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-Who is this woman? -Sultana Hurrem.

Sultana Hurrem?

His Majesty's favourite. Bore him four princes and a sultana.

Hurrem must've heard the news.

She will do everything to prevent it.

She won't dare to, now.

As you know,

-She and his Majesty got estranged. -Right.

It is better for her not to leave the room.

Your Highness.

Don't worry about Gulfem, I will sleep soon.

I got a message from your palace.

Nigar, she is in labor pains. She'll give birth.

Finally the time to end her life has come.

Your Highness.

Afife, don't be bothered.

Surely I will not.

Do you like your room?

Thanks to you, I have everything I need Your Highness.

Afife I told you that I want to get along with you. I still do think the same way.

But I've just heard something.

It's said that you're organizing a fesitivity for his Majesty.

That's right, Your Highness.

Why the rush that I do not understand.

Are you backdooring me the moment you came?

God forbid.

I only try to fulfil my duties.

Without a doubt.

I'm wondering.

If Queen Mother were alive, would you hide this from her?

No, Your Highness. I would first ask for her permission.

So why do you hide it from me?

Your Highness, I was going to talk to you in the morning.

But to not ask for permission.

But to inform you.

-Because... -Because?

You are not the Queen Mother.

It is true.

I'm not like her.

Do you know the difference between her and me?

Queen Mother is dead, I'm alive.

Afife, there will be no festivities tomorrow night.

-Your Highness! -I said what I said!

Why aren't we informed yet?

Ibrahim should have been dead by now.

-I'll find out what happened. -No.

Wait.

Let's not attract attention.

-Iskender Celebi. -Tell me.

You're coming with me.

What's the meaning of this?

-Where? -I am ordered to escort you.

Take a deep breath. Push!

Push!

Again!

Your Grace.

What's happening? Who is this?

You are the one to tell us that.

Who is this fool that tried to take my life, Iskender Celebi?

He tried to kill you?

He did.

If Taslicali wasn't here on time,

he would have succeeded.

Explain it to me now.

How did this Persian soldier get in here?

Forgive me, Your Grace.

I will investigate it immediately.

Anyone guilty will duly punished.

Is that so?

What about you, Iskender Celebi?

Are you not even guilty at slightest as my Chamberlain?

What is the condition?

The baby is tangled to the cord, we're having difficulties.

Do what's needed.

What are you accusing me of, Your Grace?

If you think that I planned this malicious attack...

If I were to accuse you, we wouldn't be having this conversation.

This grave is dug for this poor Persian soldier.

But surely there is a traitor among us.

A traitor who called him and helped him here.

I highly doubt it.

But if it is like what you say,

I will find this traitor, Your Grace.

Do not worry about it.

Whoever it is, I'll find him myself

and be sure that

he won't even have a grave.

Hurry up girls, Sultana Hurrem must have woken up.

Hurry up!

Where is the silk scarf?

Your head is in the clouds! Go get it!

What are you staring at? Take this off from me.

Move!

Good morning Your Highness.

Thank you.

Your breakfast will be here soon.

Have them prepare it outside.

I will be with my princes.

As you wish, Your Highness.

Which dress appeals the most to you today, Your Highness?

Purple one.

Of course. Get it ready now.

-Any news from the other palace? -Not yet, Your Highness.

But do not worry, Percem Aga must have taken care of everything.

I hope so.

My baby...

-Where is my baby? -Wait.

Calm down, you shouldn't get up now.

Where is my child? Where did you take her?

Not here.

Where is she? I want to see her!

You've had a difficult delivery!

What do you mean?

--What did you do to her? -I did what I could.

But, God's will,

she was stillborn.

No! No!

-You're lying! -Come over here!

Bring me my child!

I want to see her. No!

What will happen to Nigar, Your Highness?

I think she should be punished immediately.

You have suffered enough because of her.

-Aghas, come quick! -You're lying!

Bring me my child!

She has apparently come to her senses.

Murderers! You killed her.

Sultana Hatice!

Sultana Hatice! Give my child back to me!

-What is going on here? -Your Highness.

Where is my child?

Give her back to me.

Didn't you tell her?

We did, Your Highness. We said that she was stillborn.

But she doesn't believe us.

No.

It's a lie.

She is not dead, you took her away from me.

Your Highness...

Please don't do this.

She's dead, don't you understand that?

You killed her, didn't you?

You killed a baby in cold blood.

-Murderers! -Give her some medicine, put her to sleep.

Your Highness! Your Highness!

Give me my child, please.

Dead or alive, give me back my child.

Let me hug her at least once, I do not want anything else.

Then take my life as you please.

Your child is buried already.

She is in heaven now.

You should be happy.

An angel will greet you when you die.

In that case, kill me.

Kill me and end my torment.

Let me reunite with my child.

You will die, eventually...

whenever I wish.

Lady Gulfem!

Please tell me the truth.

What did you do with my child?

What you heard is true, Nigar.

Your daughter has paid the price for your sins.

What a pity..

Was it a girl?

Decorate Mihrimah's room as she wants.

Spare no expenses.

Give her concubines to serve her.

I have already told Lady Afife. She will take care of everything.

Your Highness...

Will there be festivities tonight?

I don't think so, but keep your eyes peeled.

I want to know who enters in the Privy Chamber

Do not worry.

Your Highness.

-Good morning -Thanks.

Something happened, Sumbul?

Come on girls, everyone outside.

I just talked to Percem Agha.

Just when they were about to take Nigar out of there, the labor began.

They had to leave her and run.

God damn it!

Stare at my eyes.

Stand straight. More!

Come.

-I lost again. -Tell me why.

You are stronger, your Majesty.

If strength were the mere reason, we wouldn't need swords.

One day you will grow up and you will have to face a stronger opponent.

What will you do then?

Become a martyr by fighting like an honourable soldier.

I have no doubt.

However if you were to become a martyr, the army then would scatter.

The empire would have a hard time.

But if you heed to me and practise, only then...

it will be the enemy who will be dead, not you.

No matter how powerful the opponent is...

this is enough to destroy him.

Only if you command your sword by your mind, not by muscles.

Then, even the dragons can't stand in your way.

-Dragons? -Yes.

You'd better run away if you notice one.

-Rustem Agha -At your command, your Majesty.

Have them prepare the lunch here, I'll eat with my prince.

As you wish, right away your Majesty.

Aleppo army camp

Where did Taslicali come from?

We were so close to get rid of Ibrahim.

He ruined everything.

His Holiness, forgive me.

But it's better if we stop now.

Otherwise we will be exposed.

I have no such intention.

I'll get Ulama Pasha to do this.

His Holiness.

Ulama Pasha.

Speak of the devil and in he walks.

I heard what happened last night.

Does it have anything to do with you?

What kind of question is that?

I don't like Ibrahim Pasha any more than you do.

But death is not the way to get rid of him.

He is, after all, the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman state.

And Sultan Suleyman's deputy.

Ulama Pasha,

It has nothing to do with us.

If that were the case, he would be long gone.

I just want him to fail, that's all.

We must immediately direct the army to Tabriz.

I did my best, he's not convinced.

You can't persuade him with words.

How so?

Now...

As you know...

Ibrahim Pasha wants to form a new state in Persian lands.

If his Majesty approve of this...

you will be my candidate.

Only a strong Shah who knows the region like you can manage it.

Thank you, His Holiness.

But his Grace is determined to march on Baghdad.

There's one way to convince him.

What may it be?

Ibrahim will receive false intelligence from someone he trusts.

Who else could it be but Iskender?

He found a Persian and sent him to me.

If Taslicali weren't there,

you would be at my funeral now.

He was by himself, Your Grace.

Maybe he managed to get through somehow.

Nasuh, do you defend Iskender?

I am afraid that this may cause anxiety among soldiers, Your Grace.

Unity is necessary for the good of the campaign.

Once,

when I was in Parga,

My brother Nico was beaten.

By someone from the upper village.

He was brutally beaten. His face was messed up.

I saw it and I got furious.

I gathered my friends and went there.

Then I saw that they're more crowded than we are.

And they were older as well.

I turned around and looked.

Everyone had left.

They had run away.

I learned something that day.

Never be on the same path, with someone you don't trust.

In short, Nasuh

I need loyal people like you by my side.

Not scums like Iskender.

-Will Brother Mustafa come here? -Yes.

I named him as regent.

He'll be with you during the campaign.

I need to tell this to my siblings, they'll be so happy.

-Excuse me, your Majesty. -You're excused.

-Rustem Agha. -At your service, your Majesty.

Come closer.

Mihrimah is my greatest treasure.

You saved her from one trouble, saved me from a thousand.

I increased your pay from 100 coins to 150. God bless you.

Your Majesty.

You've made your subject happy.

May God grant you and your children long lives.

Amen.

If you anything to tell, go ahead.

Thanks to you, I have no problems your Majesty.

Have you found solace in your hearth?

Not yet, your Majesty.

Family is vital, Rustem.

Find a wife and embrace your children soon.

If God wills it, that's my wish your Majesty.

Good.

Prepare a room for my mother.

Should be the most beautiful chamber in the whole palace.

Of course, Prince. When will they arrive?

I'll probably be on the campaign when she arrives.

I don't want her to have any problems in my absence.

We'll welcome Sultana Mahidevran the way she deserves.

I'll mobilize the harem for her comfort.

Good.

-If you don't have any other wishes-- -I don't, you may leave.

Helena, what are you doing there?

-Go stand on the counter. -I'm coming mom!

-Where is Rita? Hasn't she come yet? -I'm waiting for her.

Father. When will we go to the market?

Not today. I have a lot to do.

-Why did you ask? -I'd like to buy stuff.

Elena?

-Finally! Where were you? -I've just left the house.

I saw Dimitri. We talked a little.

I know what you talked about.

"Dimitri, my love, my dear"

Girls. we have so much work to do, move it.

Okay mom.

What did you do? How is Dimitri?

He's like a pig! He only thinks about frisking me.

I ask him when we'll marry and he only stares at me.

Men... All of them are the same.

What's up? What happened?

Nothing.

Speak up.

I went to swim yesterday. There he was, watching me.

Who?

The hunter we met near the river.

That handsome fella of yours. Tell me what you did.

-Did you swim together? -Of course not.

Don't you know me? I sent him away.

It's shame Helena, why did you send him away?

-What was I supposed to do Rita? -I don't know.

You could have talked to him at least.

Who is he? Where is he coming from? What does he want?

I tried to send him away but he wouldn't leave.

He tried to come near me so I had to get out of the water.

And he fainted after seeing your beauty.

I won't tell you anything!

Alright, fine. Then what happened?

He turned out to be a decent boy. He did nothing.

Turned his back. When I dressed up, I escaped immediately.

Good job!

Why did you run away? How will you meet him again?

He said he would be there next week.

-He likes you obviously. -How did you respond?

I said "good to know, I will not come that day."

We will definitely go.

-If you are so interested, go ahead. -I will.

Dimitri is for no good any ways.

Come in.

Prince, your Highness.

Come on in, mentor.

This is from his Majesty.

Prince, is it bad news?

His Majesty, he assigned me as the regent.

He invites me to the capital.

It's a great duty, Prince, you should be delighted.

I really wanted to join the campaign, mentor.

His Majesty knew about it.

If his Majesty deemed this appropriate...

there must be a reason.

Your Majesty.

- I'm sorry to bother you - Afife, how are you?

-Is everything alright in the harem? -Will be, eventually.

I'm doing my best to be worthy of your trust.

Good.

Your Majesty, I am here because I wanted to ask for permission.

What for?

I want to organize you a festivity for today.

Of course, if you deem it appropriate.

Lady Afife.

What's up Sumbul?

Why did you come?

I heard there's a festivity. I am here to lend a hand.

How is it going? Everything alright? Anything missing?

-Do you need anything? -I'll let you know if there's anything.

I should check it out any ways, just to be sure.

Sumbul Agha! I'll tell you if I need anything.

Move it, don't wander around under my feet.

So this is the chamber of his Grace.

-Kiraz Agha? -Hmm?

Won't you go out?

Take care of the other girls, they shouldn't be late.

Alright, fine.

What is this?

Will she wear this to see the great Sultan?

-She wanted it herself. -God damn you!

'She wanted it herself"

Go bring some proper clothes, come on.

Kiraz Agha, Lady Afife allowed me to dress however I want.

Okay, fine.

But if I don't like it, I swear I'll send you back.

-Did you find anything? -No.

As if the ground has swallowed them up.

I checked each and every corner in the harem.

Lady Afife came across while I was passing by the Golden Road.

It's clear that the girls were already there.

-So what do we do? -I do not know what to do.

Inform her Highness.

Why do I always give her the bad news?

Sumbul Agha. What's up, why the whispers?

Seker...

Are you informed of the festivity?

Sure. I cooked so many things.

No one will suspect you.

Find an excuse and enter the privy chamber.

What is up? Why would I go to the privy chamber?

Please find out which girls are going to be there.

Please Sumbul don't get me involved.

That sinister Kiraz watches over me, waiting for me to slip up.

-Do not say his name. -The blood rushes to my head!

Okay. Go and prepare my dinner, I'll be there soon.

Move.

You've seen Sultana Hurrem, haven't you?

I have. She is a beautiful woman.

She was brought before the Sultan on a night like this.

She danced in such a way that she charmed everyone.

Especially the Sultan.

He liked her so much, he gave her the purple handkerchief.

Purple handkerchief?

His Majesty gives handkerchief to the women he likes.

The woman who gets it,

gets to walk on the Golden Road leading to the doors of paradise.

Show what you got tonight.

Make the Sultan not be able to take your eyes off of you.

-Fatma. -Tell me.

Will you leave me alone?

Your Highness.

What happened? Did it begin?

It seems so.

Lady Afife imposed a ban.

Even the birds couldn't fly over the golden road now.

But some birds already did, right?

We couldn't find out which girls went there.

As they were taken there during the day.

It doesn't matter who they are. We'll find out eventually.

What matters is what's gonna happen now.

Afife decided to stand against me.

And she expressed it clearly. She will pay a heavy price.

The Sultan is upset because of what happened lately.

If we are to do something against Afife, it wouldn't be good for you.

Your Highness, will we keep our silence?

Get out, both of you.

I want to be alone. I have to think.

Come on don't linger, hurry up!

Why is this still here? Take it!

Seker Agha! Seker Agha! Lady Afife Hatun told me that...

you shouldn't eat all these trays of dessert,

and that you should leave some for the Sultan.

Oh God. I thought it was serious!

Go away! Do not bother me!

Excuse me!

Careful dear. You'll drop it!

Here he comes.

Give me my dinner. I'm so hungry!

Life is good for you! What a nice order you set up!

Kiraz Aga, were you here too?

I haven't noticed.

Of course you didn't. You're busy fattening your gold pouch.

Look, keep your tongue in your mouth.

Or I'd strangle you with it! I'm already pissed off!

Go to hell.

-What did you say? -What did I say?

Oh, I was saying... Why don't we go out tonight to have some fun?

I've been running around ever since I've arrived.

You're the ones who are enjoying yourself all the time. It's my turn now, isn't it?

Your Grace, you summoned me.

Even if the world were to become desolate like my restless heart

there would be no world, no life, and no separation.

You gave my poems life with your breath.

Yahya of Taslica.

You are a good poet.

And a good soldier.

I owe you my life. Make your wish.

Of course not your Grace.

-It's my duty. -I won't forget this, Taslicali.

You will be rewarded.

From now on I would like to see you by my side.

I'd be honored.

Good. You may leave.

How much is it?

It comes from Dinar. 50 coins.

This is delicious, give me some.

Right away sir.

-How is business going? -Thank God.

Thanks to Prince Mustafa.

He saved us from that bloodsucker Bekir Agha.

Showed him no mercy. Beheaded the demon.

People like the prince for a reason. He's as just as his father.

He'll ascend to the throne one day.

He will be emperor of the world.

- Abbas Agha - Lord Yanni! Welcome.

Thank you. So the carpets you ordered are ready.

Send someone to load them up.

Thank you. I'll send someone.

Come sit, let me get you something to drink?

No, no, I have work to do. Do you have new products?

Everything is there. Check if you want.

-Helena -Don't even try.

Come on girl. I'm really serious.

-If you agree, I'll marry you. -Father.

-What? -I'll be waiting outside.

Okay. I'll be right there.

Abbas Agha? Who did you buy these carpets from?

When will we leave?

I ordered your instructs for preparations.

We'll leave when it's done.

I don't want a crowded cortège, make it only few people.

-As you wish. -Additionally...

in my absence I entrust Seruhan to you.

I name you my regent.

I'd be honored, my prince.

Do you always walk alone?

-Are you following me? -No.

This time, the fate has brought us together.

-Fate? -Fate. Don't you believe it?

I do but I don't believe in you.

My father is in the store. He should not see you.

-Will you come? -Where?

To the place where we met last time.

We never met before.

Then it will be our first meeting.

I have something that belongs to you.

-I'll give that too. -What is that?

You will see if you come.

My father's out.

I'll be waiting.

Come on girl. Let's go before it's too late.

Your Highness.

Percem Agha. Tell me what happened.

I did my best, your Highness.

But I couldn't get Nigar out.

That's obvious.

How is Nigar, tell me that.

How is the baby?

I was told that the child was stillborn, your Highness.

I do not believe that.

Of course they wouldn't keep it alive.

-How about Nigar? -She's being kept at the palace.

But she won't live long.

She'll be executed one day soon.

Percem Agha you couldn't do anything!

We've to do everything we can to take Nigar back from them!

We don't have time, your Highness. Maybe they already killed her.

Then we can't do anything.

May she rest in peace.

At your command, your Highness.

Find Rustem Agha.

Find out if there's any message from Iskender Celebi.

I would like to spend my whole life with you.

Live together, have children.

Children?

-Forgive me... -No, no.

Small eyes, beautiful nose like yours.

A cute little girl, huh?

Would be nice.

Rustem Agha.

-Sultana Hurrem sent me -Does her Highness have a wish?

She wanted to know if there are any news from Iskender Celebi.

I'll let her know, if there's any.

Rustem Agha.

If you have any needs or wishes, tell me.

I will help you.

What are you doing?

-Leave me alone. I want to die! -Guards! Guards!

-Guards! Guards! Come! -Let go of me!

Leave me alone! Let go of me!

I'm Sergeant Seyis. I have a message for from Sir Mahmut to Ibrahim Pasha.

Mustafa Pasha, get ready we're leaving tomorrow.

We'll march on Baghdad over Mosul.

As you wish, your Grace.

-Pasha, your Grace. -Tell me.

Sir Mahmut's messenger Sergeant Seyis is here, he sent you this.

What is up, your Grace? What does Mahmut say?

Tahmasb vacated Tabriz.

Retreats to Caspian Sea.

So Tabriz will be as defenceless as a child.

We should use this opportunity, your Grace.

This is from Iskender Celebi.

My great Sultan...

Accept my highly regards and respect to your Majesty.

I would like to inform you about our Eastern Campaign.

There is something you should know first.

Ibrahim Pash said he wants to revolutionize

the politics of the Ottoman Empire in Persia.

According to his Grace,

a new state will be created in Persia

and he will sit on the throne.

Ayaz Pasha, if you have nothing else to discuss, you may leave.

Don't worry about our course, your Grace.

I know the region like the back of my hand.

We'll be in Tabriz in no time.

Additionally,

many Safavid soldiers will join your ranks when they see me with you.

How long will it take?

If we leave heavy cannons, we'll be in Van in a week.

From there in 20 days, we will get to Tabriz.

However, if we are to spend the winter in Baghdad,

Tahmasb may use this opportunity.

He would return to Tabriz more powerful.

What do you think Mustafa?

It's important that Tahmasb is not in the region.

In these circumstances we'll take Tabriz without resistance.

Your Grace.

If the army reaches Tabriz...

that big Persian state you dream of will surely come true.

Gather the war council tonight.

Let's discuss it and make a decision.

As you command, your Grace.

Firuze has the purple handkerchief,

it's incredible.

No woman has ever got it for years.

There is something in this girl, Gulfem. I felt it.

Finally we found the woman who'll save us from Hurrem.

Let's try to keep her at our hands.

You're right. She must be well protected.

-Your royal highness. -Tell me.

Nigar,

tried to commit suicide.

Oh my God.

Your Highness...

There's no need to torture her any further.

Do what's necessary or let her go.

Hurrem.

You're vanished again. You're a sight for sore eyes.

Mahidevran, I'm not a sight for your sore eyes.

Besides it's you that has sore eyes.

Quit stalling.

-Go where your son is, soon as possible. -I will not go anywhere.

Why not? Are you Sultana Hatice's servant now?

Mustafa returns.

His Majesty appointed him as regent.

We'll be here during the campaign.

What can I say? God bless them.

Apparently, last night upset you a lot.

Mahidevran, I'm not you.

I don't cut off my nose to spite your face.

Do you think the purple handkerchief is a little thing?

The Sultan gave a concubine a purple handkerchief.

The girl will be in Sultan's chamber tonight.

Purple handkerchief.. Who are you fooling?

Remember, I talked about a girl

That one day a woman will come and destroy you and your love.

That woman is here Hurrem.

What are you doing? Give me that!

What did I tell you? No one should see this.

Otherwise we will not be able to protect you.

I don't understand the fear.

What'd happen if Sultan Hurrem finds out?

Believe me, you don't want to know.

But eventually she'll find out.

First of all, be a favourite of the Sultan.

Penetrate into his mind and heart.

Then we'll think of a way out.

Now, go see Kiraz Agha.

He'll take you somewhere safe.

Where?

You will see when you get there.

Prepare for the night.

You'll go to his Majesty's chamber.

His chamber?

You will be granted an audience before the Sultan.

Is that so?

Lady Afife, I have to get ready.

Do not worry. You will have ample time.

How did you not see it?

Wasn't the handkerchief thrown before your eyes?

Your Highness.

I found the girls who joined the festivity last night,

and I'm questioning them now.

So you were there?

Were you the only ones there?

No, your Highness. There was another girl.

Who is she? Why is not she here?

Sultana, they did not see her.

What do you mean?

She said there was another girl.

She came with a veil, never showed her face.

We couldn't figure out who she is.

Your Highness...

They say she's got the purple handkerchief.

How do we know they're telling the truth?

I swear it's true, your Highness.

We've all seen it.

You will find that woman Sumbul. Understand?

Get her out of the hole she's hiding.

Who knows where they hid her.

Sultana Mihrimah.

-Who you are? -Your servant, Kiraz Agha.

I've come from the Trabzon palace with Lady Afife.

Oh, okay.

Hurry, hurry, hurry!

Why are they here?

They have been chosen to serve you.

Good.

I'm not like the other sultanas.

Whatever I order, will be done without question.

Who does her duty well, will stay.

And will be rewarded.

Otherwise, I won't even let you stay in the palace!

Later, Hurrem.

Don't punish me like this, Suleyman.

Hurrem...

Do not break my heart again, that I cannot stand.

What are you talking about?

About the purple handkerchief.

Tonight with another woman...

You are doing this on purpose.

You do it to hurt me, just because you're angry with me,

you leave yourself absent from me.

Suleyman, I'm aware of my mistake.

Let me fix it.

Tonight has nothing to do with you, Hurrem.

You're not the reason for everything I do.

I'll wait for you tonight.

If you don't come, I swear on my kids,

the sun will never rise for me again.

My face will always be in dark.

Get up woman we're leaving.

Move it.

Take me to my child.

I want to see her grave.

I want to pray for her.

Take me to my child.

Why do we hold this council?

Every step we'll take was planned at the capital.

Even arguing about this is meaningless.

We can't go to Tabriz!

Conditions are different now, Iskender Celebi.

We received important intel from Mahmut that will change the course of war.

Tahmasb vacated Tabriz, retreating to Caspian Sea.

We need to use this opportunity.

We're not prepared, it might be dangerous.

If we arrange the the army in a way that can move faster,

we won't have a problem.

There are strong castles like the Castle of Van on our way.

It might take weeks to conquer them.

So.. From now...

You and I...

What do you think, Nasuh?

We need to think about every possibility, your Grace.

We've taking the long way.

It won't be easy controlling the troops.

We'd go to Baghdad easily, using the rivers.

But since we got this chance, it wouldn't be wise to waste it.

Mustafa Pasha?

We all know the difficulties the region possess.

However, using Ulama Pasha's experience in the region...

and turn it into our advantage, we'll surely conquer Tabriz.

Mustafa Pasha.

Start preparatory work immediately.

- We're going to Tabriz -As you command, your Grace.

Your Grace, you're making a mistake.

This council is over.

You may leave.

Matrakci.

I want to return, Matrakci.

I want to finish this campaign and return at once.

When you return, things may never be the same.

I'll accept my fate.

Still no news about Nigar?

You want a chamber, when you're this tall?

What's wrong with my height? I'm as tall as you.

I'm sorry brother, I can not help you.

-Want something else. -I want a chamber.

Please help me. Talk to our mother.

You can do it.

There are things I cannot do.

But I promise you, I will find a way next year.

Aunt.

Your Highness.

How have you been dear? I was worried about you.

I'm fine auntie but Selim's feeling down.

He's not in the mood.

He wants a chamber of his own.

Leave me alone with my nephew and niece.

Suleyman...

Your Highness.

-What, Sumbul? -I sent Gulshah

She's hiding in Ibrahim Pasha's room.

She'll identify the woman going to the privy chamber.

You sent her in vain.

That woman won't be in the Sultan's bed.

The Sultan will refuse her, he will come to here, to me.

Hopefully.

It's time, Firuze.

Are you ready to walk the golden road?

Come.

Don't forget, If you please the Sultan, you will be the favourite.

If you give him a prince, you'd be a Sultana.

-Did you tell her the rules? -I did, Agha.

Behave with respect.

Keep your head down.

Do not look in the eyes of Sultan.

Kiss his robe and wait, alright?

Forget what he's talking about, listen to your heart.

It will show you the way.

It's like my heart stopped. It does not beat.

I cannot hear anything.

Gulshah?

Lady Afife.

Are you looking for this?

Come closer.

What's your name?

Do you speak our language?

Firuze.

Firuze...

What is this?

The Butimar bird.

It is a legend where I come from, your Majesty.

Where are you from?

I'm Assyrian.

I was born and raised in the city of Ray.

The city of Ray?

What makes this bird a legend?

Love.

I saw you in my dream.

I dreamed about this night.

Even when I didn't know you at all.

God sent me to your paradise.

You are my destiny, I am yours.

I wonder...

Tell me about the legend. What was the bird's name?

Butimar.

Tell me about the love that made it a legend.

Butimar...

fell in love with a blue sea, just like your eyes.

It would perch in front of it and watch the sea, its wings wide open.

It loved it so much that...

it didn't even drink one drop from the sea.

Because it was afraid that the sea might dry up.

This fear left it without water.

And one day, it lost its life.

Then the waves embraced it whole.

Taking it deep under.

I knew you would come.

Not for you. I'm going to wash clothes.

Where are the clothes?

I'm going to help girls. They are waiting for me.

-Let's go together then -No.

I can go alone. I will not sit on a stranger's horse.

A stranger?

Yes. I do not even know your name.

You'll find it out if you come with me.

Who are you? Where do you live? I don't know anything about you.

And I don't know anything about you either.

Apart from your beauty.

At least you know my name.

Yes. Helena.

Daughter of Zeus and Leda, wife of Menelaus.

She was so beautiful that she charmed the prince of Troy.

Prince abducted her to his own palace.

Thousands of people fought for these lovers.

Lots of blood were spilled.

I hope my fate will not be like her.

Why not?

Wouldn't you want to experience such a great love?

I don't know. I never thought about it.

By the way, you still didn't tell me your name.

Ibrahim.

My name is Ibrahim.

We have a small ranch. I live with my family.

How nice.

We too used to have a ranch.

But we lost it due to our debts.

We now live in a small but cosy house.

We have weaving loom, we're making handmade carpets.

-Are you the one making them? -Yes.

I do not want to brag, but I'm the best in Saruhan.

-Welcome Abbas Agha. -Thank you.

Carpets are just the way I want. Thank you.

If only you paid the way we deserve.

Don't say that, I'm giving you what you deserve.

If someone else pays more, go sell to them.

No one buys them out of fear.

Your daughter is the same as you. She never hesitates.

Where is she? She vanished again.

She left early, she must be by the lake.

In fact they are very valuable carpets.

We sell them to a trader dirt cheap.

He threatened everyone, so we have to sell them to him.

Why bow to him? Complain to the judge.

How do we complain? They all work together to suck the commoners' blood.

Prince Mustafa is here now. He will end all of this.

I do not think so.

People like him live in the ivory tower.

They don't show empathy to anyone.

How do you know that?

Maybe he is a just man.

He is probably an ugly, rough and snobby man.

He should not hear these.

He would have your head.

I don't care. I would say the same if he was here now.

People don't agree with you.

Everyone really likes Prince Mustafa.

Yes. All the girls in the village are dying for him.

Even Rita wants to be in his harem.

You don't want to?

Never. I'm happy with the way I live.

I would rather die alone instead of being in the Prince's harem.

Good.

So I will not have to fight against a prince for you.

I'm late, I should go home.

When can I see you again?

I don't know.

I will be here again next week.

Get away from here, now!

Helena?

What are you doing here?

Who is he?

-Your lover? -Mind your own business!

-Come. I will talk to you later. -Don't you dare!

If you touch her again I'll take your life!

Did you hear that? He would take my life.

Don't do it'

Are you alright?

You were going to kill him.

I just wanted to protect you.

But you got me into trouble.

Your Majesty.

Welcome, Hayreddin Barbarossa.

I met with Ibrahim Pasha, as you commanded.

He said that I was worthy of the position you gave me.

I handed the official communication to Ayaz Pasha.

Good.

This is my will.

From now on, I appoint Hayreddin Barbarossa as the Chief Admiral.

Start your duties as of now.

Pashas, leave me alone with the captain.

Come, have a seat.

The Ottoman Shipyards are at your disposal.

Build as many galleys for the conquest of Tunisia.

90 galleys would suffice, your Majesty.

My sole wish is all of them should be perfect.

Do as you wish.

How did Ibrahim Pasha greet you?

Thanks to him, they showed great respect for me and my captains.

I left the camp satisfied.

They wanted to me to send you his regards and respect.

Ulama Pasha, how long will it take to go around the Lake Van?

The terrain is rough. Tough circumstances.

It's hard to carry the cannons and equipment.

It will take more than 10 days.

Soldiers are showing discontent. It became so hard to control them.

If we take that road, discontent will even increase more.

This was bound to happen.

We should return from this mistake.

Give the order and let's go to Baghdad.

Galleys will be built to carry the heavy equipment,

we'll cross the lake.

It is impossible in such a short time.

It will take so much time even if we do it.

-Mustafa Pasha. -Your Grace.

Tell the Head Architect Aliaddin Ali Agha to build 3 galleys.

Give him what he needs.

And tell him that he will only have seven days.

As you command, your Grace.

-Your Grace. -You may leave.

Did Ibrahim talk about his ideas to you?

They say he wants to create a new state in Persian lands.

He did, your Majesty.

As you know, it is quite difficult to rule in Persia.

Pasha's trying to find a permanent solution.

Your Majesty, if a new state which will be loyal to you is formed there

with a powerful Khan leading...

there can be permanent peace.

Did he have anyone on his mind? Did he tell you?

He did not say anything.

Because only You can decide that.

What is your opinion? Do you think a new state should be formed in Persia?

Your Majesty, it's obvious that Pasha has pointed the issue well.

He wants to end the problems in the east and focus on the west.

His idea is very clever but also dangerous.

Because if you give this kind of power to someone else,

the consequences might be severe.

Even if I give it to Ibrahim Pasha?

Finally we have defeated Hurrem.

She hasn't left her room for days.

Although her silence scares me.

How long will you hide Firuze?

Do not underestimate Hurrem.

Before exposing Firuze,

she needs to improve her relationship with his Majesty.

Yes but Hurrem's looking all over for her.

It's a matter of time she finds her.

Don't worry Your Highness, I'll protect her.

-You may leave, Afife. -Your Highness.

Don't be afraid.

She can't do anything while his Majesty is here.

What about when he leaves?

How do we protect her? We need to do something.

You asked me to find out who the girl is.

What happened, did you find out?

Finally, who is she?

Gulshah, no one can know it was me. They'd destroy me.

Do not worry, we're behind you.

Tell me who this girl is? Where are they hiding her?

She's with Sultana Mihrimah.

They gave her to Mihrimah's service.

Gulshah!

-Oh no! -Relax.

-What are you talking about in secret? -What's it to you?

Speak up! What did you say?

Nothing. What would I say?

I told her that I don't know anything, but she doesn't believe me.

We'll find that girl eventually.

-Come with me. -Leave me alone or I'll kill you!

-I told you to come! -Leave me alone!

Kiraz Agha grab her!

-Move it! -Let go!

Always the same thing! Do something different with my hair.

If you like, I can help you, your Highness.

What will you do?

I expect that you'll like it, your Highness.

Fine, come on.

Let go of me, what do you think you're doing?

Shut up!

What's going on here?

Why did you bring this wretch here?

Your Highness, I saw her talking to one of the dancer girls.

It's obvious that she learned who was with the Sultan that night.

There are two possible consequences.

Either you will die

-or your tongue will be cut out. -Your Highness...

I didn't hear anything.

I was about to find out but Fatma arrived.

Don't lie!

-Your Highness, trust me. -I do not know anything.

Take her away, do what's necessary.

Your Highness, please stop it!

Close the door.

What is going on here?

She learned about the girl.

Thank God they grabbed her before she could tell Hurrem.

I don't know anything.

I didn't hear anything.

Let her go

-But, your Highness-- -I said let her go!

Gulshah, if you say anything at all,

you'd pay with your life.

Why are you squirming?

Your Highness, I identified which girl was in the Sultan's bed.

Then say it, who is she?

Sultana Hatice threatened me, if I tell you...

Gulshah!

Your Highness, don't be angry.

I am loyal only to you. I will never betray you.

Who is that girl?

She serves Sultana Mihrimah.

That's how they protect her.

Your Highness, it's done.

You are so beautiful that I didn't have to try very hard.

-What's your name? -Firuze

Firuze.

From now on, you'll comb my hair.

As you wish, your Highness.

You are very talented, will you teach me?

Of course.

No one is here, come on.

Would you look at that Afife?

Hid her under our noses.

What do we do now?

It's up to her Highness to decide.

Your Highness...

-Gulshah. -At your command, her Highness.

Are you sure it's this girl?

Yes, your Highness. Concubine told me her name.

Unveil her, I want to see who she is.

So it's you.

Your Majesty.

Welcome.

Come, sit.

Zülfü's pen strokes, a balm to my weary soul

Aruz's rhythmic blooms, a garden that makes me whole

Safe from the deceit of foes, my heart's at peace

The mountain of sorrow in my breast,

stamped with Suleyman's seal, never to cease.

To Zülfü's admirers, he appears as either an amber or a trap

But to my eyes, every word from him is a sweet sap

O Muhibbi,

I am enraptured by the face of the sun

Whoever beholds my condition is sure to be stunned.