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

What is your name?

Sadika.

Have you become Muslim?

Valide Sultan named me.

Allah willing, I became a Muslim. Thank Allah.

Good.

Where did you come from?

Where are you from?

I came from Sava.

-Next to the Danube. -Are you Hungarian?

No, I'm Bulgarian.

It's beautiful.

-Do you like it too, Hurrem? -I do.

It's a beautiful palace.

There is more to do than expected, Hatice.

Even if we started the alterations today, it would still take months.

I don't think there is much to be done, Mother.

If it were up to you, you would live here in its current state.

But everything must be worthy of a sultan's palace.

Sultan Hatice deserves the best.

Your kids will be born and grow up here, Inshallah.

Have these walls covered with pictures of flowers.

When you look at them...

...set your eyes on the gardens of Heaven.

Valide Sultan is not fond of Hurrem Hatun either.

My sultan, isn't it strange that she took Hurrem along but not you?

She seems as if she is enchanted.

She manages to evade everything that happens to her.

She is lucky, there is nothing we can do.

We all know Valide Sultan's fondness for you.

She will always protect you. I'm sure of it.

Only His Majesty's love will protect me.

Mother!

Where is Mehmet?

Mehmet! Help, the prince is drowning!

Mehmet!

Mehmet!

Mehmet! My Mehmet!

-What's going on? What's this commotion? -His Majesty has left in haste, my Pasha.

Don't you dare! Wait.

Will you do anything with this wall?

Ibrahim Pasha came to take a look.

He has ordered that a picture be painted.

We have great artists in our workshop.

They will cover the wall with beautiful murals.

-Don't you worry, Hatice. -The Pasha brought this one.

He is a painter. The Pasha says that he'll paint the murals.

Don't raise your head. Let's get out, go!

Mahidevran!

-What happened? -He fell into the water, Your Majesty.

Thank Allah, we avoided a disaster.

My Mehmet. My Prince.

It's okay.

Where were you when this was happening? Why aren't you looking after my prince?

We were watching them, Your Majesty. They were playing, it happened suddenly.

Sultan Mahidevran ran to their rescue so quickly.

Get him dressed. Don't let him catch a cold.

-Father! -My son!

My Mustafa.

It's okay. Don't be afraid.

May Allah bless you, Mahidevran.

Your Majesty, are they alright? Thank Allah!

Let's go. Let's go with my brother.

He was really afraid.

Okay my Mustafa, we'll go.

-Did you worry about Mehmet? -Yes.

Mahidevran.

Mahidevran!

Mustafa wants to go with his brother. Let's go.

Who are they?

They are the members of the dynasty, Sultan Suleyman Khan's harem.

It is forbidden to look at the faces of the sultan's family, the women.

Where do they live?

Never mind them. Can you do the paintings that Ibrahim Pasha asked for?

-Of course. -Make way!

With your council, it will be like heaven.

This will be your home Hatice. This palace is yours.

We will do whatever your heart desires.

It's okay. We can turn now.

When will you start painting?

-Right away. Now. -Yeah?

-Yes. -Go on then. After you. Go.

Let's go.

Have the prince sleep here.

You can take him to his chambers later.

My sultan, forgive me.

If it weren't for you, Allah forbid...

Hush! Allah protected him.

If you ever leave his side, I'll throw you in the water.

My Mustafa.

Don't you worry anymore, my dear son. You saved him.

We wouldn't have seen him if you hadn't called out.

My lion cub.

My Mustafa always protects his brother.

Right?

Sadika, get ready. We are going back.

-His Majesty will come. -What are you talking about?

He won't come.

His Majesty is at the harem with his family.

-But I was in the private... -Still going on about the private chamber.

Forget it! Don't you see what happened?

Let's go.

Come on!

Open the doors.

Sumbul Agha!

Ibrahim Pasha.

You go along.

-What is this? -What do you mean my Pasha?

What did I tell you?

Didn't I tell you that nothing is to be done without my knowledge?

I was going to inform you my Pasha, but you weren't here.

Valide Sultan wanted us to prepare Sadika Hatun.

She ordered us to take her to the private chamber.

-Valide Sultan? -Yes.

When the order comes from high up, what can I do, my Pasha?

Go away.

Go away!

Welcome, my sultan.

Daye, go and bring Sumbul Agha.

Bring the chief architect to talk about the renovation of the palace.

-I have instructions to give. -Very well, my sultan, but...

-I have news for you. -What is it?

Prince Mehmet fell down into water at the private garden.

-What? -No need to worry.

-Our prince was saved. He is well now. -Where is my grandson?

-He is in Sultan Mahidevran's chambers. -Mahidevran?

She came to the prince's rescue and save him.

We should immediately go. Come on.

-What's with you Sadika Hatun? -Where do you come from all dressed up?

Who did you dress up for?

Did you go to the private chamber?

His Majesty wouldn't go to bed with her.

-What are you talking about? -Sadika!

Move aside.

Tell me, where are you coming from?

-I can't tell. It's forbidden. -How so?

Who forbade it? I didn't.

Was it Sumbul Agha?

My son, Mehmet.

Tell me what happened.

I brought Mustafa to the private garden for some fresh air.

Mehmet came too, they were playing. A concubine was watching them too.

She left them alone for a moment.

Then he fell, I took him out just in time.

-How is my Mustafa? -He must have been scared to death.

Mustafa is very fond of his brother, Hurrem. He must have been devastated.

Mustafa is well. He's with His Majesty.

You saved my son.

Thank you.

Should we pour lead? First the fire, now this.

My Mustafa.

Your grandsons are well, Mother. Thanks to Mahidevran.

Thank Allah!

If you'll excuse me.

I will take Mehmet.

My sultan.

May Allah bless you.

You gave me my son.

That's that.

Sumbul Agha, let's play another round.

Seker Agha, you just don't get tired of losing, do you?

Don't give me a hard time just because you won once in a blue moon.

Maybe my luck will turn.

I'm really busy, but...

-If you insist... -Come on.

But if I win...

...I want a tray of baklava. Have it prepared by noon.

Deal!

-Lay the checkers. -Sumbul Agha.

Allah give me patience.

Will I never find peace? What?

You know what. You have the news.

Apparently you took Sadika to the private chamber.

Damn!

I cautioned her to keep silent.

-She sang like a bird. -So it's true.

I guessed as much.

Nigar Kalfa...

...you are so bad. Took the words right out of my mouth.

How did it happen?

How do you think?

Valide Sultan ordered it.

It is not like they ask us.

And?

If Sadika has become a favorite...

...will we take her upstairs to the favorites' floor again?

She is not a favorite. They didn't lie together.

When the prince fell down, His Majesty left.

Is that so? She'll go again then?

Things will get out of control again.

Don't you tell anybody anything.

Especially Sultan Hurrem.

She would set the poor girl's face on fire.

I don't want that to be on us.

I checked him, he doesn't have a fever.

Maria...

...where's your head?

How could you leave him alone?

I came to feed Mihriman. I was going to go back right away.

-I told Gulsah to look after him. -You entrusted a sheep to a wolf.

My son almost died.

Don't think ill thoughts, Hurrem. Mahidevran saved him.

Put him to sleep.

Mashallah, our prince is well.

I heard that you thanked Sultan Mahidevran.

I was happy to hear it.

The old you would have blamed her.

I'm starting to be like this palace.

Is it so bad? I'm learning.

-You always told me to. -So you changed?

There will be no fighting anymore, right?

Yes. I promised myself.

Really. Come what may...

...I will act like a sultan.

Alright then.

I'll tell you something.

What is it?

-Sadika. -What about her?

-Did she die too? -Why would she die?

Ayse's murderer hasn't been found.

The murderer is still here.

Aren't you afraid?

No, it isn't like that.

Sadika went to the private chamber.

What are you saying Daye? Didn't Sadika go to the private chamber?

She did, my sultan. They prepared and brought her before His Majesty.

But right at that moment, when the incident with the princes happened...

Alright, let's drop this subject. I understand.

What would you like me to do? Shall we prepare her again?

No, not now.

We'll send her later, at a more convenient time.

As you wish, my sultan.

Come, Mahidevran.

How did it happen?

Don't get angry right away.

It was during your trip to At Meydani Palace with Valide Sultan.

-Who asked for it? His Majesty? -No.

Valide Sultan ordered it.

Okay. I get it now.

Valide took me to the palace because of this.

-She drew me away. -Don't get angry.

They didn't lie together.

When the incident with the princes happened, they sent the girl away.

So they didn't lie and the plan failed?

Don't be overjoyed.

It should happen soon. If Valide Sultan sets her mind on something, she does it.

Why do they see me as an enemy?

Why are they doing this?

I keep quiet. I obey.

But they don't stop.

Sultan Hurrem, you hold your peace.

Keep being polite.

Mahidevran...

Are you looking at me resentfully because I didn't take you to see Hatice's palace?

No, Mother. I wouldn't dare.

I have a different problem.

Did you find out about Sadika?

You don't know the difficulties I go through.

Mahidevran, I try to...

...manage this huge harem with all my power.

Just like you learned, however difficultly, to share His Majesty...

...Hurrem will too. There is no other way.

We were all trained as such in His Majesty's harem.

I went through a lot with the late sultan.

Sultans can't be husband to one woman. This is the way things are.

Nobody can change it.

Is Ibrahim Pasha not out yet?

I miss him so much.

Ever since we decided to marry...

...I feel ever distant.

What if something happens?

What if I wake up from this dream?

My sultan, you are engaged to Ibrahim Pasha now.

You can see him whenever you wish.

That's it. Smile a little. Relax.

Who is this painter?

He is not from around here, Your Majesty. His name is Leo, he is Crimean.

They met with Matrakci in the market. They became friends.

He is also a merchant.

What does an artist know of trade? Not much.

He is very skilled in painting icons in churches.

By your leave, I would like to have him do some paintings on the walls of the palace.

It is your palace, Pargali, do as you wish.

But choose your paintings carefully or else Zembilli Hodja might lose some sleep.

Is Zembilli Hodja that sharp-eyed, Your Majesty?

Even if he can't see himself, he can listen to those who can.

-Your Majesty, Sultan Hurrem is here. -Let her in.

If you'll excuse me.

Ibrahim Pasha.

I saw your palace today. It is beautiful.

You'll be happy in there, Inshallah.

-Thank you. -And I'll be happy here Inshallah.

Thanks to you.

Congratulations on your Grand Viziership, Ibrahim Pasha.

I thank you for this kind visit, Ambassador Mocenigo.

I also heard that you're marrying the elegant Sultan Hatice. Congratulations.

Our relationship with Piri Mehmet Pasha has been troublesome at times.

We had differences in our understanding of the world.

Piri Mehmet Pasha is a very valuable statesman.

He has given outstanding service to the empire.

I would like him to be spoken of with gratitude and respect.

Ambassador Mocenigo...

...my friendly relationship with Venice will continue increasingly. Don't worry.

But I want to ask you some questions.

Of course, Pasha.

What will Vatican Catholic Church do about the German Luther's religion?

The legitimacy of the church is in question.

It is interesting that you have this information.

-You really surprised me, to be honest. -Don't be surprised.

We are all from the same world.

Luther will weaken the church physically and spiritually.

The Pope excommunicated Luther, banished him.

The Pope made a mistake.

Luther will be back. And...

...he will be even more powerful.

He will be back with the support of the people, the princes, the electors.

The Church will stop robbing the people. Paying gold to have sins absolved...

...and buy a place in Heaven will come to an end.

Sadika...

...are you staying here now?

They brought me here. They said that favorites stay there. I'm not a favorite.

Don't be sad. You might become a favorite too.

How did you come to this palace?

-Who brought you? -Ibrahim Pasha put me in the harem.

Now I see.

Sadika, where have you been?

Get back to work. Come on!

My sultan, do you require something?

Sumbul Agha...

...the poor little Harem Agha.

You can't fullfill my wishes.

You aren't powerful enough.

His Majesty Sultan Suleyman Khan!

What news do you have from the realm of infidels, Ibrahim Pasha?

We were talking of Martin Luther...

...the monk who revolted against the Pope and the Church selling a place in Heaven.

And apparently he is now translating the infidel Bible, from Latin to German.

That's why the Vatican excommunicated him.

They are losing their main source of income. Of course they won't allow it.

Luther burned his excommunication letter in front of the Church, without blinking.

How many people know Latin anyway?

If you translate it to the people's language,

those who read it will have new questions.

The Church doesn't like questions. Obedience is fundamental.

The Church's power is in question now.

My sultan is very right.

Christendom is in such a disagreement for the first time since the Jewish matter.

But the Vatican Catholic Church...

-...will always be powerful. -Tell me Ambassador...

...Charles V couldn't convince Luther at the Diet of Worms.

Will he be able to convince the Germans now?

Germans accept Charles V as their emperor...

...but not all Germans think like their emperor.

Ibrahim Pasha...

...did you invite him to your wedding?

No, Your Majesty.

Ibrahim Pasha is having a wedding. You will be our guests.

We would be honored, my sultan.

Ibrahim Pasha will be picking Mustafa from school. I sent word...

-...he will wait for you there. -Thank you, Gulfem.

What will I do without you?

I wish you could come with us too after the wedding.

I would be honored my sultan...

...but you know I belong here. I can't come.

-What if I talk with my mother? -It wouldn't help.

I belong to His Majesty. We can't change the way things are.

Don't be upset. Your palace is really close. I will visit you often.

My sultan, Gulfem Hatun, how are you today?

Welcome Hurrem. Come, sit beside me.

Are you well?

There is time before the wedding, but my sultan is already sad to leave me.

-Aren't you going with her? -It's impossible for me to go.

But my sultan won't be alone, of course.

Let's ask Daye Hatun to find you a sensible, educated maid of honour.

I have already found peace, Nigar. However hard they may push me...

-...I will step back. -You would do well to.

But Sadika can't ever enter His Majesty's room again.

-It's forbidden. -How so? How can you forbid it?

She can't, I say. I have to get rid of her.

Don't make me regret telling you.

Don't worry...

...I will find another way.

I know who can be your maid of honour.

-Who? -There is a girl...

...in Valide Sultan's service.

-She is really pleased with her. -Which one is she?

Her name is... Sadika.

The one who rescued the princes from the fire.

Yes. Mother really likes her.

It was Ibrahim Pasha who brought her here.

-Is that so? -Sumbul Agha told me.

Would Mother allow it, I wonder?

-After all, she is in her service. -Why wouldn't she?

You are her most precious daughter.

Sultan Hurrem is right. Daye Hatun speaks highly of that girl too.

We'll figure it out.

-Sadika. -Yes, my sultan.

You haven't smiled for some time. Tell me if you have a problem.

No, my sultan. There is no problem.

Are the concubines treating you badly in the harem?

-It isn't that... I... -Tell me, don't be shy.

A harem Agha prepared me.

I went before His Majesty.

Did I do something wrong to be sent back?

Be patient. You'll go again when the time comes.

As long as you uphold your respect and grace.

You pick up Mustafa from school today. Bring him to me, I miss him.

Good. The more divided the infidels are, the better for the Empire.

We should implement all kinds of policies...

...to keep them from being unified, just like our ancestors did.

Luther said "For the Turk is the servant of the devil, the first thing...

...to do is to smite the devil, take the rod out of God's hand...

...so the Turk may be all by himself."

"We should wage war against the Pope, the clerics...

...and the bishops rather than wage war against the Turks."

Follow the developments.

Secretly back up Luther and German rulers so they can resist...

...the Pope and the Spanish.

The Governor of Egypt, Ahmet Pasha!

Your Majesty.

How are you Ahmet Pasha? When are you going to Egypt?

I have just completed the preparations, Your Majesty.

We will set out this time tomorrow, Inshallah.

I have come to ask for your blessing.

You have my blessing Ahmet Pasha. May Allah guide you.

The order of Egypt is on your shoulders.

Go and mete out justice in my name over there.

Don't be concerned, Your Majesty.

Your eminent justice will reach there.

Our treasury will bode well too.

Be assured that we will find new sources of income.

Ahmet Pasha, you know Kadizade Mehmet Effendi.

-Yes, I do. -He will accompany you.

He will be your most trusted supporter in the governing of Egypt.

-No need, My Pasha. I have my own men. -Pasha...

...there will certainly be new laws.

Mehmet Effendi should be most helpful in that regard.

Your Majesty.

Kadizade Effendi, see to your preparations.

-You are going to Egypt with Ahmet Pasha. -As you wish, Your Majesty.

Mehmet Effendi.

Don't forget what I told you.

You will record everything that happens in Egypt and send them to me.

I especially want to know everything Ahmet Pasha does.

Keep your eyes peeled.

Don't let him do anything that you don't trust or believe in.

Don't you worry Ibrahim Pasha.

I know exactly why you appointed me to this position.

I'll always be watching Ahmet Pasha. I'll write everything to you.

Yes, have a safe journey.

My Pasha...

...are you going to the Enderun? They are waiting.

I will see the prince first, then go over.

My sultan, you seem to be not recovering from this stomach illness.

It'll pass.

I'm taking the chief physician's medicine.

I just caught a cold, it isn't important.

I wish this nausea would stop.

I have a suspicion about this unending nausea, my sultan.

-You may be with child. -What?

-Maybe you are with child. -What are you talking about?

It is just regular nausea.

Don't talk like that. I can feel it.

-Let's send for midwife to check you. -No need.

Have some damson sherbet prepared. It makes me feel better.

My sultan.

Mustafa is inside. Don't let him see you.

He'll come out soon.

Apparently you went to the palace with Valide Sultan. Did you like it?

I loved it. I'm already having dreams.

A part of me is scared of these dreams.

What if they won't come true?

I want to go there every day to create a palace worthy for you.

I'm counting the days before we can be together.

The dream of being under the same roof with you was so impossible.

I sometimes have a hard time believing it.

My sultan, my Pasha.

Valide Sultan sent me. She sent for the prince.

Okay, wait inside. We'll go together.

Ibrahim, you brought this concubine here?

True. Matrakci Nasuh Effendi found her all alone...

...injured and on the way to Rhodes.

I handed her over to Sumbul Agha. Turns out it was fortunate.

Apparently she saved the princes from the fire.

Mother really likes her too. She is a sensible, proper girl.

I haven't told her yet, but I might take her to our palace as my maid of honour.

That would be fitting. It should be good to have her close.

-Did Sultan Hatice agree? -I think I put it in her mind.

Let's see what happens.

Let's say she wanted her. How do we know Valide Sultan will let her?

That girl will leave this palace.

If not like this, I will find another way.

Hurrem...

...there are hundreds of concubines. If she leaves, a new one will come along.

Suleyman will not be with anyone other than me. I won't allow it.

When will this storm inside you die down?

When I die.

Stop. Someone will see.

Let them see. Are you not my fiancée?

We are going to be late. My father will be angry. Let's go.

Won't your father begin Sunday Mass without you?

If the priest's daughter isn't at the church...

...what will they say in the village?

Okay, let's go.

But come and see what I am going to show you. You'll love it.

Leo! Please, let's just go.

My mother will punish me. I will see it tomorrow.

Alex.

Do you love me?

I love you very much. Very, very much.

Leo.

Welcome, Nasuh Effendi.

I was preparing paint.

You looked as if you had forgotten the paint and were daydreaming.

No. You have something troubling you.

Or have you been struck?

-Struck? -You know!

Have you fallen in love?

Understood. It seems I rubbed salt in the wound.

Have you ever loved?

I'm not made of stone! I have a heart too.

I would know a man in love even in the dark!

You lost her?

Search but not find. Lost.

-Am I saying it right? Lost? -Yes, you are saying it right. Lost.

Lost? Now I understand.

Is that the slave you were looking for?

Did Ibrahim Pasha like the boots?

I see, you want to change the subject.

All right, then.

He did. I am going to see him today. Do you have a message for him?

-No. -Okay.

-What sort of colour is this? -I like it.

Sadika. Go after Mustafa. Look after him.

Yes, I am listening, Hatice. Was there something you wanted to say?

Valide, I would like to choose a maid of honour...

...from among the concubines in the harem.

Good idea. You should choose now and discipline her.

Actually, I have already chosen.

But I need your approval.

Take whomever you like, Hatice.

I want Sadika, mother.

We haven't seen Sultan Mahidevran for a while. They say she is out of sorts.

-Why is she out of sorts? -You know Sultan Hurrem has returned.

They say that's what upset her and made her ill.

Nobody should spout such rubbish. Sultan Mahidevran is not ill.

She may be with child.

-That's why she is resting. -Really?

Did you hear that? She's with child!

Another prince is on the way.

When Sultan Hurrem hears this she will be so upset.

Don't worry, my sultan. Mustafa is playing.

Sadika. Come here.

Come closer.

You are taking good care of Mustafa.

Take this. Wear it on your wrist.

Thank you.

I love our prince very much.

You may retire.

Where is Gulsah?

She was to bring me some sherbet. Take a look.

I will come back later if you are busy.

Please stay. Mihrimah is sleeping.

Can I hold her?

She is like silk.

It is obvious that she will be beautiful.

I hope she will be graceful and elegant like you.

By the way, I have spoken with my mother. Sadika will be coming with me.

Is that so?

That's good news. I'm glad.

Sadika Hatun.

Don't get excited.

Don't colour those rosy cheeks.

Forget the private chamber.

-Why? -Because...

...Valide Sultan will be sending you to Sultan Hatice's palace!

You are to be her maid of honour.

Does this upset you?

On the contrary, you should be happy!

Sultan Hatice has deemed you worthy of accompanying her.

But I can't go.

I am going to be the favourite.

I'm going to stay in the palace with His Majesty.

Dreaming will get you nowhere.

The order has come from high up. Every cloud has a silver lining.

You are going to accept your fate.

Be on your way. Goodbye.

Gulnihal. Hatice was just here.

-Sadika will be going with her. -Good.

Just good? Haven't you been listening?

I am free of her. She is going.

Hurrem.

I have to tell you something, but please don't be angry again.

What has happened?

Sultan Mahidevran...

They say she is with child.

Are you sure?

That's what Gulsah says. I heard her telling the girls.

Is there no end to my problems?

One goes and another comes.

For Allah's sake!

Tell me.

I miss Viktoria a lot. I see her in my dreams.

It's Sadika, not Viktoria.

That's how I love her. She's Viktoria to me.

You understand what I am going through, my Pasha.

-Help us meet. -That's very difficult, Matrakci.

How can you meet in the palace?

Have you lost it? They'll have your head!

So what if I die? I'll die a martyr for love.

Wait up.

After the wedding Sadika will be coming to my palace...

...as our sultan's maid of honour.

-You can meet then. -My Pasha!

The greatest pasha!

You could not have made me happier if you gave me the world.

-Give me your blessed hand. -Hold up there. What are you doing?

The halberdiers will take you down.

I'm off. My family is waiting. Take care of yourself.

Boncuk Agha.

Viktoria.

Come, Viktoria.

-What has happened? -It's very bad.

They are going to send me away. But I am going to find a way out of it.

Come here during the night prayer. I will give you a letter.

Okay, I will come. Wait for me here.

-I will come and find you. -What are you doing?

Don't be late tonight!

Please sit.

Congratulations, Mahidevran. Why didn't you tell us?

-About what, Mother? -Apparently you are with child.

-Mother, I... -I'm so happy to have another grandchild.

Let's hope for the best.

It will be born healthy this time, Inshallah.

Congratulations, my sultan.

Isn't it a bit early for congratulations? The midwife should take a look first.

-Maybe I'm not with child. -You are right.

Let's not tell my son until we are sure.

I have informed the midwife. She will be coming tomorrow to check you.

-Is there nothing sweet left? -You have already eaten a lot.

Won't that be too much?

I don't know, Gulnihal. I felt like eating.

Anyway, go to Mahidevran. Find out what has happened.

I can't leave the children.

There is nothing to learn. If she's pregnant, she's pregnant.

If it's a boy she will gain power.

If that's the case she will attack me first.

They are sending me to Ibrahim Pasha's palace.

Don't you worry.

-Allah willing, I will reach there soon. -Take your hands off me.

-Don't touch me. -There's no one here. Come.

-Don't touch me! Stay away! -Don't raise your voice.

-Or I will tell everyone who you are. -You will die too.

I will tell everyone who you are!

Who would believe you over me?

Hatice. Gulfem. Let's go.

Mahidevran, you sleep and rest.

The midwife will give us auspicious news in the morning, Inshallah.

Good night.

Good night, mother.

Gulsah.

-You had to tell, didn't you? -My sultan, I...

Are you trying to embarrass me in front of the whole court?

I said it so that Hurrem would hear.

-So she would drown in her jealousy. -And if I am not with child?

Then what will happen? Hurrem will be the first to laugh at me.

-No, my sultan. Everything indicates... -Get out!

Get out of my sight!

-My sultan... -Get out!

Let me go!

Has she asked for food at this time of night again?

Nigar Kalfa said so.

Quails, sweets, all sorts of things.

The entire harem could be fed with what Hurrem Hatun ate this week.

How rude of you.

Are you keeping track of what a sultan is eating?

Not at all!

I only said that because we can't keep up with the food she requests, my agha.

I hope nothing is wrong. What could these sounds be?

It's coming from there.

What could it be?

Shut up or I will kill you!

Help me! Save me!

-I'm innocent! He attacked me! -Aghas!

Guards!

If Mahidevran gives birth to a boy...

...everything will fall into place in the harem, Hatice.

Mahidevran doesn't seem too hopeful.

It is not certain that she's with child.

She is being cautious. I've noticed she has been out of sorts for a while.

Apparently she has been feeling sick. She is obviously with child.

Let's hope for the best. We will find out tomorrow, Mother.

Take this criminal and lock him up.

Listen, Sumbul Agha!

I swear to Allah that I did nothing! She attacked me, agha!

At least don't lie, Boncuk Agha. It does not befit a man.

What are you waiting for? Take him away.

Agha, I swear I didn't do anything.

You worthless criminal!

Poor girl. Look how you are shaking like a doe.

Seker Agha, prepare some almond sherbet.

Let her relax a bit.

-Come on. -My agha.

Don't take me to the women.

Don't let anyone see me like this. Everyone will gossip.

Okay. Then I will take you to Nigar Kalfa.

She will find you a place to stay.

She will look after you.

Come on.

Allah protect me!

What's the matter? Where are your manners?

We are in no condition to think of that.

-What's happened now? -It's serious. Sadika will explain.

I need to see Ibrahim Pasha immediately.

Come on. Go inside.

Come in.

Ibrahim Pasha, sorry to disturb you.

What's the matter, Sumbul Agha?

Such a terrible thing has happened that...

-...I thought you should hear it first. -What has happened?

Boncuk Agha from the Halberdier Company attacked Sadika Hatun.

Allah forbid, if I hadn't got there in time he was about to rape her.

The bastard.

That mad devil.

I threw him in the dungeon and I informed his sergeants.

I told them that their halberdier had...

...instead of ensuring the security of the harem...

...personally threatened the honour and chastity of a concubine.

How is the lady?

She is shaking like this.

She is in Nigar Kalfa's room now. She's fine.

Tell Nigar Kalfa that Sadika has been entrusted to her.

That lady is to be Sultan Hatice's maid of honour.

Tell everyone that no one is to hear of this.

My Pasha, what of Boncuk Agha?

It was obvious. Boncuk had his eye on you.

But it's not as if you are without fault.

This is what happens if you wander about at night.

How was I to know he was such a bad man?

You should have known. I had warned you.

If Sumbul Agha hadn't come...

...you would have been raped and kicked out of the palace.

You would be living in poverty.

What is going to happen now? Will I be punished?

You had better pray...

...that Valide Sultan doesn't hear of it.

If she hears of it, it will be a disaster.

It's okay, don't cry. Wipe those tears away.

Sleep and rest.

Let's see what tomorrow brings.

You are a beautiful lady.

You are very good.

-Good morning, Your Majesty. -Good morning, Pargali.

The weather is good today. Let's go to the forest and hunt.

Your Majesty, I have some matters to attend to.

If you would allow me to see to them, I could join you later.

You can join us after you have seen to your business.

Your Majesty, something has occurred to me, but I don't know what you will think.

Speak, Pargali.

Seeing your majestic image in the mirror...

Why not have a painter in your new palace?

I had mentioned a painter. Leo, from Crimea.

I remember.

By your leave, Leo could paint a portrait.

We'll hang it in the palace's most striking place.

My deceased ancestor Sultan Mehmet Khan...

...had once had himself painted by the famous Italian painter Bellini.

It could be done, Pargali. Why not?

But I have one condition.

If he paints badly and I don't like it, I will have his head.

I will convey your request to Leo. Do not be concerned.

I will build the best house in Ruthenia with my own hands.

I have chosen the most beautiful trees in the forest.

Let our house have three rooms.

One for us, one for the children.

Let's make a big garden out back.

-Let's have fruit trees. -How many children will we have?

Let's make many children.

We can have a big family.

Then let's make the first child now.

Alexandra.

Where are you, my love?

Leo Effendi.

You are early today.

-How is it going? -Good.

-I'm just working. -Good.

Be careful you don't fall and break something.

I am not you. I won't fall.

Wow. You have obviously heard something. Well done.

Is that a wing?

Look what's happened because of you. What have you got me into?

-My sultan, I... -You are still speaking.

You should be thankful I don't rip your tongue out.

Good morning, Mother.

It will be good, Inshallah.

-Give us our good news, midwife. -Inshallah, my sultan.

Gulnihal.

Gulnihal.

Get up. Go to Mahidevran's chamber, quickly.

Find out if the midwife has come.

We will hear about it anyway. What is the point?

I want to know now. I am curious.

Come on. Get up.

Damn you!

Why are you sneaking up on me?

I need to go.

-Valide Sultan is waiting. -Okay, then get dressed.

Why are you just standing there?

I am so afraid. What am I to do?

Sumbul Agha came last night while you were sleeping.

Ibrahim Pasha believed that you were innocent.

The matter will be closed without anyone hearing of it.

What will Boncuk Agha's punishment be?

Stop! Don't do it! I have things to tell you!

That woman is a traitor. No!

Sultan Suleyman...

Tell me, midwife. Is my grandchild on its way?

I'm afraid not, my sultan. She is not pregnant.

Are you sure?

Please give me good news.

I don't know if it's good or bad, but I did find out...

...Mahidevran...

...is not with child.

Don't be upset. You will give him princes yet.

You are now together with His Majesty.

Yes.

Haseki Sultan, I have heard that you are with child.

Congratulations.

I wish you good fortune, Inshallah.

Unfortunately she is not pregnant.

Can we close the topic?

Is that so?

Don't be upset.

You are still very young. You can give birth to many children.

-Teach me this job. -You know it already.

-You are a master craftsman. -No.

Miniature is not the same as this.

Okay, we can do so.

You wouldn't even notice if I cut your head off.

Good.

It's going good.

I can't wait to see it when it's finished.

Leo.

I am going to give you another important job.

You are going to paint Sultan Suleyman Khan's portrait.

Not everyone is given such an important job, so appreciate it.

Matrakci, come to the palace tomorrow morning, my sultan will see you.

You are very cruel, Hurrem. Why did you go and congratulate her?

They wanted me to pay homage to them so I am getting on well with them.

The more I accept my fate the more evil rains down upon me.

Who among us can oppose their fate?

It wasn't meant to be.

Don't be pessimistic.

We need to give birth to be treated as human beings in this palace.

If there is no prince then we do not exist.

This is both the blessing and the curse of His Majesty.

I am being punished, my sultan.

He doesn't even touch me on the nights I visit him.

How can I become pregnant?

Mahidevran, please don't speak.

Do not speak of your private matters.

All right.

You mean be quiet and die.

I can do that too, my sultan.

Wow.

Are you going to eat all of this?

No, Mehmet is eating too.

What can I do? I am never full.

I love quail.

If you carry on like this there will be no quails left in the land.

It's like when you were pregnant.

You wouldn't stop eating then, either.

Maybe I am pregnant again.

Go and call the midwife.

-No way. -Let's find out immediately.

-I have a suspicion. -Allah give me patience.

Tell me.

You are pregnant, my sultan.

Did you hear that, Nigar Kalfa? Another prince is on the way.

What a lovely palace.

The colours, the light.

It is so.

Leo, you may not know the proper way to behave.

When His Majesty comes, do whatever we do.

-Okay, I will. -Good.

Mahidevran can come with us when we go to your palace.

Let's choose the colours of the furniture as soon as possible.

Let's put large sofas on the upper level.

-My Valide Sultan. -Come, Hurrem.

We are talking about furnishing Hatice's palace.

Tell us what you think.

I have come because...

...I have something to tell you.

But...

-What is it? -Something good, my sultan.

I saw you were upset for your grandchild.

But today I am going to make you happy.

I am with child.

Your Majesty.

The painter Leo has arrived. He is awaiting an audience in the main garden.

You are making more work for me, Pargali.

My sultan.

-Are you okay? -Don't touch me.

-My sultan, I... -Go and cling to that snake Hurrem.

Embrace her.

My sultan, please be okay.

I would like to convey the good news to His Majesty immediately, Mother.

I beg your permission.

Of course. Share this happiness with my son.

But this time don't boast and say it will be a boy.

Allah will be offended. Don't do it, Hurrem.

Just pray for your child to be healthy.

I will never forget your advice.

Sultan Hatice, would you come with me?

We could go together.

Let's go.

Make way!

His Majesty Sultan Suleyman.

Watch out, His Majesty is coming.

Turn around.

We only do that when the women of the court come.

Don't ever turn your back on the padishah. You will lose your head. Bow.

Your Majesty, I am honoured to present the Crimean painter Leo.

Welcome, Leo.

My mother Sultan Hafsa is also from Crimea.

We like people from Crimea very much.

I have heard of your fame. Let's see if you are as good as they say.

Ibrahim Pasha is also probably here. You can see him.

There are still many months until we see each other.

-It's difficult, isn't it? -Yes.

But there is not much left. It is this way out of necessity.

My sultans.

His Majesty and Ibrahim Pasha are in the main garden.

Let's go there.

I am going to give His Majesty some good news.

What has happened? What news, my sultan?

My sultan? Are you unwell? My sultan, you have returned early.

My sultan, please tell me what has happened.

I am beginning to get scared.

My nightmares are not ending, Gulsah.

Everything has started again.

Hurrem is pregnant again.

Will she keep giving birth?

My sultan.

Give me permission and I will take Hurrem's life.

My padishah.

Relax.

Do whatever your job requires.

Relax.

Thank you.

Eyes straight ahead.

And right shoulder forward.

That's it.

Ibrahim.

You told Leo that I would have his head if I won't like the portrait, didn't you?

Make way!