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In the memory of Meral Okay...

You snake tongued! Shameless!

How dare you talk to me that way?

-Get out of the chamber! -Not me. You will leave!

I'll forget that you just hit me.

Because as a woman I understand your sorrow.

You are upset.

It must be embarrassing that a mere Kalfa was chosen over a Great Sultana.

Watch your words, Hurrem!

Do not even try to accuse me Your Highness!

I did not put Nigar into the bed of the Pasha!

You will do as I said, understood?

Go on.

Gulshah.

Yes, Your Highness?

Who will manage the renovation of my chamber?

I'll take care of it, Your Highness. If you have any wishes...

Of course, I do. I'm not gonna leave it to your taste.

Make way! His Majesty Sultan Suleyman Khan!

Mihrimah.

My moon faced dear. How are you?

Thanks to you I'm very happy.

Did you see my present?

Yes, I did. It's a great horse.

Just how I wanted it. But I couldn't ride it yet.

I will take you to the hunting lodge tomorrow. You can ride it there.

Great!

Where is your mother?

She's not here. She has moved to the chamber of Mother Sultana.

The women should be able to sense it.

But sadly, for years, you did not notice anything.

Your sleep was too deep.

You couldn't see Pasha's love for Nigar.

It is not love.

Ibrahim is still mine.

Don't lie to yourself, Your Highness.

His Grace doesn't love you anymore, not interested.

His heart has gone cold for you, he fell in love with another.

Now how will you rekindle your love, I'm curious.

Are you aware of the look in your eyes?

It looks dead.

Go, look in the mirror.

Pasha's only with you to protect his position and rank.

No matter what you say, what you do...

...you can't hurt me more.

But I can hurt you.

I can hurt you so bad, they won't even find what's left of you.

Your late mother, your husband...

...and many enemies of mine couldn't succeed...

...but you will?

Don't make me laugh.

I don't intend to make you laugh.

I know what you are trying to do.

You want to get rid of Ibrahim.

I'll not allow it.

What's that supposed to mean?

It means I have decided not to divorce him.

-So you changed your mind. -Without a doubt.

That does not change anything.

After all, His Majesty...

His Majesty, left the decision to me.

As this is about my life.

Yes, what a life!

Ibrahim Pasha and Nigar, with their child.

You can all live peacefully together.

Shut your mouth, Hurrem.

I've warned you from the beginning.

I told you I would not talk, that no one would know.

I wish you accepted it back then.

So you wouldn't have had to humiliate yourself.

Your Highness.

Do not forget where you came from Hurrem.

Who are you to talk about honor?

Return to your palace, Your Highness.

Go to Nigar Kalfa...

...because there are many things you can learn from her.

For example...

...how she got him under her pocket...

...how she made him fall in love with her...

...go learn how to be a woman.

Hurrem!

But you can't, can you?

You can't even look her in the eye.

Because...

...that poor woman's belly...

...tells you the truth.

Enough! Stop!

Let her speak.

No matter what she says, she will not change my mind.

I will not divorce.

Besides, do not think you'll live in this chamber.

His Majesty would never allow it.

Why are you here? Why didn't you go with your mother?

She wants me to be here.

Rather, I wanted it and mother gave it to me.

This is my chamber now.

It is not as big as Mehmet's chamber. It doesn't have a terrace either.

But it's still beautiful.

Of course, I have to make a few changes.

We'll go to the hunting lodge tomorrow. Get ready.

-How much for these three? -600 gold coins.

They are not that valuable.

No, Agha. I've been feeding them for days.

I'll pay 400 at most.

Okay, fine. Take them.

I have a few things to do. I will come and take them tomorrow.

Alright. Don't worry Agha.

-Take care. -Take care.

Take them to their place.

Move.

I said move, woman.

Don't touch me. I can walk by myself.

What happened, scared?

Don't mess with her. Go.

Move it.

You move too.

They will never give up.

Now, Sultana Hatice is against me.

Your Highness.

Maybe we should have waited a little.

They will use the chamber to attack you.

Forget about the chamber Sumbul!

Sultana Hatice changed her mind about divorcing Ibrahim.

Oh God...

What will we do now?

I will have to think of something.

Make way! His Majesty Sultan Suleyman Khan!

Your Majesty.

You get out.

His Majesty heard it. He will take care of it.

I doubt it.

I have enough reasons to think so.

You're right.

But this can't go on forever.

Your Highness.

I'm glad you've forgiven Ibrahim Pasha.

Yes, you made the right decision.

Who said I forgave Ibrahim?

I will just not divorce him.

I did it for Hurrem.

So that her treacherous plans fail.

As for Ibrahim...

...I will never forgive him.

You know my decision about this chamber, don't you?

Suleyman...

Answer my question!

Yes, I do.

Then, what is your intention?

What are you trying to do?

I don't have any ill will, Your Majesty.

I have moved here for the convenience of my children.

When Mahidevran wanted to move here I opposed, yes.

Because Mother Sultana had only just died.

We both know there was only one reason why you opposed it, Hurrem!

So why did you prevent it?

Mahidevran should have taken it.

I said this chambers will remain empty.

I still think the same.

Move out of this chamber immediately.

No, I will not.

Since you told me, I can't interfere with the privy chamber...

...you can't interfere in the affairs of the harem.

Know your place Hurrem.

Sometimes you forget who you are talking to.

As do you, Suleyman.

If you throw me out of here...

...you'll have to throw me out of the harem as well.

Then you'll be thrown out.

Hurry! Move it!

Water...

Water...

Water...

We must stop.

Don't you see her? Give us some water.

I said move it!

Give some water. We are no use to you dead.

Get up! We have a long way to go!

When did they head to the hunting lodge?

They left just before us, I came to you, as soon as I heard it.

Your Highness, forgive me but there is no other way.

You have to move out of the chamber.

No. I will not back down.

Everything was perfect. Now we have to start from the beginning.

Sultana Hatice will not divorce.

I couldn't hold my tongue. I ruined everything.

What's done is done. Don't blame yourself.

I worry about Ibrahim Pasha.

If he returns, he will be much more powerful than before.

Can I go to Manisa with this horse?

Of course, my prince.

It can take you to the other side of the world.

I don't want to go to the other side of the world.

I want to visit Mustafa, I have missed him so much.

Mehmet, my lion do not be sad. You'll see him soon.

When will we ride the horses?

Rustem Agha.

You rest, Your Majesty. I'll have the horses saddled.

Good, come.

-Father. -Yes, my moon?

Why didn't mother come with us?

She'll come another time.

Are you okay?

Are you okay? Answer.

What is it again?

We should sit down. She needs to rest.

She is fine. Get her up!

No. She can not walk anymore.

Lady Afife must have received the message.

She must arrive soon.

This Afife, is she intelligent?

You have no idea.

She can even trick the devil.

Good.

I'm tired of of dealing with stupid women.

-Don't touch me! -I said get up!

Stop the carriage.

-Why? -Stop it!

-Get up! -Let her go!

Stop! We are all very tired!

What are you doing man?!

Poor girls. Why are you torturing them?

It's not your business.

Hold on.

Who are these girls?

I bought them. They are my slaves.

Not anymore. I buy them from you.

They are not for sale. Go away.

Look here. Do you not know who I am?

I do not care who you are. Leave me!

How dare you touch me?

You're talking to a Harem Agha.

I'll cut off your head right here, right now!

Forgive me Agha, I did not know. Or I wouldn't have--

Shut up!

How much do you want for them?

I need them Agha, I won't sell them.

How much did you buy them for? I'll pay double.

Did His Majesty send you his own armor?

His armor which took a blow in Mohács.

What is it's value?

He kept it, so he does not forget how easy for one to die.

He wants me to remember as well.

Of course, as a soldier I am not afraid to be reminded of death.

But as a friend...

Forgive me, but this is not such a bad thing.

Is that so?

-Why do we wear armor, Your Grace? -What kind of question is that?

The answer is simple.

They protect us from death.

When you think about it, His Majesty want's to protect you, with his own armor.

But he left the decision to you.

You must decide if you will wear it or not.

Since when do we have to wear armor...

...to be protected from our friends Matrakchi?

Your Grace, welcome. These men here--

Skip the introductions Mustafa.

Is there anyone here who does not know each other?

Good.

As you know, we are at war with Tahmasp and everyone who stands with him.

I have no doubt about your loyalty to His Majesty the Sultan Suleyman.

Your valuable services to our empire are respectable and should be praised.

I believe and I hope that...

...your services will be valuable during the eastern campaign as well.

We will be honored, Your Grace.

But I would like to inform you of our troubles.

Of course, that is why I have invited you, Ahmet.

Everyone should tell me of their problems.

All your problems will be resolved at this meeting.

My Lord, Ulama Pasha, the governor of Azerbaijan has arrived.

Ulama Pasha.

Welcome.

We have been waiting for you.

I was waiting for you in Aleppo.

I came as soon as I got your letter.

What is the matter?

Ibrahim.

I want him to fail this campaign.

So that he will fall from His Majesty's and the soldiers' grace.

I have heard your problems.

-Mustafa Pasha. -Your Grace.

Allocate 2 million coins to divide equally between them.

Also make sure that all their demands are met.

As you wish, Your Grace.

Your Grace, if you would allow me, I would like to mention a problem.

There were a lot of promises made to us, especially by His Majesty.

But our problems were never solved.

So a lot of lords took refuge with Shah Tahmasp.

Because Shah Tahmasp kept all his promises.

He prospered them.

First of all...

...let's correct an error.

No Ottoman Lord...

...can refer to Tahmasp, with the title Shah.

I will consider this a slip.

I'll even forgive you.

But there is one thing...

...I can't forgive.

No Ottoman Lord can compare His Majesty to that Tahmasp.

Just as there is only one sun in the sky...

...there is only one Emperor on earth...

...and he is Sultan Suleyman Khan.

Alright...

Does anyone else has something to say?

Good.

Check the saddles again.

Make way!

Your Highness.

Rustem Agha.

Deliver it to Iskander Celebi immediately.

As you wish, Your Highness.

Mother! Mother is here.

-Rustem Agha. -Yes, Your Majesty?

Watch over Mehmet and Mihrimah while they ride their horses.

Of course, Your Majesty.

What's going on Sumbul Agha? Who are they?

Sultana Hurrem took them in.

She felt sorry for them when she saw them on the road.

You should have take them somewhere else.

Look at them. How can we accept them?

Don't be funny.

Like you were a princess when you first came here.

Take them to the bathhouse.

Get them clean, make the physicians have a look at them...

...and give them some clothes.

I came because I want to talk to you.

I said what I wanted to say Hurrem.

I gave my life for you Suleyman.

But you can't even give me a chamber.

It's not about the chamber, Hurrem.

I would have built palaces for you if you had asked.

I know you're angry because I imposed this upon you. You're right.

But that was not my intention.

If you throw me out of that chamber now, I'll be a laughing stock in the harem.

It's about my reputation.

You should have thought of that beforehand.

Suleyman, please...

Think again. Think over your decision.

What's its name?

This horse is yours, Your Highness. Call it whatever you want.

Long Mane is good.

Long Mane?

That is a beautiful name, Your Highness.

Let's go, Long Mane.

I made my decision Hurrem.

Move out of that chamber by the end of tonight.

Is this what the mother of your 5 children deserve?

Go back to the palace, Hurrem.

And do as I say.

Otherwise you will have to face the consequences.

What will you do Suleyman?

Will you throw me out with force?

Will you send me to the old palace or Edirne?

Hurrem!

Mother!

Mother! Help me!

Look at how thin they are.

Girls, stop making noise. Leave if you're finished.

Is everything fine my moon? Does it hurt?

My leg...

This is blood!

Branches of the tree cut her, Your Highness.

Rustem Agha, how did this happen? Tell me!

Your Majesty, forgive me, I...

It's not his fault, father.

A snake appeared, the horse got spooked and started running.

I would have fallen down, if it wasn't for Rustem Agha. He saved me.

Thank you, Rustem Agha.

How can we reward you?

No reward, Your Highness. It's my duty.

Rustem Agha.

I owe you a life. Ask me for anything.

I don't need anything, Your Majesty. I pray for your well-being.

Prepare the carriage. We will return to the palace.

As you wish, Your Majesty.

Come on, Mihrimah. Be careful.

Feed those girls.

Where will they sleep?

Get them upstairs for now, we'll see later.

What is that?

Nothing, it's nothing.

That tattoo, what does it mean?

What's going on over there?

Nothing, we're just talking.

No talking. That is enough, get up and get dressed.

Mihrimah.

-My dear brothers. -How are you?

I was told to rest. But I feel better now.

So, you have fallen from your horse?

I did not fall, Selim.

I just rubbed against the branches.

That's what happens when you go without me.

You jinxed us, didn't you?

I can teach you not to fall again.

I said I did not fall!

How nice. You can skip the lessons too.

I'll enjoy my chambers for a while.

Don't get your hopes up. Mother is coming back.

What did you say?

That's what everyone is saying. Father did not let her.

Mehmet?

Our brother is right. Your three day reign is over.

It can't be.

Make way! His Majesty Sultan Suleyman Khan!

Mihrimah?

My beautiful daughter, do you feel any pain?

Your Highness.

I took care of the girls that you wanted to bring into the harem.

I'll give them a place to sleep.

They're in such bad shape.

The dirt that came off of them when they washed--

Nevermind them now.

I could not convince His Majesty.

He asked me to move out by the end of tonight.

Then we should start packing.

No.

We must pick one of the bad choices tonight, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

What is it, Gulshah?

Sultana Hatice has moved to the palace.

She'll stay here until Ibrahim Pasha returns.

Just what I needed...

What happened dear?

Why are you crying?

It's nothing...

If you are hurting...

She is crying because she won't have her own chamber anymore.

Mihrimah.

I love it here. It was going to be my own chamber.

But mother will come back here.

Do not be sad dear, we'll find you another room.

No. I want this one.

Father, please let me stay here.

Then we will find Hurrem another chamber.

Hatice.

Forgive me for bothering you with such nonsense.

Move. Move it!

All you do is talk!

What's your name?

-Clara. -Clara...

Good. That is your bed. Go on.

You?

Me?

What is your name?

-Nadia. -Nadia.

Where are you from?

Where did you come from? Where is your homeland?

It does not matter.

You bed is there, next to Clara. Go there.

Go on.

Alright.

Now your turn.

What is your name?

-Firuze. -Firuze.

Where are you from?

Sumbul Agha.

Can't do anything without me! What do you want?

-Seker Agha is calling for you. -My God...

I would be surprised if he could get anything done without me.

Alright. Your bed is that one.

Go to your bed. I don't want to hear any fighting!

Good.

Firuze.

How can you let this happen, Your Majesty?

It was your decision for that chamber to be empty.

Hatice.

The latest events have upset you dearly.

Don't tire yourself, thinking about these things.

I especially want you to stay out of it.

You said it was unacceptable. I was a witness to how angry you were.

-What happened? Why-- -This is between me and Hurrem, Hatice.

I will not discuss my decisions with you.

Mihrimah.

My golden haired angel.

What happened mother?

What else?

His Majesty is letting me stay in Mother Sultana's chamber.

-Really? -Yes!

-Ask me for anything. -Anything?

Except getting married to Malkocoglu.

Then we can get engaged.

Don't worry about these things now, you'll have plenty of time.

I promise you as your mother.

One day...

...you will marry whoever you heart desires.

-Promise? -I promise.

Our dead mother told you so many times.

Ibrahim, Mahidevran, we all did.

-But I see, you will never listen to us. -Hatice...

Hurrem is a dagger, Your Majesty. She will stab you and your dynast--

Watch your words!

My love for you doesn't mean I will be tolerant to everything you say.

Your Majesty.

I told you to leave us alone!

Your Majesty, a letter has arrived. It's about Ibrahim Pasha.

The Turkmen Cavalry ambushed them on the way to Diyarbakir.

Oh sake divine, a chalice offer to me, and they'll deem me a drunkard bold.

If they accuse of unruly conduct, let them declare me a wild and free soul to behold.

Around me, all raise their cups to toast,

henceforth, this abode shall be known as a tavern, a host.

Destroy your heart's home, every stone unturned,

so that from its ashes, a new structure can be discerned.

Whose image resides within your heart's chambers?

To call the Kaaba a heathen temple, would be an affront beyond measures.

Yahya's musings, always brimming with love's mysteries,

Friends must caution him, not to share with strangers, such tender histories.

Pasha, His Grace!

-Whose poem is this? -Yahya of Taslica, Pasha.

Yahya of Taslica.

Taslica...

I've never heard of him. What about you, Matrakchi?

I did, Your Grace.

But I can't say I know him very well.

-Nobody does. -What did you say?

I said no one knows him.

What's your name?

Yahya, Your Grace.

-But they call me Taslicali. -Are you mocking me?

-Of course not, Your Grace. -Cut his head off.

Your Grace, I didn't have any bad inte--

Stop!

Do you have any more poems?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Bring me some of them. I'd like to read them.

If I do not like them...

...then I'll really have your head.

What happened Taslicali? You look all pale. Bring him some water.

Destroy your heart's home, every stone unturned,

So that from its ashes, a new structure can be discerned.

Not bad at all, don't you think so Matrakchi?

I've heard that he is very talented.

-But I do not know if he is trustworthy. -Why?

He is one of the poets who is under the protection of Iskender Celebi.

He's got a hand in everything, scum!

Any news from Ulama Pasha?

He will meet us in Aleppo, Your Grace.

Good.

He knows this region well.

I want to share my ideas about the Persian lands with him.

Do you want him to lead the newly formed state?

We must find a powerful Khan, Matrakchi.

Someone who can carry the title of Sultan.

Forgive me, Your Grace. But there is no such man.

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Oh God. Call a physician!

What are you doing? Step aside.

Your Highness!

What happened to her?

She's fine, she'll get better.

She just needs some sleep.

It's not a serious wound, Your Majesty.

His Grace is fine.

They're about to reach Aleppo with the army.

How did it happen?

Turkmen cavalries set up an ambush and attacked them.

It is a wonder His Grace has survived.

Tahmasp will pay for this treacherous attack.

Make your preparations Ayaz Pasha, it's time for you to hit the road.

As you command, Your Majesty.

You may take your leave.

Suleyman.

You let me stay in the chamber.

-Thank you for allowing me-- -It's not for you Hurrem.

I did it for Mihrimah.

Forgive me.

I did not want to hurt you.

You may leave.

Your Highness, I brought you the girl you asked for.

Come closer. Come.

Whom do I owe my health to?

My name is Firuze, Your Highness.

Firuze.

Who are you?

Where did you come from? Your homeland?

I come from the city of Ray, Your Highness.

Ray...

Are you Persian?

No, Your Highness. I'm Assyrian.

Assyrian?

Harem does not get girls from there.

How did you end up here?

Barbarossa found me. Captain Hizir, he brought me.

I can barely remember you.

You looked into my eyes last night.

You were saying something to me. What was it?

It was a prayer, Your Highness.

My God, help me.

Let's not hurt each other, let us forgive each other quickly.

How did you heal me?

You did something with your hands.

They were not mine, but the hands of God, Your Highness.

Make way! His Majesty Sultan Suleyman Khan!

Get back, bow your head down.

Your Highness.

Do you have any information about Nigar Kalfa?

She's in Sultana Hatice's palace, being kept in a dungeon.

She'll be executed after giving birth.

What will happen to the baby?

Probably will share the same fate as it's mother, Your Highness.

Percem Agha, I have a mission for you.

Yes, Your Highness.

I want you to get Nigar out of there.

You will get her before she gives birth.

I will do my best, Your Highness, but...

...Her Highness has taken many precautions.

I will give you the necessary support.

What's the matter?

Are you ill?

No, Your Majesty.

I am alright.

Your Majesty.

She fainted last night.

The physicians told her to rest.

You're tiring yourself, Hatice.

Don't get out of bed today, rest.

I received news about Ibrahim.

His wound is not serious. He's fine.

-Good. -Bring me some water.

Where are your children?

They are inside, Your Majesty.

I feel sad for them.

They were very affected by it.

Then recover immediately.

Because your children needs you.

Your Majesty.

By your leave.

Forgive me for what I said yesterday, please.

You are in pain Hatice.

Your behavior makes me very upset.

Don't let your anger take over.

Wait patiently and calmly.

Your Majesty.

I need to tell you something.

You asked me to make a decision about Ibrahim.

I thought for quite a long time and made a decision.

Do not hurry. Later...

I changed my mind about the divorcement, Your Majesty.

You were right.

I couldn't see anything because of my anger.

Because of the pain.

What has changed Hatice?

What stopped your anger and pain?

I'm still in pain.

But if I lose Ibrahim, I'll suffer even more.

And then there is my children.

I want them to grow up with their father.

Make way!

Your Highness, I will get your horse ready.

No need, Rustem Agha. I've come to thank you.

Thanks to you, Mihrimah is well.

Gulshah?

Here you go, Your Highness.

Take this.

It is a small gift for you.

You've brought happiness to your subject, Your Highness.

You deserved it, Rustem Agha.

As long as you serve with loyalty, there is no position you can't get to.

My life belongs to you.

Rustem Agha, did you send the letter?

I did, Your Highness.

It will be delivered to Iskender Celebi as soon as possible.

Good.

What are you doing here?

Who are you?

Who are you? What are you doing here?

My hunt ran away because of you.

We did good then, poor animal.

Poor? I've been following it for 2 days.

Since you haven't been able to kill it for 2 days, you must be a very skilled hunter.

Elena?

We're coming mother.

Good luck to you.

Wait here, maybe it will take pity on you and come back.

Elena? Who is he? You know him?

I've never seen him before.

Neither did I, but he was very handsome, don't you think so?

To you, all men look handsome.

What are you mumbling over there?

Nothing mother, we're just talking.

I can tell, you were gone for long, where is the laundry?

Here mother, I brought them.

Go wash them, quickly.

Elena.

What is it, Rita?

-He is there. -Who?

My Prince, we've looked everywhere for you.

Well, here I am.

Forgive me, but this is against the rules. A Prince--

I know the rules.

Then I am asking you to follow the rules.

If something were to happen to you, how would I explain it to His Majesty?

-Any news from my father? -About what, My Prince?

I still did not receive an invitation to the campaign.

You should soon, My Prince.

How?

-Won't Mustafa join the campaign? -He will not.

I will entrust him the Empire during my absence.

It is a great honor, your Majesty.

He will inevitably be sad,

as he wanted to join the campaign wholeheartedly.

He'll undoubtedly be a good soldier.

But first and foremost, he needs to be a good statesman.

What about Mahidevran?

She was to go there as soon as you left on your campaign.

Your Majesty, your wet nurse Lady Afife has come.

Let her in.

Your Majesty.

Afife, welcome home.

I am honored your Majesty.

Your Highness.

Lady Afife.

What are you doing?

I asked you a question, what are you doing?

I gathered some flowers, I will dry them.

How did you even gather them?

They took us out to the garden for service.

I see.

-If you need more, say it to me. -I'll send you.

Thank you.

You're such a polite girl.

Fatma?

And the owl is here.

Watch your tongue.

Do not mess with me, get back to work.

What do you think you're doing? Is it appropriate here?

Go to the bathhouse.

It's none of your business.

I told you to go to the bathhouse.

Make me.

Did you get the letter that I wrote to you?

-I did, your Highness. -Then you're aware of the situation?

This is not a secret, Your Highness.

Everyone talks about Sultana Hurrem and her deeds.

As far as I understand, no one except his Majesty likes her.

Believe me, there are good reasons not to.

The future of our dynasty is in danger.

It deeply disturbs me what people say about His Majesty outside.

Especially for Him to stay loyal to one woman

causes ugly rumors

Women in the Harem are dissatisfied as well.

While they're burning with the desire of being with the Sultan,

They can't even see the face of him.

If this caries on,

a riot might break out in the Harem.

IN short,

I want you to save the Sultan out of Hurrem's talons.

Your Highness--

I won't give you any tasks that will shame you Afife...

I just want you to do what's necessary for Harem's order.

Do what the rules and traditions command.

Fatma get up before I run out of patience.

Ugh, Gulshah!

Go away before I step on your tail.

-Do as I say -And what if I don't!?

-I said move! -Get off me!

-Let me just destroy her! -What's going on here!

-Who are you? -Who are you to command us?

Know your place. It's Lady Afife you're speaking to.

Shut up, all of you.

-Kiraz Agha. -At your command, Lady Afife.

Give them a foot whipping.

Foot whipping?

I'm Sultana Hurrem's right hand.

-And I'm Prince Mustafa's Favorite. -They can't touch me.

-Esma. -Your Highness.

What's happening? What is this scandal?

Lady Afife is here, Your Highness.

She decided to punish Gulshah and Fatma upon seeing them fight.

Thank you very much.

I was sick and tired of their constant fights and arguments.

Is my chamber ready, Sumbul?

It's ready. You can move in as soon as we move your stuff.

That's enough.

From now on, get your head straight.

I do not definitely

want any fights or arguments.

You will follow the rules.

Whoever disobeys

and will not follow orders

will be hurt, no matter who they may be.

Sultana Hurrem.

So you must be Afife.

His Majesty'd always mention you.

Finally we have met. Welcome.

Well met, Your Highness.

I am honored.

I was to visit you before I had started working.

But I had to deal with an incident.

I saw that.

What can I say? "Everyone gets what they deserve".

How was your trip?

Quite exhausting, I would say.

As I seldom left the Trabzon palace.

Rest today and tomorrow. I ordered to prepare a special chamber for you.

If you need anything else, tell me.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Lady Afife.

Who knows what they told you about me.

You may even know me as a witch or a sorcerer.

I don't heed to the rumors, Your Highness.

The Sultan's favorite is my favorite too.

Good.

You may leave.

Nazli?

At your command, Your Highness.

This lady is a present for us from Sultana Hatice.

We must return her gift.

Tell Percem Agha to deal with Nigar at once.

As you command, Your Highness.

- Open the door - Who is she?

Midwife. The Sultan sent her to examine the woman.

-Was she searched thoroughly? -She was, don't worry.

I will examine you.

Get out.

We'll take you away from here.

Who are you? Did His Excellency send you?

Yes.

Lie down.

We tried several times

but it is almost impossible to get into the dungeon.

You must go upstairs.

How do I do that?

They don't even let me go to the bathroom.

I'll tell you.

Ulama Pasha, do not leave the camp. I want to talk to you later.

As you command, Your Grace.

And here's our Chief Admiral.

May it bring us good fortune.

Not yet, Iskender Celebi.

I will decide who gets to be the Chief Admiral.

Surely.

All forces are linked to army commander.

So am I, as your Chamberlain.

But you were not the one who picked me.

You're right.

If it were up to me, you would just be a eunuch.

-Pasha, Your Grace. -Hayreddin Barbarossa!

It's a great honor to see you here.

That honor belongs to me, Your Grace.

We've been on the road for days. I thought it would never end.

Black earth makes you nauseous, come in.

The Sultan sent me here personally.

He wants to create a powerful fleet.

He wants to assign me as the admiral.

Of course if you agree too, Your Grace.

I have been informed.

Hayreddin Barbarossa,

our navy has been inactive since Rhodes incident,

and it's fair to say that it's inadequate now.

This is unacceptable for the Empire that is surrounded by water on four sides.

We could not even defend Corone from Andrea Doria.

The Mediterranean shall be our sea.

However...

I want to set sail to vast sea... To the new world.

I've already confiscated many ships coming from there.

They're coming with chests full of gold.

There're vast loots.

Either we will take our share...

or we will bring it ourselves.

Good.

I'm glad we agree.

As you'll be the Sultan's Chief Admiral...

from now on we'll see each other very often.

Hayreddin Barbarossa, thanks to you...

his Majesty will be the ruler of both land and sea.

What does his Grace want to talk to me about?

He discovered something about our cooperation?

Do not worry, Ulama. Calm down.

He can not prove anything.

His Holiness, you got a letter from the capital.

Ulama Pasha. We will finish the conversation later.

Iskender Celebi, I got your letter.

I would like give you the good news but

things do not go as they planned.

Sultana Hatice changed her mind about divorcing Ibrahim Pasha.

His Majesty will highly likely to forgive him.

In case Ibrahim comes back, he'll be stronger than ever, as you imagine.

So find a way to get rid of him at all costs before his Majesty arrives.

Do not let him come back, ever.

I brought this for you, Your Grace.

What is it?

I know you are an art enthusiast.

I brought you a painting from an Italian artist.

Who may he be?

-Tiziano. -Tiziano?

Great.

I'm very delighted with this gift, Barbarossa.

I'm glad that you like it, Your Grace.

Who may this woman be? Mere imagination of Tiziano?

Duchess Traetto and Countess Fondi.

Her name is Giulia Gonzaga.

It is said that she is the most beautiful woman in the world.

Have you ever seen her?

Once, from afar.

I can confirm that she is indeed the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.

Barbarossa, I want you to find her and bring her to me.

Understood, Your Grace.

If she's the most beautiful woman in the world,

then let's find her and present her to his Majesty.

I'm so tired.

What is it Agha? Were you up all night for a baby?

Don't mess with me Seker, I'm not in the mood.

Because of Lady Afife?

She came with her entourage.

-Who may be that? -That scoundrel called Kiraz.

-You know him? -I don't need to.

You can tell from his eyes what a man he is.

They named him after cherry. More like a poisonous one!

It's like he came from some tribe, he's not civilized!

Exactly, you're right! He's all messed up!

He literally whispers while talking,

no one can tell what he's saying.

-Are you shamelessly eavesdropping? -You look at yourself.

You live with women, now you act like one.

Stop yapping and show me where I stay, come on.

I'll get you to the stables! You smell like a goat!

I swear life is good for you.

Eat, drink and sleep!

God praise, you've grown fat like a cow.

You're the cow.

I wish.. Gather my whole family and they won't weight to one of your legs!

Look at me, speak properly or I'll strangle you here!

-Medlar face! -Fine.

I should find myself a place to sleep.

I still have to begin teaching the girls.

Have a lot to do, no one works around here!

This can't carry on like this, let me tell you that.

I'll discipline all of you!

Your Highness.

Did you check on Mihrimah and Mehmet?

Yes, Your Highness. They are in good mood.

You look very beautiful.

I'll be visiting his Majesty.

I have to end this argument.

Who could resist this beauty of yours?

Even the mountains can't withstand it.

I hope he will not refuse me.

-It is Thursday, Your Highness. -He will not be refusing you.

Slowly, ease. Don't be hard on the strings.

You will break it. Don't yank it, slowly!

You are useless.

Stop it. Okay, enough! Stop!

Enough! You gave me a headache!

That's it for today. Vacate the room, everyone back to the chambers.

Come on come on, hurry up!

You stay.

Don't leave the room until you clean the room properly.

Your Highness, his Majesty is not here now.

-Really? Where is? -We were not informed, Your Highness.

He did not say anything.

But Mustafa will definitely come here.

-So he won't join the campaign? -No. He will be here.

You should be happy, Mahidevran.

The Sultan trusts him so much that

he appointed him as regent.

Then I will not have to leave.

I'd go back with Mustafa.

Hurrem must have gone crazy if she heard it.

When the Sultan goes on the campaign, Mustafa will be regent.

-That's enough to destroy Hurrem. -Don't, Mahidevran.

Keep Mustafa away from this matter.

We will destroy Hurrem.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Lady Afife.

Did you move in? Are you comfortable?

I did, Your Highness.

Thanks to you I'm comfortable, I don't need anything else.

Good.

Lady Afife,

As you know. the Sultan will go on a campaign soon.

I want to organize festivities before he leaves.

Would it be appropriate when our army already is on a campaign?

Not a big festivity.

Only for the Sultan.

As you know, how we start will determine how we'll finish.

Suleiman.

I thought you would never come.

Is there a matter?

No, I came for you.

We were not by ourselves for a long time. I missed you.

I need to work tonight.

Soon you'll leave. I'll be missing you.

Return to your chambers Hurrem.

I'll be organizing an entertainment for his Majesty.

You will take care of the preparations.

What should I say to Sumbul Agha?

Tell him that it's my order.

Choose three girls. The best ones.

Notify me when you do, I want to see them as well.

Your Highness.

Aleppo Army camp

Tabriz is Tahmasb's stronghold.

We'll be facing the strongest resistance there.

As you know, our army marches to Baghdad.

We'll conquer it first and spend the winter there.

When spring comes, we will march on Tabriz

and hit the enemy in the heart.

We'll lose a lot of time, Your Grace.

Tahmasp fights with hit and run tactics.

He uses plots and schemes to stir up trouble.

If we give him enough time, he'll definitely fool many lords.

What are your suggestions?

Let me explain Your Grace.

Let's strike the enemy where they're strongest.

From Tabriz.

Tabriz?

Ulama Pasha, you know this region better than I do.

But what you offer is quite arduous.

Mountains, hills, rocky bluffs, rivers...

The soldiers will be exhausted.

We brought 300 cannons here.

They are quite heavy, as you'd know.

How will we transport them there?

I would not suggest this in the winter,

but the season is appropriate, Your Grace.

We can quickly deploy the army to Tabriz.

As for cannons, we do not need them all.

We can leave some in Aleppo.

What do you think, Barbarossa?

You can not change a horse while crossing a river.

Such a huge army

cannot be deployed rapidly especially in this region.

We'll be in distraught as we encounter more troubles.

I agree with that.

Therefore, we will march to Baghdad.

As you deem fit, Your Grace.

I have another idea.

I intend to set up a new state in this region.

I hope that Ulama Pasha will convince him.

I do not think so, your Holiness.

Ibrahim is a good commander, he will not move the army to Tabriz.

You never know.

As ambition can drag you anywhere.

Either way, we won't need it.

Getting rid of Ibrahim falls upon us.

Who will be given the task?

-Let me in. -You can't.

Inform him that I came.

Tell them, let him in.

Let him in.

Iskender Celebi, Your Grace.

Taslicali. What brings you here?

Ibrahim Pasha wanted to see my poems.

You took my notebooks.

If you let me I'd like to take them back.

Of course you can.

Surely.

Take them to his Grace.

A powerful Khan who is loyal to our Sultan will rule the Persian lands.

This will change the fate of the region entirely.

I also think that way.

Who may this mighty Khan be?

His Majesty will make that decision.

Great idea.

If it succeeds, King Charles will be doomed as well.

As we wouldn't have to face the east anymore.

What do you think, Ulama?

I am listening to you with admiration.

I can not wait to fight for this cause.

I wish I could host you a little longer Barbarossa.

Duty calls, Your Grace.

I want to be at the capital before his Majesty leaves.

Then godspeed.

The duchess, Tiziano painted...

-What was her name? -Giulia Gonzaga.

Gonzaga.

I want you to bring her with you.

He wants to form a new state in the east.

I'm aware.

And he wants to rule it.

Of course if he lives long enough to see it.

What do you mean?

Come in.

-Your Majesty. -Ayaz Pasha, come in.

How are the preparations going?

We will be ready to take the road within two weeks.

-Did you send a message to Prince Mustafa? -Yes, your Majesty.

It is announced that you appointed him as regent.

Good. We'll take the road when Mustafa arrives.

As you wish, your Majesty.

Barbarossa will come back by then.

So he'd be able to start his duty as the Chief Admiral.

-Your Majesty... -Tell me.

Sheikh ul-Islam Ibni Kemal Effendi...

passed away.

May he rest in peace. He was a great scholar.

May he go to heaven

Amen.

Ayaz Pasha, it's my will...

I assign Sadullah Sadi Effendi as the new Sheikh ul-Islam.

What are you doing there?

I'm resting.

Couldn't you find a different place to rest?

There are other places, but this spot is the best.

You should be ashamed.

-I suppose these clothes are yours. -Do not touch them! Go away!

I'm tired, I want to rest a bit.

-Is the water warm? -No! You can't swim while I'm here.

You will have to go out then.

Get out? How will I get out while you're there?

Do not worry. I won't look, I will turn around.

No. It is impossible. Go away!

-Then I'll come there then. -Okay I'll go out. Turn around.

Do not even try to peek at me.

Where did you come from?

I was looking for the deer that I lost the track of because of you.

-It led me here. -I'm sure that's the truth.

-Don't turn your back. -Fine.

Who are you?

Why are you following me?

What?

Just looking for a place where I can stay alone, like you.

This is my spot. Find another one.

Helena?

-How do you know my name? -I heard the other day.

Your memory is better than your hunstmanship.

I will be here again next week.

Thanks for letting me know. I won't come that day.

Aghas!

Is anybody there?

Help me!

Is anybody there?

Help me!

-What happened? -My baby.

Help her!

She began to give birth, help me get her upstairs.

Good.

Very good.

Stay here. We'll call the doctor.

Come with me. Hurry up.

Your Grace, he's one of the Persian soldiers.

Tahmasb is trying every way to kill you.

Come on. Hurry up!

Don't be afraid.

Percem Agha?

We will not hurt you.

Sultana Hurrem ordered us to save you.

I...

There is no other way.

Either come with us or die in this palace with your baby.

Okay. I'm coming with you.

What happened?

No no, now is not the time, please don't do it.

What's going on there?

Run. Run!

Lady Afife.

Kiraz Agha.

-Have you chosen the girls? -Of course. Check them out.

Which ones?

That tall one and the other next to her.

I asked around, they are new in the harem and both very beautiful.

Not bad. Who is the other one?

I couldn't make up my mind about her.

The one who's doing the embroidery and the one behind her.

-Blonde one? -Yes.

Take them both.

Why didn't I think of that?

Summon them, I want to talk to them.

As you wish.

Where is Sultana Hatice?

She vanished into thin air.

She doesn't leave Mahidevran's chamber.

Gulfem is there too.

Who knows what they are up to.

Afife joined them too.

They'll bow down to your might, Your Highness.

Did you understand what I said?

You won't talk to anyone about tonight.

Understood, Lady Afife.

Kiraz Agha.

Take them away.

They shouldn't be around until tomorrow.

Do not worry. Girls.

After you. The fate has smiled upon you! Come on!

Your Highness.

-Did you pick these girls? -Yes.

Kiraz Agha will prepare them.

Good.

I will tell you about one more girl.

-I especially want her there. -Who is she?

Girls!

Go to bed and sleep.

Not you.

-Are you Firuze? -Yes, that's me.

You'll be in the Sultan's presence tomorrow night.

Me? To the Sultan's presence?

Keep it down.

Nobody will know about it. Understand?

If you care about your life, you will be silent about this.

Sultana. If you want we can go to the garden tomorrow.

You can ride a horse.

-Gulshah. -At your command, Your Highness.

Stay away from Rustem Agha.

-Your Highness, I-- -I saw you staring at him.

Do not get him into trouble.

Your Highness...

Come on in, Sumbul.

Your Highness, I just heard something.

Lady Afife is organizing a festivity.

Festivity during a campaign?

It will be in the privy chamber, only for his Majesty.

This means Afife began her schemes.