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Valide Sultan said she would exile every Kalfa...

...if something bad happens in the harem.

So, Nigar Kalfa...

...keep an eye on the concubines.

Valide Sultan will storm around when His Majesty leaves for the campaign.

I see.

We should be careful.

But I don't know how we're going to hold Hurrem back.

Look at her.

She walks around like she's Haseki Sultan.

Look how she is calling for me. Watch me put her in her place.

What is it now, Hurrem Hatun?

You were going to give me private lessons, Suklum Agha.

I will study the palace.

Mind your words.

It's not Suklum.

Sumbul Agha.

Learn to speak properly.

You've upset me, Sumbul Agha.

I would want Sultan Suleyman to see that Hurrem has learned everything...

...from Sumbul when he comes back from the war.

Well...

Come this afternoon, we will study.

We'll see.

Don't wander around.

Don't mess with anybody. Go.

Lala Kasim Pasa is coming, my sultan.

You may leave. I am going to talk to him alone.

Valide Sultan.

It is an honour to be in your presence.

Welcome, Lala.

Congratulations for the viziership.

My lion made the right decision inviting you to the court.

I know how much you worked for him.

I am sure you will do well in the office.

There is a matter I'd like to discuss with you.

Of course, Valide Sultan. How can I help?

There is a concubine in the harem who I am also interested in.

She's originally from Ruthenia. Her name is Hurrem.

She became a Muslim.

She's a beautiful, well-behaving concubine.

She is also very skilful.

If she has been through your training...

...I am sure she is educated perfectly.

I have an offer regarding her, and I am sure you will be interested.

Sofia 17 June 1521

Your Majesty.

My advice has three steps. First we capture Bogurdelen Castle.

Then we take Sirem Region.

And then we march to Buda.

Bogurdelen is not an important castle.

We shouldn't divide our forces.

We should besiege Belgrade first.

If we manage to take the castle, we'll have struck at the heart of Louis...

...when he will be expecting us at Buda.

Your Majesty...

...we all know how strong Belgrade castle is.

It's been impenetrable to this day.

If we march to Belgrade, a defeat would devastate the morale.

If we start with Bogurdelen, we will have the higher ground.

What do you say, Pargali?

Your Majesty, it's not for me to say, but Ahmet Pasa's plan is better.

He came up with a good war game.

You spoke well, concierge.

This is the war game.

You can't calculate real war like that.

Our first target is Bogurdelen.

We will wait for the fleet to arrive at Danube to attack Belgrade.

Your Majesty, Ottomans has reached Sofia.

They are coming with thousands of soldiers.

Let them come.

Come on, keep playing.

Don't wait.

You wait, you die.

Come on.

I see.

I will do whatever Valide Sultan says.

If she likes me, I won't die.

-And I will give birth to a prince. -Yes.

I want to write a letter, Sumbul Agha.

To the sultan.

I want to express my love.

I can't write well.

I will say, you'll write.

I am not your scrivener. Have Nigar Kalfa do it.

Enough, Hurrem Hatun. I have things to do.

Don't go, Sumbul Agha.

-I have so many things to ask. -No, it's enough.

Hurrem has been taking lessons all day.

She's busy studying.

She has been quite silent, my Valide.

My sultan.

Lala Pasa's son Batur Bey came to see you.

Let him come.

Daye, do what I told you.

Welcome, Batur Bey Has Lala Pasa told you about the matter?

Yes, Valide Sultan.

"My Great Sultan...

...my sanctuary of happiness.

Your servant Hurrem missed you so much, she hugs the dirt beneath your feet.

You are the sultan of my felicity.

Being away from you burns my heart."

"Rips my lungs apart.

I can't breathe, my sultan."

Ayse, get out. Don't come in if I don't call for you.

-I was just going to take... -Don't. Just get out.

Close the door.

Stupid Ayse.

And add this.

"My insides are burned...

...my heart is devastated."

Yes. Write, Nigar Kalfa.

How are you going to send this to His Majesty?

You just write.

I'll find a way.

Hurry up.

Is the syrup done?

-Son... -Seker Agha, what is going on?

Everyone seems so busy. Who are these for?

Daye Hatun came here, and said there will be a feast tonight.

What feast? I don't know about this.

Come on, hurry up.

Valide Sultan is hosting a feast tonight.

She expects you to be there.

Who is this feast for?

Gulsah, bring my best kaftans.

I have to be beautiful for tonight.

Please, read the letter again.

Enough. It came out beautifully, okay?

"My tears are dropping.

They won't stop.

Being away from you is worse than death."

Yes. Add this too.

Ayse, I told you to leave.

-This chamber is forbidden to you. -Hurrem Hatun.

Behave yourself.

Yes, Daye Hatun.

Valide Sultan summons you to the private garden.

Valide Sultan?

She likes me now?

Yes.

She adores you.

She is a big fan.

Nigar Kalfa, help her.

Valide loves me.

Suleyman loves me.

Your narrow fleet is here, Ibrahim. We will see what it is capable of.

The fleet is not the one capable, Your Majesty.

But the commander of this glorious army, Sultan Suleyman, is so.

I believe in your victory.

Soon you will be greater than Great Alexander, Your Majesty.

Let's go, Ibrahim.

Let's go with patience. Patience is the key to victory.

It's nice out here.

Look at these roses.

Hurrem Hatun...

...pick some of these roses for me.

My Valide, my sultan...

...they are as beautiful as you.

I will pick some.

I am bleeding.

It must be the evil eye.

Poor woman.

I hope it didn't hurt Hurrem Hatun.

She is fine.

Don't worry.

She is just playing.

It's getting dark. Let's head back.

Nigar Kalfa, Hurrem Hatun should be at my place for the feast.

Yes, my sultan.

My sultan.

Gulfem.

I didn't hear you coming.

I was just lost in my thoughts.

I am writing a letter.

For Ibrahim?

No, it's for the Zembilli Hodja.

Of course it's for Ibrahim.

But how will he receive this unopened?

My sultan.

Valide Sultan is waiting. She was asking for you.

My sultan.

Your eyes are here, at the shores of Danube.

It brightens the water, the night, and my soul.

Couldn't sleep, Pargali?

Your Majesty.

What are you hiding from me?

I wouldn't dare.

A poem.

I was trying to write a poem.

It was so bad compared to yours...

...I didn't want you to read it.

Live a long life, Pargali.

You made me laugh.

You made me laugh, just like Hurrem.

Daye?

What did Batur Bey say? Did he like her?

That would be an understatement.

He loved her.

Hurrem Hatun, come with me.

What is it? Did I do something?

-Am I going to be punished? -Don't worry, just come with me.

Daye Hatun, where are we going?

I am scared.

Am I going to be locked up again?

Am I a prisoner?

Your days of slavery are over, Ruthenian.

You are free.

You are going to be a bride in Edirne Palace.

Is Sultan Suleyman waiting for me in Edirne?

Valide Sultan is wedding you with Vizier Lala Kasim Pasa's son.

I am going to be Sultan Suleyman's bride.

I am his wife.

Are you deaf?

Listen to what I'm saying.

You are going to marry Vizier Lala Kasim Pasa's son.

And you will go to Edirne.

Get this in your little head.

You will leave this palace tomorrow.

No.

No way.

I won't.

I won't leave the palace.

-Sultan Suleyman... -Enough.

Don't speak of Sultan Suleyman again.

Valide Sultan has made her decision.

It is an order.

Allah bless Valide Sultan.

She got rid of that Ruthenian slave.

My sultan. I hope nothing goes wrong.

Don't talk like that.

I would like to see that slave's face.

She's leaving.

I hope she goes through hell wherever she goes.

Inshallah.

Are you enjoying yourself, Mahidevran?

It is a wonderful night, thanks to you.

From now on...

...we will have even better days and nights.

Isn't that right, Hatice?

Only joy I want is...

...that His Majesty returns home safe and sound.

Go to your chamber.

Crying won't change anything.

Tomorrow is a new day.

I am going to talk to Valide Sultan.

I will ask her to forgive me.

Go to your chamber.

Come here, Hurrem.

Congratulations, bride.

I am not going to be a bride.

This palace is mine. I won't leave.

I am the sultan's woman.

His favourite woman.

You can't touch me.

You will be dead.

Daye Hatun, take this disrespectful slave away from me.

I am not a slave.

I am Hurrem.

Sultan Hurrem.

Ahmet Pasa.

Take your reinforcements from Smederevo...

...and march to Bogurdelen Castle.

Bosnian Governor Bali Bey will hold the Croatians down.

Mehmet Bey, son of Mihal, shall attack Transylvania.

The first one is Bogurdelen, Ahmet Pasa. That is where we break this lock.

Your Majesty, we should march to Buda without stopping.

Grand Vizier Piri Mehmet Pasa's army...

...that was preparing to besiege Belgrade...

...should also join us. We must not divide our forces.

-To lift the siege... -Okay, Ahmet Pasa.

When will the whole Navy be here, Pulak Mustafa Pasa?

Soon, Your Majesty.

In five days.

Also, Ahmet Pasa has a point.

Belgrade has a strong position over Sava and Danube rivers.

The castle is at the bottom, and the city is at the top.

-To capture that city... -What do you say, Ibrahim?

Your Majesty, with all due respect...

...don't you think making Piri Pasa's forces retreat and lifting the siege...

...will make our enemies think that we got scared and fell back?

Janissaries and Akinjis will also lose faith.

Well, then.

We will have to discuss this further.

Ibrahim, bring the governors and the lords here.

We should discuss with the natives who know the place.

Did you see what she did?

I should have just beat her.

"I won't leave," she says.

"I am the Sultan's woman," she says.

Who are you to be a Haseki, you Russian slave?

My Sultan, I think she's really scared.

That's why she talked so disrespectfully.

She is going to leave.

Crying won't change that.

I won't leave!

I would rather die than leave this place!

-I won't leave! -Hurrem.

-Don't scream, they will hear you. -I won't leave!

What did I do? Why are you angry with me?

You are also a traitor. You took their side.

You knew I was going to leave.

Shut up!

I won't leave.

I won't go with the devil!

My dead body can go to Edirne.

I am dead!

I am dead!

You fell behind, Ibrahim.

Pull yourself together.

Your Majesty.

Our goal was Belgrade at the beginning.

Are we going to lift the siege?

Do you remember the time when we were lost...

...hunting deer in Serdes Mountain?

We kept walking in a circle until the evening.

Then we bumped into a woodsman.

He showed us the shortcut when we thought we were lost.

We only need someone who knows the way.

Then it'll be easy to find the way.

I see, Your Majesty.

I am sorry, I was being impatient.

Let's head back, then. We shouldn't keep the War Council waiting.

Good morning, my sultan.

Did you eat anything?

No, I don't want anything.

Tell them to take these away.

I couldn't sleep all night.

Were you upset about the things Hurrem did last night?

No.

What did she do this time?

Tell me, Daye.

She kept shouting that she doesn't want to go.

That impudent girl.

Tell her to come here.

Disrespectful.

Ayse Hatun, where is Hurrem?

She's talking with Sumbul Agha upstairs.

She was loud last night.

-Probably getting a scolding. -What happened?

She was shouting that she won't leave here. She said she was dead.

She cried until the morning.

Suklum Agha, I am begging you.

Please, save me. Have some mercy.

Don't do this, Hurrem Hatun. I can't do anything about it.

I can't go against Valide Sultan.

I would lose my head.

I gave you so much gold. Shame on you.

-Get me out of here. Help me hide. -Don't you understand?

It's over. You are leaving.

-Sumbul Agha. -Hold on, Nigar Kalfa. I'm coming.

Valide Sultan wants to see Hurrem. She has to come down here.

We are going.

Don't talk like this in Valide Sultan's presence.

Accept everything she says.

Or you will lose that beautiful head.

Move now.

Move. Come on.

Your Majesty. Governor of Bosnia Bali Bey...

...and Governor of Smederevo are here for the council.

Good. Send them in.

Who do you think you are to oppose my decisions?

You think that's your place?

Are they teaching you to act this way?

You will do everything I say. Understood?

-I am innocent, my sultan. -Shut up.

Don't speak. You committed a huge crime.

You have been extremely disrespectful.

I should've taken your head, but I am making you a bride.

I won't be a bride.

He is a stranger to me. I am a Muslim woman now.

-Show mercy to this Muslim. -Shut up.

Don't try to use our sacred religion.

Daye, take this away from me.

I don't want to see her.

Send her away before the evening.

My sultan, I cannot leave.

I won't give in.

I am pregnant.

Your Majesty, Belgrade is where Danube and Sava Rivers meet.

We will have struck them at the heart when we capture this city.

Belgrade is the key to Hungary.

Louis is still entertaining himself at Buda Palace.

Capturing Belgrade means you will take revenge for your ancestors.

Piri Pasa is already there to besiege the castle.

What do you think, Husreve Bey?

Bali Bey is right, Your Majesty.

All of your servants in Smederevo are ready to give their life.

But we will need a bridge.

We can reach the walls of the castle easily with a bridge.

Then they won't be able to resist.

We can shoot the new cannons from Danube.

Also, I heard something on my way here.

There is a wedding at Zemun Castle tonight. The commander is getting married.

They will eat and drink. They will be drunk.

Shall we attack Zemun Castle tonight?

Good. This is good news, Husreve Bey.

Gather your men.

Buda can wait. Our first target, Belgrade.

Start building the bridge tomorrow.

Your Majesty, will you honour us with your presence at Zemun Castle?

We can turn that wedding into our victory celebration.

If you are lying to avoid getting married...

...do you know what I can do to you?

Yes, my sultan.

No lies.

I am pregnant.

-A boy for Sultan Suleyman. -Shut up.

Lock her in the chamber, Daye.

Does anybody know about this?

-No. I didn't tell anyone. -Why not?

How could you keep this to yourself?

They said it was dangerous. Don't tell before it grows a bit.

Or I could've got in trouble.

My child and I would die.

We will see what will happen to you.

Take her away.

Can she be telling the truth?

I would expect anything from her, my sultan.

What if it is true? What am I going to say to Lala Pasa?

His son is waiting to take her and go.

This is disgraceful.

Your Majesty...

...Ahmet Pasa captured Bogurdelen Castle.

Our flag rises above the bastion.

May Allah bless those brave warriors.

May our victory be blessed.

Smile a little, Andre.

Don't think about Sultan Suleyman.

He's far away from here.

We'll be at Zemun Castle tonight. Count Ariel is getting married.

There will be a wedding.

We will have some fun, Andre.

Hurrem.

Hurrem.

I am not allowed to leave the room.

What did Valide Sultan do?

She said, "Don't speak. Shut up.

You are going to be a bride."

I said, no.

I told her I was pregnant.

I am not.

I lied to her.

They will kill you when they find out.

I will run away.

-Help me hide. -No. Don't.

I have to, Maria. I will run away.

Kalfa is coming. Close the door.

When is Hurrem Hatun leaving?

-Is the wedding going to be here? -There is no wedding.

She will take her bag and go to Edirne.

They can have the wedding there.

Don't worry, you won't work for it.

Valide Sultan won't send her like that.

After all, His Majesty was very fond of her.

What if he asks where she is...

-...when he comes back? -He won't.

He probably told his mother to do it.

They couldn't find you anywhere, Sumbul Agha.

I told them I would find you in a second.

I figured you would be here eating again.

I know you very well.

We were checking the balances, Daye Hatun.

I didn't ask you, Seker Agha.

Don't you have work to do?

-Go back to your work. -Yes, I...

I was going to the store anyway. I am going.

What happened, Daye Hatun? You wouldn't search for me.

Hurrem Hatun said she is pregnant.

She is just like a cat. When you think she's dead...

...she gets lucky again.

No way.

Valide Sultan doesn't believe her. It must be a lie.

Try to get her to talk.

I know that you two are close.

Batur, my son.

You seem very excited.

Don't worry.

Hurrem Hatun will be ready soon.

However you see fit, Effendi.

Is she as good as the Valide Sultan says?

You've seen her.

Everything they said is true, Effendi.

Sumbul Agha is going to let us know.

You don't have to worry.

We are going to take your woman and go back to Edirne.

How are you, Hurrem Hatun?

Fine.

Why are you shaking?

This should be your happiest day.

You are pregnant.

You are going to be okay from now on.

And if it is a boy...

Well, well, well.

I am scared.

Scared of whom?

Mahi...

Mahidevran.

That woman is going to kill me.

You will die if you lie.

Isn't that right, Nigar Kalfa?

You must remember that Greek concubine.

Yes, of course I remember her.

She told everyone she was pregnant.

Collected all the gifts and gold.

Turns out she had tied a pillow on her belly.

When the physician revealed the truth...

...they split her belly open.

And they threw her in the sea at Sarayburnu.

Tell me the truth. Are you really pregnant?

-Any news from His Majesty? -There should be soon.

I dreamed about him all night.

He was sitting on his horse by the water.

He reached into the water...

...and caught a huge fish. Then he handed it to me.

They say a fish in your dream is a good sign.

-I hope it is a good sign. -It is.

Look who is here.

-Is your class over? -Yes.

Good job.

Hatice, let's play in the garden.

Forget about the garden.

I am going to show you something on the terrace.

He has grown up so much.

He is going to be tall like his father.

My sultan, did you hear what the woman did?

-She said she won't... -I talked to her.

But what she told me was shocking.

You shouldn't have bothered listening to her, my sultan.

She has all kinds of evil words.

She told me she is pregnant.

It's a lie.

She is lying.

She can't be.

My padishah our treasure has arrived. It's going to be a loud night.

Look how joyful he is. As if we are going to play matrak.

War is a game too, Pargali.

Like any game, it has its own rules.

You have to think carefully before deciding on when to attack or retreat.

You always say that patience is our strongest weapon, Your Majesty.

They say if you wait by the river long enough...

...the bodies of your enemies will float by.

The whole world will see how we fight.

They will hear us, they will know us. They will be afraid.

But nobody will know what brings us victory.

-Your man is swinging swords again. -What happened? Is there news from him?

I meant the prince, my sultan. Not Ibrahim.

Gulfem, shut up! Mother will hear.

My sultan, Lala Pasa asked Sumbul Agha...

...when the bride would be ready.

I was afraid this would happen.

What are we going to say?

Did Sumbul Agha talk to Hurrem?

He tried to intimidate her to learn the truth.

But she is persistent.

"I am pregnant, I won't leave," she says.

Liar.

Evil liar.

This is not the way to do it.

Take her to the physician secretly to have her examined.

Don't let anyone see her.

Take care of this, Daye.

And stall Lala Pasa for a while.

Tell him it's going to happen tomorrow.

Hurrem.

Just tell the truth and be done with it.

There is no baby.

True.

There is not.

There is love.

I love Suleyman.

Suleyman isn't here.

I won't go to Edirne.

I would die if another man lays a hand upon me.

You really fell in love.

Poor girl.

Maria.

Hide me. Don't hand me over to them.

Okay. I will hide you. Come on out.

They are coming.

They are going to kill me.

Lala Pasa.

Valide Sultan said that the preparations will take some time...

...and that you should take the concubine tomorrow morning.

Of course, if that's what our Sultan wishes.

Good. Then his mother gets to hug him for one more night.

Stay away from me! I will cut myself!

Hurrem, my dear. Don't.

Put that away.

Give it to me.

I won't! Go away!

Hurrem Hatun, come on, give it to me.

Look, you're hurt.

Let's patch you up.

Your hand is bleeding. Come on, give it to me.

Let's dress your wound.

-The physician will examine you tonight. -No.

-She can't touch me. The baby might die. -Enough, Hurrem.

Stop acting like a child.

The physician will see you.

Nigar Kalfa, stay here.

Come. Come, sit.

Pargali.

Count Ariel, Lady Victoria.

Count Ariel, I wish you eternal happiness.

This might be a small wedding...

...but when we expel the Ottoman Sultan from our lands...

...I will arrange a larger wedding in Buda.

At my palace.

Enjoy yourselves. The Ottomans won't be able to reach Zemun.

Sultan Suleyman is about to face a decisive defeat.

I raise my glass to...

...Victoria's beauty behind that veil.

Long live the king.

Your Majesty, King Louis is in the castle too.

-He is the guest of honour at the wedding. -Good.

Our wedding is starting now.

Prepare the cannons.

-Are you ready, Matrakci? -Yes, Your Majesty.

I will die on your command.

Don't die. Kill.

I won't die.

I have Suleyman.

Can I lift your veil, Victoria?

Andre?

Amazing.

The entertainment is starting, Ibrahim. Ready?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Let's go, my lions! May your war be blessed!

Archers!

Have lots of kids...

...for my great wars...

...to defeat the Ottomans.

Draw!

Release!

-What is happening? -The Ottomans are attacking.

Effendi, you need to leave immediately.

For your safety. Now.

Release!

Let's go.

Bismillah.

In the name of Allah.

Suleyman, help me. Come here.

Save your lover.

Zemun Castle has fallen!

Where is Louis?

They are searching for him, Your Majesty.

That infidel won't get away.

Allah!

Ariel. Ariel.

I told you to search everywhere!

Your Majesty.

Louis has escaped.

Get dressed. We are finished.

Physician, don't keep us in suspense. Tell us already.

Tell us.

Congratulations, you are pregnant.

I am not a liar.

I...

Thank Allah.

You couldn't sleep?

No. I just wanted to see you, my sultan.

Tell me, Daye. What is the result?

She was telling the truth, my sultan.

She's pregnant.

Thank you, Allah.

My son.

I must be a beloved servant of Allah, Your Majesty...

...since I was destined to be with you on this blessed day.

We are going to Belgrade.

Our ill fate is going to turn thanks to you.

Let's go, Pargali.

Let's see what destiny awaits us.

Let's go.

I beg Allah.

Allah...

...you have answered many of my prayers.

I wish for your will again.

Allow me to die for all Muslims.

But, please, don't let any Muslim die at the hands of the infidels.

Amen.

Carry us to victory on this road we travel.

Amen.

Have you heard? Did Lady Ayse tell you?

Sultan Hurrem is pregnant. A prince is on the way.

-Did you tell the concubines? -Be quiet.

Don't, Hurrem. They will find out you're lying.

Damn those who spread lies.

I am not Hurrem Hatun anymore.

Call me Sultan Hurrem.

I am the mother of a prince.

I am not leaving. The baby is going to born in this palace.

Inshallah, Hurrem. Pray that Allah protects you.

Is Sumbul Agha here?

Sumbul Agha.

Sumbul Agha.

I want to be a Muslim.

Make me a Muslim.

Come inside.

Allah damn her. I was going to be rid of her.

She was going to leave.

She's pregnant.

Inshallah she doesn't get to have her baby.

Inshallah, my sultan.

I wish.

If only she died, so this torment could end.

I am not drinking that.

-What is that? -The one the physician gave you.

She said it would ease the mind. I only put a few drops in.

Any more is lethal. She said it would rupture the heart, drown one in blood.

Good.

I should drink some, then.

Give me the bottle.

We should keep it away from Mustafa.

Look at those children.

They don't care about the world. Or the wars.

Playing games without a care in the world.

I wish Mustafa would appear and jump on my lap.

It's been almost two months since you last saw him.

You must have missed him.

I miss Mustafa and Hurrem so much.

Find someone who makes you happy, Pargali. Loneliness is not easy.

Being with you is my source of happiness, Your Majesty.

You somehow made it about me again.

I wonder who inspires you to write poems.

Who is the unlucky girl?

I was wondering how you were.

I came after I heard the news. Are you okay?

Don't worry, I'm fine.

It must be our fate. It doesn't matter what we do.

How are you?

You're not taking care of yourself, as you're busy with our problems.

You shouldn't waste your youth and beauty.

I am worried you will wither away in this palace.

Mother told me the same recently.

She is going to marry me off.

I am afraid.

Do you know who it might be?

I don't know, but...

-Do you have someone in mind? -No.

Don't be afraid. You don't have to worry.

The Valide Sultan has failed to marry off others in the last few days.

I don't care if Batur Bey is insisting. I said they have to wait.

My sultan, we should tell them the truth.

Of course. Let's say, "Hurrem Hatun is pregnant.

You can't have her. Would you like anyone else?"

They would think I break my promises. Are you out of your mind?

I couldn't think of that, forgive me.

Tell them she's sick. She has a terrible fever.

She can't travel. They shouldn't wait.

Tell them they should come back when she's better.

I don't know, say something like that.

What should we do about Hurrem Hatun?

Suklum Agha.

Suklum Agha.

I hope your tongue falls off. What is it?

I am hungry. I need to eat.

What do I care? Haven't you eaten?

My son and I want to eat that big bird with rice in it.

Are you craving quails, Hurrem Hatun?

Pull yourself together, don't make me angry.

Eat what everyone else eats.

You are the one who should pull himself together.

It's Sultan Suleyman's son who wants to eat quail.

Hurry up, the Valide Sultan wants to see you.

Move.

Sumbul Agha, don't forget about the quails. We are hungry.

Allah give me patience.

My sultan, the messenger is waiting for the letter. I should take it to him.

It will reach Ibrahim for sure, right, Gulfem?

Don't worry. I will give it to the treasurer's messenger.

It is the safest way to do it.

Did you write about Hurrem Hatun's news?

Yes, I did.

I've just added it.

Let's hope for the best.

-Mahidevran seemed okay. -She seems fine...

...but I am worried about her.

What if she does something crazy?

I thank you for supporting my ideas, Your Majesty.

We all want Belgrade, Piri Pasa.

I've always stood for the truth.

This is why we need wisdom and reason.

We are well-entrenched around the walls, but it's not enough.

We will also need long-range supporting fire from the cannons from these hills.

This is a challenging castle.

Is the bridge going to be finished on time?

We are working on it day and night.

It will be done in a week.

We are digging tunnels.

The sappers have advanced a great distance, Your Majesty.

We've captured Bogurdelen and Zemun.

But it doesn't mean anything if we don't have Belgrade.

I can't find peace until we capture this great castle.

My dagger will strike at the heart of the Danube.

Why does Valide Sultan want to see me?

Is she mad at me again?

I don't know, I was just told to bring you.

She won't send me to Edirne, right?

-Tell me. -Be respectful...

...nod your head and don't talk too much, and she won't send you there.

Come on.

You are spoiling Hurrem Hatun.

She is going to be too arrogant soon.

Today quail, tomorrow it will be elephants.

Don't talk nonsense, just do your job.

She's pregnant with the Padishah's baby. We have to give her what she wants.

It looks like you're okay with this ordeal.

Has she been giving you gold?

Your tongue is getting too long, Seker Agha.

I know about the gold you've been getting from the bazaar.

I hope she enjoys her meal, Effendi.

The quails are ready.

-Send those revanis to my chamber. -Certainly, certainly.

Did I do something wrong, my sultan? Forgive me.

I called you here to make sure you don't do anything wrong again.

Pregnant women in the palace live according to certain rules.

Nigar Kalfa taught me those.

Don't forget what you've learned. You should give birth to a healthy baby.

So you will be moved to a private chamber in the following months.

You won't be going around picking fights with the concubines.

If that baby gets hurt...

...I will destroy you.

That baby doesn't belong to you, it belongs to the Ottoman dynasty.

Don't forget that.

Go now.

Nigar Kalfa, serve sharbat and dessert.

Let everyone know that Hurrem Hatun is carrying Sultan Suleyman's child.

Nigar Kalfa, what are these for?

Valide Sultan wanted me to serve them...

...to celebrate Hurrem Hatun's pregnancy.

It was true, then.

She's lucky. That's some determination.

Don't gossip. It's a sin.

Pray for her instead.

No need.

Suleyman.

I would die for you.

Be careful, you will wake him.

You seem upset. What happened?

Valide Sultan is having people serve...

...sharbat for that concubine to celebrate.

Like she did for you.

Maybe we will serve halva to mourn her someday.

You never know what life will bring.

The Valide Sultan is asking for you.

Does she want to silence me?

Is she going to ask me to shut up and wait?

Is she going to say that even if I die of sorrow, it is my destiny?

Allah, make our Padishah's...

-...and his soldiers' swords sharp. -Amen.

Let the soldiers of Islam be victorious.

Lord of all realms, to honour your name...

They started firing cannons from the castle, Your Majesty.

Let's go, my lions!

Rain cannonballs on that castle!

Make sure the infidels can't sleep!

Make them beg to die!

Show them what your cannons are capable of!