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"Ibrahim...

...tis longing torrifying my heart...

...led me to write this letter to you.

Ever since I've returned from Manisa...

...I've realized how valuable the conversations we had are.

Even though I try to stay away from you...

...my heart wants what it wants.

I am hoping that...

...I will see you soon.

Shah Huban."

I was informed you summoned me, Your Highness.

Matron Afife, send someone to Yenibahce Palace.

Tell them to have it ready.

Forgive my curiosity, Your Highness...

...will it be prepared for Sultana Hatice?

No.

No. For Sultana Shah Huban.

She told you that I wrote it...

...and you believed her, didn't you?

Why not?

Maybe this is an explanation for everything?

Isn't it?

What are you saying, Hatice? It will explain what?

You have kept me at a distance for years.

You were never there either in my sorrow or joy.

Moreover, Beyhan used to say that you were jealous of me.

However, she never told me why.

I now see that she's known about it.

Come to your senses, Hatice.

How could you believe this lousy accusation?

Let's say all this is a lie.

Let's say it's an accusation.

Is it also a lie that you've taken hold of my whole life?

Is that also a lie...

...that you live in my palace, disregarding your own sister?

Is it also a lie that you made your husband Lütfi Pasha take place in the Council?

What is your next step?

Making him the Grand Vizier?

Go back to your palace now.

Who do you think you are casting out of this palace?

Your Highness.

Accompany Her Highness to the palace, please.

Not me...

...you are leaving.

I give you a week.

You either evacuate my palace...

...or I will make you!

Welcome, Your Highness.

I have had prepared a chamber for you, your children will also be with you.

Matron Afife.

Yes, Your Highness.

Where are my belongings?

My belongings that were taken from my palace. Where did you put them?

When I heard you wanted some things, that were put in the cellar...

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

After all, they were belong to a respected person.

-Ibrahim Pasha's belongings? -Yes.

Your Highness.

Prepare my carriage immediately.

Here they are, Your Highness.

DIVINE COMEDY

Your Highness?

What is happening?

Why are you here?

What's the reason for all this?

I will tell you, Gulfem.

-Matron Afife! -Yes, Your Highness.

Get all my stuff out of here...

...and clean them.

Everything will be taken back to my palace.

I want every single piece!

Yes, Your Highness.

However, Sultana Shah Huban...

-...is in the palace-- -Do as I say!

Sultana Shah Huban will be evacuating my palace soon.

Leave us alone.

It is understood that...

...you want to drive a wedge between me and my sister.

Is that all you can do, Hurrem?

Do you think you can do this with a false letter?

I had to start from somewhere, Your Highness.

Besides, it doesn't matter that this letter is false or not.

Even if it is...

...what is written in it...

...aren't those your true feelings?

Fahriye Hatun...

...why didn't you inform us that Sultana Hatice would come here?

This is your second mistake.

I told you, Agha...

...Hurrem doesn't trust anyone.

She's acting very cautious.

Leave Hatice alone, Hurrem.

Don't take advantage of her weakness.

Don't poison her with more lies and frames.

Let her end her mourning.

Let her scars heal.

Your Highness, you don't even care...

...how she is.

You think only of your comfort.

Because the moment you've been waiting for years, is here.

The life that was deem Sultana Hatice worthy of...

...is now yours.

Back in the day, this chamber was my deceased mother.

-Rest in peace. -Amen.

She came to this palace as a sultana.

She managed this harem in the way a sultana would.

And when breathed her last breath...

...she left us as a sultana.

Now, you live in this chamber.

You came here as a slave.

You manage the harem in the way a slave would.

And I assure you, you will leave here as a slave, Hurrem.

The slavery is over, Your Highness. And many years ago.

I was freed by His Majesty's himself...

...and that's how I became his lawfully wife!

Despite...

...the protests of the deceased Mother Sultana.

You can become a sultana only by blood, Hurrem

...not by the words.

And you do not have that royal blood.

SOMEWHERE AROUND THE OLD FORTRESS OF CORFU

Your Majesty, we've been reported that the Venetian fleet hasn't been seen.

We have besieged Corfu easily.

Hayreddin Barbarossa Pasha has also taken the necessary precautions on the sea.

The Venetians were supported.

We couldn't ambush them.

Because their cannons are strong.

Trenches and saps are ready.

But we couldn't get close to their ditches...

...because of their cannon fire.

Inside of the castle is fortified, Your Majesty.

It seems that the siege will take time since it's an island.

But victory will be ours.

We will conquer Corfu.

Afterwards, we will march on Rome with all our might.

God willing, Ayas Pasha, God willing.

Have the galleys surround Corfu, Captain.

Not even a rowboat must come to their aid on land!

Also, ten galleys must guard the open sea. Inform me about any movement.

Yes, Sir!

Chief Admiral...

Kapudan Pasha, these heathens are stronger than we thought.

Pope Paul finally got what he wanted, Pasha.

He united almost all of Italy against us.

Then V. Charles, I. Ferdinand...

So the Crusader army that has run away from us many times are against us again.

They are, they are.

This is actually good, Pasha.

God willing, our wrath will be upon all our enemies in a single front!

His Majesty also graced us with his presence.

The victory will definitely be ours!

Your Holiness...

...your brilliant plan worked.

Ottomans were constrained to declare war on Venice.

We had no other way stop Sultan Suleyman.

How long can The Old Fortress of Corfu resist?

We have piled up all our military power in Corfu, Your Holiness.

If we can resist until winter, they will have to return.

Do not forget about Rhodes.

The siege lasted exactly seven months.

Let's hope that...

...Sultan Suleyman wouldn't be that stubborn this time.

If Corfu falls...

...so will Rome.

Suleiman is not as strong as he used to be, Your Holiness.

Ibrahim Pasha is no longer with him.

Malkocoglu, what do you think? How would this siege end?

No fortress can resist against your will, Your Majesty.

But I think it will be a tough siege

Our Pashas might have to show the same determination...

and perseverance during the Rhodes siege.

Mehmet, Selim...

...we're going back to the tent.

Your Grace.

I guess you've realized how important this campaign is.

If it isn't succeeded...

...everyone's fate may change.

Especially yours.

Who are you to advice me, Rustem Pasha?

Never, Your Grace. I wouldn't dare.

However, the truth is clear, Your Grace.

Lutfi Pasha conquered Otranto...

...and took many nearby fortresses.

His Majesty personally congratulated and rewarded him.

This situation isn't good, Your Grace.

As you know...

...one must fall for the other to rise.

Sultana Hatice is here.

Many things will happen now.

Do you know why she is here?

How should I know?

How could I dare to question a sultana why she is here?

Okay, okay.

I just don't want Mercan Agha to come back to harem.

Don't utter that demon's name...

...in the middle of the night.

Thank God, I've eaten my fill today.

I will check on the Princes...

...and take a look around.

Okay then, I'll go to the cellar.

We didn't have enough storage.

Sumbul Agha, I was looking for you.

What is it, Nigar Hatun? Why are you here again?

I wanted to visit Sultana Hurrem...

...but they told me she went to Sultana Shah Huban.

Sure...

You do not know about what happened lately.

What happened?

Sheker Agha...

Seker Ag, you said you were going to the cellar.

Will you bring me some honey that was brought last month?

My throat is sore, I can't even speak.

Everything is done, right? I don't want any more mistakes.

Take care of Sumbul Agha...

...and do not worry about the rest.

Nigar Hatun went to him now.

He will prevent her to be here somehow.

Then wait in front of the bathhouse, wait for my signal.

Sultana Shah Huban...

...is still angry with you...

...about the letter.

Don't you make a mistake again.

Sultana Hatice is here?

Well, I am also shocked.

She came here all of a sudden.

First thing she did was to go to Sultana Shah Huban.

They said they had a big fight.

What was it about? Did you find out?

It was not that easy but...

...of course I found out.

But keep it between us. Sultana Hurrem told me not to tell anyone.

My God! Just tell me!

Sultana Shah Huban...

...was in love with Ibrahim Pasha back in the day.

No way, who makes these things up?

No one's making it up, woman.

Sultana Shah Huban confessed it herself.

I want to pray.

As you see...

So it means, not only yours...

...Ibrahim Pasha stole also Sultana Shah Huban's heart once.

Your Highness...

...Sultana Hurrem is here.

Let her in.

-Your Highness. -Hurrem.

So. you've decided to move out?

What happened Hurrem?

Isn't this what you wanted?

Or did you think I would make Hatice upset because of this?

Your Highness, it is between you two. I just wanted to help you...

...as much as I can.

I have had prepared Yenibahce Palace for you.

You may move in there whenever you like.

Whose property are you having prepared, Hurrem?

You're in the palace for years and you still do not know about it?

The Ottoman property belongs only to the dynasty.

Like all our other subjects...

...you can't help us...

...you can only serve us.

The little prince climbed the tree...

...swung his sword...

...knocked down the giant.

Nazli Hatun.

Yes, Fahriye Kalfa?

You should go to the bath while Her Highness isn't here.

You can go after her, Gulsum.

Gulsum should go, I'll take care of the Prince.

What is the difference, just go.

I'm telling a fairy tale to The Prince.

Gulsum, you go.

Okay, I will be back right away.

Every time, you say that I'm a slave...

...but I'm a free Sultana.

Those who thought the opposite are no longer here.

But I am here.

Go back to harem, Hurrem.

Take care of your children.

And thank God every morning you wake up...

...that you are still breathing.

Thank God.

Did you invite me here to threaten me, Your Highness?

I just want you to appreciate what you have.

Think about your children and the life His Majesty granted you.

Why do you risk all this...

...for your meaningless desires?

Is it worth it?

On the contrary...

...I struggle to keep hold of my life.

This is the only thing I've been doing since the day I came here.

If I bowed my head for a moment, just for a moment...

I would find myself in the bottom of the Bosphorus.

Your Highness.

Is The Prince asleep?

-Mashallah. -What happened, Sir?

-What are you doing here? -Matron Afife sent me here.

I've brought medicine for the Prince.

I'm here Huricihan, you can visit me anytime you wish.

I would like that very much, Your Highness.

My mother told me we would go back to the palace, our own palace.

It will be good, we'll be close like before.

-Your Highness. -Mihrimah.

I came to visit the children.

Stay if you like. We can have dinner together.

We haven't seen each other for so long. We can spend time together.

Alright. You may leave.

Be quiet or I'll break your neck.

Huricihan told me that you are returning to your palace.

Yes

I'm just waiting for Sultan Shah Huban to move to her new palace.

I wish for the best, Your Highness.

Mihrimah...

...my beautiful niece...

...you know how much I love you and your brothers, right?

No matter what happens between me and your mother.

It will never change.

Of course, Your Highness.

Forgive me if I've ever offended you.

-I'll go to my chamber if you'll excuse me. -You're excused.

You can come here whenever you like.

Your Highness...

I know you will not listen to me, but I want to tell you something.

Don't be hostile to Sultana Shah Huban listening to Hurrem's lies.

You don't see that, she wants to set you two against each other.

This has nothing to do with Hurrem, Gulfem.

I just want to go back to my home.

What will happen then?

How will you explain all this to His Majesty when he is back?

I do not have to explain anything to anyone.

That palace was given to us.

If I was punished, I suffered my punishment more than enough. It's over.

Gulsum Hatun, where were you?

I could come here now, Fahriye Kalfa.

-What happened? -Did not I tell you not to waste time?

Come, tuck the Prince to his bed.

-Where Is Nazli Hatun? -I sent her to the bathhouse.

She won't be back, you're on watch tonight.

Why did Nigar come here?

She tried to sound me out, Your Highness.

You should have seen her face...

when I said Sultana Shah Huban used to be in love with the Pasha.

How was your visit, Your Highness?

I hope she didn't upset you

Sultana Shah Huban is getting packed.

At least, she'll be away from the palace

Why isn't the Prince in his bed?

He's just fallen asleep, Your Highness. We were just taking him to bed.

Your Highness.

Tell me what happened now.

Don't worry, Your Highness. Everything is set as you like.

The woman is in the dungeon.

Good.

Nigar Hatun...

...why are you here at this late hour?

Your Highness, I would like to talk to you about something.

Go to the woman, I will be there soon.

I talked to Sumbul Agha, Your Highness.

There's a dirty accusation about you.

He said that...

...you used to be in love with Ibrahim Pasha.

If you think that's an accusation, why do you tell me about it?

-I just wanted you to know. -I already know that.

Why do you think that woman is in the dungeons?

Your Highness, please let me go.

I swear I didn't do anything.

Do not be afraid, woman. Calm down.

I will let you go.

Well, of course if you do what I tell you.

What can I do, Your Highness?

What's your name?

Nazli.

Nazli...

Now listen to me carefully, Nazli.

I won't ask you for a second time.

You put that letter in the chest, didn't you?

What letter, Your Highness?

I don't know anything about a letter.

Your Highness, allow me to make her speak.

No need, Mercan Agha.

Nazli will tell us everything.

Right, Nazli?

Now, tell me.

Was that you?

I swear it was not me.

Answer to Her Highness' question! Answer it!

What does that mean?

Why are not you packed yet?

Come Hatice, let's talk.

We have nothing to talk about.

It seems that Hurrem was right.

You don't want to leave here.

Whether you like it or not, you have to listen me.

I want you to see someone.

Your Highness! Your Highness!

What is it, Sumbul? What's happening?

It's terrible, Your Highness.

It is really terrible, we're ruined!

You know Nazli Hatun.

She's been serving Hurrem for years.

What's happening Shah Huban?

What is this girl doing here?

She'll explain it herself.

Tell Sultana Hatice what you told us.

Your Highness.

That letter is false.

By Sultana Hurrem's order...

...I wrote it.

They put the letter in the chest the day you came.

Sultana Shah Huban has nothing to do with that.

I do not know who and what to believe in anymore.

You will believe me, Hatice.

You will trust your sister.

Why should I trust you?

You made me a promise.

You said Hurrem would leave with death in blood.

It's been a year, but you haven't done anything.

It is impossible to do that confronting His Majesty.

Therefore, first we must make her fall out of his grace.

We'll patiently wait for that day.

You can wait.

Hatice...

...please don't act impulsive again.

No matter happens...

This is my palace, you must leave.

Of course.

This is your palace.

I came here just to be able to be closer to His Majesty.

I'll leave now if you want me to.

That won't offend me.

But if I leave now, this will only make Hurrem happy.

Is that what you want?

What do you want me to do?

Give me time at least until His Majesty returns.

Then, I will leave whenever you like.

We found her like this, Your Highness.

She hung herself.

You have another innocent's blood on your hands, Hurrem.

Your Highness.

What a pity.

She served you for years.

She raised your children.

May God forgive her sins.

May God forgive those who did it to her...

May God tame and help them.

Because...

...they'll need it.

Do not blame anyone, Hurrem.

Your sins are so heavy that no one can carry them.

They get crushed under them.

Sumbul Agha, bury Nazli Hatun with a proper funeral.

Your Highness.

Afife, I changed my decision to return to my palace.

I will stay here until His Majesty returns. Prepare my chamber accordingly.

Your Majesty, we're facing a tough resistance.

If we do not improve the siege, the seasons will change.

Then, we won't be able to continue.

Lütfi Pasha?

Hayreddin Barbarossa is right, Your Majesty.

Our cannons have breached the fortress' walls.

But we can't approach to the walls since we can't fill in the ditches around it.

We can build earthen towers and fire upon the walls on them.

We need time for that Pasha, we don't have it.

The season will change.

What do you suggest?

Your Majesty, we need to fill the ditches right away and start a full scale attack.

Rustem Pasha, what do you think?

In a full scale attack, our army may suffer heavy losses, Your Majesty.

And this may break the faith and firmity of the soldiers.

In my humble opinion, the navy should continue the siege.

And the army should go to Otranto, which is safe, and march on Rome from there.

It is impossible to conquer Rome without the navy's support, Rustem Pasha.

Otherwise, the army will be caught between two fires.

I wish Brother Mustafa was here.

His presence could give us strength.

You're right, Your Excellency.

But His Excellency Prince Mustafa...

...is now protecting all Ottoman territories.

Otherwise, we would be worrying about home.

I know that, but without Ibrahim Pasha, His Majesty is pretty alone.

Mustafa would be of great help as he was personally trained by the Pasha.

There are many campaigns ahead of us, Your Excellency.

Stand straight, Your Excellency. Keep watching me.

And hold your sword tight.

Yes.

Your Majesty.

He told you to hold it tight!

I am, but it is too heavy.

Of course it's heavy!

You're not focused!

You must not think of anything else but your enemy when you're holding a sword.

Then the sword becomes lighter and a part of you.

Pick it up.

Where is Prince Mehmed?

He went on a range with Bali Bey.

Start again.

-Your Majesty. -Come Malkocoglu.

Mehmed? What happened to you my lion?

It isn't important, Your Majesty. It's just a scratch.

-How did it happen? -Your Majesty...

...we went on a reconnaissance with scouts.

The Prince also joined us to gain experience.

When we reached the shore, we were ambushed by the Venetians.

Guard the Prince!

Your Majesty, you should have seen the Prince!

He fought valiantly.

Even I owe him a life.

I wouldn't be here if the Prince wasn't there.

My lion!

Venice has joined the war, Your Excellency.

Our fleet besieged the Fortress of Corfu.

His Grace set up encampment across the island...

...and support the siege from land.

This war is becoming more and more difficult, Taslicali.

Corfu is a resilient island.

Winter is coming.

Let's pray that the fortress falls soon.

Inshallah, Your Excellency.

Who are those?

They must be one of those foreign traders.

I can go ask now if you like.

No need. Any news about Ayas Pasha?

They say that His Majesty scolded him in public.

He blamed Ayas Pasha that the Venetians joined the war.

Your Highness.

-Excuse me that I disturb you. -I'm listening, Fidan.

Gabriela Sfenza De Feo is in the palace, Your Highness.

She would like to see you.

-Who? -She's Genoese.

A noblewoman from De Feo family.

She has her own merchant ships.

She's been waiting to see you for long. You told her to come next week.

I remember. Let her in.

You may leave.

Your Highness.

Sultana Mahidevran.

It's an honor for me to meet you.

I express my sincerest gratitude for granting me an audience.

-Welcome, Signora. -Gabriela.

Gabriela Sfenza De Feo.

Signora Gabriela

Let's have a seat here please.

I would like to present you a gift if you'll excuse me.

It is not worthy of you, but I'll be glad if you accept it.

Thank you.

Your Excellency, there is one more thing you must know.

Recently' we have been receiving many complaints from foreign traders.

Like what?

Our army and navy are on the Italy Campaign.

They say that their ships are getting attacked because of that.

And many ships are being kept unfairly at the İzmir Port.

And they can't collect their payments from the shopkeepers.

Then, why don't they issue a lawsuit?

The judges will do what's necessary.

That is the actual matter, Your Excellency.

They think the judges are not fair.

It is dangerous that people are losing trust in our judicial system, Taslicali.

Investigate the matter immediately. I want a detailed report.

Yes, Your Excellency.

I suppose you are visiting an Ottoman palace for the first time.

Yes, Your Highness. I have heard a lot about you.

Your beauty has become a legend in Saruhan.

I see that you are even more beautiful and graceful than I've heard.

Thank you very much, you too

What is the purpose of your visit? What can I do for you?

I'm Genoese, Your Highness. I was born and raised in Genoese.

My family a well-known and respected family.

We have been trading with the Ottomans for years.

In Europe, the demand for oriental goods is great.

Smyrna carpets, silk fabrics, the fruits...

Anything you can think of.

And here, our goods are demanded.

Especially the sweet scented gums of Chios.

Are you managing your family's business here?

Unfortunately, I lost my husband in an tragic accident, Your Highness.

May God give you patience.

Thank you. It's been a long time.

I have a son. We live together.

I rented a mansion in Smyrna.

We spend a term of a year.

And for the remaining time, I live in Chios.

We hadn't have a problem for years.

However, for two months, we are so troubled.

What's the matter?

Last month, Ottoman pirates...

...attacked a convoy of Genoese merchant ships.

Thank God, my ships weren't damaged.

But they were detained at the Smyrna Port.

Since I can't unload my goods, I'm at a great loss.

I see.

Have you reported your complaints to the judges?

Of course, Your Highness, the issue has been tried.

However, Kadi Effendi made a decision against me.

I can assure you, Your Highness. I was treated unfairly.

I ask you to help me, please.

-Our laws are upon anything. -That's why I came to you.

The law is on my side, but not the judges.

Signora Gabriela...

...I'll take care of this matter personally.

Your Highness.

You've listened to me with grace, thank you so much.

May God bless you, Your Highness.

May he never grieve your pretty face.

Amen.

Fidan.

Fidan, investigate about this woman. I want to know everything about her.

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Highness, I've just received a message.

What is it?

Saliha Hatun went to the capital.

Sultana Hatice summoned her personally.

She will take her in the harem.

What is she trying to do?

That witch wretch has no place in the harem!

This woman came from Manisa Palace.

She said that she was Sultana Hatice's forewoman there.

-Saliha Hatun, is it you? -That's me.

Follow me.

There's no specific reason, Hatice

I just came to see you.

As you can see, I'm fine.

Thank God I'm mentally healthy, too.

You are not my mother, Shah Huban. You don't have to be around me all the time.

Your Highness.

Your forewoman in Manisa Palace is here.

Finally.

Here's the woman I've mentioned to you.

-Welcome, Saliha Kalfa. -Thank you, Your Highness.

Give Saliha Kalfa a room close to my chamber.

Yes, Your Highness, it will be prepared immediately.

Go, settle in your room, woman. You'll come in the morning.

But...

...do not talk to anyone but me.

-Do you understand? -Yes, Your Highness.

Do you see?

Sultana Hatice joined forces with Sultana Shah Huban again.

Her hatred for me is so great that...

...nothing can convince her.

Well, Sultana Shah Huban is dangerous, Your Highness.

It is impossible to figure out what's going on in her mind.

You have to, Sumbul Agha.

You have to report me about what she is doing everyday.

I'm doing my best but...

...that demon, Mercan Agha...

He has everything under his control.

Your Highness...

...should we pick...

...another concubine for Nazli Hatun's absence?

No, Gulsum Hatun is enough.

Your Highness, you have a letter from His Majesty.

Everyone, leave me alone.

Your Highness.

Oh, my rose, my smiling face, my Sultana...

...my Queen, Hurrem.

Oh Hurrem, who made me miserable...

...turning my days into nights, filling my nights with sorrow and longing.

Oh, the one I long for the scent of your hair washed in the moonlight...

My seven seasons Hurrem, who made me weak and helpless...

Will I ever see you again in this world?

You said you're willing see me just once from my doorstep and want nothing more...

May God be my witness who created the sky and the earth...

...I don't have another wish apart from that.

If you do not believe me, listen to Muhibbi.

I'm in love, I ask for a rose garden, with a smiling face in it.

I want to watch the nightingale singing to her with love.

Oh my healer, give me the cure of the wine of your lips.

I became sick the night I was parted from you, I want a cure.

Oh the pious one, don't think I want your paradise,

It is worthless, I want my lover in the garden of love.

As my heart exposed my love as the daylight,

...I want to be hung from the lover's hair.

I saw a kiss to buy in the market of love,

I've come to bargain with my life and my heart.

I said: "Oh Beautiful, why act so coy, why do you torment me?

She laughed and said, "We want weeping lovers".

I, Muhibbi, won't gaze upon your cheek, your skin, your looks...

I won't look at your dress, I only want your plain face...

We've lost many soldiers, Your Majesty Our loss is heavy.

But the trenches near the wall are easier to cross.

Your Majesty, rain and storms have started to break out.

Our soldiers may perish because of the rain and the mud.

Yes, the season changes, but the fortress is about to fall, Your Grace.

The situation is obvious, Pasha.

We need to lift the siege before we suffer any more losses.

We received word from Venice, They want peace.

This is not the time for peace, Pasha! The siege must be continued!

Your Majesty...

...otherwise, the heathens will think this as a victory and be encouraged.

We can't act by the emotions. Otherwise, the consequences will be heavy.

Are you the one saying this, Pasha?

We are here because of your mistakes!

If you didn't let us stick with Venice, we could be in Rome by now!

You are right, Your Majesty.

If His Grace Ibrahim Pasha was with us, this wouldn't happen.

Muhiddin Effendi is right.

Deceased Ibrahim Pasha was a great commander.

If he was here, the fortress was taken long ago.

You fools!

Do you even listen to yourselves?

How dare you to question my decisions?

Never, Your Majesty.

-We-- -Ayas Pasha, it is my will!

I dismiss these the two fools who don't...

...deserve to be my Rumelia and Anatolia Military Judges!

Oh, dear friend who resides within the depths of my soul...

How could I ever escape your tender embrace?

How could you be banished from the chambers of my heart?

You are the salt that seasons my wounded spirit.

These words, this war, this campaign, this distant country...

merely veil the state of my yearning soul.

Oh friend!

Where is the worthy fire for this sorrow of mine?

Is there a sun and moon that radiate my inner light?

Oh God!

Oh Lord! Grant my soul a tongue other than this one...

...so that while praising Your greatness, proclaiming Your unity...

...the string of my heart's lute may not break!

Where is my knowledge?

Where is my intellect that comprehends everything?

My slumbering heart awakened;

My intoxicated existence sobered...

...regained itself!

A lightning bolt struck from the cloud of my heart,

filled with rain, straight into my soul!

Rome.

Rome!

Pargali..

Before gaining more territory than Alexander...

...before I spread the Ottoman power to the world, I will not die!

We will do it together.

Oh, friend who becomes a lesson for my eyes;

the eyes of those who came before...

...and those who came after have never witnessed my feelings I have for you!

What is a mere night! Centuries have passed, yet this fire has not extinguished!

This inferno has not subsided!

I have been cut off from life, from shame...

...yet this fire has not calmed down!

Ibrahim...

We've been attacking the St. Angelo castle for 19 days.

You're all aware of the weather conditions, a harsh winter is coming.

During the storm last night, all tents, soldiers and horses suffered.

If we stay here...

...our soldiers will perish in cold weather like the Vienna campaign.

I won't exchange a single soldier to a thousand castles like this.

That's why, it is my will...

I'm lifting the siege.

We're returning to the capital.

Chief Admiral.

The fleet is under your command.

Conquer the surrounding islands so that they should we'll be around.

As you command, Your Majesty.

Judge, there are countless complaints from foreign traders.

Tell me, what is really going on here?

Most of their ships were plundered at sea, Your Majesty.

They demand our state cover their losses.

Who are the attackers, Taslicali?

It's unknown for now, Prince. Pirate attacks.

And why are the ships are being held at the docks?

Some of them don't have the paperwork.

Many of them trade without a permit.

There's a Genovese trader. Gabriela Sfenza De Feo.

You handled her case, is that true?

Yes, Prince.

She came to my palace today and complained about you to my mother.

She said you were unfair to her.

I wouldn't dare! I did what the law demands, Your Grace.

There's no unfair treatment. I explained this to her too.

Tell me the incident with details.

I've heard many stories about the harem, Your Highness.

So many stories are being told.

Honestly, I was always curious about it.

His Majesty is a world leader, ruling three continents.

No wonder why people are interested in his and his Princes' harems.

This place is really magical. All the women I saw are beautiful.

They're all here to please my prince.

They have been specially trained for this.

But being the prince's favorite is not easy. It's not for everyone.

So the prince doesn't have a wife? His favorite, his sultana?

She has Ayse Hatun, she gave him a child.

But she's just one of her concubines, there's no wife.

There can't be.

Is there another similar case?

There were several similar cases, Prince.

But only this woman appealed the verdict.

I tried to explain her my decision, but she is very stubborn and impatient.

Okay, Judge. You can go.

What do you say, Taslicali?

We should listen to the woman as well, Your Grace.

Judge seemed nervous, as if he was hiding something.

I don't want to bother His Grace, Your Highness.

I already took your precious time.

I told my son about your case. He'll surely have a solution.

Let the Prince know that we're here.

Please, Your Highness. His Grace is waiting.

Mother.

My prince.

Let me introduce personally, Gabriele Sfenza de Feo.

Your Grace.

Welcome Signore.

How are you?

I pray for your health, Your Grace.

I hope you're alright as well.

You speak our language well.

You must have lived here for long.

I spent my childhood here, as I was always with my father.

I understand.

Signora, I'm aware of your case.

I spoke to the Judge personally.

There were missing documents and they notified you about this in time.

I was informed at the last minute, prince.

Nonetheless, I gave them all the documents in time.

And later I found out that my ships were still at the port.

I asked them the reason, they said my documents were missing.

The documents which I handed them myself.

Then you consulted to the Judge.

Yes, prince. I told him everything.

Besides, I had witnesses.

But he didn't even listen to me.

So I said, "Alright, at least let my ship return to my country".

But even this was not allowed.

I believe that this a deliberate action. I can't think of anything else.

Why would they do this? What do they have against you?

It's not only about me, Your Grace.

Many Genovese merchants have the same trouble.

I suppose this is related to the ongoing war.

You keep a cool head, Signora Gabriela.

Your rights are protected by our laws...

...and agreements signed by His Majesty.

I'm investigating the matter. If there is an unjust act against you...

...the ones who are responsible will suffer for it.

And you can compensate your loss.

I have complete faith in His Grace's sense of justice.

Your Highness, you look very sad.

Did His Majesty's return disturb you?

Do not hold back, Hurrem.

You can complain about me as much as you like.

You set a dirty plot against us, surely he has the right to know.

Your Highness.

It's good to see you. His Majesty will be so pleased to see you as well.

Have no doubt.

-Where are they? -Have some patience.

I want to know what Selim did.

His Majesty will let me join the next campaign, right?

If you learn to be patient and if you behave, why not?

Sultan Suleiman Khan!

-My dear Mihrimah! -Your Majesty.

The cause of my joy! How beautiful you are!

Finally, you've come Back! I missed you so much.

-Beyazid. -Your Majesty.

-Did you protect my palace in my absence? -Of course, Your Majesty.

Malkocoglu, you're welcome as well.

Your Highness.

Shah Huban.

Your Majesty.

I prayed to God everyday, for your safe return.

Thank God, you came back.

Thanks to your prayers.

Your Majesty, welcome.

Thank you Hatice.

-Hurrem dear! -Your Majesty.

-How are you? -Sultan of my heart is here.

What else can I feel but happiness and joy?

Thank God I can finally look into your eyes once again.

-Gulfem. -Welcome, Your Majesty.

Welcome, Your Majesty.

Cihangir! Dear Cihangir!

My lion cub!

I sent you a letter, I suppose you didn't receive it.

I received your best wishes, Your Highness.

Please, forgive me for not answering.

As the campaign was a tough one.

I understand.

Suleiman, the thought of not being able to see you again terrified me.

Don't think such things..

Tell me what happened during my absence.

What didn't happen?

Your Highness, now that His Majesty has returned...

...Sultana Hurrem will sooner or later tell him everything.

You're right.

Hurrem will not miss this opportunity.

But do not worry.

His Grace will believe in my innocence.

After the Queen Mother, your influence on His Grace is obvious, Your Highness.

Your Grace.

-Your Highness. -Welcome Pasha.

Your Highness, if you have no other wishes...

No Nigar. You may leave.

Who is that woman?

Rustem Pasha's wife.

Rustem?

What's his wife doing here?

I need her to be informed of Rustem's activities.

You're a woman to be feared.

Your Highness.

-Is everything ready? -Yes, Your Highness.

I got everything I need.

Good.

So let's get started.

But we have to be very cautious.

I don't want any mistakes!

The walls have ears in this palace.

No one should know what we are up to.

When you were at war, a message came.

It is said that you were ambushed and wounded.

Where did it come from?

No such thing has ever happened.

I found out later that it didn't happen.

Only me and God knows what I went through.

Mustafa Pasha brought the message to me.

-How is that possible? -I do not know.

I was terrified, Suleiman.

I was afraid for you and my children.

My life turned into nightmare in an instant.

Another message arrived before I could even make a sense of all this.

Saying Prince Mustafa, using your absence, decided to march on the capital.

Thank God.

How was the campaign, Pasha?

You did not write us anything.

I didn't have the time, Your Highness.

You're tired. You can sleep and rest, if you wish.

We came across a strong defense on Corfu.

The weather was against us, so His Majesty decided to return.

So, the Italian campaign didn't end in victory.

But I fulfilled my duties in due diligence..

I became victorious at Otranto, so glorious that everyone talks about it.

This is wonderful news.

His Majesty personally congratulated me.

Additionally, he increased my wage by 500.000 coins.

And Grand Vizier Ayaz Pasha showed everyone he is useless and incapable...

in Ibrahim Pasha's absence.

I swear.

God forgive me...

Are you sure, Your Highness?

Come in.

-You wanted to see me, Your Majesty. -Explain immediately, Mustafa Pasha.

During the campaign, you've received intelligence about me being wounded.

What's the meaning of this?

Who'd dare to send a letter like that?

Your Grace...

Malkocoglu.

I see you're in a good mood, May God bless you.

Amen.

Amen.

Come on.

Enjoy.

Thanks.

Isn't that Rustem Pasha?

May the devil take him!

Is Bali Bey in his chambers?

No, Your Highness. He is not in the palace.

If you want to see the Sultan, we can inform him.

No need.

Don't mess with him, you'll spoil our fun

Don't worry about it, my lord.

Who do I see here?

What brings you here?

Are you drinking to drown your sorrows?

You should be the sorrowful one, Rustem Pasha.

Everyone's aware of Ayaz Pasha.

And Lutfi Pasha has gained such a reputation.

Well...

Finally, the ones who killed the Pasha are paying for it!

Sir Nasuh...

Sir Nasuh!

This is not the place for such conversations!

You're saying some dangerous things, Matrakci.

But I understand you.

After all, you loved the deceased Pasha!

Let's go.

Come on.

Pasha...

I understand him...

Why did you get involved in this matter, Malkocoglu?

What gain do you seek?

Watch your mouth.

My only worry is His Majesty's supreme interests.

And anyone who defies me on this, won't find mercy from me!

I will destroy whatever comes through.

Surely.

You must be right.

Sir? Aren't you coming?

I'm coming, woman! I'm coming.

Your Highness, as you requested...

...I visited Merkez Effendi, immediately after his return from the campaign.

Then you informed him about my intention?

Of course, Your Highness.

He was really glad to hear about the land...

...you've allocated to the foundation.

He wanted me to pass on his gratitude.

Good.

If they have any other needs, I'd like to know, you can tell me.

Of course, Your Highness.

By the way, Merkez Effendi wanted me to present you a gift.

If you accept it, you will show him great honor.

It's a hyacinth blossom, Your Highness.

If you allow me, I can explain the meaning of this flower.

I'm listening.

Your Highness; Sheikh of Merkez Effendi...

...and Sumbul Effendi's sage, Mehmed Celaleddin Effendi...

...one day wants his pupils to bring flowers with them.

All students gather the most beautiful flowers and bring them to the Sheikh.

But one of the students, Yusuf Sinan...

...comes with a dry, withering hyacinth.

The Sheikh asks: Tell me what the meaning of this? What's the point?

Here's how Sinan answers:

My Sheikh, whichever flower I wanted to pluck...

...was busy praying to God.

I didn't want to pluck them to not disrupt their bond with Allah.

And I saw this poor, broken hyacinth.

I picked it up and decided to bring you.

That's how Yusuf Sinan got the nickname "Sumbul", meaning hyacinth.

Judge, please give my gratitude to Merkez Effendi.

If God wills it, I would like to visit their lodge too.

Of course Your Highness, of course. With your permission.

How are you, judge?

Thank God, I'm coming back from meeting with the Her Highness.

Her charity work is praiseworthy.

Indeed it is. Helping the Halveti Lodge is always our duty.

I was waiting to see you Judge.

Let's go to the palace if you'd like, we can have a chat.

As you wish, Your Grace. Please.

Your Highness, His Majesty summons you immediately.

It seems, Hurrem complained about me.

We need to do all we can to get Hurrem out of the palace.

Can't you invite her?

Hurrem is suspicious of everyone nowadays, Gulfem.

If Her Highness were to invite her, she'd never come.

Even if she does, an army would come with her.

What are we going to do?

I will find a way, Your Highness. Don't you worry.

The campaign was tough, I heard the soldiers talking.

We descended upon the enemy like a nightmare.

You should have seen me, I was fearless!

I practiced sword fighting everyday!

What's up? Are you afraid?

I'm not but you were.

Do I look afraid?

I know you vomited during the campaign.

What? That did not happen!

Your Highness.

Gulfem.

Remember how Mihrimah was in love with Bali Bey once.

She would keep saying that she would marry him one day.

She was a child then, Your Highness.

-She was so young -That's true but..

Who would think this childhood love would be useful to us?

What does that mean?

What's on your mind, Your Highness?

Come with me.

I went to visit His Majesty in the evening.

I asked about you, but I was told you left.

Yes, I had something to do, Your Highness.

Did something happen?

I wanted to talk to you about something yesterday.

Whoever told you that obviously lied! I didn't puke!

Father won't take you to a campaign again!

Did you two started arguing right after coming back?

During the campaign he puked out of fear.

-He attacked me when I told him. -Shut up Bayezid!

We're going back to the palace now!

-Bali Bey -Your Highness.

Come in.

Your Majesty.

You wanted to see me.

I waited for the right moment to talk to you.

You must have heard about the latest incidents of course.

Your Majesty, if you will let me, I will explain.

Explain what, Shah Huban?

How could Mustafa do this to me?

Mustafa?

What did he do, Your Majesty?

I was told that during my absence, he marched onto the capital.

His Majesty must have returned to the capital.

Unfortunately, the war ended as you guessed.

Every cloud has a silver lining.

I think His Majesty must've understood how precious Ibrahim Pasha was.

Conquest of Rome was their common dream, Taslicali.

Your Grace...

...I pray that you would conquer Rome one day.

Amen Taslicali.

We'll see what will fate bring to us.

I do not know who told you that, but Mustafa would never do that!

So is everyone lying?

Mustafa Pasha also got this information.

Hurrem told me that you did everything you can to prevent this treachery!

I don't know who did this and why, but this was a plot Your Majesty.

A trap set for the prince.

But our prince has not fallen for it, he didn't definitely betray you.

Finding out is not difficult.

There are people in Manisa who represent your absolute will...

and who watch over the prince.

They will tell you the truth.

The prince would never think of doing something like this.

He can't.

Your Highness.

I'm guessing, you've fallen onto your own trap, isn't that right?

Everything you do is in vain, Hurrem.

His Majesty will understand the innocence of our Prince.

You know it as well.

Of course, but suspicions will remain.

Isn't that how Ibrahim Pasha died?

Suspicions will grow more and more.

And at the end, it'll wrap around your neck and turn into your own execution.

Do not forget this, Your Highness.

It is said that the Prince, in your absence, marched onto the capital.

Your Majesty, Lutfi Pasha and Ebusuud Effendi have arrived.

Let them in.

Your Majesty, welcome.

May God let you command the Islamic armies for many years to come.

Amen, Ebusuud Effendi.

I dismiss you from your duty.

You are no longer the Judge of Istanbul.

Your Majesty, if I did anything wrong--

From now on you will serve as the Rumelia Head Judge.

Without a doubt, you'll fulfill your duties with care, May God help you.

Your Majesty, I do not know what to say.

You've made your subject happy.

May the God Almighty protect you, Your Majesty.

Your Highness.

What's up Nigar?

What are you doing here?

I was waiting for you, I have something important to tell you.

Go on.

-Sultana Mihrimah... -What happened to her?

Sultana, I saw her at the gardens.

She was together with Bali Bey.

I heard that they were going to the marble mansion.

Where is Sultana Hatice?

-She's left just now. -Did she say where she's going?

I'm not informed, Your Highness.

Call me Gulfem immediately!

-Your Highness... -Stand back!

What happened?

I'm going to the marble mansion. Mihrimah is there.

You stay with my princes.

As you wish, Your Highness.

Your Highness, you wanted to see me.

Isn't Sultana Hatice around?

I was going to ask you that. She apparently left with Saliha.

Where did they go?

You will tell me that Gulfem.

What's in her head? What is Hatice planning?

Your Highness.

Your Highness, where is Sultana Hurrem?

Haven't you seen her?

What are you talking about, Sumbul?

As she heard you were at the marble mansion--

Marble mansion?

I never went there.

Oh no...

Woe to me!

Your Highness, what's going on here?

-What's the meaning of this? -Don't be scared, Hurrem!

I only want to talk to you.

There's only one thing that I contemplate upon for a very long time.

Ibrahim...

Do you think about him too?

Have you ever thought about how he was murdered?

Everyone told me that my pain would be relieved as time goes by.

Slowly...

I was supposed to forget about everything...

...and move on with my life.

It's just a consolation.

But no one knows what I've gone through.

Do you want to know?

Do you want to know how you ruined my life, Hurrem?

Do you want to learn about the fire that burns within...

...or my sleepless nights?

Do you want to listen?

-Your Highness... -It's such a love that...

...rises again and again from the ashes.

Every single day.

I burn again and again dancing with the fire within me.

Do you remember?

I told you that one day you'd beg to me to die..

That day has arrived.

Your Highness...

If you even try to touch me...

What happened to me?

How did I get here?