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Stop.

I told you to stop.

Someone's there.

Get closer.

Water, water.

Give her some water.

Captain Hizir.

- Is there anyone else? - No Captain. We did not find anyone.

Whose ship is it? Do you know?

No. It seems, they were caught by a storm.

It's God's miracle that this girl is alive.

He just spoke Persian, captain.

Who are you?

Are you a Muslim?

Take her away. Give her food.

- Where are you taking me? - To Istanbul, to the Sultan's Palace.

Hurry, quickly, quickly! Come on, serve it already!

We still have to prepare dinner.

Praise God!

Sheker? This is not sweet enough, you didn't put enough syrup.

Be grateful that I made it on time!

- Where are the quails? - It's coming, Agha.

Check them, they shouldn't dawdle.

Listen to me.

Choose the big ones, Sultana Hurrem is quite fond of them.

Come on, come on.

Sumbul Agha, these expenses are extravagant.

We'll get in trouble again.

No, don't worry.

This is a favor from Sultana Hurrem.

She pays for everything with her own money.

Celebrating her victory, you mean.

And such a victory it is.

Now even mountains can't withstand her now!

You got me talking here.

I should go, Gulshah is going to give away all the gold.

Take my share too!

- I will not give you a dime. - Deviant!

God bless you.

Do not worry girls.

There's enough gold for all of you.

Sultana Hurrem will give you more gifts in the future.

God bless the Sultana.

Here you are.

Fatma Hatun. What are you doing there?

Watching everyone like an owl.

Return to work! Get back to work!

Snake faced demon!

Your Highness.

Welcome, you've brought us joy.

Your Highness?

Is it true? Did you divorce Ibrahim Pasha?

Later, Gulfem.

We'll talk later.

Where are you going? To his Majesty?

Step aside, Gulfem. Today everthing will end.

No, Your Highness. Please do not hurry.

The consequences might be severe.

I'm content with it! I don't care what happens!

Thank you.

Your Highness.

- What happened to you? - Nothing.

What happened? Why did you come?

I just saw Sultana Hatice.

She walked pass the courtyard in such a way, the ground shook!

Like an earthquake!

She wants to see His Majesty.

Did she say anything?

I heard that she's divorcing Ibrahim Pasha.

It seems she's going there to explain the situation.

Inform His Majesty that I am here.

As you command, Your Highness.

Your Majesty. Sultana Hatice is here.

Let her in.

My Hatice.

Don't stand there, come closer.

I was going to come, see you.

As you know, Ibrahim will leave for the campaign soon.

I would like you to stay here during his absence.

What's with you? Did something happen?

Your Majesty, I...

I came to talk about Ibrahim.

About Ibrahim?

I've decided to divorce him.

The reign of the Pasha came to an end, Sumbul.

We must look to the future now.

Your Highness, as the chain of command dictates...

...Ayaz Pasha will be the Grandvizier.

I have nothing against Ayaz Pasha.

But it would be difficult to do what I want, during his reign.

Do you want Iskender Celebi to become Grandvizier?

I trust him completely.

But he's very powerful, ambitious and rich.

If you give a man like him power, you have to fight to get it back.

Then we should get in contact with another Pasha.

I want to be informed about everyone in the Divan.

What do they eat? Who are their friends and enemies?

I want to know everything about them.

As you command, Your Highness. I am at your disposal.

How is the harem?

The celebrations continue, as you ordered, Your Highness.

Harem is not enough. Set up soup kitchens all over the city.

Feed the poor and the needy.

And give donations to foundations in my name.

Send gifts to influential families, Beys and Pashas.

Especially for foreign ambassadors.

The whole world should know that...

...I'm in charge of the harem now.

Do you realize what you're saying?

What do you mean you're divorcing him?

Please do not ask me anything, brother.

I am asking you to approve my decision.

First give me the reason. If you're right, I'll do what's needed.

Tell me, my Hatice.

Ibrahim.

He's been having an affair with a woman for quite some time.

Are you sure?

Yes.

He confessed it.

And it's not a casual thing.

He got her a house.

He even has a child with her, she's pregnant.

Guards!

Summon Ibrahim Pasha immediately.

Gulfem, wait.

I'm going to the gardens.

You should join me, we'll have a talk.

- We have nothing to talk about. - You're making a mistake.

Why would I want to kill you?

It was Hurrem's trap.

She's achieved her goal, don't you see?

I have been dismissed.

I do not know who or what to believe, Your Highness.

I swear on my son, it was not me.

What's done is done. There's no use talking about this.

There is a bigger problem over our heads, anyway.

What problem?

Sultana Hatice.

He's saying that he broke up with her.

He did not know she was pregnant.

This may be true, but it's no use.

He has been with her for years.

He led a second life apart from his family.

How can I forget this?

How can I live, as if nothing happened?

Who is this woman?

That's the worst part.

Turns out I had a snake in my house for years.

Nigar Kalfa.

I had her apprehended.

She will be punished when the time comes.

Your Majesty, we couldn't find Ibrahim Pasha.

Find him wherever he is!

He went to the encampment to begin the campaign.

We can send a messenger if you wish.

Nasuh Effendi, you should know the truth of it.

They say Sultana Hurrem took charge of the harem.

That's right, Your Grace. May it bring us good fortune.

Amen, amen, but what happened so suddenly.

Someone's coming!

Is that your Pasha?

That's him, Your Grace.

Your Grace, welcome.

- Mustafa Pasha. - Yes, Your Grace.

Start your preparations, we're starting the campaign.

How can it be, Your Grace? You said we'll set off in a week.

I changed my mind, Pasha. We're leaving right now.

It will take time to prepare, tomorrow morning is--

Do what I tell you!

As you command, Your Grace.

Matrakchi.

Hatice, return to your palace. Be with your children.

Won't you say anything?

Will you be silent against this insult to me?

Hatice, my noble sister.

The ones who did this to you will pay dearly.

As no one is more precious than my family.

It will be as you wish.

You will decide the fate of Ibrahim.

But I see that you are in deep sorrow.

Your anger and pain, turned into blood, seeping from your eyes.

You may regret to give such a decision with these emotions.

That's why, first of all I want you to think it over.

Think for yourself and your children.

-I already-- -The decision is yours Hatice.

Either you take his life or forgive him.

What you decide will be my decision.

You should know.

We will die, we will all die. They will kill us all.

We will die, we will all die. They will kill us all.

We will die, we will all die. They will kill us all.

We will die, we will all die. They will kill us all.

We will die. We will all die. They will kill us all.

We will die, we will all die. They will kill us all.

We will die, we will all die. They will kill us all.

We will die, we will all die. They will kill us all.

We'll die, we will all die.

So what now?

There's nothing to do, Nasuh Effendi.

- I'll accept my fate. - This is not fate, Your Grace.

It was obvious from the beginning. You willingly took this path.

Your Grace.

I always kept my silence out of respect for you.

I accepted everything you've said.

I want you to listen to me for once.

Go, Your Grace.

Go.

Find a way before His Majesty hears it.

Talk to our sultana, beg for forgiveness.

Beg forgiveness?

Ask for forgiveness, is that it?

Should I get on my knees for my life?

Don't you know me?

Am I that pathetic that I can't carry the consequences of my actions?

Of course not, Your Grace.

So?

I mean...

Yes?

The Sultana loves you, so does His Majesty, you're like a brother to him.

They'll never kill you, especially for a matter such as this.

Don't you know, Nasuh Effendi?

Many brothers died under the sun.

Then why did you come here, Your Grace?

You should have faced His Majesty.

Why did you start the campaign?

I'm not going on the campaign, Nasuh Effendi.

I'm going to death.

I want to die on the battlefield, fighting as a soldier.

Did you understand?

What about your family?

Your children, the Sultana...

Say it.

Say it. Do not hesitate!

Nigar Hatun, right?

She is pregnant. That child will be born someday.

And perhaps I will never get to see him.

But I want him to live.

He will live.

Don't you touch me. Stay away!

Do not be afraid.

I am here to help you, to save you.

You'll be out of here soon.

Who are you? Who sent you?

I'm Kudret Agha. I came here with the Pasha's orders.

Oh God, thank you.

Hurry, get me out of here!

Hold on, I'll come again.

Wait until that day, don't make a scene,

Protect the kid inside you.

Where's the Pasha? What did they do to him?

- Kudret, it is enough! - Okay, I'm coming.

It's clear she told him, Your Highness.

This is over.

Over? We're only just beginning.

Mahidevran, how nice to see you.

You have not left your room for a long time.

You set up Nigar right?

You told her to seduce the Pasha like a snake.

If I knew that pasha had such weakness, I would have used used it long ago.

My imagination was not enough.

To my surprise, he has been hiding it for years.

How could I not realize?

You won't get away with this, Hurrem.

Mahidevran, why are you still here?

I thought you were going to Manisa, to your dear son.

Where is our Prince?

I hope he is not asleep.

Bekir Agha!

I'm just kidding.

As you know, the prince is very young.

His Majesty Sultan Suleyman was even younger when he arrived.

But his deeds are known to all. He's the Sultan of the world now.

That's right but there were no other princes that time.

Now we have four of them waiting in line!

Be silent! Speak decently!

Province Lord of Saruhan. Prince Mustafa, his Highness.

Girls do not delay. We have a lot to do.

Nimet Kalfa..

Yes, Fidan Hatun.

Prepare the most beautiful concubines for tonight.

The prince should be satisfied.

As you know, this is the order of the Sultana.

She wants to have a grandson, as soon as possible.

Do not worry, Fidan Hatun. I'll take care of it.

My prince, I've been waiting for you for a while.

You have honored us.

Your humble servant Bekir, is at your disposal.

May God give you a long life.

Do not be afraid. We will not die. You will be fine.

Fine? I'm taken as a slave.

I'm going to my death.

- No, not to death. You will go home. - How?

- What's your name? - Silvia.

Who are you crying for?

You're not sad for yourself, I understand.

I have a sister. She's too young and now she's alone.

There's no one to take care of her.

I need to escape, as soon as possible. Or how will I go back?

- Okay. Calm down. I will help you. - How?

I do not know yet. I will find a way.

Put the children to sleep.

My Sultana, I leave for the first time without saying goodbye.

Because, this is the last time we've been away.

I will never see you again. Although it is sad...

...I must accept this and bear the consequences.

If you want to divorce me, do it.

I won't be hurt even if you decide to kill me.

Because I do not regret anything.

I dropped everything and went to Parga once, for your love.

I can go there again and start a new life.

Surely...

...if I comeback alive. I entrust you and our children to God.

We will go to Aleppo from Diyarbakir.

Ulema Pasha and the other Beys will join us there.

When the army gathers. We will march on Baghdad.

That kid Tahmasb and the traitors who are...

...helping him, they will face our damning strength!

No doubt, Your Grace.

How ever we do not know where Tahmasb is.

Then we'll do anything to make him face us.

What if he does not face us?

Then all the realm will learn that Safavids are ruled by a pathetic coward.

Your Grace.

Look who's here.

Finally you've come.

I set off as soon as I heard it. Why the haste, Your Grace?

Because I deemed it fit.

Did you bring the private guards I asked for?

30 guards are at your disposal.

Mustafa Pasha. How many guards did we want?

110 guards, Your Grace.

Where are the other 80?

Later, they will join us with His Majesty.

Iskender Celebi, breaking orders is a serious crime.

Especially during the campaign.

How can I dare, I was just--

Get out!

And never enter without permission again!

Watch out. He will try to get rid of me at the first opportunity.

Do not worry, Your Holiness.

All necessary measures have been taken.

Take measures for Ibrahim Pasha's safety as well.

As you know...

...it's a long way ahead of us. He shouldn't be harmed.

Understood.

And find out why he started so early.

As you command.

- Your Highness. - Leave me alone.

Sultana Mahidevran is here.

Let her in.

Your Highness.

I apologize for bothering you.

Come later Mahidevran. I want to go to sleep.

Listen to me please or it will be too late.

What are you talking about? What happened?

Sultan Hurrem has set a trap for me. Now she rules the harem.

I can't listen to your problems while suffering!

This is not my problem. This is the Dynasty's problem.

If you divorce Ibrahim Pasha, this will only help Hurrem.

Why do you think she told you?

Because she loves you so much?

No.

She just wants to get rid of the Pasha.

And she plans to make you do it!

It does not matter who told me about it.

After all, it's the truth.

What is the truth?

That the Pasha had his fun with a woman?

Don't confuse me with yourself Mahidevran!

I don't have to stand this!

Are you going to break up you family because of Nigar?

When you still love each other...

What love?

Here, read what the Pasha wrote.

He does not regret anything.

Instead of asking for forgiveness, he does this, I'll never forgive him!

You do not have to forgive him. He should pay for it.

He should be deprived of such a beautiful woman like you.

Do not divorce him! This will only be benefit Hurrem.

If you would use such advice for yourself...

...Hurrem would not be so strong.

- Your Highness. - Enough, Mahidevran.

You may leave.

I saw Hatice Sultan leaving.

Her wings are broken, I feel sorry for her.

Don't leave her alone Hurrem.

Do not worry. I will have my eye on her.

I can not comprehend it.

How could Ibrahim do this? And for Nigar?

Suleyman, what are you waiting for?

When will the Pasha get what he deserves?

Are you waiting for the end of the Campaign?

This matter is between Hatice and Ibrahim.

Hatice will decide.

She already did, she wants a divorce.

I asked her to think it over.

What if she forgives him?

Will you you turn a blind eye to this?

He betrayed Hatice today, he'll betray you tomorrow.

Hurrem.

He lived a different life for years. You treated him like a brother.

You gave him unrivaled power.

But he went behind your back.

So many times.

As I said. Hatice will make the decision.

Your Highness.

Finally, you're in the place you deserve.

I have long warned Sultana Hatice.

I told her to keep this cursed woman outside of her palace.

Help me, Sultana.

Get me out of here.

What did you say?

I'm carrying Ibrahim Pasha's child.

He protected you for years.

At least do this for him.

Who cares about your life?

Do you think you would be in here, if Ibrahim wanted otherwise?

Pasha sent me to his brother's.

I was supposed to give birth there.

But Sultana Hurrem prevented it.

You deserved it. Now you see who you served for years.

Your Highness..

His Majesty knows everything. Nobody can save you now.

How is Ibrahim Pasha?

What did they do with him?

His fate is uncertain.

It's a shame he gets in trouble for a wretch like you.

He'll be troubled for some time but it will pass.

You should worry about yourself.

You may leave.

You stay.

Enjoy, your Highness.

Welcome Gulfem.

Come sit, eat something.

What do you drink?

Thank you, I have work to do.

I came to give you my report.

Prince Mehmet's chamber is ready. He can move whenever you want.

How nice. Mehmet will be very happy.

Good night.

Gulfem Hatun.

What happened? Are you sad about Hatice?

What else could it be?

I wish you didn't tell her.

Hatice didn't need to know.

She would find out eventually. Nigar is pregnant.

We would find a way.

But of course you did not want to miss such an opportunity.

You sent away Mahidevran Sultana too.

You used me for your games.

Gulfem don't believe her.

It won't bring us any good.

She'll be gone soon.

She's trying to blame me for everything.

She's trying to stir up trouble as she leaves.

I have no problem with you. I was always friendly to you right?

I hope you will not deny it.

I do not know.

May God forgive the one who's guilty.

My Prince.

You may leave.

Three animals that devour a man's soul.

Tiger, lion and wolf.

Yes.

One of them is ambition.

The other arrogance.

And the other one is hate.

The greatest fear of fears is arrogance.

Your Majesty. Rustem Agha, The Stablemaster is here.

Let him come in.

Good morning, Your Majesty.

Come on Rustem, come closer.

How do you do?

I pray for your health, Your Majesty.

You bestowed upon me the rank of Stablemaster.

I'm sure you will duly fulfill your duties.

I'll be honored, Your Majesty.

How's Mustafa? Any news?

He has arrived safety. He's doing well, Praise God.

The Prince should inform you at first opportunity.

Good.

Your Majesty.

You wanted me to chose private horses...

...for Prince Mehmed and Sultana Mihrimah.

I've chosen them personally. The horses are ready.

Send a message then. They should see their presents.

As you command, Your Majesty.

If you do not have any other wishes...

Come inside.

Do yo like your room?

I love it, mother. Thank you.

I finally have my room.

The room won't be enough for you, Mehmed.

A day will come when the entire...

...Ottoman Empire will be under your feet.

Mom. What about me?

- You will be with your brother. - I didn't mean that.

- What is Mihrimah? You're jealous? - Not at all.

Mihrimah, my moon.

Do not be sad.

As soon I move to the room of Sultana Mother...

...I will give you my room.

How will you move there? That's impossible.

They say that that room is supposed to stay empty.

Who cares what they say?

There is something I want you to send to Ibrahim Pasha.

Of course, Your Majesty.

- It must be something precious. - It is.

Make sure it arrives safely.

Don't worry, Your Majesty. I'll see to it immediately.

- If you have no other wishes.. - You can leave.

Tahmasb is probably near Tabriz.

Our intel confirms that, Your Grace.

Tabriz is important.

If we manage to take hold of it, we'll control all the Persian lands.

Taking over is not the issue pasha...

...the issue is to maintain a permenant peace there.

In every land we take over, there's peace, Your Grace.

And that's the problem.

They can not match us on the battlefield.

But when we return, they control the east again.

This is going on since the Seljuk Empire.

It was Sultan Selim who won a big victory in Caldiran but...

...you see the situation now.

What should we do, Your Grace? Do you have something in mind?

First of all.

We will wipe the Safavids from the face of the Earth.

Then we should set up a Khanate that will rule the region.

It's leader should be a khan loyal to the Ottomans.

Are you talking about creating a new state?

Lord Avsar. I'm Pistar Kara Ali, messenger of Shah Tahmasb.

He ordered me to give you this letter.

Our Shah Tahmasb order us to kill Ibrahim Pasha.

Persia can't be ruled from Istanbul, Iskender.

A state must be formed which is loyal to the Ottomans.

Well, who will be this powerful Khan?

Do you have someone on your mind?

I...

...will find someone who's appropriate.

What does His Majesty say?

I hope that you shared your great idea with him.

This is a very valuable sword...

...for a man who has never fought.

I hope you know how to use it.

As you'll need it.

The meeting is over. Begin preparations immediately.

Make way! Sultana Hurrem!

These horses are ours?

Yes, His Majesty had them delivered especially for you.

Which ones is mine?

I chose the white horse for you, your Highness but if you do not like it...

No I love it.

Sultana, I have to give you something.

What is that?

What is this? Who sent it?

Iskender Celebi.

Gulfem Hatun.

What are you doing here?

Sultana Hurrem sent me.

She told us to prepare Sultana Mother's room for her.

Why wasn't I told?

Ask this to Sultana Hurrem.

His Majesty wants this room to be empty.

It will be empty until he changes his mind.

Gulfem Hatun.

The Sultana will not like this at all.

Are you threatening me?

Get out of my sight! Get out!

Your Highness.

I greet you and congratulate you on your victory.

You can trust Rustem who brought you the letter.

He's a loyal and capable person whom I raised personally.

He will be useful to you in my absence.

If you have any additional orders...

...you can send a message through Rustem.

My respects.

Rustem Agha.

Yes, Your Highness.

- What is your position? - I was assigned as the Stablemaster.

So His Majesty trusts you enough to entrust...

- ...his horses to you. - His Majesty honored me.

You know what's written here right?

I will be honored to serve you, Your Highness.

Good.

Mihrimah. Mehmet. Come on. We're going back.

Mom, I want to ride a horse.

Not now Mihrimah, come.

Ayaz Pasha.

How does Kemal Effendi feel?

Your Majesty, our Shiek Al Islam is not well at all.

The doctors are desperate.

Send a message to Sadullah Sadr Effendi. Military Judge of Rumelia.

I would like to assign him as a Sheikh...

...of Islam if Kemal Effendi passes away.

- Ayaz Pasha. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Make sure Captain Hizir is welcomed as deserves.

Don't spare any expenses.

As you command, Your Majesty.

- Your Majesty. - Yes, Kasim Pasha.

I have respect and admire Captain Hizir.

But he's headstrong and does not know the ways of the palace.

His presence in the capital might bring more bad than good.

It's better that he keeps being the governor of Algeria--

Captain Hizir is a powerful Ottoman Lord who...

...has served the Ottoman Empire for a long time.

Thank God our armies dominate the land...

...but we can not say the same about the sea.

That is why we need a strong navy and great admiral who will manage it.

That admiral is Captain Hizir.

Sylvia! Sylvia!

- What happened? - Get up.

- Is this the place you talked about? - Yes, he lives here.

Can you swim there?

- I can, but... - Come with me.

There is no way out. Guards are at the door.

They'll kill us. What are you going to do?

Tell them that I'm dying and that I need fresh air.

But how?

There is no other way. Otherwise you will never see your sister.

The girl is sick. She is dying! Can not breathe! She is dying!

She's dying!

She needs water, please give water.

What are you looking at? She's dying. Call a physician.

Don't just stand there.

Okay. Wait here, I'll call the physician.

- Silvia, come on jump. - Will you not come with me?

No I'm not coming.

Come with me, let's go together.. Gul is rich. He will protect us.

Silvia. Don't delay, jump. We're drifiting a far.

Take this. Jesus Christ be with you.

Come on.

Why didn't you jump with her?

You survived the storm. A storm that killed dozens of people.

When you arrived you spoke in Persian, now you speak our language.

As well as me.

Who are you, woman?

Where are you from?

Where are you going to?

Who I am and where I come from does not matter.

I'm a slave, drifting to my destiny like the other women below.

Captain. Forgive me.

She said she was sick and needed fresh air.

I went to get the physician. We'll catch the other woman.

Leave her be.

Take this woman back.

Prince Mustafa, his Highness.

In the name of God who is merciful.

In the name of the God who merciful, I start the Divan.

My prince, if you'd allow me, I would like...

...to give you my report about the palace.

I'll listen, Mentor. I want to know everything.

But first tell me about Bekir Agha.

As I heard some terrible things.

There are heavy accusations against Bekir Agha.

Bribery, favoritism...

...neglect of duty.

What is the truth of it, Mentor?

Speak if you know anything.

The shopkeepers defy us Bekir Agha. No one is paying up.

The prince is here now, they expect his help.

We should first wait.

Then I'll show them what's what.

His Highness the Prince summoned me.

Wait. You will be called.

What happened? Why am I called? Did he say anything?

He did not inform us.

Maybe someone complained about you?

Don't worry, complaints are useless.

Our prince is still a child.

I'll control him with a few words.

Then we will continue our order.

Bekir Agha.

- My prince, I was summoned. - Come closer.

It's a great honor to be in your presence.

So we can talk about my valuable services to the Supreme Empire.

There is no need, Bekir Agha.

I've heard about your valuable services.

Bribery, cronyism and many other shameful accusations.

Oh Prince. I swear to my honor...

...and life. These are lies, slanders!

You'll tell that to the judge.

Mentor.

Yes, my Prince.

It is my will that Bekir Agha will be...

...tried and get the punishment he deserves.

Prince, these are lies. It's slander.

It's slander!

Take him away. Put him in the dungeons.

Have mercy, Prince!

I'm innocent Prince. I swear I'm innocent.

Don't kill me, my prince! Don't kill me!

Listen to me, Prince!

Let's continue.

What happened, Gulshah? What's with your face?

Your Highness, there's a matter.

I tried to solve it before asking you but...

...Gulfem Hatun prevented me every time.

Gulshah stop beating around the bush, tell me.

She won't let us prepare the Sultana Mother's chambers.

Who asks her for permission?

I gave you a task.

If you can not do it, why are you here?

Sultan forgive me but she is the head treasurer.

And she's His Majesty's woman. I told Sumbul Agha but--

That's enough!

Where is she now?

She was in the Sultana Mother's chambers.

Come with me.

Be ready tonight. We'll get you out of here.

Gulfem, what is the meaning of this? By what right do you prevent it?

Our traditions require this chamber to be empty, Your Highness.

And this is His Majesty's wish as well.

As you know, Sultana Mahidevran could also not get it.

I warned you Gulfem.

It seems my words fell on deaf ears.

Don't confuse me with someone else, especially with Mahidevran!

If I want something, I always get it.

Not this time Hurrem.

What are you doing, Hurrem?

What do you want?

Your Highness...

You prevented Mahidevran from moving in here.

You said it would be disrespectful to my mother's memory, didn't you?

Now you want this chamber for yourself.

Your Highness, a lot has changed since then.

Mahidevran has been dismissed.

You know the Pasha's situation and I was put in charge of the harem.

And as soon as you took control, you set your eyes on this chamber?

Enough time has passed. It can't remain empty forever.

It will, Hurrem.

This room will always be empty.

Do you know why?

Because only Mother Sultanas stay here.

If...

...one of your children ascends the throne someday...

...then you will get this chamber.

God forbid.

Now go back to your chamber and behave properly.

Your Highness.

I've been looking for you.

They have united against me.

Sultana Hatice says that the chamber will remain empty.

They create new traditions when it comes to me.

Your Highness.

Actually they are right.

This is the procedure.

Sumbul, if I were to follow the procedures,

I would have been dead for along time.

Then we shouldn't hurry.

His Majesty will soon go on a campaign.

I will get that chamber of Sumbul.

Do you understand?

Mother Sultana's chamber will be mine.

Do not worry.

I will not let Hurrem rule the harem the way she wants.

Your Highness, maybe you shouldn't get involved.

You will only get upset.

Do you have any idea how I've been for days, Gulfem?

She ruined my life.

I lost Ibrahim because of her.

She will pay a high price for it.

I promise you this...

...I will make her regret the day she was born.

What are you thinking, Your Highness?

She will experience what I've experienced.

What do you mean?

There is only one way to get rid of her.

Another woman.

Your Highness, Mother Sultana tried this many times.

She sent dozens of concubines to His Majesty's chamber.

But none of it worked.

It is true.

Hurrem does not allow any woman to approach him.

She will destroy that woman.

It will not last forever.

One day...

...such a woman will come...

...she will end both Hurrem's love...

...and her reign.

Welcome Captain Hizir.

What is this place?

It's the Topkapi Palace. Palace of Sultan Suleyman.

What is all that noise?

They are welcoming the man who brought us here, Barbarossa.

That is enough, get ready.

We need to cross the pass before nightfall.

As you command, Your Grace.

There's still no news from His Majesty.

Maybe Her Highness didn't tell him.

He has to have been informed.

Sultana Hurrem will not miss the chance.

That is true...

Pasha, Your Grace.

His Majesty invited Captain Hizir to the capital.

They say he'll be the Chief Admiral of the Navy.

Iskender Celebi...

...we should make you a messenger after you're dismissed from your duties.

As you have such big ears.

True.

I hear many things.

For example...

...your affair with Nigar Kalfa.

Don't do it Your Grace, stop!

Great Devil!

Let go!

Pick up the pace.

The scouts must be on their way.

This needs to be finished before they arrive.

What is this welcoming ceremony?

You would think the Sultan has arrived.

You may call him that, Kasim Pasha.

As he is the Sultan of the waters.

Captain Hizir, welcome to the palace.

Captain Turgut and Sadi, I welcome you as well.

Where is the His Majesty?

He'll welcome you personally.

He should be here shortly.

There was no need for such things.

We've come a long way...

...but it took us forever to pass through the Bosporus.

They made us wait a long time.

I want to speak to the Sultan now.

These are the procedures, Captain.

You will wait.

I also want to remind you that...

...you'll kneel and kiss His Majesty's robe when he gets here.

You should have written these rules down and sent it to us.

How are we to remember all of them?

Make way!

His Majesty Sultan Suleyman Khan!

Wait.

Huh?

Don't forget, you will kiss his robe.

Come closer, Captain Hizir.

Your Majesty.

Welcome to the capital.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Check her mouth.

Open your moth. Open it!

Open.

Open it! Open it!

Go, go, go.

No, send her away.

Sumbul Agha, there are too many of them. What will we do?

I do not know what we will do!

Fine, she's fine.

Come here.

God praise Captain Hizir, he brought all he could find.

Your Majesty, if you would allow me, I wish to present you a gift.

Of course.

I am honored to present you the key of Algeria...

...which is now the land of the Ottoman Empire.

You won many victories with your valiant captains.

Ottomans will never be defeated as long as it has brave sons like you.

Algeria, which we lost many lives for...

...is now the prized territory of the Ottomans.

Look here! Bring the noble ones to the front building.

They won't fit Agha.

There are at least 30 of them.

We can't fit them all there.

Send rest to the old palace.

That is enough! Send away the rest!

Come on, move it!

We will not get into to the palace?

-No. -Where will they take us?

You'll go to the slave market.

The slave market?

Stop asking questions woman. Move.

-Move it woman! Move! -Hurry up!

What is going on here?

The concubines, Captain Hizir brought for His Majesty...

...has arrived, Your Highness.

Take care of them in person.

Find the most beautiful and wisest of them.

They will be trained for His Majesty.

You're right, Your Highness.

We should choose before Hurrem gets involved.

There are noble girls among them.

We can choose among them.

We do not need nobility.

We need to find the one that will start a fire in His Majesty's heart.

I'm giving hell to King Charles, Your Majesty.

He can't dock to the shores.

Especially that fool, Andrea Doria.

He does nothing but escape.

Why would he stand and wait while his king, Charles is running.

Tahmasp is in the same situation, they can't dare face us.

These cowards are not embarrassed by their soldiers, people, even their women.

They will all bend before your iron will, Your Majesty.

We'll succeed with brave Lords like you.

Captain Hizir.

To dominate the whole world...

...we need to sail the seas.

Therefore, we need a strong navy.

I want you to build this navy and lead it, as the Chief Admiral.

I would be honored, Your Majesty.

However this position would require me to stay at the capital.

As you know I'm always at the sea.

I didn't summon you here to sit in the capital.

You will set sail to Mediterranean...

...and fight until it becomes all Ottoman.

Then I will be glad to, Your Majesty.

But as you know, Ibrahim Pasha went on a campaign.

Captain Hizir will first go to Aleppo, to Ibrahim Pasha.

After he returns to the capital...

...he'll begin his duty as the Chief Admiral.

Iskender knows about Nigar. He'll use that against you.

He'll make sure the soldiers talk about it.

He must have heard it from Sultana Hurrem.

It is obvious that they are in league with each other.

So, Gulfem...

Did you choose the girl, that will go to the privy chamber?

I did, Your Highness. She's getting ready.

But I don't know if it will work.

Sultana Hurrem will try to prevent it.

We should get her ready in secret.

She'll be unaware when we get her inside the privy chamber.

No, on the contrary...

...everything will happen before Hurrem's eyes.

She should know, so she tries to prevent it.

Hurrem will act, as soon as she hears about it.

Maybe she will not do anything.

As His Majesty has not accepted anyone for a long time.

We're talking about Hurrem.

She won't risk it. She'll try to prevent it for sure.

When will they give up?

Your Highness, there is no end to it.

We should let her. His Majesty won't accept her anyway.

Who is that girl?

One of the girls that Captain Hizir brought.

Is she beautiful?

Masallah, she's so alluring--

Gulshah!

Yes, Your Highness?

Together with Sumbul Agha, check on all the new concubines.

The most beautiful of them will come into my service.

They will not cross to the other side of the harem.

Your Highness...

Do as I say!

As you command, Your Highness.

What about that girl?

Fatma.

Are you taking the women to the Sultan's bed now?

Lady Gulfem's orders.

Take her back.

And do not bite more than you can chew!

I know you have a head in the clouds.

But what happened to your ears?

I told you Lady Gulfem ordered me.

She is the head housemistress.

Fatma, do as I say before I rip out your poisonous tongue!

Otherwise, Sultana Hurrem will get very angry.

But what then, Your Highness? What will we do?

Gulfem, you'll step in.

Me? What can I do?

You will go to His Majesty...

...and ask him to dismiss you.

What's the meaning of this?

Why do you want to be dismissed?

Please forgive me. I can not take it anymore.

Tell me what happened.

Gulfem...

Sultana Hurrem...

She asked this from you?

No, but they hinder me.

They don't even let me do my simple tasks.

I got a concubine ready for you tonight.

But she was forced to turn back before she could come to your room.

Sultana Hurrem ordered it.

They say no concubine may enter your room.

They says it is forbidden.

But if that is your wish as well, there is nothing I can say.

But I thought the traditions and rules of the harem...

That's enough!

I know about the situation, you may go back to your duties.

Your Majesty, forgive me.

But my decision is final.

It's much more than what you think.

Sultana Hatice is furious with Sultana Hurrem.

Why?

It was Sultana Hurrem who...

...first knew about the Ibrahim Pasha's affair.

She is the one who exposed him.

She blames her for what happened.

What does Hurrem has to do with it?

This is Ibrahim's own fault and he admitted himself.

I told her the same.

But this is what Sultana Hatice believes in.

Maybe this is how she is trying to endure it.

Your Majesty.

This fighting will thicken...

...especially if you go to the campaign.

Harem's order needs to be restored.

And I can't do it.

Someone else is needed.

Someone powerful.

I guess you have someone in mind.

Yes, I do.

But of course, if you deem it proper.

Who is she?

Kudret Agha?

Hurry up. We have to go.

Pasha, may you recover soon.

Recover soon, huh?

Those men were under our noses.

They set a trap and you don't know it. Didn't you take any precautions?

I've done what was necessary, Your Grace.

The area was scouted.

But they somehow manage to slip in.

-Mustafa Pasha. -Yes, Your Grace.

You are responsible for the security on our route.

As you command, Your Grace.

As for you, Iskender Celebi...

...from now on, should my horse even as stumble...

...I will blame you.

Out!

Catch him!

So you're running away?

Your Highness...

I showed you knowing your condition, Nigar.

But don't try my patience.

Or I will kill you right here, right now!

Do it then.

Kill me so I can be free.

I can not stand it anymore. Kill me!

Who helped you?

-Your Highness... -Answer me!

If you want to know it that badly...

...I will tell you.

Ibrahim Pasha.

It is Ibrahim Pasha, trying to save me from here, from you.

Do you know why?

Because he loves me.

We've been together for years.

Ibrahim bought that house for me.

Nigar...

The nights when he did not come back, he was with me.

You could not make him happy.

But I did.

He was happy with me.

Cut her head!

Stop!

I am not finished with you, Nigar.

The suffering I will inflict upon you...

...will make you beg for me to kill you.

Take her away. Lock her up.

My Prince, forgive me.

God help me.

My Prince, I have children. Don't make them an orphan.

Forgive me, My Prince. Please, forgive me.

If there is something more difficult than making a decision...

...it is changing your decision, Mustafa.

Sometimes it is a weakness, but sometimes it is strength.

Stop!

As the Emperor, you said your decision would be death.

I couldn't make the same decision, as I'm not your equal.

My Prince..

My Prince, I have been waiting for you.

Leave me to my thoughts.

There is a letter from Sultana Mahidevran.

She was dismissed from her duty.

Sultana Hurrem now rules the harem.

How is my mother?

She's healthy, thank God.

But she's very upset.

She will come here soon.

So, as you can see, My Prince, Sultana Hurrem did it again.

Suleyman.

What a beautiful day.

What happened?

Why did you want to see me?

I gave you the power to rule the harem, not the privy chamber.

You can not decide who comes in here.

And no one can dare to forbid anything!

I do not know what they told you, but I--

I gave you a life, that no one else has.

Because I believe you deserve it.

But if I lose my belief...

...I will not be part of that life, Hurrem.

They do it on purpose.

They want to drive a wedge between us.

That's why they sent that woman.

-Suleyman... -Gulfem wanted to resign.

I accepted it.

I sent for Lady Afife to replace her.

Who is Lady Afife?

Lady Afife is my wet nurse.

She'll come here from Trabzon.

I love her as much as my late mother.

She will guide everyone with her experience.

I talked with His Majesty this morning.

He ordered Lady Afife to come.

Good.

You're smart as a fox, Your Highness.

Lady Afife can deal with Hurrem.

She can...

...but Hurrem is not an easy prey.

If we want to get rid of her, we have to act smarter.

I wish I could stay here.

I would have loved to see Hurrem suffer.

You continue to stall, Mahidevran.

Maybe you won't have to go.

-Your Highness, calm down. -Mother, what's happening?

Esma, Gulshah! Where are you?

Come over here right now! Esma!

Yes, Your Highness?

The alliance of malice has mobilized.

They asked for it, that's why that woman is coming.

Who is coming, Your Highness? What are you talking about?

Afife Hatun is coming, His Majesty's wet nurse!

Oh, woe is me!

-What? -She's the Daye of all the Dayes.

Even the Mother Sultana shied away from her.

She would do everything she said.

Pack my things. We are leaving.

What? Where are we going?

Do not make me repeat myself!

Pack immediately! Hurry!

Your Grace, this chest was brought to you.

What chest? Where did that come from?

It is a gift from His Majesty, Your Grace.

Put it down and leave.

Your Majesty!

You've got fear in your eyes, Pargali.

I can't see the peace of loyalty in them.

Whatever it is that you hide from me...

...does not strengthen you, Ibrahim.

It makes you a coward.

Oh, woe is me!

There will be a bloodbath.

What did I tell you, Hurrem?

Did I not tell you, that this chamber will remain empty?!

Your Highness, latest events have upset you immensely.

It would be good for you to get away and rest a bit.

Are you making fun of me?

Of course not. I wouldn't dare.

Leave this chamber immediately.

Forgive me, but this is my chamber now.

Have you gone crazy? You are talking to Sultana Hatice!

Who are you to advise me?

You've been hiding behind others for years.

And now, it's Sultana Hatice's turn?

-Get out, both of you. -Your Highness...

I said, get out!

You too. Everyone, out.

Listen to me carefully, Hurrem.

I will not repeat myself.

Leave this chamber immediately or--

The pain of betrayal has turned your heart all black.

I see that you are blinded by anger.

As a woman, I wouldn't want to be in your shoes.

How sad.

I will take your life!

Don't hold back, Your Highness.

I returned from the death's door many times, I'll do it again!

But you, Your Highness...

...you are beyond hope.

Everyone knows about this betrayal.

Wherever you go...

...you will hear whispers behind you.

One day, they'll talk about you too, Hurrem.

They'll mock you.

Do you know why?

Because His Majesty will fall in love with another woman.

You are dreaming.

There's no such woman in the world.

She does not exist.

How much for a slave?

300 gold coins.

They are all in good shape.

Some are even from Persia, from the palace.

Way too expensive, show me the cheaper ones.

I guess you'll gather the damaged goods again.

Cut it out and show me.

Hey you, come here.

She was sent here from the palace.

Buy her if you want.

What's your name?

Speak woman. What's your name?

Firuze.

If you are not afraid of anybody...

...if no woman can compete with you...

...then why do you stand in the way of the concubines?

Because His Majesty does not need other women.

But if you like, you can have them prepared for Ibrahim Pasha.

As you know...

...he is very fond of women.