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

This is the end, Pargali.

I knew you as a friend.

I thought you were a faithful friend, Pargali.

You were a brother to me.

It turns out you are not.

Your Majesty.

- I... - How could you do this to me?

Stop the music!

Why are you celebrating?

Who allowed you to do this?

I invited them. It was my decision.

I didn't ask you. I am not talking to you.

Nigar Kalfa?

- Sumbul Agha? - Yes, my Sultana.

Tell everyone to leave.

Don't do something like this without my permission again.

If you do, I will not forgive you, Sumbul Aga.

Tell everyone these are Sultana Mahidevran's orders.

Sumbul Agha.

Tell your Sultana that...

...you did this according to the Sultana Hurrem's orders. Tell her.

You are not worthy of being a Sultana! Know your place!

What is happening here?

You betrayed me.

I did not.

Your Majesty, I did not betray you.

You know, I would rather die than betray you.

Tell me, Your Majesty. What did I do?

Take him away. I don't want to see his face.

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

I would die if you told me to!

But I want to know what I did before I die! Tell me...

- ...for the love of God! - Stop!

So, you only want to know that before you die.

Bring him here.

You may leave.

I am going to save you from the hell you live in, Pargali.

Heaven or hell?

I do not want you to remain in purgatory.

Choose, Pargali. Which one?

The seal or the dagger?

Remember, both kill people.

Whichever you see fit, Your Majesty.

You are fit to have the seal of the empire.

Don't be scared. Take it.

Piri Pasa has resigned from the office of the Grand Vizier.

Your Majesty...

With all due respect, am I getting this wrong?

Are you giving me the great seal...

...and the office of the empire?

I asked Piri Pasa a question when he was here.

I want to...

...give an important position to someone who is close to me...

...and whose service I am thankful for.

I don't know which position I should give him.

What do you think?

My current position...

...should be appropriate for those subjects with whom...

...you are close, Your Majesty.

He has served the empire extremely well.

But it was time for him to retire.

You know what happened in Rhodes.

I will serve the Great Ottoman Dynasty...

...to my last drop of blood...

...and until my last breath...

...to be worthy of this task, Your Majesty.

I know, Pargali.

This seal is yours until your last breath.

Answer me. Now!

What is your problem?

You are acting inappropriately in front of the concubines!

Tell me! Why are you not answering?

You weren't this reluctant to yell at each other a minute ago!

This woman prepared entertainment without asking anyone.

- That's why I... - It was to celebrate His Majesty's return.

- There was no harm in it. - Enough! Shut up.

Have you lost your minds? Come to your senses!

This is not At Square!

- What happened, Daye? - I don't know, my Sultana.

This kind of behaviour is inappropriate in this family!

You cannot fight with each other!

Go back to your children.

Take care of the princes.

Sumbul Agha.

Nigar Kalfa.

Don't leave the harem unattended. Understood?

Or I will have to be more cruel.

Admit it, Pargali. You were scared. I saw you shivering.

The way they brought me to your presence...

...could only be explained in one way.

I wanted to remind you of that possibility.

That was what made it enjoyable.

I will remember this night until I die.

So will I, Pargali.

That is enough for today. It is late.

The meeting is adjourned.

Any news from your meeting with His Majesty, my Pasa?

Anything important?

You look upset, my Pasa. Is it something bad?

It is not my place to say.

His Majesty will announce it when he sees fit.

Have a good evening.

It was obvious. I knew it.

What was obvious, Pasa? Don't talk like a soothsayer.

His Majesty removed Piri Mehmet Pasa from Grand Viziership.

He is paying for what he did in Rhodes.

He shouldn't have tried to return his seal in the middle of a war.

Sultan Suleyman does not forgive, Ferhat Pasa.

Stop dreaming, my Pasa.

His Majesty won't give up on Piri Mehmet Pasa.

Tomorrow you will see if it is a dream or reality.

Be prepared. You are going to be the Second Vizier.

Please don't talk like that, Ahmet Pasa. Somebody is going to hear.

One must not talk about these topics openly.

I agree that you are worthy of that position.

But you might want to keep it to yourself.

Tomorrow is going to be a big day, Ferhat Pasa. Trust me.

Do you need anything else?

No, you may leave.

You forgot this, Pargali.

Your letter.

What is it that leaves you in purgatory?

Or who is it?

Dante Alighieri. La Divina Commedia. I have been reading The Divine Comedy.

I have taken some notes. That's the purgatory part, it's not a letter.

All right.

When you finish The Divine Comedy, I will borrow it.

Did those women upset you?

You haven't shown interest in your parcels.

I had a headache. I was bored.

I will take a look at them tomorrow.

I saw you. You did the right thing. I was very happy.

You raised your voice and put them in their places.

Go rest now.

My smart, beautiful Hatice.

We were having a lot of fun.

She messed it all up.

You made Sultana Hatice angry.

Even that angel of a woman was mad at you.

What if it were the Valide Sultana?

God forbid!

You advised me to do it and I obliged.

"Be nice," you said. "Act friendly, give them gifts."

And I did. But I was wrong again.

Did I tell you to have a fight?

You don't know when to shut up, Hurrem Hatun!

She says she is the Sultana. Well, I am a Sultana too.

His Majesty said so. He said I was a Sultana.

His word is the law.

Being told you are a Sultana is not the same as being one.

You can't be a Sultana overnight.

I don't understand and I won't.

What did they do to Ibrahim, Gulfem?

Did they hurt him because of me?

Don't think like that. You are being too hard on yourself.

I am sure nothing bad happened.

I wish I hadn't gone to that garden.

I couldn't stay in my chamber. I couldn't sleep.

I apologise from you. Hurrem got into my head.

I couldn't hold myself.

I have enough troubles, Mahidevran.

Leave. We can talk tomorrow.

Don't turn your back on me, my Sultana.

You are my only confidant.

All right.

Please leave. It is all right.

Mehmet, you are not doing well.

This can't go on like this. We should tell your father.

We'll do what's needed.

No, Mother.

How long are we going to keep this a secret?

Until I am dead.

If my father finds out he will talk to His Majesty.

They would call off the engagement.

They wouldn't accept a groom who has the white plague.

That would be burying me before I am dead.

- How are you, son? - I am better, Effendi.

I am getting better every day.

I told Master of Privy Chamber Ibrahim the same.

I am going to go back to work very soon.

Did Pargali come here?

Yes, he visited today.

I requested that I am removed from my position today.

I want to spend more time with my family and look after you.

Did something happen? Effendi, this is an important decision.

I asked him the same during the Rhodes campaign but I was denied.

It was about time.

- What about the wedding? Sultana Hatice? - What about it?

I resigned from the viziership, not from being a father-in-law!

The wedding is going to happen when His Majesty sees fit.

Don't worry about these things.

You focus on getting better.

I am Ibrahim...

...who was converted after he had been taken from Parga at the age of 10...

...who became the Grand Falconer of Prince Suleyman at 17...

...the Master of Privy Chamber of Sultana Suleyman Khan at the age of 25...

...the Grand Vizier of His Majesty and advisor to the throne...

...at the age of 28.

Ibrahim, who carries his heaven and hell with him...

...who is friends with his own devils, allies with the sheikh of the office.

But always on guard.

Ibrahim the guardian...

...who waits faithfully by the gates of purgatory.

In the confidence of His Majesty, but always one step behind.

Ibrahim, who sees his own funeral in the eyes of His Majesty every day.

Ibrahim, who charges to his death...

...whenever he looks into the eyes of his Sultana.

Ibrahim, for whom the people pray at his funeral.

Good morning, Mother.

My lion. You've brightened my morning.

I am well. May God bless you.

Thank you, Mother. I am holding a Council meeting today.

I wanted to let you know first.

Piri Pasa has resigned from his position.

Is that so? I am sorry.

He also served Selim Khan successfully...

...and he has been faithful to the empire.

I wish he would continue his job.

I want a younger and braver Grand Vizier.

I have already assigned someone who can make big moves with me.

Ibrahim is going to be my Vizier from now on.

Pargali Ibrahim.

Of course he is a young and promising man.

But experience is an important quality, my lion.

And that position requires a great deal of it.

Pargali has been educated in matters of state for some time now. Don't be unfair.

I give everyone what they deserve.

Do you know what is going to happen at today's meeting, Pargali?

You should tell us.

You will find out soon enough, my Pasa. Don't worry.

You can't be a Padisah if you are lazy, Mustafa.

You have been lying around since the morning.

I have a headache, Mother.

Where do you learn these lies from?

You can't neglect school.

You can't be an ignorant Padisah.

You have to be a strong and wise Padisah.

Celebi Hodja still hasn't come back.

My new tutor never smiles. He wants me to study all the time.

Celebi Hodja is sick, he will come back when he is healthy again.

Come on, Gulsah is waiting for you.

Go to your class.

The Grand Vizier, Piri Mehmet Pasa!

Look at Piri Mehmet Pasa.

Like he is dragging his dead body.

This is his last council meeting.

Be patient, my Pasa. Stop talking.

I have been patient, Pasa. I have been very patient.

It is time now.

My era starts today.

Everyone will see what it means to be the Grand Vizier.

Don't worry. You are going to be the Second Vizier.

My Pasa...

...you are very generous.

His Majesty, Sultan Suleyman Khan!

I am opening the Council meeting in the name of God.

Invite my Master of Privy Chamber, Ibrahim.

Master of Privy Chamber Ibrahim Aga. You are to join the meeting.

Perfect.

What is the Master of Privy Chamber doing in a council meeting?

Careful, Pasa. Someone will hear.

Pasas, we have made important decisions.

The Grand Vizier Piri Mehmet Pasa...

...has resigned today...

...by his own will.

I want to thank him...

...for his great services to the empire.

Mother.

You asked me to come here.

For the parcels.

Yes, that thing.

I forgot about it.

Did something happen?

Thank you, Sadıka. You may leave.

My lion was here today.

We had a talk about Ibrahim.

Ibrahim is not the Master of Privy Chamber anymore.

My lion made him the Grand Vizier.

- God! - Exactly!

I was as surprised as you are!

Unbelievable, isn't it?

I hope it is for the best.

My will is that...

...starting from today, the Grand Vizier of the Empire...

...is my Master of Privy Chamber, Ibrahim.

Let it be known everywhere.

Bring Ibrahim Pasa his robes of office.

It is His Majesty's will.

Let's hope for the best.

How are you, my Valide?

What about you, my Sultana?

Have you heard?

Master of Privy Chamber Ibrahim was

promoted to the position of Grand Vizier.

- Piri Pasa has retired. - I am glad to hear that.

Pargali Ibrahim is worthy of any position.

What is with the sudden interest in matters of state?

Maybe you should join the Council too.

How did this happen, my Piri Pasa? I am very sorry.

This decision is against our ways. It is unfair to you.

Ahmet Pasa, everything is in accordance with our ways.

You were angry with me the last time I told you this. See for yourself now.

An ordinary door servant, a convert...

...has ousted you from your high office.

Pasas, gentlemen, look...

...and listen carefully, Karamanli Piri Mehmet Pasa...

...is the last true Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire.

The Seal of the Empire is now in the hands of a door servant.

Ahmet Pasa.

What are you?

Aren't you a servant here too?

I accept everything...

...you have said about me, the insults too. It is true.

I am a door servant to His Majesty.

I am a convert from Parga.

However...

...it is not your place...

...to speak against His Majesty's will, Pasa.

Who do you think you are?

I will exile you!

I will say anything I want!

You cannot, Pasa. I will not let you.

Piri Pasa. Ibrahim Pasa.

Come with me, let's take a walk.

The tail is wagging the dog.

Ferhat Pasa.

Be prepared. They won't let us remain in this palace anymore.

It is either the gallows or exile for us now.

Hurrem Hatun?

No Nigar Hatun. Call me Sultana Hurrem.

How would you expect others to call me that if you don't?

Of course, Sultana Hurrem.

Did you hear what happened?

I did not. Did Mahidevran do something?

The Master of Privy Chamber Ibrahim is not the Master of Privy Chamber anymore.

That is good news.

Has His Majesty exiled him?

What? No, he was promoted.

What does it mean?

He is the Grand Vizier now.

He is the second man after His Majesty.

It means he is a Pasa now.

We should discuss the wedding before you leave.

Of course, Your Majesty.

When is convenient?

It is time. We shouldn't wait.

We should hold the wedding now. See me this week to pick the date.

Then we shall announce it.

As you wish.

Farewell, Pasa. Ibrahim, stay here.

I imagine you have things to talk about with the Pasa.

Put her to sleep in the other room. Don't make her cry.

She has gas. That's why she is crying.

My Prince.

My lion cub.

Ibrahim is a vizier now. A Pasa.

He is even more powerful.

We will not find peace again.

I value your advice, my Pasa.

You are wearing a shirt made of fire, Ibrahim Pasa.

If you carry it well, it won't burn you.

But it will burn you if you make even the smallest mistake.

Always keep your silence.

Don't make hasty decisions.

Listen to what other people say.

Statesmanship does not accept mistakes. Or you will pay for it with your life.

That shirt you wear is also your burial robe, remember that.

And one more thing, Pasa.

The most important thing is...

...to not to wait for the Sultan to give up on you.

When you feel it is necessary, do not hesitate.

Give up the power yourself.

You can't leave your class before it finishes.

I have a headache and my eyes hurt.

Really? I think you would feel better if we play games.

- I don't want to. - You must be really sick then.

Should I call the physician?

You have a fever.

Mother, let's go.

We will.

But wait for me to congratulate Ibrahim first.

You are embarrassing me, my Sultana.

You are worthy of any great position. May God help you.

Don't forget about us when dealing with important matters.

I would never do that, my Sultana. You are my family.

By the way, I have something very important to tell you.

My Sultana, why are your clothes all over the room?

I don't know, Gulfem.

I don't know what I'm doing.

Should I laugh or should I cry?

You must be filled with joy, Ibrahim is now the Grand Vizier.

His Majesty promoted him while we were expecting he would be executed.

He told you he had found the solution.

It should be very close now, my Sultana.

Don't lose hope. Don't be sad anymore.

My Sultana.

Have you heard? Ibrahim is a great Pasa now.

Yes, I know.

Aren't you happy about it?

Why are you not smiling?

What does it have to do with me?

I am engaged. I am going to get married soon.

You are saying that...

...but your heart says otherwise, I know that.

Hurrem Hatun.

The tailors are waiting for Sultana Hatice. We are late.

All right. I am leaving.

You should remember this, Sultana Hatice.

I am your friend.

I want you to be happy with Ibrahim.

What is so urgent?

Take a breath, come here.

It is a disaster, my Valide.

I don't know how to say this.

A disaster? Tell me what it is now!

Celebi Mehmet. He has the white plague.

God forbid! The white plague? Who told you that?

I went to take Mustafa from his class. I saw Ibrahim there, he told me.

He wanted me to let you know first.

Poor man!

This can't be happening to us. Daye, find the Chief Physician.

He should examine him thoroughly.

Let us see what it is.

Hatice must not know about this until we are sure.

Everything is going to be the same in the harem, Sumbul Aga.

You will keep telling me everything.

Nothing will happen without my knowledge. Understand?

Yes, my Pasa.

The Valide Sultana ordered me...

...to send the Chief Physician to Piri Pasa's residence.

Celebi Mehmet. Not good.

I'm warning you. He is to be examined thoroughly.

Tell him to write a detailed report.

Every detail about his health must be written down. Have him sign it.

Then bring me that report.

Yes.

Get well soon.

How is he? He is getting better, right?

I am afraid not, my Pasa. He is getting worse.

How can a common cold get worse?

I wish that was my diagnosis, my Pasa.

Our Hodja has the white plague.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

I wonder if I could ask you for something.

You can, Pargali. Who is it for?

For myself.

For yourself?

You haven't asked for anything for yourself for ten years.

That's weird.

You have surprised me.

A most pressing situation must have come about.

During the Rhodes campaign...

...when we were on your galley one night, you said...

...that if we return victorious from Rhodes...

- ...you would... - I promised to send you to Parga.

Do you want to go?

If you find it appropriate, Your Majesty.

I do, Ibrahim Pasa.

But I have one condition.

You must go and come back immediately.

You must carry out your duties as soon as possible.

Inshallah that everything you have dreamed of...

...and the road home is just as you left it.

Inshallah, Your Majesty.

I am very grateful.

Did you know of this illness?

Why did you hide it, woman? You said nothing about it.

What will I tell His Majesty?

My mother is not at fault.

I didn't want it to be known.

I was worried that they would call off the engagement.

You will get better, my son.

You will be as right as rain again.

You are my only job now.

I heard what the physician said when he was leaving.

Damp is bad for you.

He said that the forest air will do your lungs good.

We will go to Edirne immediately.

You will fill yourself with clean air there.

Mustafa, eat a bit more, my son.

You haven't eaten anything yet.

I don't want anything. I have a headache, Mother.

This syrup will make you better.

Open your mouth.

Come on, my lion cub. Let's sleep.

Let's not sleep.

The children have finally gone to sleep.

Hurrem?

Is there something wrong?

Come on, let's sit down. Tell me what's wrong.

My heart feels constricted. I cannot breathe.

Nigar Kalfa.

Have you come to summon me?

- Where would I summon you to? - To the private chamber.

His Majesty has returned, we haven't lain together yet.

Nigar Kalfa.

Don't tell me...

Is there someone?

No, you can relax. I would know if there was anyone.

Of course you would.

You take the women to the door of the private chamber.

You are possessed again.

Banish the demons in your head and find peace.

I will never find peace in this palace.

My Sultana.

The physician examined Celebi Mehmet last night.

He gave his diagnosis on paper as requested by Ibrahim Pasa.

Yes, and what is the diagnosis?

Ibrahim Pasa commanded me to present it to you first.

Father. Mother.

I am cold.

Gulsah!

Gulsah! Come!

Mustafa is burning!

Summon a physician immediately.

My darling son.

Look at me.

Look, I'm with you.

You will be all right.

The Valide Sultana has arrived, Your Majesty.

Has something happened, Mother?

What is this?

Who is the sick person?

Celebi Mehmet.

Nigar Kalfa, take the physician to the prince. I'll inform the main chamber.

- Come on. - Inshallah it is nothing serious.

Your brother is ill, my son.

I wonder if he is very ill.

Shall we go and see?

I do not want...

...my darling Hatice to suffer the same pain again, my lion.

I cannot wipe away my daughter's tears again.

Not knowing how this illness will end.

I wouldn't want to make a sudden decision, Mother.

I do not intend to be unfair to anyone.

I will think on your concerns. Do not worry.

Your Majesty.

Prince Mustafa is ill. He has a bad fever.

This is what I was afraid of.

What if Mustafa has caught this illness?

God forbid, Mother.

Let's go and see him.

Let go of me, it hurts! Mother!

It's almost over, my darling son.

Do not be concerned. He must have a cold.

My brother has come. Mehmet!

Get well soon. Is he well?

He is.

He will be well.

Go away.

Take your son and go.

My lion cub.

What happened?

Being ill does not befit you.

Are you in pain?

Does it hurt a lot?

My Valide.

We should be careful that it doesn't spread to our little prince.

You are right. Hurrem.

Keep Mehmet away from here. Take him away.

My son and I are very upset.

Get well soon.

Your Majesty.

By your leave.

What is wrong with him, physician?

I hope he gets well soon, Your Majesty. He has a bad cold.

He will get rid of it coughing and with the medicine I applied.

Thank God.

See, you have a cold. You will be better soon.

When did Celebi Mehmet leave the school?

It has been two weeks.

I changed his tutor as soon as I heard.

Welcome Aga, my new goods have arrived. Look.

You won't find better honey than this.

It is delicious. Put it aside, I will pick it up on the way back.

Here you go, Bulgarian King. It is enough, isn't it?

It is enough, Aga. I sent the same honey to the palace this morning.

Did you send some to the Grand Vizier?

Piri Pasa has farms in Silivri.

What'd he do with honey from a poor Bulgarian?

Piri Pasa has retired. The new Grand Vizier...

...is Master of Privy Chamber Ibrahim Aga. Pargali Ibrahim...

...is now Ibrahim Pasa.

Good luck, Bulgarian King.

Did you hear, Agas?

Piri Pasa is no longer the Grand Vizier.

Instead, His Majesty's favourite...

...Master of Privy Chamber Pargali Ibrahim has taken his place.

Is there something wrong with that, Bulgarian Ramiz?

Pargali Ibrahim is worthy of the position.

Yes, he is the favourite.

May God bless him with long life.

His new position may be blessed, Inshallah.

Amen.

Amen.

Wasn't Pargali Ibrahim Aga your friend?

It will be good for you I suppose.

Forget about me.

It will be good for the empire. You will see.

Inshallah.

Double sixes!

Your Majesty.

Mustafa's fever has broken. He will be up and about by tomorrow.

Thank God.

When I heard that Mustafa was ill, I was worried that...

...he'd caught something from Celebi Mehmet.

As you know, he is unwell.

He is still young. Inshallah he recovers.

My mother does not want Hatice to go ahead with the marriage.

I need to speak to Hatice.

She will be devastated. What should I say?

What do you say, Pargali?

Sultana Hatice is precious to you.

You know what is best for her happiness.

Welcome, mother.

Hatice, my lion wants to see you.

Is it about the wedding?

Will you and I be separated soon?

Hatice, Celebi Mehmet's illness...

...now has a definite diagnosis.

He is very ill.

Is it bad?

Yes.

He has the white plague.

I told my lion that I am not accepting this wedding.

Is our engagement not valid anymore?

This seems to be my fate, mother.

Do not be sadden.

I shouldn't keep His Majesty waiting. By your leave.

Gather whatever we received at the engagement...

...including the jewelry and put them in the chests.

Sultana Hatice requests an audience.

Your Majesty.

You asked to see me.

Hatice, the apple of my eye.

I always want to see you happy.

I received some very upsetting news today.

Celebi Mehmet has the white plague.

We don't know when he will recover.

But I will do everything I can to make him better.

So the wedding...

We have decided to postpone it.

Do not be concerned.

I will arrange a wonderful wedding for you when he is better.

My Sultana.

Begging your forgiveness...

...His Majesty will break off the engagement, won't he?

Mind your own business. Pack up the chest.

I am a witness to my Sultana's sorrow.

I have crossed the line. Please forgive me.

I know, Gulfem, I know.

I wish His Majesty would call it off.

It is fate.

Ibrahim.

Your Majesty.

I have sent word to Piri Pasa. He will be arriving tomorrow.

Aren't you interested in my decision?

I saw that Sultana Hatice was a bit upset.

I will make her smile.

I have promised her and myself.

Don't put them away for nothing.

His Majesty did not call off the engagement.

He said that we would have the wedding when Celebi is better.

Mother.

Why am I so unlucky?

It's illness again.

There is death in my fate again.

My lion has decided.

I'm sure he knows what he's doing.

My darling son.

Did you go to war with your father?

Yes, my father took me.

Mehmet wasn't taken because he was a child.

We shot arrows with Ibrahim.

Large birds attacked us.

Large birds attacked you?

My father has come!

Is my lion cub better?

I am better. I want to get out of bed.

Not so fast.

Hurrem Hatun, where are you off to? Tell me if you need something.

I don't need anything. I am going to ask after Prince Mustafa.

The Prince is better, Mashallah.

Why don't you go to your chamber?

You can visit him tomorrow. It is not convenient now, His Majesty is there.

His Majesty is there again?

Yes, he is attending his prince. Let's not disturb him.

They are happy. I am unhappy.

Mind your own business, Sumbul Aga.

Calm down, Hurrem, calm down.

No fighting.

See? I won.

Well done, my lion cub.

Mustafa, mashallah!

Mother.

I am going. Lion cub!

Continue resting.

I want to talk to you today at some point.

I will stop by later, Mother.

But first, I have an important meeting with Piri Pasa.

Is that so? Let's hope it goes well.

You are smiling.

I haven't seen you like this for a long time.

Sadıka, go on ahead.

Inform Sultana Hatice.

I will go to see her in a minute.

Then wait for me in my chamber.

Continue like this.

You have seen that His Majesty can be reasonable...

...as long as you keep your composure.

You know that I am behind you.

I will set you on the path to happiness again.

Be patient.

His Majesty will arrive soon.

You are still doing the duties of Master of Privy Chamber.

You should appoint someone in your place.

Who can I entrust His Majesty to?

You could find someone.

Your Majesty.

By your leave, Your Majesty.

Don't go, Pargali. Stay.

He was there all night.

He has only just left Sultana Mahidevran.

All night?

Calm down, Hurrem.

Calm down.

Take my daughter.

Put her to sleep.

Put her in her bed.

We are all sad for Celebi.

However...

...if only you had not hidden it and told me the truth, Piri Pasa.

Your Majesty.

I assure you, on my honour...

...I found out the severity of the situation when I returned from campaign.

In any case, I have made preparations.

I will take him to Edirne, to the farm...

...and try to help him recover there.

The physician said that humidity was bad for him.

Good. Take all precautions.

Will their engagement continue, Your Majesty?

It will.

But let's not rush the wedding.

Health comes first.

On hearing this news...

...Celebi will be healthier than he was before.

He will recover swiftly. I am sure of it, Your Majesty.

Inshallah.

What is it? You are coming and going in a hurry.

What are you doing?

The Valide Sultana is waiting for me. Get out of the way.

The Valide Sultana will learn that you are a liar too.

I will cut your tongue out.

And I yours.

I will show your snake face to the world.

Gulsah.

There is such happiness within me.

I am even scared to tell you.

His Majesty being with our family is like a dream.

May God protect you from jealous eyes, my Sultana.

I hope that your suffering will finally end.

My Valide's warnings have encouraged me.

Hurrem can't do us harm while he is with us. He won't allow it.

May God protect His Majesty.

May our happiness be eternal.

Amen.

Where is my mother?

She is with Sultana Hatice.

She is coming. Should I inform her?

Tell her to come.

Don't rebel against fate, Hatice.

Don't sin.

Pray for patience and wait.

We never know.

Maybe a happiness that you can't even imagine is waiting for you.

Inshallah, mother.

If only I could believe that.

Believe me, my darling.

Believe your mother.

I don't believe.

I don't believe in anything anymore.

You sacrificed me to a man with white plague.

A man who is going to die.

- Are you here, my lion? - My Valide.

You may retire, Sadıka.

Hatice is very upset.

I know, Mother.

That is why I am here.

I have spoken to Piri Pasa.

Everything will be done for Celebi Mehmet's health.

The matter is thus closed.

There is another matter that I wish to speak of.

Tell me, Mother.

You spent the night with Mahidevran and Mustafa.

I thanked God when I saw you with your family.

I stayed for Mustafa.

Don't look for deeper meaning.

The Prince is a delicate boy.

He gets upset when he sees his family divided.

Today is Thursday, the holy night.

You have neglected your duty for a long time.

Invite Mahidevran to your private chamber.

She has waited patiently for her punishment to end.

But now it is just cruel, my lion.

Close the subject, Mother.

Don't interfere in my life.

Protecting my family is my real duty.

I want this as your mother.

If you don't, I won't give you my blessing.

His Excellency Sultan Suleyman Khan.

We missed you.

I wait at your door.

Just so I can see your face.

How is Prince Mustafa?

I want to see him but they refuse me.

The children should see their brother.

Mustafa is well.

It is not as we feared.

Send Mehmet there...

...to see Mustafa.

Your Majesty.

When will we see each other?

Could you stay here with us tonight?

I have work to do. We will see.

We could have dinner together.

I will make the preparations, I'm expecting you.

Sumbul Aga.

Your Majesty.

Gulnihal.

Go and find Sumbul Aga.

Find Nigar Kalfa.

His Majesty will be here tonight.

Have them prepare the most amazing table.

Then I will go to the hamam.

I will wear my most beautiful clothes tonight.

I will put on my most beautiful jewelry.

Have you received word?

No questions.

Just do as I say.

Mustafa, have another spoon.

Look, this is the syrup that cured you.

Come on, darling.

I am all right. Can I not drink it? It tastes bitter.

But you will be able to get up once you drink it. Come on.

Yes, Sumbul Aga?

His Majesty will be waiting for you in the private chamber tonight.

He asks that you prepare.

Gulsah!

Gulsah!

Come in!

Yes, my Sultana?

His Majesty wants me tonight! I need to prepare!

We need to go to the baths first.

Summon the concubines so that Mustafa is not alone.

All right, my Sultana.

Add this one too.

You have emptied the bazaar, Pasa.

Don't say that. They will hear you.

Everyone has already heard. Why hide it?

Load the chests on the carriage.

May God fill your wallet, sir.

Let me treat you to some tandır.

It's on me.

How many people can say that they bought the Grand Vizier a meal?

Don't speak like that.

All right. I was going to come to bid you farewell anyway.

Are you going on campaign as soon as you get the seal?

Am I not coming?

I am going to Parga, Matrakci.

I am returning to where I belong.

I am going to find my family after all these years.

I may not return.

Is this the first thing you do, Pargali?

To leave?

To leave.

To disappear.

To search for myself.

That is what I need.

Or the walls of the palace close in upon me.

You are not leaving, Pargali.

You are running away.

Why?

May God watch over you.

My Sultana.

What do you desire?

Tell me.

I want to die.

You save me with medicine.

So this time I will jump off Sarayburnu.

The sea can carry me away.

I know that feeling well, my Sultana.

I wanted to jump...

...when I lost my child.

I wanted to disappear in the sea.

I had no reason left to live.

I was a woman who had lost my child...

...and who had lost His Majesty...

...and had not even managed to tell my beloved that I loved him.

Who would have grieved if I had died?

They would have noticed that I was missing days later.

But you are not like that.

So many would be devastated to lose you.

They wouldn't, Gulfem.

If that was so, would they do this to me?

There is a chance that Ibrahim will save you.

Don't forget that.

Remember his promise.

"I will find a solution...

...even if it lies in the depths of hell."

Just think...

...he was the Master of Privy Chamber when he gave you that promise.

He isn't now.

He is now the Grand Vizier.

It is easier now.

Sultan Suleyman spoke the words, Gulfem.

My life ended when he said no.

For Ibrahim too.

What is returning?

Where does one return to?

What is the place that one returns to?

Is there any return?

Is it possible?

Returning is not a skill...

...it is a necessity, Ibrahim.

You are beautiful, my Sultana.

You dazzle my eyes.

Is the table ready?

It is ready.

I will be with the children if you need anything.

His Majesty will come soon.

Don't be here.

Put the children to sleep.

Good night.

Mustafa is well. Be at ease.

He is late.

Where are you, Suleyman?

You said that you would come to me.

Calm down.

Calm down, Hurrem.

Don't get angry.

Something bad will happen, Gulnihal.

Don't say that.

Don't say that, it scares me.

Something has happened to Suleyman.

Or he would come.

So there is something wrong.

He will come.

Don't worry.

No, not like this.

I will die of curiosity. I am going.

Hurrem.

Hurrem, wait.

Hurrem.

Your Majesty.

I have waited and prayed so long for this happiness.

I won't be here for a while, Sumbul Aga.

You are to see to all the needs of the private chamber.

I will accept no mistakes. You should know.

As you command, my Pasa.

His Majesty's family...

...and his prince will be defended from all harm.

Do you understand?

I understand.

I will always protect Sultana Mahidevran first.

Well done.

Finally your head is working properly.

Thank God.

Get out of the way.

Make way. Move.

I am Sultana Hurrem.

Who are you?

This is what I was talking about Sumbul Aga.

Do what is necessary. Send her away.

But Hurrem Hatun won't listen to me.

You will make her listen.

Make way.

I will scream.

His Majesty will hear.

Hurrem Hatun.

Please return to your chambers.

What are you hiding from me?

Tell me.

His Majesty is with...

Don't tell me.

His Majesty is with his family on Thursday night.

Sultana Mahidevran is in the private chamber.

Sultana Hurrem.