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Episode 39.

Sultana Hurrem, what are you doing?

Leave us alone.

You have a bloody dagger in your hand, how dare you?

How can you come in like this? Sultana Mother?

Leave us.

Leave.

You're taking a leap of faith then.

You...

You did this.

You killed my horse, my love, I know that.

Daye.

What if she does something crazy? She looked mad.

She can't even dare. Matron Daye is there, what can she do?

Why did you get out? Go back there.

Sultana Mother wanted me to.

He was a part of me.

He was the most precious gift of Suleyman for me.

How could you kill him?

Why?

This is how you'll defeat me?

Pull yourself together, Hurrem.

Do you realize what you are accusing me with?

I have no doubt.

You spilled that blood.

You struck at my heart.

But don't be glad, this shouldn't make you happy.

Because...

...this is a dirty, bloody victory, Sultana Mother.

You didn't killed just my horse today.

You killed my innocence too.

You spilled blood.

From now on, this palace is too small for the both of us.

What will you do, Hurrem?

You're going to kill me?

I live with Suleyman's love.

I'm the lover and slave of his Majesty.

If you want to put an end to this, don't kill my horse,

You should kill me.

A slave can't love, Hurrem.

She can only have hopes and dreams.

You are one of them.

Who cares about your feelings?

You are a concubine who's obligated to serve the dynasty with loyalty.

A concubine who needs our mercy and affection.

If I'm just a worthless concubine...

...kill me.

Come on, what are you waiting for?

If you can dare, if you are powerful enough...

...take my life now.

Do you know what happened?

Sultana Hurrem's horse is killed.

Oh my god.

Who can dare such a thing?

What's going on here?

Your Highness, fortunately you are here.

You're forgetting who you're talking to, Hurrem.

I don't need your bloody dagger to get rid of you

I can destroy you at once whenever I want.

You wouldn't even be remembered at this palace.

Take your dagger and leave now.

You can keep my dagger, Sultana Mother.

It will remind you what I said to you and what you did to me.

Your Highness.

Hurrem?

Who can kill her horse?

Who can dare to kill his Majesty's gift at broad daylight?

Enough Daye, I'm fine. You may take your leave.

Mother.

Hurrem is lying... isn't she?

What she said was not right.

What kind of question is this, Hatice?

Please answer me.

You didn't kill her horse.

Did you?

No, I didn't.

Forgive me, mother.

Drop this matter already.

Your Highness, His Majesty is not here.

Where is he then? Speak.

His Majesty left to join the Divan.

I hope this Divan will be blessed.

When the time comes, all the enemies...

...of the Ottoman Empire will be punished.

Infidel Charles, wishes to turn Ottoman's face to the east.

So that we walk away from the Red Apple...

...and fight with Persians in the dirt and desert of the east.

It's not the time for it.

I'll break this ploy.

We Muslims, the blessed subjects of God...

...will firstly make Charles and Ferdinand pay, who coveted...

...the lands we won with our swords.

Charles will see the overwhelming...

...and devastating power of the Ottomans.

Our Empire will start a campaign very soon.

Start the preparations.

We will knock their doors.

They'll have to renounce their crowns and thrones.

They'll surrender and ask for mercy.

Not like this. You'll do it as Nilufer used to do.

Your Highness.

Didn't I tell you not to touch my kids?

Forgive me, Your Highness. She wanted me to do her hair.

Where's the other concubine? Bring her.

What are you waiting for? Bring her to me.

- Mom, what happened? - Nothing my dear, don't be afraid.

Both of you, pack your stuff.

I don't want you here.

But Your Highness, Sultana Mother's order...

What else did Sultana Mother order you to do?

Did she tell you how to get rid of me too?

Do what I say.

Get out.

Bring Nilufer and Esma to me.

I don't want you near my kids.

When we are at the campaign, Vizier Mustafa Pasha...

...will be responsible of the capital city.

Gladly, your Majesty. I'm honored.

There's another edict I want to issue.

We can't start this important campaign without a Commander in Chief.

Ibrahim Pasha.

I give the honorable Ottoman army's Commander in Chief position to you.

Congratulations.

Your Majesty.

Ibrahim Pasha, you are my Commander in Chief from now on.

I have no doubts that you will be successful at this position...

...like all your other positions.

Is it appropriate for the Grand Vizier...

and the Commander in Chief to be the same person?

Why did you cry, mom? Who made you sad?

They don't like us, my daughter.

They don't like you, me and your brothers.

Who doesn't like us? Sultana Mother?

Nilufer, Esma.

Esma, go to the kids.

You'll take care of them as before.

- But Your Highness... - Just do what I say.

Take Mihrimah too, come on.

Your Highness,

Don’t get angry, but if Sultana Mothers hears this, what will she do?

What else can she do?

She killed his Majesty's gift for me.

That horse was the sign of the love between me and his Majesty.

That's why she did it.

I know she won't stop at there.

When she gets the chance, she'll kill me too.

That's why we can't even sleep anymore.

We have to be alert all the time.

Pargali, I wanted you to have all the powers.

Because this...

...will increase our military and political movement speed.

- Don't you think? - I agree, your Majesty.

You deserved this position, Your Grace.

Your Majesty, it is such a great honor that you bestowed such important position to me.

Thank you.

But what?

With this authorization, you have brought me closer to death, your Majesty.

You know what people talk about me even at the marketplace.

This authorization will be a new excuse for those who are eager to undermine me.

As long as I'm alive, who can dare to take your life?

The edict has already been written, Ibrahim Pasha.

There's no way back.

Go and start the campaign preparations now. You may take your leave.

As you wish.

Malkocoglu, summon Celalzade. I'll have a new legal decision written.

Sultana Mother.

Sultana Mother is resting, Sumbul.

Come later.

Matron Daye, I wouldn't bother if it was not important.

What is it Sumbul? Say it.

Sultana Hurrem.

What now?

Sultana Mother...

Sultana Hurrem, kicked out the concubines you sent...

...and took Esma and Nilufer back.

What shall we do?

Do nothing.

Since she's so loyal to her concubines, let them stay.

But Sultana Mother...

- Daye. - Yes, Your Highness?

You have Hurrem's dagger, don't you?

Yes, I hid it.

Why are you asking?

Send a message to the Divan to be ready tomorrow.

As you command, your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

- Your Highness. - Private Chamberlain.

Hurrem?

What's wrong?

Did something happen?

I need to talk to you.

Come in.

You look pale. What's wrong?

What happened? Why are you crying?

My horse...

My Love... is dead.

How so? I ordered them to take good care of him.

Not because of illness Suleyman, not because of an accident either.

They killed him... with a dagger.

And with my dagger.

Who can dare such thing?

I don't know

I saw him.

He was laying in blood.

I fed it with my hands just yesterday.

Don't cry.

Malkocoglu!

Come here.

Your Majesty.

The horse I gifted to my sultana was stabbed to death in my own palace!

Who can dare do this?

Whomever it is, you'll bring them to me.

You'll bring them so I'll rip their hearts out.

Don't you worry, your Majesty. I'll take care of it immediately.

I'll find that fool, wherever he is.

Your Highness.

Ibrahim.

- Welcome. - Thank you.

What happened?

Have you found the murderer? Who did it?

What murderer?

Someone killed Hurrem's horse.

Don't you know?

No, I'm hearing it from you.

Hurrem got mad when she heard about it.

She took a dagger and confronted mother.

She blames her.

Can you believe that?

That's too much.

I cannot understand that how his Majesty and mother are silent about this.

It was stabbed at broad daylight. Haven't you heard anything?

I really just heard it now.

The Sultana loved that horse very much.

I'm also shocked.

I questioned everyone at once. Nobody saw anything.

Nigar Kalfa?

It was you who told the Sultana.

Tell me everything you saw.

I didn't see it.

- I was told that he was dead. - Who said that?

Guard Bilal Agha.

I ran to the Sultana as soon as I heard it.

We went there together.

The stablemen were there.

Where's the dagger?

I have it.

This is a very precious dagger.

It is Sultana Hurrem's dagger.

What?

I don't understand either.

Obviously someone took it from her chambers.

Tell me if you know anything.

I don't.

Okay then, question the concubines.

Somebody must have seen something.

Private chamberlain.

The last time I've seen that dagger was in Nilufer's hands.

Nilufer?

Sultana Hurrem's servant.

Don't cry anymore.

I promise you, whoever did this will pay for it.

See.

See what they do to me.

I'm afraid, Suleyman.

My Hurrem.

My smiling face.

My deep love, the reason of my existence.

Throw your sorrow away. Never be afraid.

Your life is my life. What can they do? Is it possible?

Come on, don't make yourself sad. Stand tall.

Stay strong.

We'll be apart for a long time soon. I don't want to be worrying for you.

What does that mean?

Are you going somewhere?

I decided to start a campaign. We'll march to Buda and further to Vienna.

No, you can't.

Don't go, Suleyman.

Hurrem.

When you go, I'll be totally alone.

It will be an opportunity for my enemies. They'll try to harm me.

When you come back, you might not find me here.

What's wrong?

Did what I told upset you?

No, not because of it.

An important decision has been made today at the Divan.

We are going on a campaign.

We will be apart again.

I'm here for a little while, Your Highness.

Preparations will take a long time.

Our target is Vienna.

Additionally...

...this time...

...I'll join this campaign as the Commander in Chief.

Are you the Commander in Chief now?

I'll command the great Ottoman Army.

His Majesty gave me the highest position for the campaign.

Are you not happy?

Ibrahim, I know you will be angry.

But I did something.

What is it?

I saw Astrologer Yakup Effendi.

He said to me...

As one of your family member rises...

...he will get more powerful...

...be more ambitious...

...and that power...

...that ambition...

...will bring death.

Don't let the words of that fraud make you sad, Your Highness.

My power, my rise...

...will only bring happiness to our family.

Did you see this dagger before?

Do you know whose dagger is it?

Did you lose your tongue girl? Speak.

Of course I saw It.

This is the Sultana's dagger.

Then you heard that the Sultana's horse was killed with this dagger.

I heard it, yes.

Tell me then.

What shall I tell you?

Why did you do it?

Private chamberlain, it's a lie, a slander.

I didn't do anything, I swear.

I can cut your throat right now.

Matron Daye saw it in your hands.

That's true, I had it.

But as soon as Matron Daye saw it, she took from me.

What?

I was at the harem.

Gulshah, Gulshah came.

Gulshah?

Sultana Mahidevran's servant.

When she said bad things about Sultana Hurrem, I got mad.

I took the dagger out.

I just wanted to scare her.

Matron Daye came right at that moment.

She got mad at me. She took it from me.

Who do you think did it?

Who do you think?

There are many people. Which one should I blame?

Be quiet.

Walls have ears.

True.

So what will we do?

- Nothing. - Nothing?

Are we going to leave Sultana Hurrem alone?

I think you forgot what you told me.

What did I tell you?

One of them is a Sultana, the other one is a Pasha.

Nothing will happen to them, we'll be the losers, you said.

I was so right.

So, we shouldn't interfere with this at all.

What the hell are you doing here?

Are we supposed to explain ourselves to you? Go away.

I swear I'll hurt you.

Be my guest. I think you forgot that night.

What night? What happened?

- This one here... - Oh nothing, he's just talking nonsense.

Gul Agha.

Nigar Kalfa.

Come on and help me a little.

As you know, we can't sleep tonight.

What happened between you two?

Never mind, let's go.

Nilufer Hatun is obviously lying.

I didn't take any dagger.

But you saw it in her hand.

Yes.

You saw such a priceless dagger in a concubine's hand...

...and you did nothing, is that so?

She's at the Sultana's service.

I asked her, she said it was entrusted to her.

So I told her to give it back

I thought she was not at her service anymore.

That's right.

That's why I was angry and told her to give it back.

What's her fault?

Who dismissed her?

Sultana Mother deemed it appropriate.

The concubine was not informed about it.

Perhaps she thought Sultana Hurrem dismissed her.

Private Chamberlain Sir, Gulshah Hatun is here.

Let her in.

Come, Gulshah Hatun.

I heard you argued with Nilufer Hatun a few days ago.

Is that right?

I said is that right?

Yes.

She attacked me with a dagger.

Luckily Matron Daye saved me.

What happened then?

Then...

Speak, girl.

Then Matron Daye sent me away.

Private Chamberlain Sir.

If the questioning is over, I shall go.

You know, Sultana Mother should be waiting for me.

This woman has done everything she said she would do.

I couldn't stop her no matter how hard I try.

She'll get stronger as she achieves her goals.

- Bali Bey. - Your Majesty?

What's the situation? Did you learn anything?

I haven't found out who did it yet.

But I'll find the culprit soon.

How's the Sultana?

She's really scared.

She's sad. She loved that horse a lot.

Malkocoglu.

Whoever is behind it, don't hesitate to pressure them.

Don't let it be covered up. Understood?

Understood, your Majesty.

Don't forgive the ones who neglected their duties.

Impose the necessary penalty.

Don't you worry.

Hurrem, eat something.

Your Majesty.

Malkocoglu, come.

Your Majesty, Your Highness.

- Good morning. - To you too.

The Divan committee is informed. They'll come as you ordered.

Good.

Bali Bey.

Have you found the murderer?

I'm investigating it personally.

That matter will be solved today.

Your Highness.

With your permission, I have a question for you.

I'm listening.

Your servant Nilufer Hatun, did you give her the dagger?

Yes, I gave it to her. Why?

Do you suspect her?

I'm just considering every possibility.

No chance, she wouldn't do It.

I trust her fully.

She's loyal to me.

Is there anybody you suspect?

No.

But whoever did it must be a powerful person...

...or there's somebody important who protects them.

Ibrahim Pasha.

Yakup Effendi.

You still don't behave even after being fired from the palace.

It's obvious.

Do you continue your frauds here?

I only tell what I see.

What ideas you put Sultana Hatice's head?

Whose lies did you tell her?

The Sultana is too weak to hear the truths.

Is that so?

Is that so?

Then tell me.

What are the "truths"?

I smell blood, Pasha.

The smell is even on the white marble stairs of the palace.

That blood is your blood.

When will you set off?

When the preparations are over. We have time.

Will Ibrahim go too?

Of course he will. As my Commander in Chief this time.

I'm wondering.

How high will the Pasha rise?

Are you wondering how high he will rise?

The next step is my throne.

But he can't even dream about it.

Because he is not a member of the dynasty.

But he's the groom of the family.

Maybe he will still want it.

You know, the human soul can't have enough.

He's no son of Osman.

He's Ibrahim of Parga. Don't forget that.

Go back to your chamber. You couldn't sleep all night. Rest well.

Which one of you were responsible of the Sultana's horse?

We all are responsible. But I was responsible yesterday.

- Where were you last morning? - I went to Kilic Agha farm.

- Why did you go? - I was told to check the new horses.

Who told you that?

Gul Agha. He sent a message the night before.

Didn't you put anyone in your place?

Where were you then?

They brought delights from the palace some time at night.

I ate some. Then I felt sleepy.

I barely woke up in the morning.

When I came here, I found the horse fighting for its life.

There was blood everywhere.

Bring all the guards that was on guard yesterday morning and the night before.

As you command.

Fidan Hatun.

Agha.

I've been told there's a horse murderer in the harem.

Did you see?

How should I know, my Agha?

But you know how to set treacherous traps.

Sumbul Agha.

Why are you here?

My Agha, I have very important things to say.

What's the matter?

I saw who killed Sultana Hurrem's horse.

So you saw nobody suspicious.

No, we didn't.

Put the stablemen and the guards to the dungeons.

Everyone who neglected their duty will be punished.

Chamberlain Sir, don't do it please, I'm innocent.

- Me neither! - Have mercy.

Take them.

What is it, Sumbul?

Private Chamberlain Sir.

- Who's this? - Battal Agha.

He has something to tell you.

Speak.

I saw Nilufer Hatun entering the stable yesterday.

I didn't suspect because I thought she was checking the horse.

But when I heard about the situation, I remembered it. She had a dagger.

Are you sure?

I'm sure. I saw it with my own eyes.

- Then why didn’t you say anything? - I heard about the incident today.

Bring Nilufer Hatun to me.

Why did the Divan gather, Ibrahim Pasha? Do you know why?

His Majesty wanted us to meet. I don't know why either.

He'll announce at the Divan meeting.

Sultan Suleyman Khan his Highness.

Ibrahim Pasha.

I want you to read this at the Divan.

Nilufer, tell them to bring some milk and remind them the clean cloth.

Nilufer.

Where's your mind?

I'm thinking about the Sultana.

She's so sad.

She must be devastated as her horse died.

There are many horses in the stable. You mind your business.

Girls.

- Good day. - Thank you, Agha.

Nilufer.

Come with me.

- What happened, my Agha? - Don't ask questions.

Come on, follow me.

Private Chamberlain Bali Bey said he's investigating the matter himself.

It must be soon.

My enemies will be caught.

Your Highness, of course this will come to light.

What will happen then?

Who can do anything to Sultana Mother?

Exposing her would be enough.

At least Sultan Suleyman can see his mother's true face.

Your Highness, Nilufer was pressured a lot last night.

Such a pity. What if she's blamed?

Who would believe that?

It's an obvious lie.

By the way, where's she?

She was in your chamber.

Gul Agha, Nigar Kalfa.

The decision has been made. His Majesty is starting a campaign.

So they are leaving.

This is a unique opportunity for my enemies.

When Sultan Suleyman is back, I won't be in this palace.

Where will you be?

Most probably in a grave...

...or at the bottom of the sea.

I praise the supreme Allah who makes my wishes come true:

His palace befitting His unity, has a befitting gate for it.

The commands of the entities who has risen come out from...

...and are given through this holy gate.

Even the property mentioned in the Quran: "You give property to whomever you wish"

...is given by that holy palace through that holy gate.

My rules and laws are applied all around the world.

In our lands, through the existence of a an obedience to God...

...and His prophet which is dictated by Quran...

...today my command is obeyed everywhere.

I have appointed Ibrahim Pasha as the Commander in Chief...

...to protect the lands under my reign.

I raised his salary from 2 million silver coins...

...to 3 million silver coins.

It shall be known that he represents my words...

..and no one will deviate from his orders...

...and they'll be obeyed.

As long as I'm alive...

...Ibrahim Pasha is the sole authority...

...to take any measure and impose any punishment...

...without having to ask me.

My subjects cannot act...

...against my edict.

Come in.

Nilufer Hatun.

You were seen walking into the stable with a dagger.

Lies.

I swear I did nothing.

Don't cry.

If you want me to protect you, then you should help me.

You'll tell me everything you know.

I'm innocent.

Why should I do this?

I have no one but Sultana Hurrem in this palace.

Maybe someone else approached you...

...with gifts and gold.

They might have threaten and confused you. Is that right?

No, never.

I'd rather die than to betray the Sultana.

But they betrayed you.

First it was told you had the dagger.

Then they told me that you walked in to the stable.

Pull yourself together, girl.

They are using you as a bait. Can't you see?

So you'll keep quiet.

Okay then.

You'll be executed tonight.

Guards.

Take her to the dungeons.

Chamberlain Sir.

What are you waiting for?

No!

Alright.

Alright, I'll talk.

Leave her.

Get out.

I'm listening to you.

That night, I mean...

...the night that the horse died.

I was sleeping at dawn.

- Matron Daye? - Come with me.

He's waiting to take you.

To where?

He'll get you on a boat and sail to the sea.

Then he'll put a sack over your head.

After that he'll throw you into the sea alive.

You'll be fish food.

Show mercy.

Don't kill me.

You can go back to your warm bed under one condition.

I'll do whatever you want me to do.

I had no other options.

If I didn't do what she said...

I'm ashamed.

I betrayed the Sultana.

Please don't tell her.

Pity.

Such a pity.

Whereas Sultana Hurrem defended you today.

She said she trusts you and that you are loyal to her.

Don't be sad.

You worried about your own life like everyone else here.

What will happen now?

What will you do to me?

His Majesty will decide.

What is it, Pargali?

Are you speechless?

Don't you like the decision I made?

Of course not, your Majesty.

I've never questioned your decisions in my life, I've always fulfilled them.

I understood some of them and I tried to understand the rest.

Is this one of them you try to understand?

You told me that the Commander in Chief got you even closer to death...

...and I wanted to save you from that fear.

Hear and know this, Pargali:

Your life is under my protection.

I'm protecting you even from myself with this decision.

Let's talk about the campaign preparations.

Nilufer, Esma, where are you?

Yes, Your Highness.

- Where's Nilufer? - She's not back yet.

- Where did she go? - I don't know

Sumbul Agha came to take her.

Go check her. Find out where she is.

Sultana Mother her Highness is here.

Sultana Mother.

Forgive me, I'm bothering you.

Daye, wait outside.

What's the matter?

I just questioned Nilufer.

She made a confession.

So she admitted to her crimes, that fool!

Punish her immediately then.

But she said one more thing, Sultana Mother.

According to what she said, Matron Daye made her do it.

What does that mean?

She woke her up in the morning the horse was killed.

She threatened to kill her if she didn't do what she said.

Did you believe that?

How dare you?

Don't you know that Matron Daye is my eyes and ears in the harem?

Do you suspect my 40 years of chambermaid...

...because of something an impertinent concubine said?

Your Highness...

I'm just trying to shine a light on this by His Majesty's order.

If you have proof, tell me.

I'll punish Daye myself.

But if you don't have proof, I'll regard this insult made to her...

...as an insult towards me, know that.

Of course not, Sultana Mother. How can I dare?

Private Chamberlain, the concubine already confessed her crime.

Do the necessary thing immediately.

Additionally, nobody will know what she told about Matron Daye.

Especially his Majesty.

Because I don't want mt lion's precious mind to be busy with such lies.

Do you understand me?

Your Majesty, I'm sure Charles will do castle defense.

Because he can't dare a pitched battle.

Therefore, the cannons are very important.

We should take the siege cannons, even manufacture new ones.

You are right, Pargali.

But before Vienna, we have got the whole Hungary to re-conquer.

The preparations must accelerate.

We should leave for the campaign as soon as possible.

We should be at the gates of Vienna by July at the latest.

Because I don't want to be caught by winter.

Your Majesty, Bali Bey is here.

Let him in.

Your Majesty.

- Your Grace. - Come, Malkocoglu.

Join us. We are talking about the campaign preparations.

You wanted me to investigate the incident that happened yesterday.

Yes, did you find who it was?

Nilufer Hatun.

Are you sure?

She's the most loyal servant of Hurrem.

She confessed everything in tears. She's ashamed.

She begged me not to tell Sultana Hurrem about her betrayal.

What's your personal opinion?

Your Majesty, I think...

She has no reason to do this.

Esma, what happened?

Where's Nilufer?

Why she's not back?

I searched the entire harem, Your Highness.

But I couldn’t find Nilufer.

She's nowhere to be found.

Where did she go?

Sultan Suleyman Khan his Highness.

Mother.

What happened my lion?

Mother, I learned who killed the horse I gifted to Hurrem.

Really? Who is the traitor?

One of Hurrem's servants.

Nilufer.

But Mother, it's obvious that she can't do this on her own.

I don't know who advised her yet.

Whoever gave her the order obviously intended to blame it on me.

I think the order was given by the closest one to her: Hurrem.

Nilufer is her concubine.

Mother, one incident after another.

If the order won't be maintained in the harem...

...I'll have to take care of it personally.

Your Highness.

I'll inform his Majesty that you're here.

I came to talk to you.

Really?

I'm listening to you, Your Highness.

Where's Nilufer?

Sumbul told me that he took her by your order.

There are no news, we don't know where she is.

Where's she?

What did you do to her?

What happened?

Why did you come here? What will you do to me?

Calm down.

I want to see Sultana Hurrem. Take me to her.

My Mehmet.

My little lion.

Your Highness, Sultana Hurrem is not here.

If you wish, I'll call her right now.

There's no need.

I came here to see my grandchildren.

Mihrimah?

My beautiful girl.

What's wrong, my dear? Are you sick?

You don't like us.

You don’t like my mother and brothers.

I don't like you too.

Go on.

Your Highness, go on.

That's enough.

I'll practice later.

What did you do today?

When are you leaving?

Our preparations will be finished in spring.

What's wrong?

Is something bothering you?

Today...

...at the Divan...

...my life is honored with the assurance of His Majesty.

As long as he's alive...

...I'll never be sentenced to death.

Why was it necessary?

Such an assurance.

I hold all the authority of the Empire now.

I feel like I'm wearing the Shirt of Nessus.

Sultana Mother.

I came to see my grandchildren.

Where have you been?

When Nilufer disappeared so suddenly...

...I was wondering about her.

The poor girl is killed.

I heard.

My lion gave the order.

Sultana Mother.

How many more victims should I give to you?

When will your grudge end?

The day I die?

Hurrem.

Who cares about your worthless life?

I'm worried about my grandchildren.

Mihrimah just said she doesn't love me.

Obviously you are poisoning the kids against me.

Sultana Mother...

Who are you to confuse a Sultana's mind from my blood, from dynasty's blood?

This is my last warning, Hurrem. Know your place.

Don't consider yourself equal to the royal family.

Don't think you are one of them.

Otherwise I'll take my grandchildren away from you.

You will never see them again.

You should look into my eyes, not the sword, my prince.

Take it.

Okay.

Malkocoglu.

I've learned how to wield a sword.

Instead of a prince sword, I want to train with a real sword.

It will happen when the time comes.

I want it too.

Come on, my prince.

My father won't take me to the campaign again.

I wish I could come with you.

No rush, my prince.

We'll have many more campaigns. We'll conquer the world.

Let's go now. It is time to say goodbye to his Majesty.

Come.

Your Highness.

The time has come.

I don’t want to say goodbye.

God willing, I will come back with a great victory.

Don't be sad.

But I have a request.

Stay at the Topkapi Palace until I come back.

No.

- I'll wait for you here. - I'll be worried about you.

You shouldn't.

I'm fine.

My only wish...

...is for you to come back unharmed.

I promise you. I'll come back.

Sultan Suleyman Khan his Highness.

My lion, I truly believe you'll return with a great victory.

May God open your path and sharpen your sword.

- Amin. - Amin.

Your Majesty.

Remember to write to me.

I'll like to know how you are.

Mother, my harem is entrusted to you.

Especially...

...Sultana Hurrem.

As you know.

The last incident made her very sad.

If you will be by her side, she'll feel safe.

Don't worry.

God be with you.

4 months later.

Buda Palace.

Plain of Mohacs August 1529.

Command all the regiments to move faster.

We have been too slow because of the rain and the mud already.

We were forced to leave the heavy cannons.

I don't want to waste any more time.

We must march to Vienna as soon as possible.

Everyone must do their best.

Your Majesty, many left Buda palace yesterday. Everyone's in a hurry.

We'll siege and conquer Buda next week at the latest.

Sultan Suleyman settled in Mohacs.

We must get out of here...

...before his cruel army arrives.

Archduke your Highness, our preparations are done.

We can even leave now.

Let's go then. We need to make it to Vienna.

Inform the princes, we shall meet in Vienna.

Sultan Suleyman Khan.

You kept your promise.

I'm expressing my gratitude to you on behalf of my nation.

Archduke Ferdinand stole a crown he didn't deserve...

...and he's been ruling our country for months.

Buda is still occupied.

But they'll leave Buda when they learn the Ottomans are marching.

He can't consider to battle against your supreme army.

But he'll take the holy crown and escape.

Janos Zapolya.

We kept our promise.

Your throne and crown will be returned to you.

As long as you keep your reign.

Or finding a king who would keep it would be inevitable.

I understand.

I understand it very well.

Bali Bey, this mission is yours.

Go and get the crown before it gets to Vienna.

Vatican Palace.

Sultan Suleyman will march to Vienna with his army, your Holiness.

He's approaching to Buda from Mohacs.

King Charles is asking for your help.

I warned Charles and Archduke Ferdinand before.

They pursued a wrong politics by stealing the holy Crown and occupying Buda.

They tried to make the Persians fight against the Turks in vain.

Nobody will support Charles.

Vatican Palace.

They say Sultan Suleyman is approaching to Vienna.

If that siege will be successful...

...that'd be the end of the Christian World.

Maybe Luther is right about not fighting against the Turks.

If things go wrong, we can cooperate with Sultan Suleyman.

You Majesty, Crown of the Hungarian king is taken back.

Bali Bey.

Take this to Buda now...

...and put it on Zapolya.

Your Majesty, excuse my manners but...

Is it my place to do it while you're here?

Yes it is, Bali Bey.

Zapolya will get his crown from an Ottoman hero like you...

...especially from my Private Chamberlain. What else could he want?

We need to take the road.

Vienna is waiting for us.

We have an important job.

Ibrahim Pasha.

You see how Sultan Suleyman values him.

Zapolya isn't worthy of this honor.

How can a king who had lost his crown be king again?

A powerful European...

...who knows Habsburgs better...

...should sit on the Hungarian throne.

Signore Gritti?

You have someone in your mind.

Obviously.

Who?

Is it you?

Vienna Palace.

Our Mighty Emperor.

We would like to inform you that we are ready...

...to support your fight against the Turks.

30.000 infantry and 2.000 cavalry from Bohemia.

25.000 soldiers are gathered from Moravia.

Additionally, our troops will come from Bavaria, Saxony, Westphalia, and Silesia.

But...

But what?

In return for our support...

...we believe you will support us too.

What does that mean?

How can I help you when Turks are at our doorstep?

We request you to soften your attitude against the Lutherans.

Gul Agha.

Your Highness!

Forgive me Your Highness, I'll clean it now.

Forget it now. You'll clean later.

- I have things to tell you. - Yes, Your Highness.

Gul Agha.

- Bring me Yakup Effendi. - At once, Your Highness.

Come on, quick, don't drop it.

Stop gawking there! Check the meat and rice, come on.

- Seker Agha. - My Agha, do you have a wish?

Reserve me the best, the softest part of the meat.

My Agha, this is from the animal Sultana Mahidevran sacrificed.

Listen to me, reserve me a few kilos!

A few? Maybe I should give you the whole cow?

Since you said cow, where's that cow Sumbul?

Sultana Mother. My Sultanas.

Did you distribute the meat to the people?

We delivered the meat those in need, Your Highness.

Everyone prays for you and Sultana Mahidevran.

They say "May God bless them".

May God bless his Majesty.

I've recieved so many blessings from the fountains he'd built for me.

I hope they'll return with victory as soon as possible.

- Insallah, amin. - Amin.

Harem has been calm for long. It's been quiet.

His Majesty entrusted Sultana Hurrem to Sultana Mother, that's why.

She can't do anything.

She can't but...

This silence is no good.

A storm is about to break out...

...I'm telling you.

Gul Agha.

Your Highness.

The most generous of the Sultanas, welcome.

What's happening here?

Sultana Mahidevran has founded charities in Aksaray and Balat.

Lots of meat are served, delights will be served in the evening.

Everyone talks about her now.

They pray for her, right?

Right.

I want to do charity too.

What can I do more than her?

The most important one is the holy lands.

If you do charity for Mecca and Kaaba, everyone would hear about it.

Everyone will be talking about you.

To Kaaba?

My Hatice, eat something. You've gotten weaker.

I'm fine, mother.

I'm not comfortable when you are alone there.

Sultana Mother.

With your permission.

Okay, I'll take care of it. You can go.

Mother.

If you allow me, I'd like to have Nigar Kalfa with me again.

Okay.

She's much better. She's hardworking like she was before.

She can stay with you at least until Ibrahim returns.

That'd be good.

- Gulfem can breathe a little. - Don't say like that, Your Highness.

Daye, did you hear that?

I did, Sultana Mother.

Sultana Mahidevran.

May your fountains bring good fortune and always have water.

Sultana Mother.

If you allow me, I'd like to do to charity work too.

Nigar Kalfa.

Get ready, you are going to Sultana Hatice's palace.

Where did that come from?

Sultana Hatice wants it herself.

Alright, but the Pasha sent me back here.

I can't return when he's not here.

Actually I don't want to send you either.

But there's nothing to do.

You'll go tomorrow.

Make your preparations.

What will I do now?

I made a vow for his Majesty's safe return.

What do you want to do? Tell me.

I want to build caravansaries, baths and fountains...

...to the holy lands, Mecca and Kaaba.

Of course if you allow me.

So, the holy lands.

I don't mind it.

But in order to do this, we need to get the opinion of Shaykh al-Islam.

Really? Why?

This is the way.

If he finds it appropriate, I'll allow you too.

What shall I do?

Tell Sumbul to write a letter on your behalf to His Holiness.

Mother?

- Did you make up with her? - Make up?

My hands are tied because of my lion.

See what she wants to do?

Who is she to do charity work for Kaaba?

What's the appropriate thing about this matter?

I request your answer.

Hurrem, Haseki.

Did you write it?

I'm writing, Your Highness.

I'll post it early in the morning, God willing.

When will I receive an answer?

It won't be late.

We should get the reply in the evening.

Good.

Haven't you packed yet?

I'm not leaving at night time, Matron Daye.

Would it be bad? You'll start working in the morning.

I don't want to go at all.

- I wish... - Forget about that.

The Sultana called you herself.

Is it your place to refuse?

- Matron Daye... - Nigar Kalfa.

Know your place.

You were forgiven once.

This time, nobody can save you.

If you don't want to serve the palace...

...we can get you married.

Okay, okay Matron Daye.

I'm shutting up.

Can we call Mehmet? We can sit together.

Why bother?

Don't get too close with Hurrem's children.

You are the oldest prince, don't forget that.

But they are my siblings.

My father wants me to support them.

Your Highness, do you have any wishes?

Nigar Kalfa was going to go to Sultana Hatice's palace today.

Get the jade rosary ready, she’ll take it to the Sultana.

I'll take care of it immediately, Your Highness.

Sultana Mother.

Shaykh al-Islam says that...

...it's not appropriate for a concubine to do charitable act for the holy lands.

Take it to Hurrem right now and read it to her face.

She'll hear why it is not appropriate and realize who she is.

At once, Sultana Mother.

The most elegant of the Sultanas.

Gul Agha.

What happened?

Did you talk to Yakup Effendi?

When is he coming?

I went to see him in the morning, Your Highness.

But the door was locked.

Then I heard from his brother that...

...Yakup Effendi had died.

He died?

Why?

He was found dead at his home. They ripped him in half...

...and they cut out his tongue.

God knows what was he involved in.

- Your Highness. - Matron Daye.

What does Sultana Mother order again?

The answer for the letter you wrote...

...to Shaykh al-Islam Ibn-i Kemal Effendi.

Really?

What does it say? Read it now.

The Shaykh al-Islam did not find this request acceptable and appropriate...

...because you are a concubine, a servant.

What does that mean?

It's not possible to do charity work in Mecca and Medina as a slave.

It is unacceptable.

Sultana Mother knew this answer would come, didn't she?

She made me write a letter on purpose.

Matron Daye.

You should know.

Is there no way?

You can do this only if you are freed from slavery.

Free?

When you are free, you are not a subject anymore.

Then you can do charity work.

Who can free me?

Sultana Mother?

Only his Majesty can make such a decision.

He can set you free.

- Nigar Kalfa. - Do you have a death wish?

Why did you come again?

I heard that you're packing up and leaving.

None of your business.

Don't be angry now.

Your Highness wants you to take this to Sultana Hatice.

What is it?

Jade rosary. It takes your stress, give peace.

Fine, put it there.

Then leave. Get out of my sight.

Come on, my Mustafa, get ready. It's time for school.

I should have been with my father and Ibrahim Pasha at war, not school.

Don't worry.

The day will come...

...this world will shake with the sound of your sword.

You will rule the world.

Your Highness, the book that I had found...

Yes?

I saw it in Nigar's room. I took it secretly.

Look at that Nigar! I knew she took it.

I wonder what's written on it.

Sultana Mother.

What's that in your hands?

It's a notebook written in Russian language.

It's probably Hurrem's.

I guess there are secrets about her in it.

What secrets?

I don't know that much.

But you speak Russian.

Would you like to read?

Buda Palace.

Vienna Palace.

Buda fell in a week..

Obviously, Suleyman wants to conquer Vienna...

...spend the winter there...

...and then conquer the whole Germany.

We can't stand against him with our army.

Some of the promised forces didn't arrive.

The situation is getting worse.

What will we do?

Don't worry, Ferdinand.

The other forces will arrive soon.

There are 72 heavy cannons...

...almost 20,000 infantry...

...and 2000 cavalry are ready in Vienna.

With them, there are brave, experienced...

...noblemen from all around Germany.

Their commander is famous Nicholas von Salm...

...and his assistant Wilhelm von Roggendorf.

Do you think that will be enough to stop the Ottoman Army?

Calm down, Ferdinand.

We will stop them.

There's no need to be afraid of Suleyman and his army.

Rest assured.

Your Majesty, our raider forces are attacking the towns around Vienna.

Our other advance forces...

...are conquering the castles and cities we aim to take.

Vilsengrad, Altenberg, Regensburg, Brun, and Elns are conquered.

Additionally, Vaduz is conquered and its prince is captured.

Croatia and Slovenia are under your rule too.

Komarom, Gran and Rab are ours now.

Good.

Your Majesty.

But as you know.

We've lost a lot of time because of the heavy rain and floods.

We had to leave heavy siege cannons in Belgrade.

The weather is cold too.

It seems the winter will come early this year.

At this rate, we can barely make it to Vienna at end of September.

In spite of all these things, will we still go?

We will, Pargali.

We will, so we can put fear in the Christian World's heart.

Charles will see and understand...

...that there is only one emperor of the world.

And that is...

...me.

Sultana Mother takes away everything from me.

Nilufer, my favorite horse, my love...

...and now she's preventing me from doing charity work.

But your mother will change this order soon.

Your Highness.

Sumbul.

What? Why are you here?

Sultana Mother ordered me to summon you.

Really?

- Why? Did she say anything? - No.

She played a game.

Now she'll make fun of me.

Esma.

Stay with Mihrimah.

Oh God.

Where's the notebook?

Sultana Mother.

You summoned me.

Get close.

You'll talk about the charity, right?

Why did you make me write a letter if you knew the answer?

To make fun of me?

To remind me that I'm a slave?

There's an important matter.

Do you recognize this?

Sultana Mother...

- Let me explain. - Shut up.

You can't explain this scandal in any way.

You are finished, Hurrem.

Your life is between my two lips now.

It is not like what you think.

I...

I told you to shut up! Silence!

I'd expect any kind of malice from you...

...but I wouldn't even think about this one.

You betrayed my lion!

You cheated on him.

Never!

Listen to me carefully now, Hurrem.

If my lion finds out about this...

...it will be a disaster not only for you...

...but for my grandchildren too.

For their sake...

...I'm offering you a chance.

You'll make a decision, Hurrem.

If you want to save your children's lives...

...you'll leave right now, you'll get lost.

Nobody will know where you are.

How? Where will I go?

Far away, so far away.

But...

You'll either go away...

...or you'll be executed with your children.

The decision is yours.