is he Suleiman? -Yes, let's go.

Attention! Her Highness Sultana Hatice!

Your Highness.

Sultana Mahidevran.

I couldn't believe it when I received the news.

How could the Sultan make that decision?

Do not worry. I will be back at first chance I get.

These are Hurrem's schemes.

Where is the prince? In the palace?

He's waiting for you, Your Highness.

Venice maintaining its neutrality is critical.

They need us for the mutual trade of the grains.

We need to stall Venice by using that.

Otherwise Barbarossa Hayreddin can't support us.

It's a waste of time, Prince.

The campaign must be completed before the winter.

Right.

Ibrahim Pasha really wanted to go on this campaign, Taslicali.

There is no doubt that if he could join as Commander...

...we would conquer Italy easily.

You're right, Prince.

Ayaz Pasha can't replace him.

Besides he had good relations with the Venetian Doge.

He'd do whatever it takes to keep them away from war.

Come in.

Your Highness, welcome. Your visit brings us joy.

Mustafa.

This is what they think we deserve, you see it, don't you?

Your Highness, this palace is also your palace.

You and your children are dear to me.

As long as I'm alive, I won't let anyone upset you.

Osman.

Huricihan.

How many times have I told you?

You have to pay attention to order and cleanliness.

Look at the counter. Come on, clean up here.

Please do not be angry, Judge.

Hodja Celebi.

Forgive me, I didn't know you were coming.

Bali Bey is not letting me leave the palace for long.

I wanted to join the inspection.

It's an honor.

How is it going, sir?

It's not bad. We're just managing by.

What are you talking about?

Aren't you the top earner of this market?

They said we would make more money when Ibrahim is dead.

But nothing has changed and the situation even worsened.

How is your income related to Ibrahim Pasha?

Ibrahim Pasha favored the foreigners.

He would protect the foreign merchants.

God, protect us Christians from...

...Sultan Suleiman and his army of barbarians.

Give us strength against them, amen.

The committee meets once a week.

We will deal with the law quickly.

You should spare some more time for it, Hodja.

But your duties don't allow you to.

You're right.

Istanbul and its never ending problems...

Perhaps it would be wiser to hand over...

...the new legislation to the Head Judges...

...as their duty is lighter.

Maybe you should become a head judge?

What are you doing?

Your Majesty, we have to leave immediately.

Come in.

Come, Hurrem.

Your Highness.

Your palace Bahcesaray is not ready yet.

Why do you make haste?

You'll go there when the renovations are done.

Who told you that I am going to move to Bahcesaray, Hurrem?

I'm moving to Hatice's palace.

At least I'll stay there until she's back.

I didn't know about your decision.

I've decided suddenly. I didn't have the time to tell you.

So His Majesty isn't informed about this too?

Of course, I informed him. He was happy to hear it.

Allocating you Sultana Hatice's palace would be inappropriate.

Otherwise I had that on my mind too.

How nice, you'll be closer to us.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Shah Huban intends to move to Sultana Hatice's palace.

Why don't I know about it?

How can it be, Your Highness?

I'm hearing it from you now.

Sumbul Agha, it's your duty to collect information constantly.

And to bring that information to me.

Once you were successful in this matter, now you are not.

You are right, Your Highness but I swear I had my eye on them...

They must have done it secretly, otherwise I would have--

We'll talk about this later.

Your Highness.

You're right. The Pope finally sent an assassin.

Thank God, you're safe, Your Majesty.

It is unknown who they are in contact with.

But since they got so close to you...

...they must have an informant.

I have no doubt you'll find those traitors.

You'll have time for this.

Because from now on you will always be with me, here.

I'm willing to die for you, Your Majesty.

But don't you think I should return to my duties?

I need someone who's loyal and who I can rely on.

I can entrust my life only to you.

Malkocoglu Bali Bey...

...from now on you will be my personal assistant.

Your Majesty...

It's a great honor for me.

-Wait for me. Where are you going? -Leave me alone Selim.

I'll take my anger out of you!

I don't understand why you're mad at me. It's His Majesty's orders.

You talked badly about me! You didn't want me in.

Otherwise, why would His Majesty take you to the campaign while I'm here?

Watch your words Bayezid!

Is it a lie? You're coward! You can't even hold a sword!

-Apologize immediately! -I won't!

I said, apologize, or...

Or what? Are you going to complain about me like women?

Your Highness.

This will be good for your skin.

I put some mint in it too.

It'll make you feel refreshed.

Thank you Fahriye.

Selim!

Oh my God!

What happened to you? Who did it to you?

Speak, Bayezid. Why did you fight?

Is it about the campaign?

I'm stronger than Selim.

I'm better with the sword.

I'm a better horse rider.

Why him, not me?

I've told you so many times, he's your older brother.

Of course he will.

This is unfair! He's only a year older than me!

Stop acting like a child!

There are many campaigns ahead of us.

You have to be patient.

So you're here.

Explain now, how could you hit your big brother?

He hit me first, mother.

No matter what! You can't raise your hand to him!

Besides, I know what you told Selim.

Apologize your brother immediately.

Why do you always have to defend him, mother?

You and your father are always on his side.

Why nobody loves me?

I said, apologize.

I'm sorry.

I can't hear you.

I'm sorry.

And now it's your turn to apologize.

I did nothing.

I'm sorry.

Good, you won't fight with each other again.

If I ever hear another incident again...

...I'll hurt you bad.

Mehmed, you take care of Selim.

Bayezid, my lion..

Your father won't take you to the campaign.

You'll have a much more important duty.

Duty?

What will I do if everyone leaves?

What will Mihrimah do?

Have you thought about who will defend us?

Cihangir is still so young.

I need a Prince as brave as you.

I need you.

Lutfi Pasha.

Welcome Rustem, Pasha...

How are things in Diyarbakir?

-Are you satisfied with your new duty? -I am indeed, Pasha.

God praise.

I hope with God's permission, higher positions await me.

I hope so too.

But don't get the Almighty God involved in this.

It's obvious how you were appointed to that position and who helped you...

Of course it's obvious, Pasha.

It was His Majesty's grace.

Attention! His Majesty Sultan Suleiman Khan!

Why is Bali Bey still here?

You do not know?

Sultan appointed him as his personal assistant.

Rustem.

Your Grace, there are news from the capital.

His Majesty has ordered me to not join the campaign.

Mustafa Pasha would be appointed as the Guardian of Istanbul.

And Mehmet Pasha as the Guardian of Anatolia.

And I was ordered to stay in Manisa.

I've been waiting for this campaign all year long!

I'm surprised too, Your Grace.

As they ordered us to get prepared for it 6 months ago.

It seems, His Majesty has discarded me.

Do not think like that, Your Grace.

If the Sultan deemed it necessary, there must be a reason.

Let me tell you that reason.

It's Sultana Hurrem.

My pashas! You've been preparing for months!

Finally, we're hitting the road tomorrow.

Mustafa Pasha...

...as the Guardian of Istanbul, will monitor state matters.

The Bosnian governor, Gazi Husrev Bey, will take the precautions against Austrians...

...and Anatolian Governor Mehmed Pasha will be ready for threats from Persia.

Our Empire fleet is on its way.

Barbarossa Hayreddin will ensure safety on shores until our arrival.

Ayaz Pasha...

...will command the army.

My Pashas! I trust you completely.

With God's help and your efforts my enemies will kneel before me.

May our path be open and our swords sharp!

Amen

Prince. It is true? You're not going to the campaign?

That's what his Majesty decided.

-So you'll be regent in the capita-- -They haven't assigned any duties for me.

I'll stay in Manisa.

Besides...

Prince Mehmed and Prince Selim will accompany His Majesty.

You know who is behind this decision, don't you?

Sultana, we can do nothing against His Majesty's will.

No, Mustafa. You won't bow down. You'll stand tall as always.

Hurrem is responsible for this. She must have manipulated him.

Her goal is clear, to keep you away.

-But you can't stay silent about this. -What can I do?

His Majesty didn't even invited me to the capital.

Mustafa...

...that throne is your right.

Don't leave it to Hurrem!

This is impossible as long as she stays there.

Shah Huban can't prevent her either.

Or she doesn't want to..

You only have one way out.

You must make your own destiny.

Come in.

Your Highness, Nigar is here.

Let her in.

-Your Highness. -Come in, Nigar.

Welcome.

I am pleased to see you in the capital again.

Thank you, Your Highness. I'm honored to see you here.

I'm sorry, but...

...when I heard you moved into this palace...

There's nothing surprising.

I wanted to be close to His Majesty.

I'm sure Sultana Hurrem is not pleased with this.

She wants to keep me away from His Majesty.

How is Rustem Pasha?

He'll join the campaign, Your Highness.

I'll be at the capital while he's there.

Good.

We have many things to do Nigar.

I heard that Prince Mustafa will not be joining the campaign.

His Majesty didn't even call him to the capital.

In the end we've witnessed these days, Rustem.

His Majesty wants my princes with him.

I want you to personally protect Selim and Mehmed.

Stay close to them during the campaign.

Do not worry, Your Highness. Our Princes will be safe.

What do you think about Bali Bey becoming the personal assistant of the Sultan?

He'll be undermining us.

Rustem...

Bali Bey is harmless.

He's a precious Lord who's loyal to His Majesty.

Ibrahim Pasha was the same once..

Rustem, never mind him.

You tell me about Lutfi Pasha. He's the real danger.

I've spoken to him just now.

He said it was you who brought me to this position.

Couldn't have said it better..

Apart from your intelligence and skills...

...you became a Pasha thanks to your loyalty to me.

I'm sure, you'll never forget this.

If you have a slightest doubt about my loyalty...

...I'm ready to quit my post anytime, Your Highness.

If I'd suspected you...

...you'd be fired anyways, Rustem Pasha.

As for Lutfi Pasha, it is obvious that...

...he didn't learn anything from Ibrahim's death.

He draws his strength from Shah Huban.

Be careful with Shah Huban, Your Highness.

As you know, we're going on a campaign. You'll be alone here.

If she dares to do something like that...

...I can and I will send her to Hatice.

Your Highness, they say that...

...Prince Mustafa will not take part in the campaign.

His Majesty has decided so.

This is a bad sign for our Prince.

We all know what happened to Sultana Hatice.

It's sad that she was sent away with her children.

A year has passed since Hatice was sent to Manisa.

I miss her and her children.

What are we waiting for, Your Highness?

When will Sultana Hurrem pay for it?

The time has come, Nigar.

His Majesty is going on a campaign tomorrow.

Hurrem will be left alone.

What's on your mind, Your Highness?

Attention! Sultana Mihrimah!

Your Highness.

Bali Bey.

What a nice coincidence.

-I wanted to ride horse. -Welcome, Your Highness.

Get Her Highness' horse ready now!

I'm glad I got to see you before the campaign.

As I wanted to ask you to protect princes Mehmed and Selim.

As you know, it's their first campaign.

Do not worry, Your Highness. I'll have my eye on them.

And take care of yourself, okay?

I will pray that you return safe and sound.

I would like to give you something.

This talisman will protect you from evil and misery.

You showed me great grace, Your Highness.

I'll always carry it with me.

Your Highness.

Were you here?

I've just arrived Your Highness. I was summoned for the campaign.

And you? I hope everything is good.

Thank you Rustem Agha, I'm fine.

I was here to ride a horse but I ran into Bali Bey.

Anyways, I'll ride some other time.

Bali Bey.

Let me congratulate you while you're here.

You became His Majesty's personal assistant.

-His Majesty deemed it necessary. -Good, good.

But this position is very dangerous and difficult.

As you know, Ibrahim Pasha was also...

...very close to His Majesty at some point.

The late Ibrahim Pasha was a distinguished statesmen who served this state greatly.

I can only be honored to follow his footsteps.

-My Hurrem. -Sultan of my heart.

When are you going tomorrow?

With God's will, early in the morning

Are my Princes ready?

Neither of them couldn't sleep for days.

They're so happy, they feel so excited.

But Bayezid is moody.

I couldn't console him, no matter what.

He's more motivated than Selim.

But first things first.

Suleiman, it's time for us to get separated again.

I want to be with you tonight.

I want to look at you without blinking an eye.

My dear Hurrem...

Sultana of my torment and grief.

With the longing for your face, I am enchanted,

Unaware of acquaintances and kin,

Until I beheld the candlelight of your countenance,

I became a devoted moth, aflame in heart and soul.

Since the first sip of your pure wine,

I have become a seeker of the tavern's allure,

Lost to the sight of the sun and the moon's glow,

I am the resident of the abode of sorrow, day and night.

This lover has come to your side,

Burning eternally, oh my Sultan, burning.

Your Holiness, Sultan Suleiman went onto the campaign.

He is currently moving on land.

And Barbossa set sailed with his galleys, their goal is Rome.

Good God, protect us and our lands.

-Your Highness. -Welcome, Hurrem.

Thanks.

It's been a month since His Majesty's departure.

We couldn't see each other ever since.

That's why I invited you.

So that we can have dinner and talk.

-And you too are welcome, Matron Afife. -Thank you, Your Highness.

Join us please.

-Any news from His Majesty? -Not yet, Your Highness.

But any time soon a letter should arrive to me.

-What is it? -Almond soup.

You're lucky to have it first. Taste it.

Don't make new inventions, you'll poison us!

Don't talk too much! Just taste it, it's delicious!

What is this?!

You should have made a chickpea soup instead!

-Sumbul Agha. -Speak.

An Agha came, he's asking about you.

Who may he be? What does he want?

His name is Halil Agha. He says he has something important to say.

You can leave.

I hope it's not something bad.

-What is up Hurrem? -Forgive me, Your Highness.

It's not about you personally.

I try to be careful about it in my own chambers too.

You know what happened to me a year ago.

Anything can happen at any moment.

Especially, during His Majesty's absence.

-I should act cautiously. -You're right Hurrem.

We need to protect ourselves.

We need to be careful.

Step aside, step aside!

Do you have something to say? Say it to me.

I have to see Sultana Hurrem, I have important news.

I need to tell her immediately. Step aside!

Wait here.

You freak!

Are you content with the new palace?

Did you get used to it?

Yes, I'm quite happy.

I thought you'd be nervous here but I was wrong.

After all, it is where Sultana Hatice mourned.

She had to leave here.

And of course, it's filled with late Ibrahim Pasha's memories.

This is still Hatice's palace, Hurrem.

She'll get it back one day when she comes back.

Your Highness, I'm sorry to disturb you.

Speak, Mercan.

Sumbul Agha is here. He wants to talk to Sultana Hurrem.

He says he has important news.

Tell him to come in.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, forgive me, but I have to go back to the palace.

What happened, Hurrem? What may the problem be at this time of the night?

It's a private matter, Your Highness.

I hope there's nothing bad?

Matron Afife you can stay, you'll come back later.

Your Highness.

Didn't he tell you anything, Sumbul?

No, Your Highness. I insisted but he wouldn't speak.

Halil Agha, Your Highness.

Forgive me, Your Highness but I do not trust anyone.

-Who are you? -My name is Halil. I came from Manisa.

I serve as a stable boy in Prince Mustafa's stables.

Rustem Pasha sent me there personally.

Tell me what's going on.

If you will let me, I would like to go back to the palace.

I'm worried.

You're right.

It may be a matter about our princes.

Go and find out what happened.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, a messenger arrived from Sultana Hatice.

She has sent this for you.

I hope it's something good. What's going on?

This is a serious accusation, Halil Agha. Are you sure?

If you're making a mistake, you'll lose your head first.

Unfortunately, it's true Your Highness.

You may leave.

What are we going to do now, Your Highness?

Sumbul Agha, do you know this man?

Can we trust him?

Your Highness, I haven't seen him before, but...

...Rustem Pasha once mentioned a man named Halil.

He told me that he sent him to Prince Mustafa's stables.

So he can bring us intelligence.

Summon Mustafa Pasha immediately, now!

As you command, Your Highness.

For God's sake, what is she doing?

Your Highness, is it bad news?

Don't ask Matron Afife, don't even ask.

Hatice is out of control.

Instead of calming down, she became even more deranged.

Apparently she influenced Mustafa too.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

You've summoned me.

Mustafa Pasha, we have heard some important news.

Prince Mustafa, has mustered an army. Taking advantage of His Majesty's absence.

And they say he's marching on the capital.

They must have received the news, Your Highness.

What news are you talking about?

We've received some reports couple of days ago.

But I didn't want to talk to you before confirming it first.

What's going on Pasha? Tell me now.

Your Highness.

His Majesty was ambushed near Monemvasia.

They say he's gravely wounded.

In addition, current situation of the Princes are unknown...