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

Come on, hurry up.

Why are you taking my stuff?

Valide Sultana's orders.

Is she kicking me out of the palace?

Where am I going to go?

Does His Majesty know?

He won't send me away. I am to bear a child.

Just stop talking for a second. Don't make a scene.

Listen before you get all angry.

The Valide Sultana is moving you to a better chamber for your comfort.

You'll have concubines serving you. Just so you can have an easy birth.

Really?

Am I going to have my own chamber?

Like Mahidevran?

- Are we going to be the same? - God forgive.

Don't compare yourself to her.

Am I going to have concubines?

Am I going to give orders?

I want Ayse as my concubine.

Anything else, Hurrem Hatun?

I want you.

Look after me. Protect me. Mahidevran is going to kill me.

You look amazing, my Valide.

Your light dazzles my eyes.

What's going on, Mahidevran? You look quite happy.

How can't I be?

His Majesty returned home victorious.

My son Mustafa is healthy.

And we have you.

I can't ask Allah for more.

Good. Finally you came to your senses.

- Mother! - Mustafa?

What is it, my son?

Let's go visit my father.

We can't, His Majesty is very busy.

Mother, is my father upset with me?

What are you saying? Of course not.

Then he's upset with mother.

Why doesn't he visit us?

Does it always have to be me who visits him?

The ambassadors are here. They are waiting to be invited to congratulate you.

Let them wait, Pargali, as I waited for the Belgrade campaign.

Now I want to enjoy it.

Let's play, Matrakci. I will beat you.

My prince is here.

But I can't play, I am busy. We'll play later, I promise.

What are you doing? Writing?

Did the tutor give you homework too?

Look what I am drawing. Look carefully.

- I did. So what? - Come with me.

Stand here and look inside. What do you see?

You were drawing my father.

Your glorious victory has resounded in all the palaces of Europe.

As a sign of the great friendship between Venice and Ottoman Empire...

...I present to you the tax agreement...

...complete and signed.

The bird is singing again.

You should listen, you must've missed it in the deserts of Damascus.

Take it easy, Pasa. People are listening.

Don't worry, they can't hear.

Your Majesty, Signor Mocenigo is asking you to permit the Venetian ships...

...to trade at ports in Tripoli, Damascus and Alexandria.

Wait, Pargali.

The infidel Louis must be waiting to hear from me.

We shouldn't leave him unattended.

Write, Celalzade.

Louis, the infidel.

When my edict reaches you, you should know that...

...many rulers before...

...have taken shelter in our lands...

...and become a servant to our house.

You were my wounded prey.

But you didn't show yourself on the battlefield.

Since it is not the way of my great ancestors...

...to chase one who is running away to kill the weakened...

...your life was spared by us.

Why did you not send an ambassador...

...to our sanctuary, to my great council, and request to be our subject?

As a result of your lack of wit...

...we have decided to build our command tent in Buda.

Look how scared the ambassador is. He looks like he's going to die.

His Majesty's plan is so good...

...that the ambassador will bring the news to them immediately.

Just wait and see what kind of mess Europe will find itself in.

Even if you turn into an ant and sneak in your little hole...

...or turn into a bird and fly high in the sky...

...with the help of Allah, I will pursue you...

...and I will remove your filthy existence from this world.

Answer my valuable and effective orders...

...and be ready when the time comes. That is all.

Your Majesty, I would like to see Louis' face...

...when he receives this letter.

If he is a true man, he will send a reply without committing any treacherous acts.

And for the Venetians' request, translate my words, Pargali.

They may enter those ports. However...

...I am increasing the tax for Cyprus to 10,000 gold ducats.

Let it be known.

Stay with me, Nigar Kalfa.

I can't, Hurrem Hatun. I have work to do.

Then let Maria stay. I want this.

I command it.

Valide Sultana.

You seem well, Hurrem. Thankfully you are better.

We were worried last night.

I am well, thanks to you.

Good, your Turkish is getting better too.

You will be treated well here. Take care of yourself.

That baby is a member of the Ottoman dynasty, remember that.

Act accordingly.

That baby's life is more valuable than yours.

Don't do anything that would harm the baby.

They poisoned me and my son.

No such thing happened. What do you mean, poisoned?

I looked into it. It was just the clotted cream, it had gone bad.

You ate a little too much. That's why you got sick.

I don't want to hear about this again.

We were hoping she would die, now she has her own private room.

And I am being exiled.

I saved your life. What else do you want?

What if they kill me too before leaving for Edirne?

Ibrahim told me you shouldn't be seen around.

I talked to Daye. She is sending you to the old palace.

I will have you returned here later.

My Sultana, may Allah protect you. Thank you.

I will pray that she gives birth to a girl.

So Prince Mustafa will be the only heir.

He won't be, Gulsah.

She is going to keep having babies.

Prince Mustafa is coming! We are going to kill the infidels...

...with my father! Run away, infidels!

Matrakci.

I thank you on behalf of Venice for the promise you gave us regarding the ports.

Our alliance will advance further as a result of this new agreement.

The Russian ambassador Tratjak Guben is in your presence, Your Majesty.

Allow me to present to you the congratulation letter...

...from Prince Vasili Sultan Suleiman Khan.

Pargali, ask him if he has any business here besides the letter.

We are quite generous today. Why not give something to our neighbour?

Your Majesty, I know what the Russian wants.

They are unhappy with the Crimean Khan.

The Tatars don't let the Russian traders come near the ports.

That is what he should do.

Whatever, let's see what he has to say.

Sultan Suleyman is listening.

Hurrem?

My dear friend, where were you?

I was scared something bad was going to happen, Hurrem.

Bad? See, something good happened.

Now I have here. Look.

- How is it? Good, isn't it? - It's great.

You have windows too. You can see outside.

So can you.

You'll be staying here with me.

We are going to live here, Maria.

My name is Gulnihal now, Hurrem.

My name is Gulnihal.

It means young and beautiful.

Gulnihal?

- Who gave you this name? - Sumbul Agha.

I became a Muslim, Hurrem!

Why? Who wanted you to?

I did. I asked Sumbul Agha to make me a Muslim.

Why did you do such a thing, Maria?

Why?

Gulnihal.

Put these in the closet.

Gulnihal?

So you know it too.

Gulnihal, take those inside too.

You made her do it. You told her to become a Muslim...

...so she could lie with Sultana Suleyman.

Are you out of your mind, Hurrem Hatun? Why would I care about her religion?

Get some rest.

Pull yourself together.

Think about your health.

Don't try to give me advice, kalfa!

I know that you'll use Maria against me.

We struck a good deal with the Venetian committee, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, with all due respect...

...people living near those harbours might be uncomfortable with these privileges.

Pasa.

You can't fish without bait.

Who is supposed to be the fish here?

The big fish.

The biggest fish in the Mediterranean. The island of Rhodes.

They are the worst enemies of the Muslims.

They plunder our ships headed to Mecca.

Every ship sailing from Egypt is attacked by the Rhodian pirates.

Venice won't be able to cross us...

...otherwise they'll lose what we've given them.

While Venice and Louis are waiting for me to attack Buda...

...we will already be on our way to Rhodes.

In the end, the Mediterranean Sea...

...will be under the Empire's reign.

Piri Pasa, start the preparations in secret.

We'll be in the Mediterranean by spring.

Gulnihal Hatun.

What happened? Are you moving?

I am moving my belongings to Hurrem's chamber.

Is Hurrem Hatun okay?

The doctor is going to check on her in a minute.

She got really angry with me because I became a Muslim.

She's jealous of you.

She's afraid you're going to be competition.

Trust me.

Open your mouth, swallow this.

Open your mouth.

I won't. What if I am poisoned?

The chief physician sent this. He said it would clean your insides.

I will die before I drink that.

Hatun, the important thing with this remedy is the quantity.

If you take just enough, it is good for you.

It is only poisonous when you take too much of it.

Remember, it's about the quantity.

Come on. I can't wait all day.

I'll come again tomorrow. Get some rest.

Why are you insisting it's poison? She will tell others.

I know who poisoned me.

- Who? - Mahidevran did it.

If I were in her place...

...I would do the same.

- What is this? - I am about to be finished, my prince.

I can beat you.

Yes you can, my prince.

My father can beat you too.

No, he can't. I am the Padisah of matrak.

- Father! - Mustafa.

Matrakci says he's the Padisah of matrak.

Far from it, Your Majesty. I wouldn't dare.

He said that? Then he has to be beheaded.

Ibrahim, bring the executioners.

No, don't execute him.

I want him to play with me.

Okay, Mustafa.

Let the man work, you've been keeping him busy since the morning.

The audience chamber was busy today.

Tell me, Matrakci, do you prefer the land or the sea?

I prefer the sea, Your Majesty. I like sailing on the open sea.

But wherever you choose to fight is heaven to us.

Start preparing then.

We are headed to open seas.

They prepared your chamber really fast, that's good.

I hope you will have a healthy pregnancy.

You seem well.

We were scared last night.

If anything happens to you... Allah forbid.

How is the baby?

He is well.

He is kicking me like he's beating a drum.

May God protect him.

Look.

I brought a lucky charm for you.

Carry this inside your dress.

It will protect you from the evil eye.

Thank you. I will carry this all the time.

So it will protect my son.

And me.

Don't worry.

Master Of Privy Chamber Ibrahim has been following the matter very closely.

- He will protect you from every harm. - Yes.

His Majesty really trusts Ibrahim.

- He is a good man. - He is.

An honest, loyal, and skilful man.

He plays the violin very well.

All alone at nights.

- Have you ever heard him playing? - I have.

When you listen to him...

...you suddenly feel peaceful.

You become entranced by it.

Sumbul Agha. What is the situation in the harem?

Your Majesty.

We prepared a new chamber...

...for Hurrem Hatun by the Valide Sultana's orders.

She now stays there. The doctor says she is healthy.

Good. Good.

Come, Mustafa. Guess where we are going.

- Where? - You'll see when we get there.

Please, I don't want to go to the harem, father. I want to stay here.

Come, Mustafa.

Master Of Privy Chamber.

Hurrem is in her new chamber. I am watching her.

I put her best friend with her there to serve her.

Who is that? I don't want any trouble.

No, she's like an angel. And she became a Muslim too.

I named her Gulnihal.

Good.

She is beautiful, then?

Maria. I mean...

...Gulnihal. Could you bring us some nuts?

I want to eat some.

I should go. Mother must be waiting.

Has Ibrahim ever played the violin for you?

No, how could he?

I just listen to him from a distance.

I'll visit again tomorrow. See you later.

Welcome, Your Majesty.

I just wanted to check if she needed anything.

Well thought, Hatice. Hurrem is in your hands now.

Look, Mustafa. This is Hurrem Hatun.

Your belly is so big. What did you eat?

It is your brother, Mustafa. Soon he'll be born and you'll carry him.

I don't want a brother. Hatice, let's go.

My Hurrem.

My dear Sultana.

The pregnancy has made you even more beautiful.

- Mother! - Mustafa?

So, what did you do today?

Matrakci showed me his drawings.

Then we visited Hurrem Hatun with my father.

Her belly was so big because there is a baby in it.

My father said it was my brother. They lied, didn't they?

I don't have a brother. He was upset with me so he didn't come.

- Gulfem! - Yes?

Gulfem, you have no idea what I've done.

What happened, my Sultana?

I visited Hurrem's chamber to wish her well. I wish hadn't.

- Was she disrespectful towards you? - No, she was nice.

So?

But we talked about Ibrahim.

I got carried away and told everything.

I told her what a nice and talented man he is.

What if she knows? What if she tells His Majesty?

This is a nightmare. I couldn't hold my tongue.

Rhodes is so important, Piri Pasa...

...that whoever takes it owns the Mediterranean.

Even a bird couldn't pass through without our knowledge.

I don't understand how my father could have overlooked it...

...and gone to fight the Mamluks.

He underestimated them.

He underestimated Rhodes and the thugs who live there.

I remember quite well.

He said "You are trying to keep me busy with this island of thieves...

...when I am trying to capture the most glorious lands of Islam."

That is not how I see Rhodes, Piri Pasa.

It is far more valuable to me.

Seker Agha, is Hurrem Hatun's food ready? She is craving.

It is. Now I have to deal with Hurrem Hatun.

Like preparing food for the family wasn't enough.

She has been eating non-stop. I don't know how many plates I've sent.

Seker Agha, be careful. Or, you know...

Taster, come and check these.

I still haven't prepared the fruits for the private chamber.

His Majesty is working with the council.

Pargali, even the infidel Vatican...

...calls this place a holy place.

That's why the Knights of Saint John live a good life there.

All the kings protect it because they are the enemies of Islam.

And they attack Muslim ships.

The only man they are afraid of in the Aegean is Captain Kurtoglu...

...a man from the Muslim, Barbaros' fleet.

Kurtoglu Muslihiddin Bey...

...destroyed all their galleons and seized everything they had.

The Rhodians have been living like pirates on the sea for years.

They must have understood now.

The other matter is the most important one for me.

The things these infidels did to Cem Sultan.

They have captured him and they have used him as a hostage.

My grandfather Sultana Beyazıt paid them thousands of gold pieces.

Now they are holding Cem's children hostage.

Their hostages are carrying Ottoman blood.

I will end this disgrace no matter what.

Eat your meal.

Gulnihal.

You eat first.

I'm not hungry, Hurrem. You should eat.

Open your mouth.

Swallow it.

Wait.

You're the weirdest woman I've seen in this harem. What are you doing?

It was me who nearly died last night, not you.

What if I die, Hurrem? What about me?

What about you?

And since you have become a Muslim, you will go straight to heaven.

You didn't die, see? I can eat now.

Start the preparations for the Rhodes campaign. Reinforce the navy.

I will have Celalzade write the first letter tomorrow.

Should we keep the preparations in secrecy?

Yes, for now. What was this fake politeness called?

Diplomacy. Some call it politics.

Diplomacy.

Let's see what their answer will be.

I don't care about their response. It's just a pretext.

I only care about the battlefront.

The Valide Sultana is asking for you, Your Majesty.

It must be important if she is asking for me.

Do you need anything, Mother? You asked to see me.

It's been days since we had a talk, mother and son.

Hurrem Hatun has moved to her new chamber.

I visited her, she was doing well.

Is this what you were going to tell me?

Hatice, my unlucky Sultana.

I want her to be happy too.

She was left a widow at a young age. It's time for her to be married again.

Have you talked to her? What does she think?

I tried talking with her.

She was too shy to talk about it.

But she didn't seem reluctant.

You know how she is. She doesn't open herself up easily.

I am very fond of Hatice.

I also want her to be happy. But I don't know anyone worthy of being with her.

I know that very well, my lion.

But it can't go on like this. Surely we can find someone suitable for her.

I hope so.

My Sultana.

My mother is going to marry me off.

- To whom? - Whomever they decide on.

Gulfem, I can't bear this again.

I can't marry with some old Pasa again! I will kill myself!

Your Majesty?

Why did you stop, Pargali? Keep playing.

My brother is here. What if he saw me?

What am I going to do, Gulfem?

Come on, keep playing. Did I make you uncomfortable?

Of course not.

You look like you saw the Angel of Death.

Don't worry, I won't kill you.

I was just distracted for a second, Your Majesty.

How is the Valide Sultana?

Is it something important?

Everything is important to women.

It's the same for all of them, even my mother.

She wants to marry Hatice off.

She lost her husband at a young age.

Whatever is best, Your Majesty.

If you are not playing, let's work on our Rhodes politics.

Congratulations on your new position.

May the years bring you fortune and well being.

I would like to have a peaceful relationship with you...

...as my ancestors did.

Cherish my friendship.

Congratulate me on my victories.

I conquered the unconquerable Belgrade.

I understood your letter well, Sultan Suleyman.

I know your victory in Belgrade will not be enough for you...

...and you wish to go for another one.

The things you have said about friendship...

...made me feel relieved...

...as much as they would annoy Kurtoglu.

The pirate Kurtoglu attacked me on my way back to France...

...and attempted to destroy me.

However, he failed.

It is good to hear you have understood my letter.

Of course I will not stop at Belgrade.

I am hoping for another victory.

Actually, I promise myself that victory.

You should not have a doubt of it.

Hold your sword tight, my prince.

Okay, Ibrahim.

I have been longing for you for days.

Mustafa, don't make too much noise. Lala Pasa is inside.

You must have work to do. I shouldn't keep you busy.

My mind is busy with you, my Sultana.

Look at me for once. I want to see your eyes.

I am longing for the smile you deny me.

I wouldn't deny you if I could help it.

But you must have heard.

My mother and His Majesty have plans for me.

I do too.

I have hope.

I have dreams that include you, my Sultana.

I don't know what His Majesty would say.

But I can't help it.

Lala, I will be leaving the Empire in your hands...

...when I leave for Rhodes next spring.

I was content with leaving the Empire in your safe hands when I went to Belgrade.

I appreciate it, Your Majesty.

You can be sure that I will honourably carry out this great task.

- If you excuse me, Your Majesty. - Of course, Lala.

Your Majesty, I'd like to say something with all due respect.

You may, Lala.

The Valide Sultana had found a suitable wife for my son Batur Bey.

You were at war at the time.

- Yes. - And my son liked her very much.

A Ruthenian concubine.

Her name is Hurrem.

Hurrem?

He is still in love and waiting for the concubine.

Mustafa, come.

What is it?

When did you come here?

It's been some time.

Apparently you can see nobody but Sultana Hatice.

Hurrem Hatun.

Do not speak like this.

Because it is none of your business.

Go to your chamber...

...and wait for your birth.

Don't walk around. It's bad for your health.

- Understood? - Pargali.

I go wherever I want.

I see whatever I want.

I say whatever I want.

His Majesty is busy with Lala Kasım Pasa.

Go to your chamber!

Don't be afraid.

I won't tell His Majesty what I saw, not today.

Maybe later. I will tell him...

...whenever I want.

Mahidevran is right.

We have to get rid of this woman.

Or she will get rid of us.

My Sultana, these fabrics came from Damascus and Egypt.

Look how beautiful they are.

I like this one.

My Valide, this would look good on you.

It looks nice, but the colour is for young women.

Sew a dress for Hatice with this one. I don't have any use for it.

We don't have even half the beauty you possess.

Daye, call Hatice here, she should choose among them.

Get out, everyone.

Tell me, Mother. What have you done without my knowledge?

Show some respect for your mother.

How you dare trying to marry my woman off.

What is this nonsense?

Lala Kasım Pasa told me. He says Batur Bey is deeply in love.

Don't make me angry, mother. What does this mean?

Lala asked me if she was available.

I told him we would think about it later, when you came back.

After we found out about her pregnancy, I never mentioned it again.

Hurrem is my woman, my favourite, my Sultana. Let it be known.

Don't forget this.

I see. You are in love with Hurrem.

You might as well announce it at the Friday sermon.

I will if I want.

Gulnihal.

You should have seen Pargali's face.

When he realised I had seen with him Hatice...

...his face went pale. Then purple.

Hurrem, he is an important man. Don't make him your enemy.

He is His Majesty's closest friend.

He used to be.

Now I am closest to him.

Who does he think he is?

Don't do this. Promise me you won't cross him.

I can't promise.

Ibrahim will gain more power if he marries Hatice.

This marriage cannot happen.

Prepare a woman for His Majesty tonight.

- He hasn't relaxed for a while. - Of course.

I will pick them myself, don't worry.

But I don't want you to pick anyone, Sumbul Agha.

I want a specific concubine.

Prepare that Crimean woman who stays with Hurrem.

Do...

Do you mean Gulnihal?

- Hurrem? - Prepare her.

Specifically Gulnihal.

Gulnihal.

Yes, Nigar Kalfa. Can I help you?

Come with me. You need to get ready. We are going.

Hurrem is sleeping, Nigar Kalfa. I can't leave.

Do as I say, come on.

I can't, Nigar Kalfa. Where are we going?

Don't ask questions.

You are going for the halvet.

His Majesty is waiting for you.

The Castle of Rhodes seems more challenging than Belgrade, Your Majesty.

With the navy we will build, that castle will go down like paper.

The Knights of Rhodes will witness the power of the Ottoman cannons.

However great a mountain is, a road always goes up its side.

The Grand Master will lose his castle and his head...

...both of which he's proud of.

You should rest tonight, Your Majesty.

You look like an angel, Gulnihal. Good luck.

- Maybe, just like Hurrem... - I can't be like Hurrem.

She is going to kill me when she hears about this.

Don't worry. Don't talk to His Majesty.

Be polite.

Be respectful. Act shy.

I can't afford to rest, Pargali. We need to work.

You can rest if you're tired.

I have prepared a breeze for the soul for you.

I will be behind that door. You can tell me if you don't like it.

A breeze for the soul, is it?

A huri from the heaven.

You may leave, Pargali.

Gulnihal, bring me some water. I'm burning.

Gulnihal.

Gulnihal.

Gulnihal!

Gulnihal!

Gulnihal!

Gulnihal!

My water broke.

My water broke.

Gulnihal!

Somebody help me!

Help me, come on!

I am dying!

She is giving birth. Bring the midwife.

Hang on, Hurrem. Don't worry.

Sultan Suleyman, where are you?

Don't worry. Bring Sumbul Agha here.

- Hurry! - Sumbul Agha, okay.

I am here! What is happening?

She is giving birth, hurry!

I am here, Hurrem Hatun.

God, make it safe!

- What are these voices? - Hurrem Hatun is giving birth, my Sultana.

Hang on, Hurrem! Not long now!

Enough!

Bring a clean cloth! Hurry!

Suleyman!

Suleyman!

I need to see Master Of Privy Chamber Ibrahim.

Open the door.

I cannot, my Agha. They are resting.

If I don't tell them the news I'll lose my head! Knock!

Stop yelling, Sumbul Agha. His Majesty will hear.

Hurrem Hatun is in labour, Effendi!

Isn't the birth early, Daye?

What if my grandchild is not healthy?

Allah forbid, my Sultana.

The birth is going well. Don't worry.

Not much left! Push it out! Come on!

Come on!

Come on! Push!

Push!

Oh, no. His naval cord is entangled.

Is it a boy?

Is it a boy? Tell me!

Is it a boy? Tell me!

Gulnihal Hatun.

Go on, Hurrem Hatun is in labour.

- May I enter, Your Majesty? - Come in, Pargali.

The birth has begun. Hurrem Hatun is in labour.

Good. I will get dressed and come.

Why are you not giving it to me?

Is it a boy? Is my boy dead?

Give me my child! Don't touch him!

Thank Allah, the prince is a healthy child!

A prince? A son?

Is it a boy?

Great news, my Sultana! We have a beautiful baby prince!

- How about his health? - Hurrem Hatun is well, just a bit tired.

I wasn't asking about Hurrem, tell me how the prince is.

It was a difficult birth, my Sultana.

His naval cord was entangled, I barely saved the prince.

Where is my son the prince?

Give him to me.

Not now.

Go and prepare my prince, and bring him straight back.

My Sultana.

Tell me, has the Russian slave given birth?

Yes, she has given birth to a son.

- The prince... - All right, you may retire.

Go away and leave me alone!

Mother, where are you?

I am here, Mustafa.

I am here, my darling boy.

Don't be afraid, I am with you.

You are my prince.

You are the real prince.

One day you will rule the realm.

Mother, I am thirsty.

Mother.

My lion has had a lion cub. Congratulations!

How is he?

It was a difficult birth, but the prince is healthy.

Suleyman.

Where were you?

I called out to you. I begged.

You didn't hear me.

I was left alone.

I am here now.

My son isn't here.

They didn't give me my son.

Have they hidden him?

My mother said he was healthy.

The Valide took my son from me.

I couldn't even smell him.

Mother, did you hear that?

Have them bring the child if he is ready.

Sultana Mahidevran.

The royal family is in Hurrem Hatun's chamber.

The Valide is expecting you too.

- For the celebration... - What am I to celebrate, Daye Hatun?

Am I to celebrate with the Russian slave while I am grieving with my son?

As you wish, my Sultana.

I am just the messenger.

Don't shoot the messenger.

Your name is Mehmet.

Your name is Mehmet.

Your name is Mehmet.

Here you go, Hurrem Hatun.

Is Mahidevran not coming?

She refused to come, my Sultana.

May Allah make him righteous.

- Amen. - Amen.

- May Allah make him happy. - Amen.

- Amen. - May Allah bless the Empire with his rule.

Amen.

Mehmet is a beautiful little boy.

May Allah bless him with long life.

Gulfem, did you see that?

I did.

Mashallah.

Have lohusa sharbat prepared.

Have gold and lokma distributed...

...in the name of Prince Mehmet. Everything must be perfect, Daye.

Spare no expense.

As you command, my Sultana.

Thank you for not refusing me and coming, Mahidevran.

It befits your status as the Haseki Sultana.

You have given me a son and made me very happy.

I will give you more sons, Your Majesty.

Whatever you wish.

Love me, don't leave me.

She was complaining to my lion...

...saying she gave birth alone and nobody was there.

Hurrem's childish whims will never end.

Is she telling the truth? Was nobody with her?

Nigar Kalfa helped her. She found her in the corridor.

Didn't you send for her best friend?

What was her name? The one from Crimea?

Gulnihal, my Sultana.

She was with her until the last moment.

But last night...

Where have you been?

You were not supposed to leave Hurrem Hatun.

She was left all alone.

Where the hell were you?

Valide Sultana, she is not at fault.

His Majesty summoned her to the private chamber.

- Does Hurrem know? - She doesn't know.

If she did, she would kill her.

Pargali commanded Sumbul Agha.

Ibrahim.

Master Of Privy Chamber Ibrahim.

You crafty man.

It seems he hates Hurrem too.

Speak to no one.

Keep your mouth shut.

Especially to Hurrem Hatun.

Seal your lips. Do you understand?

Not a word.

Has Hurrem Hatun given birth? Is it a boy or a girl, Sumbul Agha?

What's it to you?

Go and clean your rooms. What are you doing here at the crack of dawn?

Gulnihal, you tell me, is it a boy or a girl?

Hurrem Hatun was screaming for you.

You are still speaking. What did I just say?

Go on! Mind your own business!

Where did Gulnihal come from so early?

What was she doing with Sumbul?

She must have had a reason.

She is Sumbul's new favourite.

Don't go.

Don't leave us.

Stay a while with my son.

It's morning.

Sleep and rest. I have matters to attend to, but I'll come in the evening.

Gulnihal.

Are you finally here?

I looked for you all night.

What would you have done if I was dying? You are nowhere to be seen.

Look at my son.

Prince Mehmet.

Come and look.

Hurrem Hatun.

Congratulations.

May Allah bless Prince Mehmet with long life.

Gulnihal, now that you have come...

...I entrust the prince to you.

Now I can sleep.

It was a hard birth.

I am so sleepy.

I named him Mehmet.

Now it's your turn, Pargali.

I hope Allah blesses you with a son.

Inshallah, Your Majesty, inshallah.

What's that? I see that you are very enthusiastic, Pargali.

So we need to get you married at once.

Let's pick a beautiful concubine from the harem for you.

You are embarrassing me, Your Majesty.

When can I see my prince?

You will see him soon, Pargali.

I hope Mehmet is a conqueror like his grandfather and he expands our borders.

I hope that he is remembered as a great Padisah.

I'm sure that Mustafa will also be a great Padisah, Your Majesty.

If I had 10 other princes I know that you would still favour Mustafa.

Let's wait and see. We cannot know who Allah will bless with longevity.

Of course.

We must not forget that you decide how long they live.

Mehmet, my son!

Hurrem?

- Hurrem, what is it? - My son is missing!

She killed my son! That woman killed him!

The midwife took Mehmet! Calm down, Mehmet is all right.

How could you let her take him?

I gave him to you! Now he is gone!

Murderers!

Hurrem! Hurrem!

My son! My son!

My son is missing!

- My son is missing! - Hurrem!

Prince Mehmet! Where are you?

Return to your room, Hurrem Hatun! You are disgracing us!

You are the disgrace. You stole my son!

Go. Hurrem, I said go!

Don't you dare give me orders! Who do you think you are?

You can't give me orders.

I am the mother of a prince!

I am Sultana Hurrem! Take me to my son!

My Sultana, has something happened?

What more could happen, Ibrahim? That snake woman gave birth.

And it was a boy who will be Mustafa's rival.

Nothing will take her down now.

My Sultana, has Hurrem been disrespectful?

I know that she will do so. Help us, Ibrahim. You promised me.

You need to stop her. I saw her eyes this morning.

Her grudge burned like flames behind her eyes.

- She will burn us with those flames. - My Sultana, calm down.

Calm down.

I will keep my promise.

Soon she will bow before you and pay homage.

Come on now, go. Stay positive.

His Majesty awaits me. I'm going.

What were you doing outside my door, Ibrahim?

There is news from the harem, Your Majesty.

The prince is well.

Good.

Come.

Look at Piri Reis' map of Rhodes.

This will be our guide. We have nothing else we can use.

But I want to know this island like the palm of my hand.

I want to know its castle, its tunnels...

...its bazaar and its church.

I want to know everything, Pargali.

Do you understand?

We could send someone to Rhodes who will paint it as if it were our home.

We will send him among the people.

I know who the best man to send is, Your Majesty.

- Matrakci can do it. - Yes.

I like how you think, Pargali.

Don't forget, you use that mind only for me.

Is my grandson healthy, midwife?

- He is as healthy as a little lion cub. - Mashallah.

Daye Hatun, have you prepared what I told you?

We have, my Sultana. We'll distribute them this afternoon.

Where is my son?

You stole him from me!

Come to your senses, Hurrem.

How dare you? Who do you think you are shouting at?

My son, my prince.

Your mother is here. No one can steal you now.

Nigar, take my grandson from the hands of this fool.

My Valide.

Please, don't take my son from me.

I was confused when I couldn't see him.

Forgive me.

Mehmet is not only your son.

He is a representative of the Ottoman bloodline.

He is a part of the dynasty.

He is too precious to be left in the hands of a concubine.

This child will be cared for and brought up in the best possible way.

Don't cry like a little village girl.

Take her away. Leave Mehmet here.

She is not intelligent enough to entrust with a child.

For a thousand years, in the Greek palace...

...when a new child was born to the dynasty...

...just like our new prince...

- Yes? - When such a child was born...

...they'd make sharbat in cauldrons outside the palace and give it to the people.

The bells of Hagia Sophia would ring non stop.

So, what do you think the Romans called this sharbat?

What did they call it Matrakci Effendi?

Lohusa. They called it lohusa.

That's what we call it! Lohusa. Why are you surprised, Seker Agha?

You mean that we are continuing an infidel tradition?

- It's a sin. Truly it is a sin. - There is no sin, Seker Agha.

One who drinks it will pray for the prince

and it's these prayers that protect children.

For Allah's sake...

You have become an ulema since we last met, Matrakci.

Welcome, my friend.

Tell me the latest news from the palace.

I asked Seker Agha, but he is beating about the bush.

It is not my place to speak of the harem, Effendi. I am just a lowly cook.

I came out for shopping and am returning now.

Load the sacks on the cart quickly! We are late.

The palace awaits the lohusa sharbat.

Let's go for a walk, Matrakci. I have things to tell you.

As you command, Master Of Privy Chamber. But please,

let's walk around areas that I know.

- All right, then, lead on. - Please follow me.

Be quiet and listen!

Her Excellency Valide Sultana Hafsa...

...has been generous enough to distribute gold...

...in honour of her grandson, Prince Mehmet.

Slow down.

Don't forget your manners and your elegance.

Finally something good has come of Hurrem.

Drink, my lion son.

If it wasn't feeding time they wouldn't bring you to me.

Drink a lot.

Cry a lot when I am not there.

They can't take you from me.

Drink and grow fast, my prince.

You will rule this court.

You will become the Padisah.

You will own the world.

You will be a king and me a queen.

Hurrem.

I...

I... Last night...

Yes? What?

I brought the prince's nacre cradle.

My son has a nacre bed.

Like a throne.

Mother, look! They gave me gold.

A prince has been born.

Yes, Mustafa.

Another prince has been born.

Am I no longer a prince?

Is Father angry with me?

No, Mustafa.

Your father would never be angry with you.

You are the first prince.

You will always be so.

You will be the Padisah.

Ibrahim promised me.

Come, Pasas. I am working on the Rhodes campaign.

Take a look at Piri Reis' map.

Rhodes shines like a jewel in the middle of the sea.

Your Majesty, there is a letter from Rhodes.

It was sent by the Grand Master.

"I received your letter in which you wrote that you are thinking of me.

The fact that you are thinking of me does not disturb me.

Because I am thinking of you too."

You speak of the victory at Belgrade again.

And you say that it will not suffice...

...and that you hope to win another great victory.

In fact, you promise yourself that you will...

...and declare it before the war even begins.

"I hope that you don't disappoint yourself."

How are you to know of my dreams, you fool?

Inshallah you have a child too.

Amen.

I can help you if you like.

- What help? - What help?

Help with Ibrahim.

Don't lie to me.

You know it too.

Is this the prince?

He is your brother.

Prince Mehmet.

Hatice.

Will my father still love me?

How can you ask that, Mustafa?

Of course he will.

You are the apple of your father's eye.

You have a special place in his heart.

Look, he is still so tiny.

Look how sweet he is.

We pray for the health of Prince Mehmet, born of Hurrem Hatun, Your Majesty.

Hurrem Hatun?

That's enough for today, you may retire.

Aghas!

Summon my tutor, Kasim Pasa.

Will that baby grow up here with me?

Will Father play with him too?

He is still so small. We will raise him here.

Then he will go to a province like you.

He will represent the Empire.

Send him to a province immediately.

Send his mother too.

My intelligent prince.

My lion cub. There is still time for that.

He is your brother. You will raise him.

Mustafa, look what I am going to show you. You will love it.

What is it?

Come with me.

Today you showed maturity, well done.

This is the only way you will win my son's heart again.

That is all I ask for from Allah.

I pray for it.

Help me.

I am so alone.

Be patient, find peace.

You summoned me, Your Majesty.

Come, Lala. Sit before me.

You have been of great service to the Empire.

I will never forget your efforts in raising me.

You honour me, Your Majesty.

But the time has come for you to rest, Lala.

You are to retire with a 200,000 akce allowance.

Have I offended you unintentionally, Your Majesty?

No.

I deemed it appropriate.

Of course.

Your wish is my command.

Please give me your blessing, Your Majesty.

I do, Lala.

I have eaten too much. Take this, Gulnihal.

Wait, let me just put the tray down. Don't get up.

Eat, drink and sleep.

That's enough! I want to get up.

Hurrem, let's not go out.

Is it forbidden? Am I imprisoned?

Get out of the way. I am going out to see my son.

Don't do that. Come on.

You were going to tell me something.

You cut off when Hatice arrived. What was it?

I don't remember.

I have forgotten it.

Were you going to apologise?

Yes.

"I wasn't there at the birth, Hurrem."

Were you going to ask me to forgive you?

Yes.

Come on. Let's sit down.

Hurrem Hatun.

You are now a Sultana.

His Majesty has sent you presents worthy of Sultanas.

Bring them in.

How is it?

Do you like your sable fur?

I love it.

Does it suit me?

The sable fur is reserved for the dynasty, my Sultana.

No one else can wear it.

I am a Sultana, right?

Sultana Hurrem.

Come in.

Nigar Kalfa has come, Effendi.

Let her in.

You are late.

I had work to do, Effendi.

- The Valide Sultana... - That's enough, don't explain.

Come closer.

Give me the news.

How is Hurrem Hatun?

Effendi...

...now that she has given birth she is acting like a Sultana.

Her screams echo in the harem.

The Valide Sultana...

...had her son removed while she was sleeping...

...so that he could be looked after.

When she woke and couldn't see the prince beside her...

...she brought the roof down screaming we had stolen her son...

...and that we were thieves.

What is Gulnihal doing?

Did she tell Hurrem she was in the private chamber?

Allah forbid.

If she did, Hurrem would kill her. No, she doesn't know.

It seems Hurrem has scared all of you.

No, it's not like that.

- To keep the peace... - Be quiet. I understand.

Nigar Kalfa.

I have something to ask of you.

Gulnihal.

Gulnihal?

You are sleeping as you stand.

Go and see if the prince is all right.

- Where did you disappear to? - My Sultana.

Tell me.

No one is speaking to me today.

Cat got your tongue?

I heard Nigar Kalfa speaking in the bath.

While you were in labour last night, His Majesty...

...was in halvet.

It's a lie.

It's a lie.

- Suleyman wouldn't do that. - I swear, that's what I heard.

I am only conveying what I heard.

Damn you!

Hurrem Hatun.

Is there something you need? Tell me.

Is it true? Tell me!

Was Sultana Suleyman in halvet while I was giving birth?

I don't know. Let go of my arm!

I'll rip your arm off and leave you crippled!

Yes, that is what I heard.

His Majesty was in halvet.

Who was it?

Who was in his bed? Tell me!

I don't know.

What is it to you?

It's not for you to know.

What's it to me?

I am his woman!

His woman!

Gulnihal.

Have you heard?

What lengths they are going to to take Suleyman from me.

Who was it? Who lay with him?

It doesn't matter. Let it go.

His Majesty takes whomever he wants. You know that.

He cannot!

It is forbidden! I won't allow it!

Gulnihal.

Find out who it was.

Please find out.

I will shower you in gold.

What will you do when you find out?

I will take my hands, like this...

- ...and take her life. - Hurrem.

Hurrem, let go. Let go.