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-Mustafa Pasha. -Yes, Your Highness.

As the Guardian of Istanbul, it is your duty to rule this great Empire.

Until His Majesty returns...

...you are responsible for protecting...

...Prince Bayazid and Cihangir.

Your Highness, I'll do my best, have no doubt.

Take all possible precautions.

Regardless of the cost, my children won't be harmed.

I am waiting for a report regarding His Majesty's health.

Until then, no one can know about the incident.

If this gets out, there'll be riots in the city, God forbid.

Prince Mustafa has already gathered his army.

He marches on to the capital.

Shouldn't he be stopped, Pasha?

If what we hear is true, nothing can stop him.

You will stop him, Pasha!

You will prevent this betrayal!

As long His Majesty is still breathing, who dares to march on the capital?

Before he enters the capital...

...you will have his head!

It's difficult to hold out against him with the forces we have.

As the guards and the Janissaries in Istanbul...

...no Ottoman solider would want to fight against Prince Mustafa.

Your Highness, only you can prevent it.

Stop our Prince.

Otherwise, there will be a bloodbath.

Do not worry about it, Affife Hatun.

Of course, I'll do whatever I can to prevent it.

But Hurrem can not know about it.

She will cause an upheaval.

But Your Highness, it's a matter of life or death.

How will I keep it secret!?

-We need to take precauti-- -Do as I say, Afife.

If Hurrem finds out, the situation will only get worse.

We'll solve this matter quietly.

Prince... Thank God I found you. I was looking for you.

I'm browsing Brother Mehmet's books. Did something happen?

-Your mother calls you. -What happened?

The Sultana will tell you, let's go Prince.

Come in.

Your Highness..

I am sorry to disturb you.

Why did you come here so late?

Your mother has summoned you. She's waiting for you.

-Mother. -What's going on? Are you okay?

Mihrimah and Bayazid, come and sit down.

From now on.

You will stay here with me.

What do you mean?

An unconfirmed message came to me.

I was told...

That His Majesty was ambushed on the campaign road.

-Dad... -Mihrimah, do not worry.

We still do not know what happened.

I was told he was wounded.

I wanted the message to be confirmed.

We'll find out at what really happened.

My brother Mehmed, Selim, how are they?

Do not know, my lion.

Let us pray that they all return safe and sound.

Until then, we must be strong...

...and be prepared for everything.

You understood me, right?

Mother, are you sure about that?

My brother Mustafa would not do this.

Why not, Mihrimah?

He used the situation as an opportunity.

He gathered his soldiers and headed straight for us.

His intention is to take the throne.

And then...

Then what?

No, I will not allow it!

No one can kill my brothers, I won't let them!

Mihrimah, calm down!

Listen to me...

Hard days are waiting for us, very hard.

You have to be strong.

You must always be with your brothers.

Do no take your eyes off them.

I can't trust no one but you.

And you won't trust anyone but me.

Did you understand me?

Mother, you scare me.

Mihrimah, you're a Sultana.

Your father is the sultan of the world.

They should be afraid, not you.

Mom, dad will come back.

My brothers too.

Until then, I will protect you.

I will not let anyone hurt you.

Prince, my lion.

-Have you seen Affife Hatun? -We did not see.

God give me patience.

Haven't any of you seen Afife Hatun?

Affife Hatun, I've been looking for you for so long.

What happened Sumbul Aga?

Not good news Afife, Sultana Hurrem is expecting you.

Man, tell me what happened?

May God protect us. Disaster over disaster!

Let's go. Disaster over disaster.

Mother, what are we going to do now?

I met with Mustafa Pasha.

He will take all measures to ensure our safety.

We will wait Mihrimah.

Wait with patience.

Mother, I'll talk to brother Mustafa.

He will listen to me,

It must be Mahidevran and Hatice who provoked him to do this.

No Mihrimah!

The die is cast.

Your only duty is to be close to your brothers now.

Finally...

Your Highness.

Affife Hatun, did Sumbul tell you about our situation?

No.

But I can guess.

I know that Prince Mustafa marches on the capital.

That's why I came here.

How do you know about it?

After you left the palace, a messenger...

...arrived for Sultana Shah, Your Highness.

Sultana Hatice wrote a letter.

They wanted me to be quiet to not worry you, but...

...you had to know.

Is that so?

Shah didn't do that because she thinks of me...

...she wants to protect Hatice and Mustafa.

How do we know they're not collaborating?

No one would dare, Your Highness.

It can't be. Impossible.

Your Highness, do not worry, I'm with you.

I will ensure your safety until His Majesty returns.

Affife Hatun, don't you know what happened to His Majesty?

He was ambushed during the campaign.

They say he's wounded.

Where are the Princes? How are they?

I don't know at all.

Oh my God!

Almighty, protect us!

What am I hearing?

That's why Prince Mustafa marches here.

Apart from us, no one else will know about this.

Neither guards nor servants! No one!

-Sumbul Agha! -I'm listening, Your Highness.

I'll write a letter for His Majesty.

Find the fastest and trusted messenger.

As you wish, Your Highness.

You said it was important, I want to ask you what it is but...

...you probably already know what happened.

I learned about it earlier. Which is why left I your palace in a hurry.

What's going on?

I'll tell you Gulfem Hatun what's going on.

Prince Mustafa is coming to take the throne.

No!

It is impossible! Can not be!

Our Prince would never rebel.

Gulfem, His Majesty was ambushed.

Mustafa, learning he's wounded, took the opportunity.

What are you saying, Hurrem?

Is His Majesty wounded?

Mustafa Pasha is trying to confirm it.

But I am sure that he will return safe and sound.

God protect spare His Majesty to us..

Amin.

Notify Mustafa Pasha at once. I want to talk to him.

Hurrem.

I know what you feel now.

But keep a cool head.

I will deal with this matter personally.

I won't hold you back, Your Highness. I hope you'll stop this betrayal.

You will take this letter straight to His Majesty.

Let no one know about it, be careful.

Do not worry, Agha.

If you do this successfully, make a wish.

Go on.

We shouldn't cause a panic right now.

The situation of His Majesty and my children are unclear...

...Prince Mustafa marches on us with an army...

...and you're saying I shouldn't worry.

Hurrem.

Even if what they say about Prince Mustafa is true...

...he will never hurt you or your children.

Your Highness, you know the law better than me!

If something happens to His Majesty, for the first order of business...

...Prince Mustafa will order my children's execution.

Calm down!

Wait for my message.

Fahriye, there'll be no sleep for us.

You will guard my princes, day and night.

I do not trust anybody else in this situation.

Do not worry, Your Highness.

I'll fiercely protect our princes.

Did Sumbul Agha send my letter?

He's been out since long, Your Highness.

He must have sent it.

You are close to Hurrem.

Keep her spirits up. Tell her to be patient.

Your Highness, I will do everything that I can.

But I don't think nothing can console her.

As she is absolutely right. The situation is very serious.

Your Highness, Mustafa Pasha came.

Shah Huban, Your Highness.

Report immediately, pasha.

How is His Majesty?

Is it true that he is injured?

Unfortunately yes, Your Highness. That's the news we recieved.

But I sent out messengers, this will clear up in a couple of days.

I heard some rumors about Prince Mustafa.

Your Highness, I wanted to talk to you about it.

I want your help, so we can stop him in peace and get him back to Saruhan.

What can I do?

You can write a letter to him. I think it will have an effect.

Sitting by idly here just damns me!

Who knows when we'll hear from His Majesty?

Mihrimah.

Each of us has a task to fulfill.

Ours is to wait patiently.

Don't you lose hope.

Do not doubt, even for a moment.

Our enemies want to see us weak, you can be sure.

Hurrem.

Have you learned something new?

No.

I only talked with the Pasha.

We must be prepared for every circumstance.

At any moment, rebellion may arise, or...

...you know what might happen.

We must take security measures for the Princes.

What's on your mind, Your Highness?

Give me Prince Cihangir and Bayazid.

They will stay with me.

No, Your Highness. I will not be apart from my children.

We shouldn't act with our emotions in a situation like this.

I do not know what Mustafa will do but...

...but I can't promise that Mahidevran won't do them harm.

In addition, the anger of Hatice is known to all...

I'll protect them, until definite news arrive from His Majesty.

No, Your Highness. I will not allow it.

Who is asking for your permission?

They're my blood.

Only I can decide their fate, not you.

Your Highness, give me some time.

I need to think about it.

Okay.

Think about it tonight.

I'll come in the morning and take the kids.

Your Highness.

This is a test.

A test for all of us.

It'll be revealed, who's our friends and who's our enemies.

The ones who are with us on our difficult days are our friends.

Who is against us, is our enemy!

No one can doubt it!

Sultan Suleiman Khan will come back!

And when that day comes...

...many will lose their heads.

Your Highness.

I was sorry to hear what happened. May God protect His Majesty.

Amin, Nigar.

I have called you because there is no news from Rustem Pasha.

Did he send a letter to you?

He has not written a word since he left. He doesn't write to me anyways.

So I do not know how he's doing.

If something happened to His Majesty, he would certainly let me know.

Right?

Yes, Your Highness, but Sumbul Agha said they were ambushed.

Who knows, maybe something happened to him.

Or...

What?

Rustem Agha knows well where the wind is blowing...

If he did not write to you, this may mean that he sensed...

...something, learned something or planned for something.

What do you mean Nigar?

Is he also betraying me?

Your Highness, you know Rustem better than me.

He can do anything for his own gain.

I'm worried about our princes the most.

May God determine what's right, Gulfem.

I would like to remain cool headed as you, Your Highness.

His Majesty will have Prince Mustafa's head.

Or, God forbid, something happens to His Majesty...

...our prince will spill his brothers' blood.

It's terrifying to think about it!

There is one more option.

Before Mustafa arrives, Hurrem can put his own son on the throne.

I'm sure, at least she'll try to do it.

Can she do that?

I don't know what alliances she has.

But if she dares to do so, I will stand in her way first.

So the Princes are important.

Tomorrow morning, I will have to take them from her.

Your Highness...

Mihrimah!

Forgive me that I am disturbing you at this hour.

But I have to discuss with you an important matter.

You're not bothering me, honey.

Come and sit here.

Tell me. What happened?

I will look for Esmahan, she asks about you all the time.

I'll go to see her.

Your Highness...

Sultana Shah wants to take my children. She claims to protect them herself.

I'm sure she's telling the truth.

If Prince Mustafa takes the throne, no one can prevent what will happen.

You'll have to give away your sons.

What is your advice?

Of course, it is very difficult to hand over the children.

But you have no other choice.

Sultana Shah will use her power from her blood.

But there is another way..

What?

Prince Mustafa wants to take the throne.

But there's a couple of days of march, ahead of him.

Before he reaches the capital, someone else can sit on the throne, right?

For example, Prince Bayezid.

Do you want me to put my son on the throne?

Your Highness, you have two options.

Either, Prince Mustafa will take the throne and...

...your sons will certainly be strangled to death.

And you will surely be condemned to exile.

Or let all these disasters happen to him.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, the messenger...

...whom we sent in the morning was killed.

His corpse was found in the palace garden, laying in the bushes.

Sumbul, how could this happen?

Didn't I tell you to handle this in secret?

I swear to you, I do not understand it myself.

Apart from me and you, no one knew about it.

Your Highness, I suppose there are Mustafa's people around you.

That's why they know about every step you take.

Woe to me, Your Highness! What do we do now?

Leave me alone. I need to think.

As you command.

Think about what I told you. There is not much time.

You need to decide at once.

Nigar, I will make a decision.

I do not know if it's right or not.

But I will make a decision.

Suleyman.

Where are you?

Where?

Your Highness, is it possible for Mustafa to kill his brothers?

Mihrimah you know what the law is.

None of us can know what will happen.

Who would want to kill their brothers?

Especially, your brother Mustafa.

But you can protect my brothers, right? You have such power.

Keep a cool head, my dear. I will do everything in my power.

Princes are the dynasty's future.

It's my duty to do my best for them.

I pray that my father will come back alive.

And Mehmet and Selim.

Mother is very upset.

She is not sleeping since last night. It's like, she doesn't even breathe.

She suffers terribly. I've never seen her like this before.

Come.

Oh Almighty who light up the skies...

...oh God who blesses the earth.

See my despair...

...hear my wailing, my cries.

I evaded a hundred misfortune..

I took refuge in your mercy.

Show mercy to my sons.

Save them from all misfortunes and evil.

Protect them, God.

Mihrimah, where have you been?

How could you leave the harem without letting me know?

I went to see Sultana Shah.

Didn't I tell you to not leave your brothers alone?

What did you do there?

Why did you go?

I went there for my brothers.

She promised to protect them. She will come for them in the morning.

Allow her to do this. They will be safe with her.

Mihrimah, my moonlight.

What did I tell you?

Apart from me, do not trust anyone!

Do not trust! Never!

What are you going to do now?

Have you thought about about what I said last night?

I have Nigar and made a decision.

Your Highness.

Hurrem?

What is this woman doing here?

She's the wife of Lord of Diyarbekir, Rustem Pasha.

She can enter the harem as she pleases.

She can do as she will.

Nazli Hatun?

If the Princes are ready, call them.

The princes are not here, Your Highness.

What do you mean, not here?

Hurrem?

Your Highness, I thought about this matter meticulously.

Only I can decide on the fate of my children. That's what I did.

I got them out of the the palace.

Until His Majesty returns...

...they'll stay at a place only I know.

Where are you taking us? What is the reason for it?

That's what your mother ordered. You need to be away from the palace for your safety.

Then why didn't mother come with us? Why did Mihrimah stay?

Who do you think you are taking away Hurrem?

They are members of the dynasty; my blood.

How dare you!

Your Highness, I don't doubt your good will but the law is clear.

By hiding my princes, I protect you and them both.

Who are you fooling, Hurrem?

I know what you're after.

You want to put your own son on the throne before Mustafa arrives.

Your Highness, don't confuse me with anyone else.

My name is Hurrem.

I'm bound to His Majesty with eternal love and loyalty.

As long as he breathes, the sole owner of the throne is...

...Sultan Suleyman Khan.

Never mind Prince Mustafa,

...even if it's my own son, he's going to...

...have to walk over my dead body for the throne.

God forbid.

But what if he's not breathing anymore, Hurrem?

What will you do then?

Get that out of your head, Your Highness.

It is impossible. As I'm His Majesty's breath.

And here I am, alive and healthy. Be sure His Majesty is also alive.

We can not rely on assumptions.

Tell me where my princes are immediately. Where are my nephews?

You make a mistake.

You threw them into the fire yourself.

How can you let them out of the palace, when dangers lurks everywhere!

If something happens to them...

...you will be responsible, Hurrem.

-Who is this? What's happening? -Prince, do not go. Wait here.

Prince!

Come here!

Prince!

Go back to the palace! Notify the Sultana! Hurry!

-Your Highness. -Mustafa Pasha.

Your Highness, I have very joyful news.

Praise be to God, His Grace is alive and healthy.

According to reports, he's about to arrive in Albania.

Oh God, thank you. And the princes, how are they?

Princes are alright, Your Highness.

I'll inform Prince Mustafa about this good news also...

...I'm thinking it will suffice to stop him.

Prince Mustafa has to answer for trying to seize power, Pasha.

Inform His Majesty immediately.

He should know his son marched on the throne.

As you order, Your Highness.

Mother, I'm so worried. Are there any news about my father?

He is alive, Mihrimah. Your father and your brothers are all alive and healthy.

The nightmare is over.

Let those who made us suffer worry now.

They won't get away with this betrayal.

So Beyazıd and Cihangir have no longer hide, right?

Who knows, let's be patient for a few days.

We do not know if Prince Mustafa will stop.

Guards hurry! Hurry! Is there no one?

I swear I'm dead!

Sumbul Agha, what happened?

I'm dead, I swear I'm dead! What will I say to the Sultana?

Sumbul Agha, what's happening?

Afife Hatun! Disaster!

May God take my life and save me!

What's the matter with you?!

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Sumbul Agha, what are you doing here?

Your Highness... just now..

Duzgun Agha arrived just now..

They intercepted them suddenly. Like they knew already..

-Where are my children? -Your Highness.

The bandits ambushed and kidnapped them..

Fahriye Hatun chased after them.

And Duzgun Agha came here to inform us.

How could you not protect the Princes?

You couldn't hold your tongue, could you? You talked about this all around, right?

You blurted out that the princes are on the road..

I swear I didn't tell anyone, Your Highness.

They must have followed us.

-Nigar! Did you tell her? -No.

But she is like the devil. She could have learned about it.

Your Highness!

What happened? Did you find a trace?

I followed them into the forest, Your Highness.

They didn't see me. They took the princes to a hut.

I was on my way back to let you know.

Let's go! Hurry up!

There they are, Your Highness.

-How many of them are there? -There were many, they all went inside.

Your Highness, wait here. Guards will get the princes.

No I'm coming too.

You're finally here, Hurrem.

I was expecting you.

What's the meaning of this? Where are my children?

Don't worry.

Princes are at fine. They were taken to the palace.

Who were these people? What did they want?

I do not know.

Princes, are you hungry? Do you want me to prepare something?

Where is mother?

She'll be here soon, Cihangir. Don't be afraid, it's all passed.

What's going on, Your Highness?

Get out.

Leave us alone with Hurrem.

Get out!

Yeah?

Don't you still get it, Hurrem?

It was all a game.

His Majesty is alive, thankfully.

He was never injured. Mehmet and Selim also.

I sent that message to Mustafa pasha personally.

Besides, Prince Mustafa did not leave Manisa at all.

He does not know about anything.

The messenger who brought you the news is one of my men.

I congratulate you, Your Highness..

Even the devil couldn't plan all this.

You asked me what it all means.

So listen Hurrem.

When my husband, Lutfi Pasha, became a member...

...of the Divan, you came to congratulate me.

But you threatened me with the fate of Ibrahim Pasha. Right?

If that's how you picked it up...

And then I replied to you: Do not confuse us with others.

Lutfi Pasha is not Ibrahim, and I'm not Hatice.

But you didn't want to hear about it.

So I decided to remind it to you again!

I hope you understand everything now.

Do you see?

Your fate can change in an instant.

Tell me the real reason, Your Highness.

What's your goal?

Does it fall to you to get revenge on Ibrahim pasha?

Ibrahim Pasha was a great statesman, Hurrem. He was a good soldier.

But...

...when a woman wants to poison you...

...even the Sultan can't save himself, right?

Everyone live as they deserve.

Can't argue with that.

You should take this as an example, not me.

Because Ibrahim Pasha was a slave just like you.

If you don't know your place, if you think you're irreplaceable...

...you'll be ruined someday.

Your Highness, I believed in you.

Because for the first time, I liked it...

...when a dynasty member treated me well, when she tried to understand me.

And it turns out that you were my enemy from the very beginning.

And judging me without knowing anything about me, just like the others..

You said you are not Hatice.

Yes, I agree.

You're right.

But I swear to you! Your fate will be the same!

Lufti Pasha.

You along with 10,000 soldiers and 10 governors will set off for Italy's south.

You will conquer Otranto first.

Then you will get all the smaller castles around the city and ensure our safety.

Afterwards, we'll be coming to Otranto with the navy.

It's time to show your loyalty

I'm ready to die for you, Your Majesty.

I'd rather give my head, than returning here without fulfilling my orders.

Good.

Malkocoglu, how goes your men's preparations in Italy?

They are waiting for our arrival.

And Italians dissatisfied with the Spaniards will help us.

I informed Lutfi Pasha about everything.

In addition, we have received a report from our people, spying on the Venetians.

The Venetian fleet has set sailed.

You follow the activities of the Venetians...

...let's not get caught in two fires.

As you command, Your Majesty.

We must do something immediately, because...

...Rome's end will be as Constantinople's.

Holy Father, regardless of the fact that the...

...threat is so close, the princes are still silent.

Our only option is for Venice to declare war against the Ottomans.

We need the Venetian fleet.

Just one spark is enough to turn everything upside down.

Send a message to Admiral Andrea Doria.

Spread news about their collaboration with Venetian Admiral Pzarro.

And make sure Barbossa hears about it.

I bow to your wisdom.

To get Otranto will not be easy, pasha.

You have a great responsibility.

You're right, Bali Bey. It is a difficult task...

...but with the help of God, we will fulfill it.

I'm more interested in what's next, pasha. That how this campaign will end.

I hope we don't feel the absence of a commander such as Ibrahim pasha.

I did not get along with the pasha.

But as the saying goes, "Kill your enemy but be fair to him"

I haven't heard of such a good commander like him.

I hope we won't feel his absence.

-Let him rest in paradise -Amin.

Keep a cool head, pasha.

There are many honorable pashas in this great state.

Someone will take his place, surely.

True, but that won't be you.

Watch your words, Nasuh Effendi.

You're talking to a pasha! A pasha!

Gentlemen, do not make a scene for nothing!

What are you doing?! We are at war!

He'd be right if he complained about you.

How dare you talk with a pasha like that?

Didn't you hear what he said?

Who is he to slander the memory of the pasha?

Let him talk.

His Majesty is tense already. Don't let him hear about this.

Come on.

He is very sensitive about this matter.

Why are you still scratching his wound?

We are at war.

He should stop crying like a woman. He should get his sword in his hand. A sword!

When you saddled horses in the stable, he went from one war to another.

His mastery in swordmanship is even famous in Persia.

Instead of talking to him, get back to your...

...work, Rustem "Pasha".

Cihangir!

Bayazid!

Thank God that you are here!

I can embrace you again.

News came from dad. They say he's alright.

Yes, after the campaign, he will come back with your brothers.

Nazli, lead my sons to the bathhouse now.

Cihangir, my brave son.

I promise you that we will never part again.

Promise you.

Don't be afraid.

Mother!

Mother, forgive me.

You were right.

I made the mistake of trusting Sultana Shah.

Do not think about it now.

I can't comprehend it. How could she do this?

When His Majesty returns, she'll pay for it.

Mihrimah! Don't you even try, you'll stay away.

You won't ever be involved in this!

Your Highness.

Your Highness, I just saw Mustafa Pasha.

I explained the situation.

He will not inform His Majesty about it.

Okay.

Mihrimah, go back to your room.

Your Highness.

Forgive my curiosity, but...

...what did you discuss with Sultana Shah?

Why did she set this scheme?

Why did you hide this from me, Your Highness?

I got so scared, thinking what would happen.

It's better to not know some things, Gulfem.

I didn't want you be harmed by this incident.

What kind of game is this, Your Highness?

Not only Hurrem, you made us all worry to death!

I was forced to do this to get what I want.

But Hurrem was stronger than I thought.

I told you, Your Highness. Hurrem can do anything...

...but as long as His Majesty is alive, she'll never betray him.

Never say never.

Anyone can do anything.

Circumstances have to be right, that's all.

Go now. Affife Hatun will be here shortly.

She talked about a lot of things but her true intention is something else.

She wants to replace Hatice.

She had already taken her palace.

And she placed her husband in the Divan.

And I have no doubt that she would like to make him the Grand Vizier.

And only I can stop her.

She forced me to make a mistake.

She wanted to pressure me...

...and make me put Bayezid on the throne.

And if I fell into that trap, we would all lose our heads.

Oh God!

Your Highness, how did you realize this was all a scheme?

I didn't.

And the only thing that saved me was my love and loyalty to His Majesty.

Do you think that Mustafa Pasha was also involved in this intrigue?

I don't think so but can't say the same about Nigar.

As she was the one who advised me to put Bayezid on the throne.

Nigar.

Now I know why she came to me.

Your Highness, give the order and I'll deal with her now!

Let her be Sumbul. Let her continue to serve Sultana Shah.

She'll be useful to us someday.

And what about Affife Hatun?

I trust her completely. However she loves Sultana Shah like her daughter.

Surely, she will want to defend her.

Your Highness.

Welcome Affife Hatun.

I'm sorry, Your Highness but I'm not welcome at all.

Never mind us, how can the Princes be used for such terrible intrigues?

What will I say to His Majesty when he demands answers?

If necessary, I will explain him everything.

Do not worry.

His Majesty entrusted me with the harem.

Therefore, despite the sultanas' wishes, it is...

...my duty to take all the necessary decisions.

Anyone who violates order will find me against her.

Of course.

Do what your duty commands Afife, go tell His Majesty.

Your Highness! Even if I remain silent, Sultana Hurrem won't.

Afife Hatun is right. There are quite a few...

...witnesses around. He will find out eventually.

They have no evidence that it was me.

And everyone's aware of Hurrem's past doings. Mine too.

Who do you think His Majesty will think innocent?

It's hard to predict what His Majesty will do, Your Highness.

I think everyone should be careful.

If that's all, you can go.

What will you do now, Your Highness? Hurrem will not leave it unanswered.

If you want to crush the devil's head...

...you must be as brave as him.

You must be fearless like him...

...cruel...

...and shameless.

Your Highness, are you sure? I don't hear good things about this woman.

They say she's a witch.

That's why I called her.

What use will she be to you?

Why do we even need her now, I don't understand.

She'll only say things that will upset you.

-Mahidevran, go, if you want. -No.

I will not leave you with her.

The prince does not know anything. If he finds out, he'll blame me.

If you do not say anything, how will he find out?

Your Highness, Saliha Hatun is here.

Let her in.

Nargiz Shah, my beautiful daughter.

Do you have any needs, Ayse Hatun?

Thank God, we don't need anything but your company, my prince.

Enter.

Come in Taslicali.

Prince.

His Majesty has set his encampment in Avlonia.

Lufti Pasha was sent to Italy to conquer Otranto.

Good. I am glad that Lutfi Pasha was entrusted with such a task.

I don't doubt that he'll be victorious.

Only... without Ibrahim Pasha it will be...

...difficult to end this campaign with success.

Especially when the army is command by Ayaz Pasha.

His Majesty will see this and take precautions.

Of course.

But you can't do anything if you don't have...

...strong commanders to carry out your orders.

Nevertheless, this campaign will bring good fortune, Taslicali.

His Majesty will finally see, what kind of men he's with.

The arrow of your gaze will pierce my chest and sleep in my heart.

Whoever drinks blood, it will drink blood and rest in blood.

I rested in your hair, while watching your heart's face...

Whenever the night falls, the poor man rests there.

What happens oh friend, when you don't let fate take your doorstep?

It's no shame to the nightingale, as it rests in the rose garden.

Who knows how many others like me are bound to you?

All of them are sick with your desire, and rest with your dream.

Oh Muhibbi, you can't search and find the treasure of 'reunion'.

Don't look for it somewhere else. As it rests in your ruined heart.

Woman, what do you see there?

Tell me.

I see a great suffering, Your Highness.

Pitch black.

You're in a bottomless well.

The well pulls you deeper but...

...you hold on to a shadow.

This shadow is darker than the night.

Someone tied his neck with a rope!

He's suffering!

His soul in uneasy.

Ibrahim.

He calls to you but his voice can't be heard.

Your Highness!

Your Highness, that's enough! Put these away woman!

Mahidevran!

You keep going.

What else do you see?

I see a woman, Your Highness.

Waiting by the well.

Crying in secret.

As if she was hiding something!

I see a chest in front of her.

Like an open casket.

The woman is praying.

She's praying tirelessly.

What's in the chest?

What do you see?

A drop of tear, Your Highness.

A drop of tear, soaked in blood.

-Have you heard wolves howling at night? -Don't be afraid, Selim.

They can't come here.

I'm not afraid of them, I was just curious.

I've never seen a wolf before.

Rustem Pasha, you told us about spotted wolves.

I wonder if they are here?

No wolf pack is the same, my prince.

God creates them according to the land they live in. Just like people.

-And did you tell them how wolves hunt? -No, Your Majesty.

Okay, they'll learn it from me then.

A pack of wolves are divided into two groups during the hunt.

A tiny group goes where the dogs are. They attack them.

After a short fight, pretending to be defeated, they start to run away.

Dogs, encouraged by a sense of victory, run after them.

However, they are unaware of the great danger that lurks ahead.

The large pack form a crescent, hide and wait for the dogs.

The tiny group of wolves will pull the dogs in the middle of the crescent.

After all the dogs are inside the crescent...

...they close the crescent and encircle the dogs.

And at that point there is no hope of survival for the dogs.

Wolves, howling with victory, will tear apart their prey to feed themselves.

Your Majesty, sorry to bother you.

Come Malkocoglu, I was talking with my sons.

Your Majesty, a spy has been captured near the encampment.

-Did you make him talk? -His name is Giovanni.

One of Pope's messengers.

According to what he says, Pope is trying to get Venice into the war.

Stating the obvious.

Selim?

Are you okay?

Go, wash your face.

My prince.

What's your name soldier, what's your rank?

Hasan, Prince, I am a janissary sergeant.

How dare you mock the Prince?!

Give him a foot whipping immediately!

What are you standing for? You heard my order!

I'm sorry, Prince, but I'm a Janissary sergeant.

You can't punish me unless you're part of the Janissary Corps.

Silent fool! The Prince stands before you!

I'm giving the order. Get him 39 canings!

They shouldn't want for anything, mother. They're left to us from Ibrahim pasha.

Do not worry, I'm doing everything to make them live in happiness and peace.

And how is Sultana Hatice?

Is she still having nightmares?

Her nightmares are unending.

The whole harem echoes with her screams at night.

All this time has passed, she's getting worse instead of getting better.

It's like her suffering grows day by day.

She doesn't see her children anymore either.

It is difficult to deal with such despair.

The Pasha doesn't even have a grave.

She must face it, son. Otherwise she won't be better.

She has already begun seeking help from witches and fortune tellers.

Her behavior is scaring me.

This will protect you from evil spirits, Your Highness.

You can have an easy sleep at nights.

I hope so.

Everything is messed up.

I don't know when I'm sleeping, when I'm awake.

Your Highness.

Speak.

This was sent from the capital. They wanted me to give it to you.

Mother, do not worry. I will talk to the Sultana myself.

I hope it will help Mustafa.

Mahidevran!

Your Highness?

Is it true that Sultana Shah has moved into my palace?

-Where does that come from, Your Highness? -What's going on mom?

Nothing, daughter.

You knew about it, didn't you?

And were hiding it from me.

Your Highness, she moved in temporarily until you return.

So it's true.

But how did you find out about it? Who told you?

What difference does it make?

First His Majesty, now Shah Huban.

How many times are they going to backstab me?

Your Highness, it's not important.

Don't upset yourself with such things.

How should I not be upset?

She got me exiled here, and now enjoying herself in my palace.

Welcome, Judge.

Thank you, Your Highness.

I hope you are healthy.

Thank God, I'm fine.

I'm thankful to you for giving me time among all your work.

Of course Your Highness, as your modest servant...

...I'll be glad if I can be of use to you.

There's a matter that I would like to consult to you.

As you know, my late father, Selim Khan...

...he supported the order of Sunbuli, which is...

...a branch of the Sufi brotherhood of Halveti.

He tried to use the influence and wealth of...

...the ever-dignified Sunbula Sinan Effendi.

He was a miracle worker. Sheikh Sinan Effendi...

...predicted the victory in Egypt, before the campaign.

Merkez Effendi remembers the late Sultan...

...with respect. May he rest in paradise.

Amin.

I want to continue this support.

You thought well, Your Highness.

For their lodge, I donate my land in Bahariye which His Majesty has given me.

I hope that as the judge of Istanbul, you can take care of all the formalities.

Of course, Your Highness, of course.

Merkez Effendi is now on the campaign with...

...His Majesty, as the Shiekh of the army.

As soon as they return, I'll visit him and explain the situation.

-Your Highness. -Judge?

What are you doing here?

Sultana Shah Huban wanted to see me.

Does the Sultana have a problems?

No, she wanted to see me about charity work.

I see.

Your Highness, with your permission.

Your Highness, this way. Sultana Shah Huban is waiting for you.

Enter.

Your Highness, Sultana Hurrem is here.

Your Highness.

Hurrem.

What brings you here?

When I heard you wanted some things from the cellar...

...I wanted to bring them to you personally.

After all, it belongs to an honorable person.

-Ibrahim pasha's belongings? -Yes.

I'm curious, why did you want them?

I want to send them back to Hatice, Hurrem.

I packed his belonging from the palace too.

Take it upstairs.

Give the chests to the guards.

Woman, what's going on?

How did they know we wanted Ibrahim's belongings?

They're watching the harem very closely.

Sultana Hurrem took harsh precautions.

This silence does not bode well.

-Did you find out what she planned? -No.

They don't talk when I'm around.

You are exposed.

If that was the case, I would have been dead a long time ago.

Apart from Sumbul Agha, she does not talk to anyone else.

Try to sound out Sumbul then.

He'll blurt it out anyway.

I tried it a few times.

He'll get suspicious if I pressure him more.

But do not worry.

I have my eye on them.

I don't understand why you're sending his belongings, Your Highness?

After all, the Sultana will return someday.

You said it yourself.

What do you want, Hurrem?

What's your aim?

I thought you didn't even want to see my face.

Your Highness, I am ready to forget about what happened.

Because I fully understand you.

You were saddened by what happened to Sultana Hatice.

And you feel responsible for her.

I don't want to turn this into a blood feud Hurrem.

-I won't hold grudges. -I'm happy to hear that.

Our hostility will not benefit anyone, will it?

You're right.

So I want to invite you to dinner when you have the time.

We'll have a conversation over a meal.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, this is not a good time to go on the road.

At least wait for His Majesty's returnal.

Maybe we'll go to the capital together?

I've been waiting for long enough. It's time to return to my palace.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Prince.

Mustafa, the Sultana is determined to return to the capital.

Couldn't dissuade her.

Cicek Hatun, bring the children.

Mustafa, I am grateful to you.

You and Mahidevran welcomed me very well here.

-You tolerated me. -Of course not, Your Highness.

You're very dear to me.

I want you to stay here as long as I live.

I don't understand what disturbed you.

That palace is ours Mustafa.

Me and Ibrahim's.

I have so many memories between those walls.

I will not let anyone else live in it!

-I can't. -Your Highness--

-Ibrahim-- -Your Highness, that's enough!

All you talk about is "Ibrahim”.

Why don't you understand? Ibrahim Pasha is no more. He's dead.

He was killed.

Admit this fact.

I see you admitted it.

You admitted and forgot him.

But I didn't forget.

And I'll never forget.

You can not leave here without my permission!

My Mustafa.

My valiant Prince.

Do not get the wrong idea.

I feel good.

I just want to go to my palace.

I want to raise my children there.

In my own home.

I have the right for it, to say the least.

Isn't that true?

Otranto, Castro and Ugento and many smaller castles were conquered.

Good. Let us congratulate Lufti Pasha.

He proved everyone that he's a great commander.

As you command.

Rustem Pasha, begin the preparations for the transportation of the cannons.

As you command, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, forgive me.

A personal messenger of Hizir Pasha came.

He said it was important.

My powerful Sultan.

I would like to inform you.

Venetians sinked one of our ships...

...that is going from Alonia to Otranto, saying they didn't salute them.

They even attacked our ships carrying our envoys for the compensation of the damage.

Then they said, they made a mistake and that...

...they will punish the captains responsible.

Afterwards, Venetian ships lead by Alexander Konturini...

...captured the Gallipoli Governor's ship and martyred 300 of our sailors.

The Venetian Admiral Pzarro, arrived at Otranto shores with the 43 ships he has.

He withdrew when we sank one of his ships.

However, we have intercepted some letters stating that...

...there is an agreement between King Charles's...

...Admiral Andrea Dori and Venetian Pzarro.

Sultan, I am waiting for your orders.

Your servant, Hizir Hayreddin.

The Venetians broke the peace.

Your Majesty, Venetians wouldn't dare.

They sank our ship, claiming that they didn't salute them.

It must some captains acting on their own.

The Venetian Ambassador gave us assurance that Venice won't break the peace.

So tell me where the attack came from!

They captured the Gallipoli governor's ship and martyred 300 of our sailors!

And they sailed right to shores of Otranto!

Malkocoglu, what do you say?

Your Majesty, if Venice keeps attacking us, we'll be caught between two fires.

We won't be able to continue the Italian campaign.

Where is the French fleet?

There aren't any news yet, Your Majesty.

Send Lufti Pasha and Hizir Pasha word!

The course of the campaign has changed. We march on Venice!

Disaster, Your Holiness!

Otranto fell.

You said that Sultan Suleyman was in Alvonia.

Your Holiness, he is still staying there.

His vizier Lutfi Pasha had besieged Otranto.

Then he conquered the surrounding smaller castles.

This is a terrible news.

Charles' soldiers were not able to fight off the Turkish attack.

Sultan Suleyman will march with his main army sooner or later.

Do you have any news from Venice?

Don't those fools know, it's their turn next?

We do not have any news.

Francois entered Milano from the north.

He decided to take back the lands taken away by Charles V.

Charles V's fleet is nowhere to be seen either.

He only sent word to you, to excommunicate Francois for working with the Turks.

We can not break apart France from the Christian community.

We need to get Francois and Charles make peace at once.

Or Christianity will be no more.

Should we start preparing to leave Rome?

Your Majesty.

I think it will be right to besiege Island Corfu in the Adriatic Sea.

Yes, it's a tough fortress.

But if we can take it, the road to Venice will be open.

What do you say, Ayaz Pasha?

Venice will be open to you, Your Majesty but...

...this front will lose us time.

You brought this Venetian problem to us...

...and now you say that I make the wrong decision?

-Never, Your Majesty-- -I warned you many times!

You told me everytime, that they won't join the war.

Lufti Pasha take 25,000 soldiers and 30 cannons and invade the Island of Corfu.

As you command, Your Majesty.

Captain Pasha, you'll ensure their safety with your fleet.

As you command, Your Majesty.

You will go to the island of Corfu after Lutfi and Hayreddin Pashas.

We'll join you later.

Your Highness.

-You... here? -What happened Affife Hatun?

Am I not allowed to come to the palace?

-Won't you let me in? -I wouldn't dare, Your Highness.

Who would dare--

Forgive me for my surprise, but I did not know you would come.

I would welcome you.

Is Hurrem in her chambers?

I can notify her, if you'd like.

No need. You take care of the children.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, you finally came back.

Stop playing games, Hurrem.

What's the meaning of this?

-You wrote it, right? -So you recieved it.

You wrote that Shah Huban is behind Ibrahim's death.

When I found out, I was also surprised.

But that's the truth, Your Highness.

Everyone blamed me for that.

Especially you.

I'm sure this is a dirty slander.

I know best, what a snake you are!

If you do not believe me, why did you come here?

Hurrem!

If you calm down a bit...

...you'll understand what I want to say. Think about it.

Who benefited most from the death of Ibrahim Pasha?

Who entered the Divan after the pasha's death?

Who made sure you were sent to Manisa?

And then she moved into your palace.

Hurrem what is your goal? Do you want to drive me crazy?

Your Highness.

You're right to not believe me, you have many reasons for it.

But don't ignore what I'm saying.

Don't you think this is weird?

Sultana Shah arrives and a nightmare falls upon you.

Let me prove it.

-Your Highness. -Is Sultana Hatice here?

-Yes. -Is she back for good?

Will she stay here?

Your Highness, I really do not know anything. I just found out now.

Your Highness.

-Did you receive a letter from Bali Bey? -Be quiet.

I'm just curious. Did he write you an answer?

It's time to hit the road.

-Tomorrow morning, we'll be on the move. -Are we going back to the palace?

No Prince, we're going to war.

Rest assured that you will see many heads rolling.

Legs and arms.

People screaming in pain.

But this is war and you are a prince.

You will spend all your life in wars.

That day...

...I do not know how that happened.

I felt sick suddenly.

It was embarrassing.

Don't be hard on yourself. As there's nothing to be ashamed of.

Especially at your age.

Bali Bey.

This is for you. It was sent from the palace.

Prince.

Bali Bey, I trust that my letter found you in good health.

I hope that His Majesty and the Princes are also healthy.

Although, I can rest easy knowing you protect them.

Since the time you left, things are so boring at the capital.

My only wish is for the campaign to be over and you return here safe and sound.

Bali Bey, His Majesty is calling you.

Welcome, Your Highness.

I'll inform the Sultana that you're here.

Your Highness, Sultana Hatice arrived.

Hatice? Welcome!

What happened? What are you doing here?

What am I doing here!

Really?

Did you forget that this is my palace?!

Hatice, what's with you?

Are you hiding Ibrahim's belongings in your room?

I prepared them to be sent for you.

Why are you questioning me?

I found a letter in the chest.

A love letter.

Someone wrote it to Ibrahim, many years ago.