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If you say it is important, then come.

Your Grace, what's this?

How can this traitor talk to his Majesty? Are we not going to intervene?

Your Majesty.

Tell me Behram Pasha, what's so important?

Your Majesty, first of all...

...I'm honored to be accepted to your presence.

As you know, I've spent my life upholding your justice.

I'm prepared to die for your cause.

What's the matter? Tell me.

Ibrahim Pasha...

Him and I...

Your Majesty.

Ibrahim Pasha.

Your Majesty forgive me, with your permission, I'd like to join this meeting.

What did you want to talk about?

The Queen Mother offers me a hand of friendship.

She says she'll be fair to me from now on.

-That's what she said. -Good.

Good?

This can't be happening.

Obviously she has bad intentions.

Daye.

What's going on? You should know.

I don't have a clue, Your Highness.

But you shouldn't think badly about everything.

The Queen Mother is aware of your rise.

She might be wanting to develop more appropriate relations.

No. It can't be.

I'm sure of it.

This is a new game to kill me. She misleads me.

Do you understand what I said?

Don't worry, my Your Highness. I remember every word.

Fatma Hatun. You?

I'm at your service, Your Highness. I'm honored for the mission.

Be careful.

No one can know what we discussed here.

Otherwise...

You'll lose your heads first.

I'm listening to you, Behram Pasha.

Your Majesty.

Ibrahim Pasha...

May God grant him long life. He gave me such a duty, I feel blessed.

What duty is that?

He assigned me as governor of Anatolia once again.

Is that right?

That's right, your Majesty.

I've assigned Behram Pasha as governor of Anatolia.

I'm sure he'll duly perform his duty of course if you'll approve.

Then may it be blessed, Inshallah.

Your Majesty. I bow with respect to your supreme will.

You make me so happy with the position you grace to me.

You may take our leave.

-Your Grace. -Your Grace.

Your Majesty.

You stay, Ibrahim Pasha.

Private Chamberlain. Won't you congratulate me?

About what, Your Grace?

I've been assigned as governor of Anatolia again.

As the saying goes.

"Don't be unjust to the innocent, or you'll suffer very slowly."

Get close.

Closer.

First of all, you came to my presence without permission.

Then I heard you assigned Behram Pasha again.

Report immediately. What are you hiding from me?

You Majesty, how could I dare?

You hate Behram Pasha's guts. You don't trust him at all.

You even suspect that he attempted to kill you.

I don't suspect it anymore, your Majesty.

Behram Pasha was behind the assassination.

This matter digs down deep, your Majesty.

Behram couldn't have done this alone.

I gave him what he wanted to understand who's the real enemy.

I want to follow him to find out who he serves.

Are you sure it was him?

Your Majesty, as you know. I've been keeping an eye on him.

He confessed it somewhere. Our intelligence is certain.

If someone else is behind this, then this is serious.

We should find and destroy them at once.

That's my only wish, your Majesty.

It is time to get our pay.

I hope Queen Mother won't disappoint us.

Amen.

-How much raise we'll get? -They didn't say anything.

Don't worry. Queen Mother protects us, she wants our good.

Girls!

What happened, could you learn anything?

How much raise we'll get?

Shut up for a moment. I'm going to tell you.

God give me patience.

You've been blessed by the Queen Mother.

This year, everyone will get a 50 coin raise to their wages.

You'll get our your pay tomorrow, Inshallah.

May God bless the Queen Mother.

Don't be happy Fidan Hatun. Your name was not the list.

Why, my Agha?

Not just you.

Hulya Hatun, Nisa Hatun.

Dilruba Hatun and Neriman Hatun.

-How can this be? -Take a look yourself.

What did we do? Why don't we get money?

If you support Sultana Hurrem this is what happens.

What's the meaning of that?

Isn't it the truth?

You did all kinds of vileness to earn Hurrem's favour.

-Now you'll bear the consequences. -What are you saying?!

We've been slandered! We're innocent!

Shut your mouths.

Shut it!

This is not a good sign, Gul Agha. I smell something fishy.

-Tell our people to be on high alert. -Don't worry Your Highness.

We'll do everything to protect you and your children.

Good.

Your Highness.

What happened? Why did you come?

As you know, tomorrows is pay day. It's the annual period.

Everyone will get a raise except us.

How? Why?

We are obviously punished for being close to you.

They wrote our names on a list.

Let me have a look.

Oh god, my name is here too.

Your Highness.

Your Highness help us, protect our rights.

Don't worry. I'll get to the bottom of this.

I won't let anyone cheat you out of your right.

May God bless you. We'll pray for you until we die.

Amen.

You may take your leaves now.

Your Grace, am I hearing the truth? About Behram Pasha...

It's the truth. Of course it is.

Your Grace, how? He's a traitor.

Why promote him instead of beheading him?

Bali Bey.

Behram Pasha is nothing.

He's a puppet.

I'm just letting him slide to find out who pulls his strings.

Let him think he's victorious.

He'll make a mistake one day.

I've got good news, sir.

Say it.

Everything happened as you wished.

I'm assigned as governor of Anatolia. His Majesty approved it.

The doors of the council has opened to me.

Good.

But be careful. Stay watchful. Ibrahim won't let this go.

Don't worry about him, sir. He can't do anything to me.

As I hold his death warrant.

See girls? Remember to never go astray.

Wouldn't Sultana Hurrem be angry at us?

Why would she be?

The Queen Mother approved this. No one can object.

Quiet down... she's here.

What happened?

-Did you complain? -Mind your own business.

You'll be poor concubines.

The loyal ones will be paid more from now on.

That's what you think. Sultana Hurrem will handle this now.

She'll talk with Queen Mother and solve this matter.

We'll get a raise too.

Yeah I'm sure. She'll definitely do that.

Of course she will. Her Highness is fair to everybody.

Especially to us, the ones who serve her.

She always protects us.

Your Highness.

Welcome Hurrem, come.

Are you okay, Your Highness?

I'm fine thank God and you?

I just heard some news upset me.

I thought I should hear it from you.

What's that?

Some concubines came to me.

They had been kept exempt from the raise this year.

They are frustrated. They've been treated unfairly.

They've asked for my help.

How dare them? Insolents.

Why were they kept exempt, Your Highness? I'm curious.

There's not a specific reason.

This is a punishment to concubines, kalfas...

...and agas who didn't do their jobs properly.

What's their fault? To be close to me?

It has nothing to do with you.

Also nobody can be close to anybody here. Everyone will do their duties.

They already do.

This is not just.

If they are not given the pay they deserve it won't be good.

As you know, the order of the harem would be broken.

Hurrem.

When I extended my hand to you...

...it didn't mean that we'd run the harem together.

It is your call, Your Highness.

I'm just a messenger of your subject who seeks justice.

What's going on?

Ibrahim Pasha sent me.

What does our favourite Ibrahim Pasha want?

You have something that belongs to His Grace, he wants it.

Tell to your Ibrahim Pasha that I'll keep it.

It's my insurance policy. But he shouldn't be worried. I won't show it to anyone.

I'll protect it with my life.

Go now, tell him what I just said.

My Sultana.

Why is he still not arrested?

Are they that powerful?

If they are, we can't rest easy.

Don't you worry. No one can hurt me.

I'm afraid.

What if you resign some of your duties?

I don't want you or my children die in these bloody power games.

That's when I'll really be dead.

No hesitation, no stopping, my Sultana.

I'll keep doing what I think is right.

Whoever tries to stop me... I'd crush them, kill them.

Don't you worry.

No one can disturb our peace.

Come in.

Your Grace.

Speak.

Ibrahim Pasha was the Private Chamberlain once upon a time. But now...

...he's the second most powerful man in the great Ottoman Empire.

Do you mean Bali Bey will go through the same?

Who knows. Perhaps he'll be blessed too.

I think you shouldn't treat him bad. It is good to get along well.

I don't even care about him.

Also it is him who treats me bad.

What happened?

He was supposed to take me to my boat. I had something important left there.

We ran into a woman on the way.

They talked about something. Then he forced me to return to the palace.

-Who's the girl? -Someone called Elenica.

So it's Elenica Hatun.

Do you know that woman?

Who doesn't know her, Your Highness?

She's a legendary Greek beauty. The most beautiful among the tavern girls.

She's in love with Bali Bey. He visits her often.

So that's how he tries to forget about Armin.

Who's Armin?

Anyway... It is not my business.

What did you do? Did you get it?

He didn't give it, Your Grace.

He said you should consider it his life insurance.

-Where's he now? -At the tavern, Your Grace.

He's celebrating his victory.

Is that so?

Make way!

My Sultana.

Ibrahim.

Why did you come downstairs?

I'm worried. Is there a bad news?

No there isn't. But I must leave urgently.

At this time? Where are you going?

State affairs my Sultana. I won't be late.

What's going on?

This is our place to bath. Come on girls.

We came first. Go somewhere else.

Are we supposed to get your permission?

Fatma Hatun...

-You are playing with fire. -Are you threatening me?

Girls, have you heard that?

They are miserable. Such a pity.

They won't get a raise tomorrow already.

-They'll be sacked from the palace soon. -I swear they will be.

You wish.

Sultana Hurrem talked with Queen Mother for us.

We'll get the same amount as you get tomorrow.

Don't daydream. You'll get nothing.

Step away, we need to take a bath.

They've become so insolent.

-Who are you calling insolent? -You. What of it?

Enough!

What do you think you're doing? I'll tear you apart!

Come in.

-Aybige Hatun. -Private Chamberlain.

If you've come to see His Majesty, come at an appropriate time.

No. I came to see you.

Really? What's the matter?

You know we were supposed to go the ship.

I'm here to ask when can we leave.

I'll send you word tomorrow.

How beautiful...

-Whose is it? -Please give it.

Is it Armin's?

How do you...

So it is hers.

It is none of your business.

Additionally, from now on if you want something...

...send a message with Aghas.

Also you coming here alone as a woman. It is not appropriate.

What's going on here?

Shut up all of you!

What's this disgrace?

What are you doing?

They started it, Matron Daye.

-They kicked us out. -Who? Slanders!

They said they're Hurrem's servants, that they'll bathe first.

-Don't lie! -Shut up!

Leave the Hamam right now.

Nobody will take a bath.

-No dinner for you. -Don't do it, I beg you.

I said leave.

Come on.

The raise issue is growing, Your Highness.

Harem is like a boiling cauldron.

I'll see them tomorrow.

When will we interfere, Your Highness?

This matter may end badly.

No interference.

Let them fight.

We can't let Hurrem to take roots in the harem.

On the contrary, we must encircle her in such a way...

That she won't be able to breathe.

I'm happy that you made peace with my mother.

As I want peace in my harem.

I'm also surprised.

We had dinner together.

She said she'll be fair to me from now on.

Wasn't it what you wanted?

I've been through a lot of things. I'm not relieved.

My Sultana.

It is over. Every bad thing is over.

Don't let the past to overshadow your future.

You need to be peaceful and joyful now.

That's what suits you the best.

What's happening?! What's happening?!

Guards! Guards! Come here.

Don't waste your breath.

Pasha?

They can't hear you now.

You can't touch me Pasha. You'll regret it.

Is that so?

-What would you do? -Your Grace.

Who do you think you are?

How dare you threaten me?

Your Grace, let's make a deal.

I'll give you what belongs to you and you spare my life.

Where is it?

Where?

Forgive me. Let's put this behind us, Your Grace.

Forget it?

You threatened the Empire's Grand Vizier.

Even dared to raise your sword and insult him.

So I should forgive you? Is that so?

Your Grace, I beg you.

Treachery is a very big crime, Behram Pasha.

And it's punishment is an absolute death!

Your Majesty. I'm bothering.

Tell me.

There's important news about Behram Pasha.

What is it Malkocoglu?

He was killed at the Greek tavern.

Additionally 10 men were also slaughtered, your Majesty.

How can this be? Who did it?

I don't have information on the matter. No one is talking.

Send word to Ibrahim Pasha. He shall come here at once.

As you wish.

Ibrahim.

My Sultana.

When did you come?

It has been quiet a while. You were sleeping.

I was very worried about you.

You don't have to worry about me anymore, my Sultana.

Because the fool who tired to kill me has been punished.

Really?

Who was it?

That's enough for you to know.

No more deaths. No more threats.

You should just worry about the future of our children.

Form a line girls. Come on girl, fall in line!

To the line, baby.

Well done.

Come on give it.

Press it.

It is missing.

It is short, my Agha.

-What do you mean short? -You said we'll get a 50 coin raise.

No raise. It Is cancelled. You'll get the same pay as last year.

This can't be! Why did Queen Mother cut our pay?

It serves you right! What's up? You were boasting yesterday.

It is not Queen Mother's fault, girls. It is Sultana Hurrem's.

How so?

She talked with Queen Mother the day before.

She must have prevented it.

That's good. If we don't get it you don't get it either.

Justice has been served.

Shut your mouths up! Chatterboxes.

Take your pay.

No, my Agha. We don't want this.

Your Highness.

Gul Agha?

Masallah, you are fine, Your Highness.

What's going on? What's the noise?

Don't ask, Your Highness. The concubines caused a stir.

What's their problem?

I don't know. As soon as I heard the noises, I came here.

I was afraid something would happen to you.

Let's check it out.

Your Highness, you shouldn't leave your chamber.

What's the worst that can happen?

Esma don't leave the children alone.

Lock the door after us.

Sultana Hurrem caused this! Raise your voice! Demand justice!

She's filthy rich but still wants our money!

What a shame! Boo!

Girls please don't do this. This is not good at all.

You are making a mistake. I swear this will end badly!

Don't interfere, Agha.

Since when is it a crime to seek justice?

We'll get our right.

Where to, Daye?

Your Highness, I'll put them in their places.

They've lost all control.

Let them be, Daye. Let them shout as they will.

Girls, shut up!

-Be quiet! -They won't quiet down!

Girls, shut up I said! Her Highness is here!

Isn't it a shame? What did you want from us?

Why did you cut our salary?

I swear I'll whip you now!

We want our money or we will destroy this place!

Shut up!

I told you to shut up!

You can't solve these problems by shouting.

Why would I cut your wages? I just wanted everyone to get equal pay.

Lies! She's lying!

Yeah!

She's lying.

Pay our money. We want our money.

You waste so much gold on weddings. Now you're all out?

-We want our money. -Girls don't do it.

Don't get close!

-Don't get close! -Gul aga, the door!

This is only the beginning, Hurrem.

The harem you want to manage will be your grave.

Guards, stop this disgrace right now.

All those who won't stay quiet, put them to the dungeons.

This is the Queen Mother's scheme. She wants to make everyone hostile to me.

It seems she already succeeded.

She wants to throw me to me wolves. But I'll break her scheme, Gul aga!

What do we do, Your Highness?

It is here!

I thought it was lost.

-Nice necklace. -It was my mother's.

It is not about love affairs like your necklace.

Shall we return to the palace?

Did you become like this because of her?

Or have you always been rude?

Who are you talking about? I don't get it.

Armin.

They say you're always at taverns to forget her.

Why are you asking this?

-I just wondered. -Don't.

What's the reason for this questioning?

People might think you're in love with me.

-Your Majesty, I was summoned. -Come, Pargali.

Have you heard what happened to Behram Pasha?

I was informed, your Majesty.

Did you get to the bottom of it?

Obviously our doubts were not senseless. Whoever he was serving had him killed.

They must have realized that he was being followed.

Who can it be? Any ideas?

No, I don't have any.

Whoever they are, they're close and they're very powerful.

-Be careful. -Don't you worry.

Are there news from Edirne? From my Mustafa and Mahidevran?

I regularly get reports from there your majesty.

Mustafa and Her Highness is in peace.

-I've missed my Mustafa. -We can go whenever you wish.

We'll see.

Your Majesty. Ayaz Pasha came. He's waiting for an audience.

Let him in.

Your Majesty.

Your Grace.

Yes Pasha?

Your Majesty. Gritti came. He's got bad news.

Archduke Ferdinand encircled Buda again.

Gather the council immediately.

Aybige Hatun.

If I crossed the line, I'm sorry.

What happened? Are you afraid that I'd report this?

I don't fear anyone but God.

Aren't you afraid of Sultan Suleyman either Bali Bey?

It is getting late. Shall we return?

You should know that Her Highness always cares about you.

Come girl.

She won't let any of you to be treated unfairly.

Come my girl.

She's giving all your pay...

From her own pocket. This is very important.

Now say something nice.

Come my girl.

May God bless you, Your Highness. May your touch turn to gold.

Amen.

None of you should be afraid.

Don't bow to anyone who insults you. I'll always stand by you.

May God grant you long life, Your Highness.

Amen.

-May you live long, Your Highness. -May you live long.

-May you live long, Your Highness. -Amen.

May your touch turn to gold, Your Highness.

Gul Agha.

Your Highness.

Matron Daye, why are you doing this?

We didn't get our money already. Now we're being punished.

Pray that you are not kicked out of the palace.

Dare to make a sound, you'll see my wrath!

What going on? What are they?

Thanks to Sultana Hurrem.

She paid the difference in our wages, she treated us fairly.

Sultan Suleyman Khan Your Majesty.

With the order of Hungarian King Szapolyal...

...Kasim Pasha started a campaign on Szigetvar.

Bohemian King Ferdinand, used this opportunity...

...to lay siege on Budin with the soldiers under his command.

Thanks for the news Gritti. You may take your leave.

Have they lost their minds? How can they leave the capital?

We've sent word with a messenger. Kasim Pasha is returning to Budin.

Also, raider forces in the region are going to Budin to disrupt the siege.

Neither Charles no Ferdinand...

...learned their lessons from our Mohacs and Vienna battles.

Start the preparations immediately. We are starting a campaign.

March 1532

-Welcome. -Thanks girls.

It has been a long time. How have you been?

Fine, thank God.

Did he come too?

Of course he did. He's in his chamber.

Tell us about our prince. They say he's grown up.

Big time. He's like a lion, Masallah.

He'll have his own harem.

According to our rules and tradition, surely.

Gulshah Hatun, will you move me to his harem?

Keep eating. You've eaten everything in the Empire.

Always keep your mouth busy.

Like your mouth ever rests!

God gave you just a mouth but nothing else! Damned scum!

Enough!

My Agha, why did you come?

Why did I come here?

This demon made me forget why I came here.

Prepare a pomegranate syrup for Sultana Hurrem.

God forbid, is she sick?

-She has a little headache. -Maybe the air of Edirne got her sick.

Keep talking! Keep talking!

Sultana Hurrem will pluck your tongue out!

She'll rip your stomach off.

Your Highness.

Nigar. Come.

It's been a long time since we've chatted. How are you?

Praying for your health, Your Highness.

Are you happy with Nasuh Efendi?

Thank goodness. I've got no problems.

Nice.

So... no babies yet?

God will bless us with one, I hope.

Amen.

Prince Mustafa has arrived.

How nice.

Did his mother tag along?

Of course.

I welcomed Her Highness in the morning.

You should have seen her get off the carriage.

You'd think she's the Queen Mother.

The preparations are done for our Prince's sword ceremony.

Good. I want no misfortune to happen.

How's my Mustafa?

I haven't seen him yet your Majesty.

He's in his chamber preparing for the ceremony.

Thank goodness, your Majesty.

-We've got to see this day. -Thank goodness, Pargali.

Many years somehow passed... Easier said than done.

You were Mustafa's age when I met you.

You were playing violin under a tree.

My Mustafa.

Mother.

May God help you and sharpen your sword.

-Pray for me. -My prayers are with you.

I'm glad to have you, son. May God be glad too.

You father is waiting.

Girls they are coming, get in line.

Make way!

My Prince, welcome.

-Your Grace, Private Chamberlain. -Welcome my Prince.

Mustafa.

My favorite prince, we've missed you.

Better late than never.

His Majesty expects you.

Then let's not make him wait.

My Mustafa...

My lion cub.

Welcome back to your home.

You grew so much.

A valiant Prince.

Today is a big day for you.

And a proud day for me.

Make your wish.

I have no other wishes than being your son.

Congratulations for the newborn Prince Cihangir, Sultana Hurrem.

Thanks, Your Highness..

I'd say same to you but God willing you'll take care of Mustafa's babies now.

Being a grandmother will suit you.

What do you think about me Mahidevran?

We haven't seen each other for a long time.

You look very good, Your Highness. God praise.

How was the journey?

I think it's because of the excitement. I couldn't sleep. We are pretty tired.

You'll go to rest early in the evening.

Where are the twins? How are they?

They're fine, thank God. They're sleeping now.

Gulfem Hatun, hope you're alright as well.

I'm fine thank goodness.

We feel better now after your visit, Your Highness.

The ceremony should be about to start. We shouldn't be late.

What have you done in Edirne?

I had no problems except being far from you.

As you desired. I did my best to improve myself.

Make way!

His Majesty, Sultan Suleyman Khan!

Bismillah, Allah Allah! Hu!

Hu!

My way is your way, my arm is your arm.

My path is your path my religion is your religion!

My life is yours to take. My wealth is forfeit for your cause.

My tongue is the translator of the wise ones!

I've had your salt, water and bread.

If I go astray, may your sword take my head.

For the truth! For the wise ones!

Oh Ali, hu!

Oh followers of Mu'awiya! Oh the enemies of Muhammed!

You are the ungrateful ones we are the grateful ones.

You are on one side. We are on the other side.

May my sword enter blue, and come out as red!

May I be slaughtered with my own sword.

May I crack like earth!

May I scatter like the wind!

God, you help my grandson.

Amen.

-May it be blessed Mahidevran. -Thank goodness, Your Highness.

We lived to see this day.

Let's go back.

A harem will be formed for the Prince.

Don't get your hopes up, girls.

I'm Sultana Mahidevran's favorite.

You never know.

Hurrem's concubines are banned, of course.

They can't even come close.

You'll see how we enter his harem.

He won't pick an ugly one like you!

You're the ugly one! What are you saying?

Girls!

Let go! Let go I said!

Break it up I said! Break it up!

Get away.

What is this?

You've started to fight as soon as the Prince came.

Behave yourselves.

They are all crazed! All because of you!

It's because of you! You leave me here with them alone, wandering off!

It's you who provoke them!

Keep my family out of your mouth, I'll kill you!

Enough!

Go to your places.

You too! Quickly!

Hurrem?

Yes, Your Highness?

Are you alright?

You look pale.

I'm a little sick. That's why.

Mahidevran, a separate harem should be formed for Prince Mustafa.

Pick any concubine you want.

Make the necessary preparations Mahidevran.

Don't you worry, Your Highness. I'll form my son's harem myself.

Will there be a harem in the harem?

I thought he'd be sent to a province.

When the time comes a special harem should be formed for a Prince.

He's not a child anymore but a brave Prince.

It's important to follow tradition, Hurrem.

The same thing will be done for your children too.

My Mustafa.

You are grown up now.

I want you to be busy with the affairs of the Empire.

I'm honored your Majesty. If you'll allow, I'd like to join the council meeting too.

Did you hear, Ibrahim Pasha?

Our Prince wants to join the council, what do you think?

Your Majesty, tomorrow council will meet anyway.

I've been making Ferdinand's envoys wait for three weeks.

Tomorrow they'll have an audience.

Our Prince should be there too, he'll gain experience.

Good.

I want to join the Austrian campaign too, Your Majesty.

I've been dreaming about this in Edirne for months.

You'll come, Mustafa.

From now on you'll come with me wherever I go.

You'll learn how to rule an empire.

Prince Mustafa his Highness.

I've lived to see this day. I'm very proud of you.

I'm grateful to you. I pray for your health, Your Highness.

May God protect you from all curses and evil eyes, Mustafa.

My Mustafa.

May this day be blessed, I hope.

Thank you my dear aunt.

Your Highness.

Mustafa.

You've become such a handsome Prince.

You'll be a heartbreaker.

Where are my siblings?

-I miss them very much. -They miss you too.

They'll be there in a while.

Harem is a boiling cauldron, Your Highness.

No one can control the concubines.

Everyone wants Prince Mustafa.

This is not good at all.

The Queen Mother used the concubines to attack me but it wasn't enough.

She couldn't handle me.

Now they'll use Prince Mustafa against me and my children.

That is so.

Now everyone will want to gain Mahidevran's favour.

She'll form a harem for his son.

They should both leave for the provinces as soon as possible.

Your Highness, our Prince is old enough.

But only his Majesty can decide on it.

You are happier and stronger.

Staying in Edirne was good on you.

I get my strength first from God than from our Prince, Your Highness.

Thank God.

Before leaving here, I thought everything was over and I was defeated.

It is like I'm reborn with my Mustafa.

I'm really happy for you, Mahidevran.

You're smiling again.

Thank you, Your Highness.

I'm wondering about Prince Mustafa.

Has he grown a lot? Has he grown handsome?

He's become a grown man.

The ones who saw him at sword ceremony were fascinated.

He's not just a Prince anymore.

He proved that he's the only heir to the throne.

Of course only if Hurrem lets him.

As long as I'm alive nobody can do harm to him.

They'll have to face me first.

A little higher.

Squeeze a little more.

Nigar!

Your hands are like medicine, woman!

Sultana Mahidevran will select Prince Mustafa's harem tomorrow.

It's a big day for all of you.

Use your chance well, girls. Show whatever talent you have.

Don't you worry.

Chance of a life-time is on your doorstep.

Not all concubines can enter a Prince's harem.

Is that so?

Hope Hurrem didn't give you any trouble when I was away.

Don't worry, Mahidevran.

She thinks she's victorious. But all the harem hates her now.

Everything will be done smoothly.

What's on your mind, Your Highness?

As you know. My lion will start a campaign soon.

Hurrem will be left alone.

You know the best how afraid I am.

Where did the fear come from again Hurrem? I can't understand it.

Your Majesty, you are going to a campaign again.

Waiting for you and worrying that something bad might happen to you...

...scared me so much.

Don't be afraid, Your Highness.

Your love always makes me stronger.

There's one thing you can be sure of.

That I'll never leave you alone in this palace.

I'll go.

But every time I go. I'll return yearning for you.

I'm the son of Suleyman, Prince Mustafa.

I was born in Manisa in 1515.

I'm the great prince of this empire that my ancestors formed.

God.

Don't neglect the power, strength, justice and respect from me.

Give me the power to protect my father...

...my mother, my elders, my land and my subjects.

May my breath, my heart, my blood be sacrificed for the Empire.

What's your name?

Rabia, Your Highness.

How old are you?

17, Your Highness.

What are you talents?

I play the oud very well, Your Highness.

I do golden embroidery and also write poems.

I've been here for a long time.

But I still can't understand harem's relations.

The Ottoman Palace is like nowhere else.

This throne equals the world.

The Prince who'll sit on it will rule seven continents.

And his concubine will get her share of his power.

That's why the concubines are in a rush.

Such problems are solved with sword in our Crimea not with games.

Aybige Hatun.

Don't underestimate the fact that this is a very dangerous and bloody game.

A war for the throne is a disaster for everybody.

The situation of your family is known.

Thankfully, we've reached your father Giray Khan safe and sound.

-When's he coming? -Soon. He'll be here before the campaign.

I wish I could join the campaign.

What?

You are laughing straight to my face!

You underestimate me, Malkocoglu Bali Bey.

-Shall we return? -You are so fond of returning.

You can return if you wish. I'll walk a bit more.

-What's your name? -Elif, Your Highness.

You come too.

What's going on in there?

They are selecting the girls for Prince Mustafa's harem.

Has she selected any of the concubines I sent?

No, Your Highness. She avoids them on purpose.

-Who'll go to for the privy chamber? -It's not known.

Keep an eye on them.

-Tell me everything that happens. -Don't worry, Your Highness.

You'll be at war for months.

I want to return to my homeland.

What will I do here on my own?

Why do you want to go back so much?

Is there someone who's waiting for you?

I'm not like you.

I don't mess with love affairs.

The instruction are clear for this difficult mission.

It's also written that we're allowed to bribe Ibrahim Pasha...

...10.000 Hungarian gold coins, if they don't accept our terms.

Yes. Probably Ibrahim Pasha will accept us first.

We'll do all we can to get him to our side.

How dare you propose me such an insolent offer?

How can you imagine that we'd accept this...

...insolent bribe that you dared to offer me?

Now, offer your proposal to his Majesty before I pluck your tongues out.

Emperor!

You came from Germany, Netherlands Bohemia and Austria.

First of all, I thank you for accepting my invitation.

Sultan Suleyman wants to conquer Europe.

Our only option is to unite.

And crush him with the might of Christian Union.

Will you join me for this purpose?

We'll take the road with the support of Rome and our Holy Church.

Victory will be ours.

A country which I conquered twice, during Hungarian and Vienna campaigns.

I will never abandon it to anyone ever.

Give up on your requests immediately.

You will have to forfeit all your rights on Hungary...

if you want to be at peace with us.

I won't let anybody to hold the title Emperor, except me in this world.

Ferdinand is not the king of Bohemia for us.

He's just the governor of Vienna.

And Charles is not the German emperor. He's the King of Spain.

He is equal to my Grand Vizier Ibrahim Pasha.

-Sumbul aga! -Sumbul aga?!

Come on tell us, who was selected?

Will I ever tell you if you behave this way?

I won't.

Yes...

Being the favorite of the Prince...

...it's such an amazing thing.

So amazing.

I hope you won't forget me, Elif Hatun.

Make me proud.

Do your best.

Her cheeks are getting red.

Off to your places.

Come in.

You've summoned Remmal Elmas, haven't you Daye?

Your Highness, she must be here soon.

I sent the carriage drivers early in the morning.

Who's Remmal Elmas?

A very wise fortune teller woman.

She sees the future with sand.

She speaks in such a way, we must write down everything she says.

Otherwise you'll forget it. You won't even understand it.

Where's Mustafa? He didn't come to kiss my hand in the morning.

His Majesty invited him to the gardens, Your Highness.

That's why he couldn't come.

Your Highness, Remmal Elmas lady came.

Let her in.

I'm glad you came Elmas Hatun.

Have a seat.

Do your sand reading, regarding the future of Prince Mustafa and our dynasty.

Let's hear what you'll say.

Your Majesty, I'm already excited for the campaign.

When will we hit the road?

Such a great army can't leave quickly. Preparations continue.

You must be plan carefully and meticulously for a big army...

...so you can deserve victory.

No victory comes out of nothing.

You must work hard, my lion cub.

With God's permission, we'll leave around April.

I can't wait for that day.

Malkocoglu, Ibrahim Pasha. What do you think?

Is my Prince ready for the campaign?

With God's will, Your Majesty.

Let's see. Bring our swords.

I don't know how long I can withstand the experience and strength of His Majesty.

We'll see, my Mustafa.

It has no end. The borders will expand a lot.

Oceans, deserts, mountains.

New countries, unknown lands.

But there's a dragon living in this palace.

It's sleeping now.

Like it's in a different shape now. It's in the water like a fish.

But such a strong wind will blow.

The fish in the water will turn into a dragon in time.

Death.

There's death here.

The blue of the seas will turn into bloody red.

The dragon will surround everyone and everything.

It will destroy its enemies one by one.

It'll burn everything to ash with its fiery breath.

The palace...

Always carry a second weapon with you, my Mustafa.

Seeing that you've grown up to be a strong man makes me glad.

But sometimes I take a look at you and I feel sorrow.

As you grow up, the innocence between us disappears, my Mustafa.

Such a shame, isn't it?