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

We're going back.

Let go of me. Sultan Suleyman is waiting.

We have to go back.

No! The sultan is waiting for me.

The sultan cannot see you now!

I am here because Sultan Suleyman told me to come.

And now I am telling you to go! Come on!

Obviously, Sultan Mahidevran is here.

That woman is inside and I am left at the door!

-Slow down! Where are you going? -To hell!

Walk slowly like a lady or I will break your legs!

Catch her! Throw her in the wing and lock the door.

Don't let her do something crazy.

Alex?

Has something happened? Why are you here?

Why is she back?

I told you. What could they want with her?

She probably didn't even make it to the door.

Whatever, she had her fun.

His Majesty probably told them to get rid of her when he saw her face.

Be quiet and go to sleep!

Or I will cut your tongues out.

I miss you so much.

I feel like my heart will burst in my chest.

Here.

Feel it beat.

I become a small, inexperienced, little girl when I am not with you.

I can't control...

...my mind and my heart.

Mustafa misses you so much.

I tell him that his father is working hard.

He is the padishah that rules the world, but he won't listen.

It's not finished yet.

It is finished, Your Majesty.

It looks magnificent.

It dazzles my eyes.

It is not finished, my sultan.

There is a lot more work to do on it.

It must be flawless and worthy of you.

Go to your chamber.

I'm going to work tonight. Don't leave Mustafa alone.

As you wish, my sultan.

Effendi.

Effendi.

His Majesty, Sultan Suleyman Khan, requests your presence.

Your Majesty.

Aren't you my concierge?

Haven't I trusted you with everything, with my life?

Have I given offence...?

Did I not give you one of the four seals of highest authority?

-You did. -Why are you not using your authority?

How is it that a guest can enter the chamber without our knowledge?

Your Majesty, Alexandra was to...

That's not what happened, Ibrahim!

I turned around and found Mahidevran waiting for me.

Nobody can impose upon me.

It shall not happen again.

If anyone tries to do so, I will hold you responsible, Ibrahim.

You may retire.

Your eyes are shining like they used to, Mahidevran.

Thanks to you, my valide. You showed me the way.

I never want to see you weary and sad again.

Grand Vizier Piri Mehmet Pasha requests an audience.

Show him in.

What is it, my teacher?

Your Majesty, the news from Syria is bad.

The governor, Canberdi Gazali, has begun a rebellion.

He has allied himself with the Mameluke and Arab lords.

The rebels will be given the appropriate response.

Summon the council immediately.

Your Majesty.

Shall we present the report on the Syrian matter to the council?

Well done, bring it.

Have you no shame? Get up!

Get up! How could you do this?

Are you cats and dogs?

Hurry up! Clean this room up now!

You did it, didn't you? Get up!

No.

Her, her and her. They did it.

-That's a lie. You started it. -Be quiet!

You are all to be punished.

This room will be spotless.

If I see one feather out of place, I will shut you all in the cellar!

You can meet the snakes and rats.

You will be given no food until this evening.

If this room is back in order by this evening...

...then perhaps you can eat.

Is this what I taught you?

Just look at yourselves.

You should be ashamed.

Come on, girls.

Go and get buckets, rags and water. Clean it up now!

His Excellency, Sultan Suleyman Khan! Make way!

Daye...

...I haven't received an answer from the chief soothsayer.

Have Sumbul Agha go and ask why it's late.

Did you ask about His Majesty's future?

My son, my lion. Come in. I have been waiting for you.

Let's speak in private, Mother.

Daye, leave me with my son.

You are my mother...

...my one and only.

But don't interfere with my life and my choices. I won't allow it.

Why are you angry?

What has this got to do with me?

What do I do but pray for your health and victories?

You know very well what I am speaking of.

Whomever tries to control me...

...will get what they deserve many times over, Mother.

Summon Mahidevran immediately.

What is a school, Mother? I'm not going! I'm going to play!

You will go, Mustafa. Be quiet.

I will not be quiet! I'm going to my father!

Mustafa, come back here!

Mustafa!

Catch him!

The valide sultan wishes to see you.

My viziers...

...we prepared the reports you are holding when I was still prince in Manisa.

I was unable to present them to my deceased father, Sultan Selim Khan.

Tell them, Ibrahim.

"Canberdi Gazali...

...the governor of Damascus, is an untrustworthy freed slave.

He has allied with the Mameluke and Arab lords...

...and Druses who left Egypt."

Are we to listen to Pargali's opinions on statecraft?

"Canberdi Gazali is a traitor.

He has spoken with the knights of Rhodes, despite bowing to Sultan Selim Khan...

...bargained with them and received gold and weapons.

He has collaborated with the enemy."

Your Majesty.

You saw the future like a seer back in the day.

The traitor, Canberdi Gazali...

...has now allied himself with Shah Ismail from Iran...

...and he has captured Aleppo and Beirut through treachery.

He's supported by the governor of Egypt.

He's had khutbahs read in his name and coins minted.

Whomever challenges my sovereignty...

...whether a shah or a governor, will be punished.

I command you to release me!

I am going to see my father!

Prince Mustafa, what is it that you require?

Ibrahim, take me to my father.

I don't want to go to school.

His Majesty is in an important meeting. You cannot see him.

But you can look through that window. Come on.

I didn't do anything, my valide.

I didn't say that you sent me to the main chamber.

Of course you didn't tell him.

What did you say to him? His anger was alight in his eyes.

I didn't say anything.

I just said that Mustafa misses him.

I know he's working a lot.

It's not like it used to be.

That's it. Understand this.

Nothing will be as it was before.

He is padishah of the realm.

Only in your dreams will you see your relationship in the Manisa Palace again.

Do you know how many rivals you have here?

You have to be smart.

Alexandra, I'm speaking to you.

Clean here too.

Suleyman, I will take my revenge for what you have done.

Be quiet. They'll hear you. Don't be angry with the sultan.

That sultan will be my slave.

Ferhat Pasha, ready your soldiers and set out.

Gather support from the provinces of Karaman and Dulkadir.

Take as many of the royal guard as you need.

Your Majesty, we will begin today.

If I don't present you Canberdi Gazali's head...

...then I will give you my own.

I know you'd do it too, pasha.

May your path be clear and your sword sharp.

Your Majesty, there is another matter I wish to discuss.

Tell me, Ahmet Pasha.

We have a problem with the Hungarian king, Louis.

He hasn't paid his taxes in months.

If you wish, I can...

Pasha! Do you want a campaign to Hungary?

Shall we wage war against them too?

Your Majesty, perhaps we should send an envoy...

...with a letter commanding them to pay the gold.

For the good of the relationship.

So you advise diplomacy, Piri Pasha?

This is how it was done in Rome.

They revered diplomacy. Negotiation first.

Let's speak politely.

Then we can draw our swords and destroy them.

I'll prepare the letter and give it to Sergeant Behram.

I think he should go as our envoy.

Good, Sergeant Behram will go.

Piri Pasha, just in case, don't neglect to sharpen your sword.

Vatican Palace

"The young Ottoman, Sultan Suleyman...

...has swiftly made important decisions.

Six hundred Egyptian families have been set free.

The commander of the fleet...

...whose corruption came to light, was executed."

A rebellion has begun in Ottoman lands, in Syria.

The governor has declared independence and allied himself with the Arabs.

The Arabs are in open revolt.

This is good news.

The Ottoman sultan...

...will be occupied with the rebellions in the East for a long time.

He won't have time to turn his gaze west to us.

Support the rebels.

The East must be in turmoil.

Look, this is the letter Aleph.

One line, all right?

This is Be.

This one has one dot under it.

This is Te.

This one has two dots over it.

And this one is Se.

This one has three dots over it.

Listen to your teacher and learn.

Don't give up on the lessons, tutor. The prince must be taught well.

I will not learn. Let's go to the garden and play with swords.

We will play, but first write as I've shown you.

I am eventually going to become the padishah.

Why do I need to read and write?

That is exactly why you must learn.

You must read and know more than anyone so you don't make mistakes.

Knowledge prevents mistakes, Mustafa.

Father! Save me!

My son!

What happened? Is the lesson with Ibrahim finished?

He says he is to be the padishah and asks why he needs lessons.

Prince Mustafa.

Maybe you won't become the padishah. Look to your lessons.

I will be the padishah too!

Guards! Take this prince away and punish him!

Take his head.

You are to take this letter to King Louis in Belgrade.

Gather your envoy and set out, Sergeant Behram.

I will fly there, Piri Pasha.

I am grateful for the honourable duty you have given me.

Off you go.

May Allah watch over you, Sergeant Behram.

You are dead!

So are you!

Mustafa! Stop killing my guards!

-Who will protect me then? -I will!

I will protect you!

He's a real lion cub.

Look how he grips the sword.

You taught him.

He first held a sword with you.

Send Mustafa to his mother.

I am going to rest a bit. He's played enough.

Your Majesty.

By your leave, I'll inform Sumbul Agha about your guest for tonight.

That is acceptable, Pargali.

I'm dead.

I'm dead too, thanks to you.

We are all hungry.

I thought the girl had gone insane!

We returned from the golden way. Something is going on.

Don't be silly, what could it be?

Mahidevran is the haseki sultan.

My agha, the concierge wishes to see you.

That's what I was afraid of. He's calling me to tell me off.

You are in trouble, Sumbul!

You are in deep trouble.

Nigar kalfa, is there still work at this hour?

Isn't the cleaning finished?

Does the cleaning of bird feathers ever end, Lady Daye?

One gust of wind and it's pouring down from the sky.

Is their punishment over?

Will you allow them to have dinner?

No, they will sleep hungry.

His Majesty wants Alexandra again.

Nigar kalfa, attend to this matter.

Nothing must go wrong.

His woman came on purpose, I'm sure of it.

She summoned me to her room to see me.

She looked at me...

...and she was afraid that I would steal her husband.

Yes. I will.

I will take him, Maria.

Don't be crazy, Alex.

She is the sultan's wife.

That woman is a queen.

A queen who has given him a son.

I can do it too. I can give birth to a son.

Stand up.

It is clean, isn't it?

Go straight to the hamam and wash up.

You will attend His Majesty this evening.

Don't waste time with ablution. You'll be sent back.

Why would the sultan look at you when he has Mahidevran?

Be polite and respectful this evening.

Make His Majesty happy.

There are many girls who would kill to be where you are now.

Think of it as one night.

Don't get caught up in dreams.

If you make His Majesty happy, he will shower you with gifts.

Another point...

...Sultan Mahidevran is his only woman.

Every Thursday he lies with her.

Why Thursday?

It is tradition.

The night connecting Thursday and Friday is a holy night.

And if you were...

...to become pregnant on that night, a blessed child will be born.

What day is it today?

Wednesday.

Is Lady Gulfem counted among the royal family?

She is His Majesty's first woman.

She's even given birth to a prince...

...but was unlucky and lost the child.

She took refuge here.

She just wanders around.

Gulfem.

Come sit with me.

Yes, my valide sultan?

Tell the girls to play the song I like.

Go on.

How happy you must be. Your family is all around you.

I wish my lion, Suleyman, was also here.

Let's send word for him to come too.

He will be in the private chamber tonight.

He has summoned Alexandra.

Listen.

When you enter the room, you will curtsy.

You will kiss the sultan's skirt.

You must on no account look in his eyes.

Speaking loudly and laughing is...

Forbidden, I know.

Don't be afraid. Calm down.

Alexandra.

Alexandra.

Alexandra, open your eyes.

Suleyman.

-I will summon the physician. -Don't go!

Don't leave me.

Forgive me. I was excited and waited for so long.

Alexandra.

Alexandra, your slave, your concubine.

The violin...

...is beautiful.

Ibrahim is playing.

Yes, it is beautiful.

Who is Ibrahim?

-Sultan Hatice? -Gulfem, it's only you.

Listen, Ibrahim is playing.

But you are not listening, you are looking. You seem to like it a lot.

Don't say that, Gulfem.

There is nothing like music.

Don't you have something to do?

Gulfem, won't you leave me in peace?

Come on, let's go inside.

Ibrahim is my chief falconer. My friend on the hunt.

My friend on the road.

He has been my comrade and confidant for seven years.

During my happiness, my pride for my child...

...during my son Mustafa's first steps, he was by my side.

I want it too. I want to be your everything.

A friend.

A lover.

A comrade.

You are jealous of Ibrahim.

Yes.

Alexandra.

May your morning be full of mules.

Did I say something rude?

Do you know what you just said?

You wished me a morning full of donkeys.

I am dead.

Yes, you are dead!

-Come on. -Heap it on!

Cream, walnuts, honey...

The quail eggs are missing.

-Where are the quail eggs? -They are cooking on the stove!

-There are 20 in the pan. Not enough? -It must be more than enough.

Tell me, Sumbul Pasha, who is the lucky one?

What's it to you, Seker Agha?

Get back to work.

Come on. Hurry up.

Aren't the eggs cooked yet?

Don't you dare burn them.

Are there 20 here?

Hasn't your friend returned yet?

She is with the sultan.

How do you know?

Maybe she was disrespectful. Maybe she lost her head.

Don't say that. God forbid.

Girls!

Stop working your mouths and work your hands.

Make your beds, you are going to class.

Will Alexandra be coming to class, Nigar kalfa?

Shut up and get to work.

Mahidevran.

Yes, my valide?

Why don't you eat something?

You neither eat nor speak.

Are you ill? Shall we call the physician?

Thank you, my valide.

What can a physician do for me?

-My... -Tonight is Thursday night.

Is this how you want to greet His Majesty?

Compose yourself. Come on.

I haven't laughed like that for a long time.

Do you like it?

I made that ring.

It's beautiful.

Which woman will it be given to?

Where did you come from?

Where from?

I came to you from the sea.

I am yours.

These eyes.

These lips.

This heart.

Yours.

Gulsah, where have you been?

I need to prepare for tonight, have you forgotten?

I need to be beautiful.

Don't go anywhere.

What is it?

Tell me what's happened.

My lady, I heard that...

What did you hear? Come on, tell me.

Alexandra has not left the private room since last night.

She is still with His Majesty.

Get out.

Leave me alone.

Guess who this is.

-Lady Daye! -Yes!

This one?

Dance, dance, dance.

Who is this?

Sumbul!

Do it again!

Dance, dance, dance.

How could he do this to me?

I was his one true love!

How?

Please, my sultan. Don't be so hard on yourself.

I wish I hadn't told you what happened.

Mahidevran?

What happened?

Why are you crying?

Look what happened, Hatice.

Here I am waiting for him tonight...

...and His Majesty is in his chamber with a Russian slave.

My brother is the padishah.

We can't discuss his choices.

It is not for us.

Mahidevran.

You are a haseki.

His favourite woman.

Don't act like an inexperienced concubine.

And who is this?

Overseer Nigar.

Hurrem.

"Humrem. Humrem."

Hurrem.

Say it again.

Hurrem.

What does it mean? Hurrem?

Hurrem means the one who makes us smile.

From now on, your name is Hurrem.

Alexandra is here.

Alex! What happened?

How was it, Alex? Tell us!

It's been two days.

Why didn't the sultan let you go?

What did he tell you?

Come on, Alex! Tell us!

-Come on, Alex! -I am not Alex anymore.

There is no Alexandra.

Everyone will call me Hurrem.

Hurrem. Do you understand?

Where did this come from? Did the angels tell you so?

Sultan Suleyman whispered it into my ear last night.

Hurrem.

Hurrem.

Hurrem, he said.

Alexandra died.

Hurrem was born.

Ibrahim, we're not going to the school, right?

No.

We are going to the mosque for the Friday prayer.

Then we will hear the people, for their wishes and praises.

Am I going to pray too?

Yes, it will be your lesson for today. You will learn how to perform a prayer.

From now on, you will pray...

...every Friday with His Majesty at Hagia Sophia.

I will pray for my father, I want him to love me...

...play with me and take me hunting.

Sumbul Agha is here.

He awaits an audience.

Why are you late, Sumbul Agha? I've been waiting since this morning.

What did the chief soothsayer say?

He said it was too long to say, so he wrote it down.

Read it to me.

"We asked about Sultan Suleyman Khan...

...our tenth padishah who ascended the throne 10 centuries after the Hegira.

The fact that we have 10 fingers and 10 toes...

...and the fact that the Holy Book was revealed...

...in 10 chapters in the tenth month...

...the fact that the Old Testament has 10 commandments...

...that our prophet spread Islam with his 10 followers...

...shows that our tenth padishah represents the perfect number...

Hagia Sophia

...and that he is the caliph of Allah on Earth...

...that he will own every land from where the sun rises to where it sets.

We have concluded that he is a person...

...that comes once in a century, and his reign will go beyond...

...the land and the sea."

My padishah!

My padishah!

My padishah!

My padishah!

My padishah!

Long live the padishah and the empire!

Don't be arrogant, Allah is greater!

Long live the padishah!

May your sword be sharp!

Long live the padishah!

Don't be proud, my padishah! Allah is greater than you!

May your sword be sharp!

Tell me.

Come on.

So strong.

And so handsome.

You spent two nights there. What did you do?

I told you it was not going to be one night, but 1001 nights.

I knew you could do it.

You love me, right?

You wouldn't put a spell on me.

Pack your things, Alexandra.

You are moving out of the wing.

You will have a new chamber.

My name is Hurrem. Alexandra is forbidden.

His Majesty gave her the name.

We are supposed to call her Hurrem.

If that's the name she is given, we will call her that.

Hurrem is not a Russian slave anymore, she is now a favourite concubine.

Here you go, Lady Daye.

Hurrem.

Lady Hurrem.

Our sultan sent this for you.

Kiss her hand, fool.

Thank her.

His Majesty sent you a gift.

Hurrem?

Yes.

His Majesty gave her the name.

She said we have to call her Hurrem now.

She said, "Alexandra died. Hurrem was born."

Hurrem.

Hurrem with the eyes of a snake.

The snake.

Don't act like a child. Be smart.

Elevation to this floor and this chamber is important.

But staying here and going further is more important.

You have many rivals.

They will try laying traps for you.

Keep your eyes open.

Don't fight everyone.

Who am I talking to? You are just playing.

This is no place for games.

Let's dance!

Hurrem!

Good job.

Come on, Mustafa!

Hold it tighter, Mustafa!

Strike!

Your Majesty.

These are the Friday petitions. Would you like to see them?

Of course.

Let's see what my subjects want. Pick one and read it.

Come on, Mustafa!

"Your Majesty...

...we are merchants in Galata.

We trade in cotton.

But the taxes bear hard on us.

We are aware that paying taxes to the empire is our duty.

But the Venetians buy cheap goods from us...

...and sell our goods abroad for large profits since they pay less customs tax.

We surrender ourselves to your justice."

Did you hear that, Piri Pasha? What did I tell you?

Double the taxes for the Venetians.

And lower the merchants' minimum price.

I will deliver your orders to the chief treasurer.

Any more, Pargali?

The Janissaries and Akinjis want to go on campaign.

A big one.

They are saying, "The infidels have large spoils of war...

...waiting to be taken. We should go and take it."

Just yesterday, Ferhat Pasha took 7000 janissaries...

...to deal with that traitor Canberdi Gazali.

A large campaign requires long preparation.

Rhodes is my first goal.

When the navy and the cannons are ready...

...I will conquer Rhodes...

...which my late father and grandfather failed to conquer.

Come on, Mustafa! Strike!

Where is my Mustafa?

He left with Ibrahim this morning.

He was going to be with His Majesty during the Friday Parade.

Mustafa is your treasure.

He should have your full attention.

His happiness and a good upbringing.

You will always be happy, Mahidevran.

I don't want to see a sad sultan in this harem.

Hatice, my daughter.

Get everyone together for tonight.

Let's plan an entertainment with music and food.

It would cheer us all up.

That would be great. I'll take care of it and tell Daye.

If you allow me, I would like to check on Mustafa.

Wait, I'm coming too.

I want to see everyone with a smile at the dinner.

Of course, Mother. Excuse me.

You played the violin beautifully last night.

I've missed it.

Hurrem loved it too. She asked about you.

-Hurrem? -Alexandra is no more.

I named her Hurrem.

Hurrem means joyful, cheerful and bright.

Very poetic.

You gave her a beautiful name, Your Majesty.

Hurrem might make me take up writing poems again.

It's time to wake Muhibbi up.

Muhibbi's poems are high literature.

Muhibbi says:

My friend, I sent my heart out to you.

It is impossible for it to come back again.

Your eyebrows are like a bow.

Whenever you point your arrow at my heart...

...I wouldn't call myself a man if I didn't put my chest forward...

...to the head of that arrow.

Friend!

You have my heart.

If you are coming to take my life now...

...I have already given it up for this cause.

Even I forgot it, how did you remember?

Nice poem.

This Muhibbi guy seems like a decent poet, right?

Look, look, look.

Beg for forgiveness or I'll take your head!

Forgive me, my prince.

Spare my life.

Father, I beat your soldiers!

But you can't beat me! Come here!

Mustafa, run! He will beat you!

-Hold it tight! -Good job!

Come here!

Take this!

Come here!

Make way!

Come here!

Guard yourself!

Come!

Did he exhaust you?

Not at all.

Mustafa gives us joy and happiness.

Come here!

I will beat you now!

You are cheating! I won!

No, I won.

Accept the defeat.

Fathers don't cheat.

Mustafa, that's enough for today.

We should not keep His Majesty busy.

You can take him, he's been swinging swords for hours.

Come on, Mustafa. Go with your mother. You can go, Hatice.

Hurrem!

Come, Hurrem! There is entertainment.

What is she doing there?

Watching us from up there like she is the host.

She was promoted to the favourites' wing.

Lady Hurrem.

Invite her here.

But, my sultan, the valide sultan is here.

She might say something.

Are you trying to tell me what to do, Gulsah? Come to your senses.

Go and do what I told you.

My ancestor, Sultan Mehmed, besieged Rhodes with 180 ships.

He didn't succeed.

Then my grandfather Bayezit tried.

As a result of the Venetians' plots, the knights of Rhodes captured...

...my Great Uncle Cem.

They held him hostage for use against us.

My uncle is dead now, but his children are still held there.

Are we building 200 galleys now?

We have to build 300, or even 400 of them.

Egypt is ours. But the Rhodians command the Mediterranean.

The earliest we can start this campaign is in spring.

Perhaps even later.

But even if we can't capture Rhodes right away...

...it would be good if we start stirring things up...

...from the inside.

If you can't beat them, frustrate them?

I am not saying that. Aristotle does.

He was the mentor of Alexander the Great.

"It is difficult to swallow a big bite.

Divide it before eating," he said.

Divide and conquer.

A good policy.

Find some Greek people, Ibrahim.

Mix with the people, sniff around the bazaar.

Choose a few men to be sent to Rhodes to trade.

They are to open businesses and gain power there.

They will open the gates for us when the time comes.

Alexandra!

I heard that you were a good dancer.

Dance for us, Alexandra.

Come on.

Good job, Alexandra.

You are a skilful entertainer.

Hurrem.

What did you say?

My name is Hurrem.

Not Alexandra. Sultan Suleyman said so.

Don't be disrespectful, Alexandra.

You are disrespectful!

Take her.

Take her to the dungeons!

I don't want to see this woman!

Let me go!

Let me go!

I am Hurrem!

I am Hurrem!

-Let me go! -Move!

-Move! -Let me go!

-Let me go! -Get inside!

Lock the door.

Maybe you will learn something.

Come back here!

No fear.

No fear.

I am Hurrem.

Hurrem!

Is her cell really bad?

I heard there were mice as big as cats.

And it is dark.

Now she can dance with the mice.

Mother!

Father!

Let me go!

Are we animals?

Don't buy from the Persians!

Buy from your countrymen!

These are from Tabriz!

Buy some Bursa silk!

Only for three gold coins!

Buy with silver!

Can I help you, sir? Forget shopping, we can chat.

-Would you like some sharbat? -Thank you.

How is business? Do you earn well?

We earn enough.

Since Sultan Suleyman came, the soldiers earned some money.

And they paid their debts to us. We're doing fine.

But the taxes could be lower.

The Jewish jewellers are happy.

So you know things are good.

Yes.

Who is that man over there? What is he doing?

Him? That's Matrakci Nasuh.

He is a weird guy.

Wanders around the roofs and falls on his head.

He writes and draws things.

And he is wicked smart. He never forgets something he sees.

Matrakci, come down here and socialize!

I am thirsty. I will come down if you buy me a drink.

He never pays for anything.

Let him come, I will buy him something.

Come, Matrakci!

Where are you from, sir?

-Uskudar. -I can tell.

He looks noble. Not an immigrant like us.

Greetings.

-Greetings. -Why do they call you Matrakci?

Because I beat them all in matrak and take all their money.

You play for money?

No, I play with the music.

I know you.

Wait, I drew you.

Okay, wait.

Nice drawing.

I want to play a game of matrak with you. But we play for money.

Sure.

Don't whine when I take your money.

Maybe I will take your gold.

Give me enough Bursa silk for two shirts please.

Yes, sir.

-How is this one? -Good.

Matrakci Nasuh Effendi.

Get up.

Your Majesty.

I want to introduce you to Matrakci Nasuh Effendi.

He is a skilful muralist...

...a math genius...

...and a matrak master.

Is this true?

I would stop any lie from being told, my Sultan.

Let's see how you play.

Also...

...he plays for money.

So you will take the sultan's money and brag about it to others, then?

I won't tell.

-I certainly won't. -Good.

Bring the matrak sets!

You will get out of here if you beg for forgiveness, Russian girl.

No forgiveness.

No?

No forgiveness. No fear.

My name is Hurrem.

The sultan gave my name on sacred Thursday.

Don't even bring her water.

Let her rot in here.

Ready!

Let it be a fair fight!

Begin!

One!

Two!

Three!

Three!

Four!

Where are you, Suleyman?

Where are you?

-Sumbul Agha! -Yes, Your Majesty.

Prepare Lady Hurrem and send her to my chamber.

Hurrem?

The Ruthenian concubine Alexandra. Her name is Hurrem.

What happened?

Hurrem is being punished in the dungeons, my sultan.

What punishment?

Who is punishing her? Who dared to do that?

-I... -Speak!

The valide sultan gave the order.

Get her out of there immediately.

-I said, go! -Yes, Your Majesty.

Open the door.

Allah!

Sumbul?

Where are you flying to?

We are getting Hurrem out. His Majesty heard.

What if Valide Sultan hears about it?

You can listen to Valide Sultan. I will listen to His Majesty.

Lady Daye, come with me if you don't want to fly without wings.

Get up!

Let me go!

Let me go!

His Majesty is letting you out!

Take her.

Move.

How could this happen, Ibrahim? Why don't you know about this?

It is forbidden for me to enter the harem.

How could I know?

Something happened between the women.

You should have known, Ibrahim.

If you are carrying this seal...

...if you are my concierge, you have to know everything.

If not, it is your fault.

Clean her up immediately.

Hurry!

Hurry up!

Where has she been? She looks awful.

If you really want to know, I can send you there too.

Allah give me patience!

-Open your eyes, Hurrem. -Hurrem!

Stop playing games. You're out now.

Hurrem!

Pull yourself together.

I am starting to get angry.

Don't try my patience, Hurrem! Get up!

Hurrem?

Hurrem?

Suleyman.

It's over, Hurrem.

It's over, just rest.

Bring the physician. Give her food and drink and make her well.

You are glowing like the sun, my sultan.

You look happy.

Yes, I am well.

I slept well.

I haven't been able to sleep for so many nights.

Now I am at peace.

And there is order.

-Last night, Hurrem... -Don't talk about that Russian!

That Hurrem...

Forgive me, my sultan.

Eat this too, my lion cub, so that you can be strong.

But I'm full.

I also ate at my mother's.

I want to see my father.

Wait, he should be here soon.

What if he doesn't?

He will.

He does every morning.

He won't start his day without taking my blessing.

Will you eat this one for me?

Come on, darling. Good job.

Tell me, Ibrahim.

What do I have to do today?

The chief treasurer and Piri Pasha will present the new law...

...regarding the taxes.

Good.

The Polish ambassador will visit at noon.

There are three more delegates at the inn.

-Any more news? -Lady Hurrem is feeling better.

I am being informed constantly, just as you commanded.

Are you going to see your mother?

Come on, Ibrahim. We have more important business to do.

My sultan.

We were going to tally the harem's treasury today.

When will you be available?

We can do that later.

His Majesty heard about what happened last night.

Heard what?

What are you whispering about?

Tell me too.

He ordered Sumbul Agha to release her.

So we had to.

I see, Daye.

And now he is punishing his mother.

It's almost noon and he still isn't here.

He overruled my decision for a disrespectful concubine.

Was it very dark in there?

-Were you afraid? -No.

Eat two more spoons of molasses.

It will give you strength.

Can I stay with you, Hurrem?

This chamber is amazing.

I heard the sultan was here, tell me!

Maria!

Go downstairs.

-You have cleaning to do. -Isn't she allowed in here?

She is not. You focus on getting better.

Come on!

Ayse, take care of Hurrem.

-Don't worry. -Move, Maria!