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So it was you...

Get out.

Leave us alone!

Nigar, didn't I tell you to stop wandering around?

Now go. I do not want to see you.

Who are you looking for?

Firuze Hatun?

I brought you here. Do you remember that day?

Your hands were tied and you were in pain.

I am grateful for it.

But nobody knew that this would happen. This is the our fate.

Fate. Fate?

-Is this how you explain your treachery? -Your Highness...

You are a sly snake!

You kept quiet, even though I was kind to you.

You lied to my face.

You hid the truth but I thought of it, I felt it.

But it was only a suspicion, a hunch.

That's why I sent you to Mehmet. To get rid of the suspicion.

I didn't want this to happen.

I wish I told you from the beginning.

At least I would not be ashamed now.

Only honorable people would feel shame, not whores like you.

Believe me, I had no other choice.

I had to keep silent.

Now, you had no other choice but talk, is that it?

What are you going to do? Ask for forgiveness? Beg for mercy?

I did not come here to ask for forgiveness.

I do not expect mercy either.

You can do to me whatever you.

I can not stop you, I don't have the power to do so.

Only thing I take refuge in is my love for his grace.

Love? Who cares about your love?

You are coward! You've been hiding for years, just a cowardly worm!

I'll kill you. Do you understand? I'll kill you with my own hands!

Mother?

Firuze what happened? Are you ill?

My Prince, I'm fine, it's nothing.

Nazli...

-Your Highness, open the door! -Come here.

-Your Highness, please open the door! -Please open the door!

Get this piece sold of meat out of here. Hide her wherever you want.

Not only you, but the whole world can not stop me.

When I am done with her, she will beg me for her death.

I sent off our Prince and Her Highness, Your Majesty.

We took every precaution to make sure they reach Manisa safely.

-Good. Godspeed to them. -Amen.

-If you have no other command... -You may leave.

Pargali!

What's wrong?

You don't look well.

If you have a problem, tell me.

Is it about Hatice?

Did you lose your mind, woman?

How dare you face the Sultana?

If you had informed me, I would have found a way.

Lady Afife, this is better.

She was going to find out eventually.

You have a death wish.

What will we do now? How will we protect you?

How is Cihangir?

Nazli is with him, Your Highness. He should sleep soon.

God...

I never would have thought of it.

Turns out she was right under our noses.

They chose the best place to protect her.

Or she wouldn't have survived in the harem.

What should we do, Your Highness? What is your command?

Her Highness is in deep sorrow, because of me.

It makes me so sad to see her like that.

Hatice's troubled because of you.

But, you're also her remedy.

I believe and hope, she will smile again.

That is my only wish as well.

Do not expect everything to be as it was immediately.

When you lose someone's trust, it's hard to get it back.

-Your Highness... -Be patient.

Don't lose your faith.

Whatever you've been though, accept it.

In this world...

...if you do not accept things that have happened, sorrow will never leave you.

You can never get on with your life.

Acceptance makes the soul a poor.

Whenever the soul is poor, you are silent.

Only then you will see the sea of truth.

You will remember that you're only a drop, in that sea.

We are back from a long campaign.

Take care of your family and rest.

As you command. Good night.

You too.

Your Highness.

Hurrem?

What's wrong?

Guards! Call the physician!

What to do?

How can we protect her?

We all know what happened to Nadia.

What if find Firuze hanging in the harem next time?

Stop speaking ill!

It can not happen.

Do not be afraid.

As long as I live, they can't hurt a hair in your head.

-I just said that so we can be careful. -Whatever..

Are you okay?

Should we call a physician?

I do not need it.

I'm fine.

I just want to sleep.

Sleep here tonight.

We will figure something out in the morning.

Don't worry, guards will be at the door.

And Kiraz Agha will be on his guard.

Do not worry I'll keep my eyes open.

She went to His Majesty. There will be hell again.

That Firuze is a piece of work!

I never liked her anyways.

You were just praising her yesterday.

I may have not noticed her. But how did you not realize who she is?

You were always with her. Did you never suspect a thing?

I thought you were a smart woman.

I already knew.

-How? -There are no secrets in the harem.

Haven't you realized it?

Everyone knows everything. And when the time comes, they expose it.

When did you find out? Why did you not tell it to Her Highness?

Oh, but I did.

-I'm going to the garden. -I can come with you, if you wish.

You go and find Sumbul Agha.

He was supposed to pick concubines for Prince Mehmet, he still hasn't returned.

I just saw him, Your Highness. He's taking care of it.

But he is yet to find a concubine like you wanted.

Help him. I do not want mistakes.

Your Highness.

Actually, I have someone in mind.

But I wanted to ask you first. Smart and beautiful woman.

And she's loyal to you.

And you like her very much.

Who are you talking about?

If you want, we can prepare Firuze.

What is your problem? How could you do it?

I just wanted her to find out the truth.

Then you should have told her it was Firuze!

Cat got your tongue?

What would I have said if she asked me, why I kept it a secret all this time?

I don't care!

You're smart enough to scheme, but not smart enough to think about that?

Sultana Hurrem suspected her anyways, she once told me to follow her.

I asked her why, she told me she felt uneasy about that girl.

What do you want Nigar? What is your goal?

If not today, sooner or later they'll marry me off.

They will get rid of me.

I will not go quietly.

Nigar. You're flying too close to the sun.

Don't get yourself in trouble on the way out.

If Sultana Hurrem finds out about this...

I'm not afraid of anybody.

They should be afraid of me now.

Forgive me, Your Highness. I had to keep it a secret.

At least until you had returned.

I was going to explain it at an appropriate time, but...

...somehow Her Highness found out about it, tonight.

The rest you know.

Where is Firuze now?

I have moved her to a chamber, she's sleeping.

Lady Afife.

I brought you here to keep order in the harem.

Whatever the reason, I don't want you to be part of such schemes.

I'm just doing my job, Your Majesty.

Firuze is also part of your harem. I could not risk her life like that.

That is the problem.

You won't let incidents like this happen.

No one, even the Sultanas, can interfere in your job.

If it is out of your hand, you'll come to me.

As you command, Your Majesty.

As for Firuze, do whatever the traditions dictate, immediately.

As you wish.

You may leave.

Suleyman?

-Nazli. -Yes, Your Highness?

What happened to me, where is His Majesty?

He was gone, when I arrived, Your Highness.

You fainted last night.

The physicians gave you medicine, so you could sleep.

We raced with my Prince to the gardens, he almost beat me.

You should be proud of our Prince, Your Majesty.

I'm doing my best to train him well.

Good.

Rustem Agha, make your preparations. We will hunt with my father.

Do not hurry my lion. We will go some other time.

Tell them to bring the meal to the gardens. I want to eat with my Prince.

As you command, Your Majesty.

Your Highness, we can go to the hunting lodge, if you wish.

We can stay for a few days. Fresh forest air will do us good.

We are going to the woods?

-Yes. We can ride together. -I want to ride also.

Cicek, bring the children to their chambers.

Hatice...

I do not expect you to forget everything and to fall into my arms.

I just want to talk.

Shout at me, scream, insult me. But don't be quiet.

What do you want me to say? What is there to talk about?

Why did not you leave me? Why did you change your mind?

At least answer this.

If you want to know it that badly, I'll tell you.

Hurrem. I changed my decision to hinder her, nothing more.

I did not forgive you and I never will.

Your Highness, Your Grace.

-I didn't mean to disturb you. -Stay Gulfem.

Ibrahim Pasha was about to leave anyway.

Your Highness, please forgive me for my bad timing.

On the contrary. You came just in time.

I feel so weak against him.

-It's hard to resist. -Your face is the mirror of your heart.

Even if you want it, you can't hide your feelings.

Please end this. Act how you feel.

You did not come here to talk about these things Gulfem, did you?

I have important news. Hurrem found out about Firuze.

Hurry up, stop dawdling, come on!

There's still much more to carry.

Kiraz Agha, what's going on?

You brought these for us?

Not for everyone. His Majesty sent them especially for you.

Told us to keep his favorite concubine happy.

God give me patience!

Kiraz Agha?

Sumbul Pasha has finally honored us.

You scum, I hope your chin falls off!

What are all these? Who is it for?

What do you think? For His Majesty's favorite, Firuze.

Let it be known after today, Firuze is His Majesty's favorite concubine.

Like all concubines who spends a night with the Sultan...

...she'll be moved to the favorites chamber.

His Majesty ordered it personally.

We need to prepare, everyone get back to work!

Come on, to work!

Your Highness.

I was worried about you. I hope you're okay.

Where is Prince Mehmed? Is he in his chambers?

He went to the gardens with His Majesty.

Last night, I was embarrassed in front of my own son.

Fortunately, he doesn't know I sent Firuze away.

Pick new concubines with Nigar.

Don't worry, Your Highness.

I'll handle it myself.

I'll handle it. You should be with Her Highness.

Your Highness, if you wish, we can walk this way...

-What's going on Sumbul? -Nothing.

I just didn't want to spoil your mood...

What are they doing?

Firuze.

His Majesty ordered them to move her to the favorites chamber.

Make way!

Haseki Sultana Hurrem!

Come on.

What are you waiting for? Come on! Get back to work!

We used to have conversations with Mustafa when you were gone. He wants to set sail.

He wants to go across the sea with a big navy.

What do you think?

He can, surely. But not now.

I think we should march on the west.

That area is important.

If we can conquer infidels in Vienna, then no one can stop us.

Those days will come, my lion cub.

We will have many victories with God's will.

With your permission, Your Majesty. My teacher must have arrived.

I need to go and study. He'll get mad if I keep him waiting.

-Your Majesty... -Speak.

There's no greater honor than to be beside you and to serve you.

But under these circumstances...

...it's not possible for me to carry on with my duties..

What's that supposed to mean? What circumstances?

Late Iskender Celebi's disciples are all being sent away.

As you know, he trained me also. He took care of me.

I'm sure my turn will come.

-Whose decided this? -Ibrahim Pasha's.

He deemed it appropriate for the good of the state.

I understand. You may leave.

Your Grace.

Your Majesty.

Ibrahim Pasha.

Your Highness.

Let me get you daisy sherbet. It'll calm you down.

I do not need it.

You have not eaten anything since last night. At least...

Hurrem.

You look pale. Are you ill?

No, I'm fine.

We were just chatting with Nigar.

She was telling me about what she did with the Pasha.

Talk with Firuze as well, Hurrem.

I'm sure she has a lot to tell you as well.

Do you remember what you told me, Hurrem?

A woman can sense it.

She's been with you for two years, but you had no idea.

You were in a deep sleep.

Don't confuse me with yourself, Your Highness.

I'm the woman of a world emperor.

If I had slept even for a moment, I would not be alive today.

Besides, at least it is not an affair.

She's not pregnant.

Is this how you console yourself?

Admit it, Hurrem.

You lost this time.

This a dirty victory, Your Highness.

You united against me.

That woman is your work, it's all part of your scheme.

She's no different from the other concubines.

A few nights with the Sultan, will not change the truth.

I'm the truth, and my love.

Don't blame someone else, Hurrem.

We just showed her to His Majesty. That's all.

Maybe you'll remember, we prepared a festivity that night.

His Majesty saw her and liked her.

So he handed her the purple handkerchief.

And don't forget about the letter.

What's written there is the proof of their love.

Now she's with the favorites.

He sent her precious gifts.

I wish you had watched over your husband like this as well.

Admit it, Hurrem.

That love you trusted with no end, is over.

You're in the swamp now.

You'll sink even deeper trying to get back His Majesty.

Just like Mahidevran!

You'll make the same mistakes she made.

You may get rid of Firuze, you may even kill her...

...but you'll still be the loser, do you know why?

Because after all these years, His Majesty...

...has fallen for another woman.

What is this about dismissing people?

Many statesmen trained by Iskender Celebi is getting dismissed, is that true?

Yes, Your Majesty. I gave the order myself.

What is the reason?

They thought I was responsible for Iskender Celebi's death.

Their loyalty to him was causing unrest in the state affairs.

Additionally, I would prefer to work with men I trust.

This is not a solution, Ibrahim Pasha.

Rather than winning their favor and their loyalty...

...why would you make them your enemy?

Apart from that, most of them are well-educated...

...intelligent statesmen with bright futures.

We do not need people who insult the Grand Vizier...

...or talk behind his back, Your Majesty.

They may not like me...

...they may even think my decisions are wrong.

But no one can disrespect my position, because I represent you.

-This is what the state manners dictate. -Yes, that can not be forgiven.

Do what is necessary, if you hear or see anything.

But if you send them away, because they were raised by Iskender Celebi...

...I will not accept it.

Your Highness, your dress.

Where is Firuze? Why is she not here yet?

I have not seen her since last night, Your Highness.

Summer her immediately, I want her here.

Don't be shy. If you need anything, tell me.

-Kiraz Agha will take care of it. -Thank you.

Firuze, sit down.

Now, listen to me carefully.

Becoming a favorite and moving to this chamber is important.

But the most important thing is to stay in the harem, permanently.

There is only one way to do it.

What is it?

You will give birth to His Majesty's child.

And if you give him a prince...

...then you will be set for life.

You would become a Sultana of the realm.

Who knows, maybe you might even rule the harem one day.

Do not forget my words.

What do you want?

I... was sent by Sultana Mihrimah. She wants to see Firuze.

Your Highness.

Firuze, where have you been? Come here.

Look what I got.

Taslicali's poetry book.

How did you--

I was at Sultana Hatice's palace the other night.

He was there as well. You should have seen his face when he found out who I am.

-I can not forget it. -I can see it, Your Highness.

I found a way to talk to him alone.

He asked me what he can do for forgiveness...

...so I asked for his poetry book. After that day he came to the palace.

You met again?

Not exactly a meeting. I was only able to get the book.

Afterwards he went to Manisa with Mustafa.

To Manisa?

I suppose he became one of Prince's servants, or something like that.

He told me such a thing.

He said, "Feels like I found the meaning of life, and lost it."

He is very brave.

Don't be sad. You're sure to meet again.

Of course, if you want it.

I do not know.

Wait.

Your Highness, it has nothing to do with me. I didn't tell her about Firuze.

I know.

At any moment I can send you to the old palace.

There you can wait for the man you'll marry.

But you'll be with Hurrem for a while.

I want to know about every step she takes. Do you understand?

"The spider's net in our tent is like a ship in the sea of despair."

-What do you think? -Beautiful.

Listen to this.

Oh, candle light...

...if you have the habit of burning lovers in the fires of separation; I accept it.

I am already with the ones who burned.

Your Highness...

Firuze, what's the matter?

You're acting odd since you came.

I...

I have to tell you something important.

Your Highness.

Kiraz Agha, what are you doing here?

I was...

Sultana Mihrimah summoned me.

I... I'm waiting... for her.

I've been wanting to tell you for a long time.

But I just couldn't.

Don't scare me. Is it about Cihangir?

No, it's about me.

Your Highness...

I...

What are you doing here?

How dare you come here?

Get out immediately.

Get out!

Mother..

I told you get out! Don't ever come back!

I don't want to see you around my children!

Do you understand?

Never.

Mother, Firuze is my servant. How can you treat her like that?

Shut up, or I'll take my anger out of you!

Did she do something to you?

Firuze is a good person, if she made a mistake...

Mihrimah, she is not good. She's a snake.

Firuze is the woman they've been hiding from us.

-Firuze? -Suleyman.

What happened? Why are you crying?

I just want you.

I want nothing else but your love.

-Please, don't leave me. -Don't be sad.

The world is so dark without you.

I can't see anything.

I'm with you now, I'm here.

I fell in love with these eyes..

...no matter where you look, I'll be there.

Make way! Haseki Sultana Mahidevran!

Welcome to your palace, mother.

Your Highness, it's great honor to see you here.

Welcome, Your Highness.

My Prince, I don't want to be apart from you.

I can't bear to lose you.

Where did that come from?

You will always be with me.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, are you okay?

My Prince.

The palace is as beautiful as you said.

We're surrounded by forests. Fresh air, silence...

It feels good after the scent of blood and gunpowder.

I ordered them to prepare the chamber next to mine, for you.

You've honored me, My Prince.

I was wondering if you have an order for me.

No, you may leave. We've come a long way, rest.

-Abbas Agha, welcome. -Thank you.

-What's going on? What are all these? -We brought them for you, Yanni.

Best fabrics, dresses, silver plates, gold spoons, all you need.

You shouldn't have, why did you make such an expense?

Don't mention it. I would give the world to Helena.

Where is my betrothed?

Helena, so this is where you were.

I brought you this.

What do you think? Do you like it?

Don't touch me.

Oh come on, girl.

We're going to be married soon, what are you saying?

I'll organize such a wedding for you...

...for 40 days sounds of the drums will not stop!

I will feed the poor in your name!

Your Highness.

What is it Kiraz? Why are you here?

His Majesty wishes to see you.

What happened?

Did he not say anything?

He didn't inform me, Your Highness. But I was told it is important.

Tell them to get my carriage ready.

Your carriage is ready, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

His Majesty is waiting for you in the gardens, this way please.

What's going on Kiraz Agha? Where is His Majesty?

Where are you taking me?

They ordered me to bring you here, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Years ago, we were standing right here.

This is the place where we first got together.

I gave you a letter.

You sent word to me with Gulfem and had me brought here.

Do you remember?

I didn't forget Ibrahim.

I didn't forget anything.

Good or the bad.

I didn't forget.

What I wrote in that letter is still in my mind.

And I'll repeat it, doesn't matter if you hear me or not.

Upon my darkest nights, stars rain down

Your radiance outshines the sun's light

The moon in shame, hides from your radiance profound

Ibrahim, your loyal servant, blinded by your brilliance

He's incorrigible, my Sultana.

I brought this ring for you, from Persia.

According to legend, this stone...

...formed from two lover's tears...

...who loved each other, but could never get together.

Whoever wears this ring...

...feels the heartbeat of those lovers.

Their hearts will be a shelter for all sorrowful lovers.

I have already drowned in the tears of my own love, Ibrahim.

There is no heart that can offer me shelter.

The Judge is coming! The Judge is coming!

The Judge is coming! The Judge is coming!

Welcome, Sir Judge. It is an honor to see here.

-How much did you pay for this? -100 coins for 2 meters.

How much do you want for it?

120 coins, these are quality goods, can't find it everywhere.

Don't you know the laws?

If you bought something for 100 coins, you can't sell it for more than 110.

The expenses have increased, my lord.

They are from abroad. It's Indian silk.

Because of the infidels, we can't ship in merchandise.

That's not my problem, whatever the law says, goes.

Guards, give him a good foot whipping.

50 times should be enough.

Judge, don't do this, I beg of you. I won't do it again! Judge!

Welcome, Lord Judge.

-How much is it? -30 coins. Real buffalo skin.

It doesn't look like buffalo skin, take a look at this.

You're right, Judge. This is goat skin. It's not worth more than 10 coins.

It must have mixed up with the others, if you'd--

Put him in stocks and walk him around the bazaar.

Don't do it, Judge. Aghas, please don't.

Judge is coming! Judge is coming!

Judge is coming! Judge is coming!

Are these all the bread you have?

Thanks to God, Judge. My sales were good today.

What are these?

Those breads are from yesterday.

I was keeping them for the animals.

They are still fresh.

You have such lucky animals, huh?

Baker.

Weigh it.

It comes short.

-Sir... -Let's taste it as well.

You mixed the wheat flour with barley and corn.

You made it cheap, but selling it at a high price.

And on top of that, it's weight came short.

Forgive me, Judge. I won't do it again, I swear.

Giving and selling...

...improper bread to the Muslims, against our laws...

...is a great crime, baker.

A great crime.

Nail him to his door, it'll be an example to all.

Judge, please don't do this, I beg of you, don't! Let me go!

Your Highness.

Rustem Agha, it's good that we came across.

I was about to send for you.

Is there a problem, Your Highness?

I would like you to do something for me.

Whatever you wish, Your Highness.

But it's very dangerous.

I would die for your service, just command me.

I'll see you tomorrow. Then we'll talk.

Rustem Agha!

Your Grace.

Something the matter?

Her Highness asked me to prepare the horses for tomorrow.

Good. Visit later. I want to talk to you about something.

As you command.

Bring Firuze to me.

Your Highness.

I have never been to the favorites' chambers.

So, this is what it looks like.

I sent you word many times, maybe it didn't reach you.

Your Highness, I'm so sorry.

I was really angry at you.

That is why I did not want to see you.

Or I would have said horrible things.

I'm still angry.

Offended, to be honest.

It was a mistake to hide it from you.

And you shared all your secrets with me.

It's not just that.

You made my mother upset, a lot.

I had never seen her like this.

Your Highness...

It is not because you have become a favorite.

After all, my father is a world emperor, and this is his harem.

And you're one of his concubines. You deserve it.

But you infiltrated us, you tricked us.

Instead of facing my mother, you hid like a coward.

Shameful.

Do not visit me again.

I don't want to see you.

When will my ring be finished?

It still has a lot of work.

I loved these stones. It has a magical color.

I'm sure it'll turn into a precious jewelry in your hands.

What stone is that?

What is it's name?

-Why do you ask? -I'm just curious.

Is it that hard to tell?

You can't even stand talking to me.

Hurrem.

You've been tense since you came in.

Tell me what is on your mind. And we will both be happy.

I only have one question.

Do you love her?

Are you in love with Firuze?

Come in.

So you're Firuze.

Where are you from? How did you get here?

I'm an Assyrian.

I came from the city of Ray. Captain Hizir brought me here.

-Did they tell you who I am? -Pasha, Your Grace.

If you're still breathing...

...you owe it to Sultana Hatice and Lady Afife, don't forget.

They protected you the best way they can.

I'm grateful to them.

But do not think the danger is over.

There's a strong enemy in front of you.

At the moment you feel most safe, she'll find you.

That's why you will do whatever is asked of you.

Always be careful.

Even a little mistake can cost you your life.

-Do you understand? -Yes, Your Grace.

Good.

Kiraz Agha!

Yes, Your Grace?

Never leaver her alone.

Even when she sleeps, there must be guards with her and at her door.

I'll do my best, Your Grace.

Your best is not enough!

You will protect her at the cost of your own life.

If she gets hurt, you will all lose your heads.

You may leave.

Good night.

To you as well, Your Grace.

What are you waiting for? Move!

-I want to see His Majesty. -You can't.

Everything has a procedure.

You inform him, I'm sure he'll accept.

He'll never accept.

As it's a Thursday night. His Majesty is with Sultana Hurrem.

What happened?

You are being jealous as well?

Oh no, oh no! Come on, move it!

Thanks.

Matrakchi.

-Your Grace... -Sit.

I see as soon as we are back, you end up in the tavern.

I thought you forgot about this place.

I asked where you are, they told me you are here.

I wanted to check what you are up to.

What can I be up to?

Instead of sitting home alone, I'm coming here to see some people.

And I like to drink a little.

Cheers.

Your Highness, is there anything you want of me?

No, you may leave.

Cicek.

Ibrahim Pasha, did he say anything when he left?

No, Your Highness. But we can send word to the palace.

Maybe he's there.

No need. You can go to bed.

So much time has passed.

Her anger has not diminished at all.

And it seems she'll never forget it.

Don't give up easily.

Love does not care about pride or anger.

It defeats everything.

Whatever. Let's talk about something else.

Nasuh, keep your eyes on Rustem Agha.

Why? What happened?

He complained to His Majesty about me.

Because I'm dismissing Iskender's men.

In addition, I saw him talking to Sultana Hurrem...

Not a good sign, that he infiltrated this much.

Nasuh.

Won't you introduce me to your friend?

Don't mess with us woman, we're fine. Come on.

Oh come on!

I've been watching you, he's not smiling at all.

I want him to have fun.

What's his problem? He didn't like me?

Who wouldn't like you? Come sit.

-Mother. -Come, my moon.

Where is father?

Your Highness, good morning.

-Did Cihangir wake up? -Yes, Your Highness.

I prepared him his breakfast but he doesn't eat anything.

He's been restless since yesterday.

Is he in pain?

Cihangir, my lion. Come here.

My son, why did you not eat your breakfast?

If you don't want it, we can have something else prepared.

I don't want to eat.

It can not be. You have to eat, so you can be strong as your brothers.

Where is Firuze? She used to feed me. I want her.

Firuze is not here anymore. She's gone.

From now on, Nazli will take care of you.

No, I want Firuze. Bring her here.

I said she's gone.

She is gone and will never come back.

Don't be sad.

Your mother is here. I'll feed you.

Mr. Taster... Taste away.

Worthy of His Majesty.

It's okay.

You may bring it.

Don't spill it.

Clean up here! We still have lunch to prepare!

Did the fish I order arrive?

They did. They're being cleaned now.

What's going on Sumbul Agha? Who made you angry?

The demon called Kiraz. He's become so insolent!

If I wasn't afraid of Lady Afife, I would have turned him into jam!

Nevermind that.

I hear His Majesty has a new favorite, Firuze.

Damn her name!

People are saying Sultana Hurrem's reign is over.

Is it true? You should know.

Don't listen to those rumors, Seker.

A candle can't be compared to a sun.

Firuze is a candle. She'll melt away in one night.

Her light will fade away.

But Her Highness is nothing like her.

She rises like the sun during the darkest dawn...

...illuminating the whole world.

Rustem Agha, as your duty, you're close to His Majesty.

You can enter the privy chamber as you wish, can't you?

Of course, Your Highness.

Command me and I'll make it happen.

There is a woman. Her name is Firuze.

I want you to send her a gift from me.

Cihangir, don't do this. We're all saddened.

Where is Firuze? Bring her here.

-My Prince... -Mehmet.

Mother dismissed her, she's forbidden from coming here.

Why? What happened?

You go out. I'll stay with him.

Let's go.

Nazli, get the ointment, I'll put it on.

Cihangir come, let's take off your clothes.

No, I won't. I want Firuze.

Come in.

-Your Majesty, Mustafa Pasha is here. -Let him in.

Your Majesty.

I brought Ibrahim Pasha's report on appointments and discharges.

-You may leave, I'll send this later. -As you command.

Your Majesty, I would also like to report on another matter.

Tell me.

I was gonna present this at the council meeting but the complaints have increased.

People and craftsmen from the market wait at the palace gates all day.

What is it about?

The judge.

They want him to be relieved from his duties.

We received a ton of complaint letters.

Craftsmen are sick and tired of his harsh and arbitrary penalties.

There are serious accusations against him.

Who is this Judge?

The Judge of Istanbul. Ebussuud.

I saw it with my own eyes, Your Grace.

He nailed one of the shopkeeper to a door!

I asked around, everyone complains. They say he overreacts for little things.

He especially harasses the non-Muslim shopkeepers.

If this keeps up, a revolt might break.

Ebussuud..

Who? Do you know him?

I heard about him. But I do not know him personally.

He was the judge of Bursa before.

If he's appointed to the capital, there must be something to it.

Let's investigate this judge, we'll find out.

Come in.

Pasha, Your Grace, you summoned me?

Rustem Agha, come.

As I said, I'm satisfied with your services.

I believe you will be valuable in your new duty as well.

I appoint you as the Teke Province Lord, may it be blessed.

He did not come last night.

I couldn't sleep until morning.

I fell asleep for a bit.

When I woke up, this was next to me.

What a beautiful ring.

Tears of two lovers who couldn't get together.

Whoever wears this ring...

...the lovers' hearts become their shelter.

-Your Highness... -I know what you'll say, Gulfem.

You want me to forget everything and go to his arms.

No, not that easy.

I will not forgive him.

Suit yourself, Your Highness.

Keep acting this way.

So Ibrahim Pasha can go, and find comfort in other women.

Gulfem...

What did you say?

I think you understood me, Your Highness.

Think about what I said.

Don't push him into some other woman's arms.

-Get out now. Go! -Your Highness...

I told you to get out!

Your Grace, I am honored to be considered for such a duty.

But with your permission, I would like to say something.

Speak.

Your Grace, you know that I do not covet high positions.

I'm pleased with my duty close to His Majesty.

I ask you to reconsider your decision.

So you want me to reconsider huh?

Rustem Agha, how can you disrespect me like that?

I'm promoting you by appointing you as governor.

And instead of thanking me, at me heel, you object!

How dare you?

Forgive me, Your Grace. That wasn't my intention.

Do you have another goal for wanting to stay here?

Never, Your Grace. What could be my goal?

Then get ready.

Decree for the appointment is being written. May it be blessed.

My prince, don't be sad.

I'll visit you when I find the time.

Stay here, don't go.

Nazli will always be with you.

She'll make sure you don't feel my absence.

Bring the Prince's meal.

Why did you leave? Why was my mother angry with you?

Firuze, hurry up. You have to go before mother comes.

Your Highness, I've been looking for you.

You've left your chambers early.

I spoke with Rustem Agha.

He waits for my command, then I wanted to have a walk...

Yes..

Sumbul, no one can know, especially Nigar.

You will not tell her anything.

Understood, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

If you wish, I can get the bathhouse ready for you.

Water will soothe you. You will get relaxed.

Mother, I brought her, for Cihangir.

Nazli.

Take my Prince to his room.

Come again.

Didn't I tell you to stay away from my children?

How dare you come here?

Mother, it's not her fault.

If you're so brave, why were you hiding like a wretch?

I was scared.

But not from you, Your Highness.

I was afraid of losing His Majesty.

You can only lose something if it is yours.

His Majesty's heart has no room for anyone but me, never will.

You're nothing, a wretch.

Only thing you have is the life I have given you.

You may leave.

You stay Mihrimah.

Mother.

Don't you ever defend someone else when you're with your family.

Never.

So you've come back.

I have.

Your Highness.

Fatma. What are you doing here?

I was waiting for our Prince. He left early.

I understand.

How are you? Healthy?

Thanks to God, I don't have any complaints.

I guess he's going to be a an energetic one.

He's been kicking for days.

Be careful, Fatma.

This baby is very important to us all.

Don't worry about it, Your Highness.

With God's will, I'll give birth to a lion of a prince.

You went to war.

I was so worried that something had happened to you.

I do not know anything beyond your name.

You said you have a ranch.

I looked everywhere, asked everyone, no one knows you.

Don't be sad, I'm back.

I'm right here.

Don't be sad, huh?

I waited for you.

For days and months. But you didn't come.

Rita said "How do you know? Maybe he is married with children."

"He must have already forgotten about you. Don't wait in vain."

But I waited.

Did you love me that much?

I guess she was right.

You didn't even remember me.

The campaign was a lie, wasn't it?

There are...

...things you need to know about me.

I didn't know until now, it's no use learning it now.

I'm already engaged to another.

My wedding is soon.

Get back to where you've been all this time.

And don't you ever come back.

If I had forgotten you...

...why would I come here?

I do not know the truth.

Maybe you have an explanation for all of this, for not coming back.

But listening to it only gives me pain.

So please, be quiet.

Helena!

Where have you been?

What's going on?

I don't know. Go see what's wrong.

Forgive me, My Prince, but why did you hide who you are?

There is no specific reason Taslicali.

At first, it was just a game.

And I liked it.

I liked her nature.

Her conversations with me...

Without rules and traditions, her looking at me in the eye...

If I had told her I was a prince, maybe I'd never get to know her.

It seems, this woman impressed you.

If you ask me, it's time to finish the game.

She said she was engaged, that she is getting married.

You won't allow it, will you?

Will you?

As you just told me she took off crying.

It's obvious that she still has feelings for you.

Give the order and we'll get her into your harem.

Helena.

Helena, you are scaring me, what's wrong?

Who made you so sad, I'll crack their skull!

I saw him Rita. He came back.

Who?

How? Where did you see him? Where has he been?

Why didn't he come earlier, did you not ask?

I did not listen. I just cursed him, then took off.

What good would it be if I had listened?

Do not say that. Maybe he couldn't come. He was forced to.

You should have listened to him.

Didn't you tell me to forget him?

He wasn't here. But now he is, right here.

I said that so you don't get sad.

You're in love. Crazy in love.

It'll be a pity to you Helena.

Don't get married to Abbas Agha.

Do I have any other choice?

I have to marry him.

Or what would my parents and siblings do?

Abbas Agha would throw us into the streets, let alone kill us all.

What will you do then?

There is nothing I can do.

I accept my destiny.

I've read the complaints about the Judge of Istanbul.

Since every complaint points to the same thing, it must be true.

No position or rank permits cruelty.

We're investigating the incident, Your Majesty.

I even summoned Judge Ebussuud.

I'll see him at the council meeting today and dismiss him.

Bring him here, I will personally question him.

Why did he summon you?

Like I said, he made a move to get rid of me.

I've been appointed as Teke Province Governor.

It is a distant southern province.

On top of everything, now this. Does His Majesty know?

I spoke to him. Explained the situation.

He said he wants to hear what the Pasha has to say.

Then we should wait.

I'll talk to him as well, because we need you here.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Rustem Agha, about the other matter...

...we are making out move tonight. Get ready.

Welcome Judge, sir.

Ibrahim Pasha wanted to see me.

You'll be brought to the throne room, His Majesty awaits you.

Captain Hizir held Tunisia for a year, Your Majesty.

But as you know, Charles has taken advantage of our absence.

If we had come back sooner from the Eastern campaign...

...and supported them from the land...

...Tunisia would be Ottoman land.

You should still consider Tunisia as Ottoman territory, Pasha.

With God's will, with Captain Hizir's help, we will conquer it again.

Ayaz Pasha.

Did you send a message to Captain Hizir?

Yes, Your Majesty. He's on his way, should be here soon.

Good.

Your Majesty, Judge Ebussuud has arrived.

Bring him in.

Your Majesty.

Pasha, Your Grace.

Judge Ebussuud.

From what I heard your late father, Muhittin Muhammad Iskilibi...

...was an excellent scholar.

May he rest in peace, Your Majesty.

I'm honored to be the son of a man who served your ancestor.

There are dozens of complaints that carry heavy accusations against you.

It is said that you accuse the shopkeepers unfairly.

And discouraged them with heavy penalties.

We even heard such a thing that we couldn't comprehend.

You punished a baker by nailing him to a door by his ears.

What kind of punishment is that?

Does being a judge give you the right to torment people?

Of course not, Your Majesty.

Your subjects are entrusted to you by the God.

And you entrusted it to me, by appointing me as the Judge of Istanbul.

I'm only responsible for carrying out, as the law dictates.

-What was the baker's crime? -I'll explain, Your Majesty.

His bread was lighter than the specified weight.

He was mixing barley and corn to the wheat bread.

Even if that's true, isn't the penalty too harsh?

No, Your Grace.

According to the civil code, that your ancestor Bayezid had enforced...

I would like to read it, if you allow me, Your Majesty.

The flour must be sieved, the whole bread must be baked and there should be no odor.

Improper breads can't be served to the public.

It's no different than mud, even the dogs won't eat it.

That baker was not ashamed to make our people eat that bread, on top of that...

...he was earning unfair profits.

After that punishment, he won't dare do it again.

You are right about that.

But I wonder, does the law say the penalty for this crime is to be...

...hanged by one's ear?

No.

But you just said, you are only responsible for carrying out the law.

A judge does not always act according to the laws, Your Grace.

As this black book doesn't contain everything.

What's important is the decision we make with our conscience.

Or anyone who could memorize this book...

...would become a judge, do you not agree, Your Grace?

Judge Ebussuud, is your conscience clear?

Our prophet once said "There are three kinds of judges."

"One of them is in heaven, two of them are in hell."

"The one who's in heaven, is the one who knows what's right and acts accordingly."

"The one who's in hell is the one who knows what's right...

...but still choose to be cruel."

"And the one who judges people without knowing, will be in hell."

Only God knows, if I'll be in hell or heaven when the judgement day comes.

But my conscience is clear, Your Majesty.

Because this punishment will correct that shopkeeper...

...and serve as an example for others.

That is enough.

As Umar once said...

..."If a shepherd loses his sheep on the banks of Tigris...

...God will demand answers from me."

All my chamberlains should be as delicate as the Judge.

And should protect the people's rights.

Don't forget, where there is no justice, there is no mercy from the God.

Judge Ebussuud.

From the looks of it, you are a wise man.

Additionally I heard that, people call you The Enlightened.

They praised your poor subject, Your Majesty.

If I could become a drop in the ocean of the world...

...how happy I am.

I'm sorry for the other day. I was really angry.

I've already forgotten about it, Your Highness.

Lady Afife, Nigar is here.

She wants to see Sultana Hatice.

Dear God...

Your Highness, forgive me, I'll put her in her place now!

Let her in.

Yes? What is it?

You said you wanted to know about every step Sultana Hurrem took.

What did you learn?

I do not know what it is exactly.

Because they are hiding it from me.

But if not today, something will happen tomorrow. I can feel it.

You need more than your intuition, Nigar.

Keep following her. Send word with Kiraz Agha, if you learn anything.

Moreover, Lady Afife found you some suitors.

You will pick one, and marry.

As you command, Your Highness.

Come in.

Your Grace, Sultana Hatice is asking for you.

-Where is she? -She's waiting for you in your palace.

This stone...

...it is the stone of firuze.

Do you like it?

A lot of women use this in my country.

What's going to happen to it? What will you do with it?

-You will see it, when it's done. -Is it for me?

It's okay.

You can bring it.

Seker Agha, are those dishes going to the privy chamber?

Yes, why?

His Majesty is with his favorite, you should have prepared dishes accordingly.

I know.

Firuze especially loves Shiraz grapes. His Majesty wanted it personally.

I barely could find it!

Anyways Kiraz, do not hold me.

Your Majesty.

Come, Nazli.

What is the situation?

The food left the kitchen, Your Highness.

Good.

I'll finally be able to sleep peacefully tonight.

O moon, arise!

Without your gentle glow, we are lost in darkness.

Without you, there will be no star to show.

Unless your lovely dream, dancing in the sky, brings laughter and joy

No cure or remedy can set us free.

O wondrous being, how oft have I sought

Not once, but many times besought.

Thou art the one who brought this dead man...

...back to life, and made him whole again.

Your Majesty.

Firuze, start eating. I won't be long.

Your Grace.

Tell the Sultana I have arrived.

Her Highness is in her room, waiting for you.

Your Highness?

My Hatice.

The other day, you reminded me of a letter.

The first letter you wrote to me.

This one.

I still keep it.

Time flies fast.

And I keep your last letter as well.

Your Highness...

...if your wish is to divorce me, do not wait!

You could not hurt me, even if you kill me.

Because...

...I do not regret my actions.

Long ago for your love, I left everything behind and went to Parga.

I can do the same and start a new life.

Hatice...

I want you to burn this letter Ibrahim.

Burn it, now.

I want everything you told me...

...to become ash with this letter.

Then I'll forget the past...

...and put on that ring.

Make way! His Majesty Sultan Suleyman Khan!

Suleyman.

Sumbul told me that Cihangir is not well.

True, he has been feeling uneasy.

Thankfully, he just fell asleep.

Suleyman.

It's hard to admit, especially for me.

But if this is what you want...

If that woman makes you happy, then I'll keep quiet.

Just stay with me.

I don't want anything else.