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What do you want from me?

You will obey, Hurrem Hatun.

You will abide.

Abide?

You will submit.

You will do everything you are told...

...and there will be no more hostilities.

Who am I going to obey? You?

Why?

Not to me.

To Sultana Mahidevran.

If you do as I say, Hurrem Hatun...

...all of your troubles...

...will go away.

What are you saying?

I don't understand.

You are going to come back to the palace...

...in front of everyone...

...you are going to kiss the feet of the entire dynasty.

And you will do the same...

...to Sultana Mahidevran and beg for forgiveness.

Aghas!

Your Majesty.

What are you waiting for?

I am opening the gates of the palace for you.

Don't you want to come in?

I am curious.

I was exiled.

That palace is forbidden to me.

How are you going to let me in?

Don't worry about that.

I will take care of it.

Why are you doing this?

Are you my friend now?

Aren't you the one...

...who was the most glad that I am gone?

Don't think so highly of yourself, Hurrem Hatun.

I don't care about your existence.

Why do you think I am doing this for you?

For whom, then?

Answer me, Hurrem Hatun.

I am not going to wait here all day.

Are you coming or not?

I take your silence...

...as a yes. Is that so?

Ibrahim Pasa.

I have been through so much.

They killed my mother, my father...

...and my brother.

I was sold as a slave.

They imprisoned me.

They poisoned me.

They made my best friend sleep with His Majesty.

You know these things well.

I've become her enemy.

I did such things to her for love.

They called me a murderer.

They exiled me, separated me from my son.

I would endure anything...

...for His Majesty and for my son.

So?

Are you coming with me?

No. I am not.

I won't kneel before that woman. I won't kiss her feet.

No power on earth can make me do this.

I would rather die...

...still loving His Majesty...

...and missing my son.

Your choice.

Your Majesty.

You have sent for me.

Gulfem Hatun.

I couldn't attend to you for some time. How are you?

Thank you, your Majesty.

I'm fine, thankfully.

Praying for your health.

Have I upset you, Gulfem Hatun?

Did I wrong you, that I'm having all these problems with my women?

Your Majesty.

I have no complaint from you.

I've never had any.

You never upset me.

You never broke my heart.

I was never angry with you.

I always wanted you to be happy, that you smile all the time.

The loss of our children when they were still too young...

...I deemed it as God's will.

I never rebelled.

I fully believe that our fate will never part us.

Come, sit.

What happened?

What did Ibrahim Pasa say?

To hell with him.

What happened?

He told me he would take me to the palace.

He would save me.

Great! Let's pack things up, then.

He said I was supposed to obey and kiss Mahidevran's feet.

That is the only way he would accept me to the palace.

What did you say?

I said no.

Are you out of your mind, Hurrem?

You said no to Ibrahim Pasa?

I don't know what happens...

...or what you live through behind these great doors.

But I know a lot about...

...your heart...

...and your kindness, Your Majesty.

So don't think that you are the one at fault.

Don't be unfair to yourself.

If I am not the one at fault, then who, Gulfem?

Please tell your what is on your mind.

Both Sultana Mahidevran...

...and Sultana Hurrem are very fond of you.

I don't doubt it.

May they live a long life.

They have also given you princes.

But have they given you...

...the one thing you wanted...

...happiness and peace?

I am no different.

I have also failed to give these to you.

I couldn't have a part in your dreams.

I have failed to see the future...

...as you do because of my ignorance.

I have always felt something was missing, that I wasn't complete.

Don't be upset.

As you don't have any complaints about me...

...I don't have any about you either.

Nobody is as wise as you.

You have a big heart.

Your loyalty...

...is precious to our family.

I am glad you are with my mother and Hatice.

How is Hatice?

She is so happy, thanks to you.

She is almost flying like a bird, Your Majesty.

You should see how happy she is.

You knew all along, didn't you?

I have been telling her to talk to you about it.

I told her you respect love.

But she was reluctant.

She couldn't talk to you about it.

So I had to keep her secret.

My Sultana.

Come, Mahidevran.

Where is Mustafa?

He is in class.

I wanted to visit you and ask about the preparations.

I have no idea.

Mother is taking care of it.

My only job is to listen.

Where is Gulfem?

His Majesty summoned her to his private chamber.

What do you mean?

He sent word.

So she went to the private chamber.

What was she summoned for?

I don't know.

Are you jealous of Gulfem?

No, of course not.

I was just wondering.

We will find out when she's back.

We have started the preparations for the entertainment in the garden.

The food will be ready at tomorrow noon.

And Sumbul Agha is going to set up some entertainment for the children.

I want it to be a beautiful day, Daye.

It has to be perfect.

I want my family to have fun.

There is another matter, my Sultana.

The girls in the harem are not happy.

Why is that?

Sadika is staying at the Favourites' Wing by herself.

She doesn't have a roommate since Ayse died.

And she is not a favourite.

Do what is necessary.

Come here, Gulfem.

Welcome.

You went to see His Majesty.

Yes. I did.

Why did he call you?

His Majesty wanted to have a conversation. I am grateful.

About what?

Has something upset him?

No.

We just talked about how we are.

My Sultana.

Do you know about the entertainment tomorrow?

What entertainment?

His Majesty is going to announce the wedding.

The whole family is going to be at the main garden tomorrow.

Thank God.

I lived to see the day.

I hope it is for the best.

We all needed to have this entertainment.

Seker.

His Majesty, Sultan Suleyman Khan!

Please spare my life, Your Majesty!

You scared me witless, Sumbul Agha.

You are a so heartless!

I almost died!

Why are you sleeping at this hour?

I was just taking a nap.

There is a big entertainment tomorrow.

There is going to be a feast at the garden and you are sleeping.

Oh no!

How are we going to make it on time?

Hurry up, then! Don't sleep, come on!

There is no way, my Agha. We need some help from the great kitchen.

I don't know about that. You can talk to Daye Hatun.

Come on! Hurry up!

Forget about the pastry now, light the oven, come on!

Babbler!

Hurry up!

Sumbul Agha is taking care of the food. You are coming with me.

We have to prepare the main garden. We have so much to do.

Is Hurrem Hatun going to be there?

Wasn't she exiled?

She can't step a foot here again.

Prince Mehmet is crying for his mother.

He is not good.

He is still young. He'll get used to it.

And take Sadika downstairs...

...to the harem with other girls.

She'll be staying there from now on.

And have the favourites' chambers cleaned.

Were you able to find that woman you were looking for?

No.

I am still searching.

I have the remedy just for you.

Remedy? What remedy?

The remedy.

You drink it to get better.

And if you drink it from the hands of a Greek woman, it cures anything.

A Greek woman is not going to cure me.

I prefer being alone.

Suit yourself, Leo Effendi.

You can go, I will be here.

My Pasa!

Welcome.

I think you went a little overboard with the disguise, Ibrahim.

I don't know you.

You forgot about me when you became the Grand Vizier, didn't you?

I think going to Parga confused you.

What are you doing, Matrakci?

By the name of God!

Hurrem?

Hurrem.

You seem lost in your thoughts.

Are you thinking about the offer?

There is no offer.

I am not thinking about it.

If I were you, I would accept it in a heartbeat.

I would too, if I were you.

But I am not you.

And I am not Mahidevran.

Mihrimah is crying.

Have I lost my mind?

Am I crazy?

Calm down.

He is my brother Niko.

See, this is Matrakci who I told you about.

We came back from Parga together.

Your twin brother!

Yes.

You should've told me that!

My father is here too.

Are you comfortable at the Ambassador Lodge?

We have everything we want.

- What else could we want? - That's good.

Let's drink some sharbat.

I need to tell you something, my Pasa.

Go ahead, I will be right there, Niko.

What is it?

Have you seen Victoria? How is she doing?

There is no such woman at the harem anymore.

What? Has she gone? Did something happen?

Calm down.

She is now serving the Valide Sultana.

Our Sultana asked her to become a Muslim.

Her name is Sadika now.

Is she doing well?

Of course she is doing well!

She is at the heart of the harem, serving our Sultana.

She is doing well.

She is healthy too, don't worry.

Let's go, Niko is waiting.

Good God.

What happened? Why is he crying?

He's like this since the morning.

I tried everything to no avail.

He barely eats anything since his mother left.

The prince has lost his appetite.

Come here.

Mehmet, my dear.

Let's sleep now.

Tell the kalfas to prepare the carriage.

We are going to the Old Palace.

- What would your mother say, my Sultana? - Do as I say.

Come on. Come on.

Mihrimah.

You are all I have.

Mehmet is still there.

Who knows how he is?

His Majesty wouldn't listen to me.

He didn't believe me.

Your Majesty.

Come in, Pargali.

Look.

What do you think?

There will be diamonds here.

And emerald stones here.

And a ruby in the middle.

Which lucky subject of yours is going to wear this, Your Majesty?

A wedding gift for Hatice.

It is going to look great on our Sultana.

My gifts would look pale in comparison.

I couldn't see you after the council. Where were you?

I organised the council reports.

Then I met with my brother Niko at the bazaar.

We had a chat with Matrakci Nasuh. I invited him to the palace.

All right.

Sadika? Get ready, we are leaving.

I am innocent!

I didn't do anything!

Daye Hatun's orders.

You're not staying here anymore. You're going to stay with the girls.

No! Nobody likes me.

It would be bad for me.

Then make them like you. Don't act like a stranger, socialize with them.

But I was happy here. I can stay here by myself.

This chamber is for the favourites. Only the favourites can stay here.

I am the favourite of the Valide!

Ibrahim Pasa has put me here.

You are so naive, Sadika.

You can't be a favourite before taking the Golden Road.

Golden Road?

The road to the private chamber of Sultan Suleyman.

I can walk that road.

It isn't that easy.

You don't just walk that road.

What do I have to do, then?

Stop wasting my time. Are you deaf? Pack your things.

Pargali, get ready.

There is entertainment at the main garden.

I am announcing the wedding tomorrow.

It would be a pleasure, Your Majesty.

It seems like something is bothering your mind.

I can feel that you are upset.

If you would like...

...we can postpone the entertainment.

No, we should do it now, Pargali.

Maybe your happiness will rub off on me.

Your Majesty.

I will be in my room if you need anything.

Who are you going to entrust me with when you leave, Pargali?

Nobody.

I would envy anyone who is close to you, Your Majesty.

I would only entrust you with yourself.

You are dismissed.

Do you need anything before bed, my Sultana?

Is Prince Mehmet all right, Daye?

He is a little restless since his mother left.

But he will get used to it.

I want to see my grandson before going to sleep.

Of course. Let's go, my Sultana.

Put her in her bed.

My Sultana.

Sultana Hatice is here.

Sultana Hatice.

My only friend. Welcome.

Thank you.

Look who I brought.

Who?

My son!

Mehmet!

My dear son!

Daye?

Where is our prince?

Speak! Cat got your tongue?

He kept crying.

He wouldn't eat anything.

Then Sultana Hatice came here.

When she saw what is happening...

...she took him to the Old Palace...

...to his mother.

Aren't you supposed to be my eyes and ears at the harem?

How did you not know about this?

I entrust you with my home and my family.

My Sultana, I...

I want Hatice to see me as soon as she's here.

Bring her here.

My Sultana.

I won't forget what you did for me.

You gave me my son back.

I wish I could do more.

If only I could unite you for good.

I will talk to Ibrahim.

Maybe he can help you.

Yes.

He could.

Ibrahim Pasa.

Whatever...

Enough about me...

...how are you doing?

Mother is hosting an entertainment tomorrow.

His Majesty is going to announce our wedding.

Everyone will be there.

Me?

I am not invited, am I?

If I had a say in it...

...I believe that you are innocent. You know that.

But you have to accept that...

...you have done everything to make them see you as the killer.

Be patient.

Ask for forgiveness.

Beg for it if you need to.

Don't be too proud.

Or you will have to live the rest of your life in this old palace.

You will be longing for your son and His Majesty.

It is getting late.

Let's go back.

My Sultana, please don't go.

Let him stay a little more.

We should go.

Please don't insist.

That would put me in a difficult situation.

If Mother finds out, I can't bring him here again.

All right.

Girls!

Make room.

Sadika will be staying with you.

Look who fell down from the favourites' floor.

Welcome, Sadika. Come.

Sit here.

You didn't like it?

No, I didn't!

Shut up!

Whose bed is that?

It's Esma's. It is empty since she left with Hurrem.

Good.

Come on Sadika, sit there.

It's too crowded here, how am I going to sleep?

If you keep talking, you won't have anywhere to sleep!

Nigar Kalfa!

What is it now?

Go to your bed!

Help me.

I want to be a favourite too.

It isn't easy as you think.

Help me.

Make it easy.

What do I have to do?

I can't do anything about it, Sadika.

His Majesty has to see you and like you.

And looking at you, it seems unlikely.

I will do anything.

Where did you find these?

The Valide Sultana gave me as a tip.

You have learned about tips, good for you.

Put those back in.

Sorry.

I shouldn't have done that.

Look, Sadika. I like you.

You are a good person and you are from my homeland.

But keep me out of this.

Ask Sumbul Agha.

Tell him what you need.

My Sultana.

Quiet.

I could barely put him to sleep.

My Sultana...

...your mother wants to see you.

Now?

I will clear your name from the alleged charges, Hurrem.

But...

...I want something from you, Hurrem Hatun.

You will kiss the feet of the Royal family.

You are going to do the same Mahidevran and beg for forgiveness.

Be patient.

Ask for forgiveness. Beg for it if you need to.

Or you will live the rest of your life in this old palace.

How could you take Mehmet without asking me?

Mother, Mehmet misses his mother.

Hurrem is being punished for her crime.

Why did you visit her?

And like that wasn't enough...

...you take my grandson with you!

She is a mother.

Like you.

Mehmet has cried all day.

Only seeing his mother made him stop.

Hatice.

I am aware of your good intentions.

But it would be better...

...if you stayed out of this matter.

Don't worry, Mother.

I will stay out of everything from now on.

Soon I will be leaving this palace too.

I am not going to cause any more trouble.

Good night, Mother.

Turn on the heat of the oven. Come on! Is the sharbat ready?

Take the rice out, let it rest.

Come on, hurry up!

Seker Agha.

Are the desserts ready? Give me one so I can have a taste.

You have to wait a little, my Agha. They are quite ready yet.

I can give you some burma though! These burmas are delicious!

Here you go.

I don't want it, they are leftovers from last night.

I don't want them.

Listen to me.

If there is anything missing...

...I swear I will send you to the Old Palace...

...where you will clean rice!

Take this. Put it back.

Come on!

Hurry up.

Quickly!

Make new ones, quick!

You are going to ruin my future! Incompetent fools!

Oh God!

What is this entertainment for, Ferhat Pasa?

Do you know anything?

I don't know, my Pasa.

I think they are celebrating our departure.

Something smells fishy.

We will see now.

I am in pain here.

I am alone.

And they are entertaining themselves in the palace.

Make way!

His Majesty, Sultan Suleyman Khan!

Gulnihal!

Start packing up.

Get my daughter ready.

We are going back to the palace.

Are you going to do what Ibrahim Pasa told you?

I am.

I am going to do even more.

Come on, let us hurry.

We shouldn't miss the entertainment.

This is an important day for me and my family.

I am announcing the wedding...

...between my dear sister, Sultana Hatice...

...and my Grand Vizier, Ibrahim Pasa.

- May God give them eternal happiness. - Amen.

May this wedding be blessed.

Amen.

Your Majesty...

...the wrestlers are ready.

We are waiting for your orders.

Let them start, Agha!

Hatice.

My dear sister.

Mother, what happened to Piri Pasa's son?

My lion cancelled the engagement.

He thought Ibrahim Pasa was more appropriate.

Congratulations, Hatice.

May God make you happy.

Thank you.

Did you hear?

What did I tell you?

Pargali is also the groom now!

He became their family.

You are like a soothsayer, my Pasa.

We should maintain a closer relationship.

And do what he says.

Is that why he's sending you to Semendire...

...and me to Egypt?

There are mountains and seas between us now.

Hurrem.

What if they don't let us in?

Why is this carriage not going faster?

Tell the coachman to go faster.

Watch it, Ibrahim. The skinny one is going to win.

He seems agile.

But his opponent is very strong. I think he is going to win.

We will see.

Where will you be staying with Hatice after the wedding?

We started looking for a place.

No need for that.

I am giving you the palace in At Meydanı.

You know how I love that place. And it is near here.

You honoured me, Your Majesty.

Your gift made me ecstatic.

Take a look at it. If you want anything done with the place...

...and of course ask Hatice too, we can arrange that.

Thank you, Your Majesty. We will start the preparations soon.

Sultana Hurrem?

What are you doing here?

How did you come here?

Ibrahim Pasa called me here. He knows about it.

I wasn't informed about that.

Do you think I am lying?

Of course not.

I am just going to ask.

Tell Ibrahim Pasa...

...that he'll get everything he wants.

See?

Intelligence and agility won, strength lost.

You were right, Your Majesty.

Then Matrakci would win too.

Ibrahim Pasa.

Hurrem Hatun is here.

She says you called her.

She said everything is going to be as you wanted.

Wait.

Your Majesty, I would like to give you important news.

A concubine has witnessed the murder of Ayse Hatun.

She says Sultana Hurrem is not the murderer.

Who was it then?

We have yet to find that out.

All we know is it wasn't Sultana Hurrem.

Why didn't you tell me this?

I wanted to seek the truth myself, Your Majesty.

- Are you sure? - Absolutely.

Have Sultana Hurrem return to the palace at once.

I already did, Your Majesty. She should be here soon.

- Which concubine was it? - Well...

Ruhsar Hatun.

Ibrahim Pasha said nobody should know about this.

Hurrem Hatun is here, I am going to pick her up.

I need to tell you something, my Sultana.

Hurrem Hatun is here.

Sumbul Agha has gone to bring her here.

What are you saying, Daye?

How can she come here without my permission?

Where did this come from?

Sultana Mahidevran...

...forgive me for my mistakes.

I have upset you. It will never happen again.

Come, sit here.

Look at the dagger's handle.

Don't you lose it. I can't bring another.

Your Majesty.

I would like to play matrak.

But I can't seem to find a worthy opponent...

...to play matrak with.

By your leave, I would like to teach him a lesson, Your Majesty.

I would not wish to upset you, My Pasha.

You can never know who will be upset.

Let us see you play then!

The winner will face me, and the loser will face Mustafa.

I was glad to hear that you are a dagger away...

...from Suleyman's heart.

Take your time. Do not make any mistakes.

You have only one chance. Be patient.

I am waiting to hear that you've stabbed Suleyman in his heart with this dagger.

One!

One!

Two!

Two!

Three!

My Pasa.

Come on!

Four!

Matrakci!

We should change your nickname since you lose every time.

This is what happens when you're distracted to...

...see Sadika Hatun..

You have defeated Nasuh Effendi.

Let us see if you can defeat me too.

I'll take my chance if you allow me, Your Majesty.

I am Hurrem, a Ruthenian slave.

Sultan Suleyman Khan's concubine.

I am the mother of Prince Mehmet, Sultana Mihrimah...

...and the future princes to whom I will give birth.

My children, I promise you...

...your mother will make sure that...

...those who she has knelt before...

...will kneel before your mother when the time comes.

I swear I will.

You're back now, and you have Mehmet too.

Why aren't you happy?

I will be someday.

But not now. Later.

I will be when Mahidevran kneels before me.

My stomach. It hurts so much.

God damn her!

Look how she has come back.

My Sultana, do you remember how she knelt before you?

Give me some more of this medicine.

I am still in pain.

I can't stand seeing her face.

My Sultana, maybe you should lie down a bit and rest.

It is Thursday. I will see His Majesty.

I need to get ready.

My Sultana, you are not feeling well.

I will go, even if I am burning up.

Darkness fills my heart when you...

...speak of Mahidevran like this.

Don't be afraid Nigar Kalfa.

I have learned my lesson.

Hurrem will be a different Hurrem from now on.

I am not a child anymore.

If you learned your lesson...

...and are not a child anymore...

...remember it well. Do not make the same mistakes again.

Thanks.

You may leave. His Majesty will be here soon.

You are mistaken, Sultana Hurrem.

It is Thursday night.

His Majesty is going to be with Sultana Mahidevran.

Hurrem Hatun somehow convinced my son...

...that she is innocent...

...and now she is back.

We have to tighten her reins this time, Daye.

She must understand that she is not unrivalled in this harem.

Have you got something in mind, my Sultana?

Of course I do. But first we have to find...

...a suitable concubine.

- Sumbul Agha! - Yes?

What is it Sadika? I have things to do.

I want to be a favorite.

Nigar Kalfa told me I should ask you. She said you would help.

Good God! Do you think I make that decision?

- That decision is not mine to make. - But I am a Muslim now!

I will give you some gold.

Put that back in.

A few coins won't cut it!

I will keep giving them to you.

Look at me...

Are you trying to bribe me?

What does that mean?

God help me!

You can't even speak the language...

...and you want to be a favorite!

I can't be bothered with you. Get!

My Sultana, His Majesty is not in his chamber. He went out.

He will be back nonetheless. I will wait inside.

He went to the harem, to Sultana Hurrem's chamber.

Gulnihal?

Is that you?

Welcome home, Hurrem.

If you are not feeling well, you should rest in your chamber, my Sultana.

How did Hurrem Hatun come back, Ibrahim?

How?

Her innocence was determined.

Worry not.

She will not be able to harm anyone anymore.

I am not so sure.

Just as I thought I got rid of her, she returns.

And now she is with His Majesty.

And on a Thursday night!

My Sultana, please.

Do not talk about your private life.

It is not my business.

I am just trying to...

...protect your life...

...and Prince Mustafa's future.

Your fears are unfounded.

Hurrem Hatun now understands she is not irreplaceable.

Your Majesty.

I have missed you so much.

I was longing for you.

Your letter affected me deeply.

Do you really love me that much?

I love you so much.

Are you only just realizing that?

I was saddened by your words.

I would not be unfair to you.

My heartache...

...set my hands aflame.

I don't know what I had written.

I thought I had lost you.

But I promise...

...from now on...

...I will be the Hurrem who makes you smile again.

We will not fight.

I will not act like a child. I have grown up.

What are you saying, Hurrem?

Were you hurt that much?

Suleyman...

I have a family, thanks to you.

I am ready to give my life...

...to keep my family in peace.

My Sultana.

Come here, Sadika, put this on.

This new dress looks good on you.

Sultana Mahidevran's gift.

Good morning, Mother.

Welcome, my lion.

I have allocated the palace at At Meydanı to Ibrahim and Hatice.

It is a nice palace, suitable for Hatice.

And it is good that it is close. We can visit each other regularly.

Ibrahim will take care of it.

But I would especially want you to take care of it too.

Of course. Nobody has lived there for some time.

Some renovations will be needed.

I am so sorry, my Sultana. I didn't mean to do it.

We can talk later, Mother. I have to go.

Come on girls, hurry up!

Put everything in place.

Sultana Hurrem, you might want to take a look.

If there is anything missing, they can bring it from the old palace.

Gulnihal can check.

Nigar Kalfa, I am going to ask you something.

Does everyone know that I am innocent?

Our Sultana has announced it himself.

Thankfully Ruhsar Hatun saw the incident.

Otherwise the suspicion on you would remain.

- Who is Ruhsar Hatun? - One of the concubines.

She saw the murder and told them it wasn't you.

You set me up, Ibrahim.

- You fooled me. - You didn't know?

Who did it? Who is the killer?

It remains to be seen.

There is a murderer in this harem. And we don't know who it is.

This is dangerous. Very dangerous.

Have them allocate 200 thousand gold coins from the Domestic Treasury.

For the wedding expenses.

Draw up the documents and bring them to me.

And the entertainment at the gardens was a blast. Good work, Daye.

- Sadika? - Yes, my Sultana?

I had ordered some delights with roses and lemons, did they arrive?

They did, my Sultana.

Here they are. Enjoy.

Look at these colors, Daye!

The ones with lemon are delicious!

I could eat the whole bowl!

You should have some too. They are very good.

Sadika, have the kitchen make some almond sherbet.

My Sultana, I have reports from the treasurer with me.

Would you like to take a look now?

Some other time. No need to rush.

First, go and find Sumbul.

I have picked a suitable concubine for Suleyman. He should get her ready.

Is it Sadika?

His Majesty, Sultan Suleyman Khan!

Good morning!

Your Majesty, the Safavid Emperor congratulates you...

...for your victory in Rhodes. This is his letter.

Has the misguided Shah come to his sense?

God is the one who shows his grace, and among those Sultans who have...

...justice, sovereignty, caliphate, glory, power...

...victory, greatness and supremacy...

...may God give Sultan Suleyman Khan a long lasting reign.

May he carry his soldiers and friends to victory.

May he eradicate the enemies of religion.

May he destroy the sovereignty of blasphemy and infidels.

May the beautiful heavens and the gift of eternity...

...be Sultan Suleyman Khan's, who is an example to every champion of Islam...

...and he is the kaiser of all Sultans such as Cem, Alexander...

...Solomon and Darius.

Look how he complimented our Padishah!

This is the only way to address to the Padishah of the world.

Let's not delay our answer. Start writing, Cevri Celebi.

Are we addressing Shah Ismail, Your Majesty?

What Shah are you talking about, Cevri Celebi?

When did the Emirs become Shahs? At the Battle of Chaldiran?

Write.

Head of a government and an emirate, son of Sheikh Haydar, Ismail the Safavid.

May God show you the right way.

It seems that...

...the great victory of the Islam...

...and the apparent way of our Prophet's sharia...

...was delivered to you as required by our old traditions...

...and the necessary answer and salutations...

...is written to you via this letter.

Praise God!

What is this?

What?

What sort of game is this? You're cheating. I am not playing.

I swear I am not!

Look, I will throw the dice like this.

Okay, just do it.

Bismillah! Double sixes again. What can I do?

Good God! Don't play! Put it back.

Put it back. This doesn't count.

- What happened? - Put it back!

- Wait. - God!

Take this glass and put the dices in it.

Shake it. Now throw!

A five and a one! See? It is fair now.

This is fair? You are going to win.

Come on. It is done.

Sumbul Agha, come with me.

What is it, Daye Hatun?

This should be important, you coming all the way here.

Just listen. You know Sadika, right?

Train her. Teach her some manners.

Is this about...

Soon she will appear before His Majesty.

In his private chamber?

Oh wow...

Daye Hatun, the Sultanas will be so angry!

- They will tear down the harem! - Shut it, Sumbul Agha.

Save your important insight...

...for Valide Sultana.

This comes from Valide Sultana herself?

- Then it's not for me to say anything. - Good, you understand.

Be careful. Nobody must hear of this.

Not even Nigar.

- My turn now. - Go ahead.

- Now you'll see how to throw dice. - Use the glass.

Give it here.

There is another matter, Your Majesty.

There needs to be an urgent appointment...

...for a new Rumelian Governor since Ayaz Pasha left.

Do you have a candidate in mind?

Of course I do.

That office should be yours too.

- Mine? - Yes.

Ferhat Pasha will be the Governor of Smedevro.

Rumelia is the apple of our eye.

I want someone I trust to take care of it.

This is too much responsibility for me.

I get closer to death with every responsibility you give me.

Fear of death is a good thing.

It makes one cautious.

You should watch us, Sadika. Maybe you will learn something.

Embroider a bed cover for Valide Sultana.

Let her be, she doesn't need to learn everything.

It's easy. I can do it too! Give it here.

Sadika Hatun.

Sit down.

You are lucky.

I have decided to help you.

Put it back! Are you crazy?

I will do everything I can for you.

Come to my chamber after you're done.

Okay.

Be smart and try not to stick out.

Go back to the girls.

What were you talking about with Sumbul Agha?

I am Ibrahim.

Son of Manolis the fisherman, the convert from Parga.

You are in your own palace now.

See and believe.

Believe in yourself and your Sultan.

Believe in your destiny.

And believe in God.

My Pasha?

Come in, Matrakci.

Wow, will you be staying here from now on?

After the wedding, I hope.

Look at this.

You have it good, Pargali.

Turns out the flame burning in your heart...

...is for Sultana Hatice and I didn't know!

Tomorrow, let's go to the palace my son arranged for you.

We should start the renovations at once.

We will decide on whatever you want together.

That would be nice, Mother.

We should also ask Mahidevran, maybe she would want to come along.

Maybe you can take her next time.

Hurrem will be coming with us tomorrow.

As you wish, Mother.

No way, my Pasha.

If Victoria hadn't come,

there is no way you could have beaten me.

Her name is Sadika now, Matrakci.

Not that it is any of my business.

But you should take losing better, don't you think?

I will hurt you badly next time, my Pasha.

And you will be defeated here,

in your own palace.

Is that so? I will be expecting you then. I will be expecting.

Matrakci.

I want some...

...really big paintings on this wall.

Can you do it?

Our muralists are the best in the world, you should tell them.

I have never painted. I don't have the skills for it.

I don't want decorations.

I am talking about paintings.

Like the ones in the infidel's palace.

I see. You want something like...

...paintings of birds, angels, and women.

Like icons.

Exactly. I need a painter. Do you know any?

There is someone, but I don't know if he'd do it.

Who is that?

His name is Leo, I've just met him. He's from Crimea.

Crimea? Have you seen his work?

Yes, in the bazaar. He's a friend.

He has a beautiful design. Quite skillful.

If you say so, I'd like to meet him.

As you wish, My Pasha.

I will introduce him to you if you'd come to bazaar tomorrow.

Hurrem. Come here, my darling. Look what I have got.

Look.

Beautiful. What is it going to be?

This part is embedded with diamonds.

It is a tulip with emeralds here,

and a ruby in the middle.

The small ones will make a necklace,

and an earring.

Thank you so much.

You are very thoughtful, Your Majesty.

When will it be finished?

I will make you better ones. This one is for Hatice.

It's going to be a wedding gift if I finish it on time.

This will look so good...

...on Sultana Hatice's beautiful, elegant neck.

So...

You will get on your knees...

...as you enter the main chamber.

First, you will kiss His Majesty's robe.

You won't stand up until he approaches you.

Don't even think about raising your head,

and looking at his face or making eye contact.

So, did you get all this?

But how am I going to be a favorite?

- How will I enter the private chamber? - Don't you worry about it.

I will find a way to make you walk down the Golden Road.

Come on now, do everything as I told you.

Leo?

Leo? Hey, it is me!

Are your paintings with you? Where is your notebook?

- They are here. Why are you asking? - Get them out.

You're to meet a very important person.

Get up.

Hold your hands like this.

My Pasha, this is Leo.

Good day to you, my Pasha.

Pleased to meet you.

Matrakci Nasuh Effendi has spoken highly of you.

He said you were a good painter.

Thank you, Nasuh Effendi.

- Show him your paintings. - For sure.

You came from Crimea.

How did you manage to come here?

I sold everything I had.

I want to do something here.

I see.

I want to have paintings done for the palace walls.

Are you experienced in this?

I used to work for the Church.

I've made some paintings in the ceiling, some icons too.

Icons.

Good.

Good. Okay.

Just the one I was looking for.

Let's head to the palace, you should see the place.

Mother, you sent for me.

Get ready, Hurrem, we are going.

To where?

Don't worry, we are going to Hatice's palace.

- I wanted you to come along. - Me?

What? Don't you want to come?

I do! I would gladly come, Mother. Thank you.

Get ready then. We're leaving soon.

My Sultana, Sumbul Agha is preparing Sadika as you commanded.

When should we tell His Majesty?

Good. Send Sumbul, he can tell him when we are leaving.

What if His Majesty doesn't want her?

Then he should tell him that I sent her so that there is no trouble.

Keep an eye on the kids, I am heading out.

Don't worry, I am with them all the time.

Hurrem Sultana, are you going somewhere?

Valide Sultana has invited me.

We are going to visit Hatice Sultana's new palace.

You got Valide Sultana to forgive you then.

Good good. Come on then.

Mother must be waiting for me.

Why are we going to the bath?

You will get cleaned up.

You will be as clean as a whistle.

Kalfas will get you ready.

For what?

Today is your big day.

You will be honored by His Majesty's grace.

Honored?

You will lie with him.

But this happened so quickly, am I ready?

- We can go back if you want. - No.

I will die before I go back!

Good. Let's go.

Sumbul Agha?

What happened? You went pale all of a sudden.

Nothing.

What is Sadika doing here at this hour?

The poor girl wanted to have a bath.

So I brought her here. To do her a favor.

Just a favor?

You can go in.

Get all cleaned up.

Rub her well.

Go on.

Close it.

Gulfem Hatun?

Where is Valide Sultana?

Valide Sultana and Sultana Hatice took Hurrem with them...

...and went to the palace at At Meydanı.

The palace she and Ibrahim Pasa will stay after the wedding.

So?

Nobody told me about this.

Valide Sultana decided so.

This is the place.

Working here is like a dream.

Thanks. I couldn't have done it without you.

Come in.

- Your Majesty. - Speak.

Our mother went to the palace at At Meydanı with Sultana Hatice...

...and Sultana Hurrem.

Your Majesty.

Our Valide has ordered us...

...to prepare a concubine for you.

Is that what my mother commanded?

Yes. She chose the concubine herself.

If you allow us, we will bring her before you.

Oh my God!

What a beauty you are!

Oh Almighty! Praise God!

His Majesty will adore you.

Let's go.

- Is His Majesty in his chamber? - Yes, my Pasa.

I'll be in my chamber if he asks.

Gulsah, I am going to feed Mihrimah.

Could you look after Mehmet, please?

Sure. Don't worry.

My Sultana, how come they didn't invite you?

You should have been there instead of Hurrem Hatun.

Don't remind me, Gulsah.

Now Valide Sultana is on her side, too.

She has obviously discarded me.

Yes, now I see what you mean.

Make way!

Turn your back and don't look or you will lose your head.

- Why? - Shut up and do as I say.

Lower your head.

For God!

Ariel!