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Don't get any closer.

Don't do it, Your Highness.

Don't do this.

You will not kill me!

You can't kill me!

Your Highness.

Your Highness...

You're going to ignite yourself!

What's up this smoke? Dear God...

Your Highness?

Your Highness!

Your Highness?

Take this!

Here you go.

Where is everyone? Girls are you sleeping yet?

Your Highness?

There's chaos out there, you're still sleeping!

Don't just stand. Serve water to Her Highness.

Why is this still fuming?

There is smoke everywhere. It smells bad!

Throw it away. You, open the windows.

Ventilate the room. Hurry up!

Who are you, woman?

Why are you here?

Your Highness...

I did my duty.

Is your duty includes killing me?

That's what you want!

You are here to take my life!

-Of course not, Your Highness. -Get out, right now!

Get out.

Your Highness, rest for a while. I shall call a physician in the meantime.

Sumbul Agha, she is the traitor among us.

She would have killed me if you hadn't come there on time.

How so, Your Highness? I saw it. She was trying to protect you.

How are you so sure?

How do you know that she pretended when you came?

I don't think so, Your Highness.

If that was her intention, she'd have already done it.

This is much better, Hatice.

Saliha would get you in trouble sooner or later.

This magic thing makes me pretty anxious anyway.

It is a big sin even to mention it.

We should think about what to do next.

I've shown you the location of the treasure.

We should bribe whoever supports Hurrem.

People around His Majesty are more important Hatice.

We should make them serve us.

Especially the gate guard, Sahin Agha.

As he gave false testimony, he must be one of the loyal servants of Hurrem.

Don't worry about him.

Very good, Your Grace.

Three.

Attention! His Majesty Sultan Suleiman Khan!

Sir Nasuh.

Your Majesty.

Are my princes good at sparring?

Princes are very strong and talented, Your Majesty.

They will improve, God willing.

I won the first game.

I wasn't hit once.

Even if he hits, it comes very weak. It doesn't affect me.

Selim!

I just don't want to hurt him. Otherwise I would defeat you easily.

-I bet. -Bayezid!

I told you so many times, show respect to your big brother.

Forgive me Your Majesty, I was just joking.

Sir Nasuh, we haven't sparred for a long time.

I'd be honoured Your Majesty.

Mother, what are the preparations for?

I will have Quran read in my chamber.

We will pray. I want you to be here.

Of course I will.

-Esmahan, you too. -As you wish, Your Highness.

Mother, where did the idea come from?

No special reason.

I just want to feel peaceful and refreshed spiritually.

Your Highness.

The woman I mentioned, Hafize is here.

Okay. Let her in.

Your Majesty?

Carry on.

Are you alright?

I am fine...

...but His Majesty isn't apparently.

You've summoned me, Your Highness. I'm listening.

It's obvious that you don't get the orders from us, Sahin Agha.

But actually your duty, like all our other subjects...

...is to serve us, isn't it?

Of course, Your Highness.

With all due respect, did I make a mistake unknowingly?

Unknowingly?

Is that so?

I, a dynasty member...

...was beaten and thrown to the forest.

Instead of preventing it, you ignored it! You even helped them!

Thank you, Zeliha.

May God protect you and your children, Your Highness.

Amen.

Your Highness.

Why are you here Sahin Agha, what's going on?

There is something I should tell you, Your Highness.

Shah Huban has just...

Fahriye, prepare the bath. And you wait outside.

As you wish, Your Highness.

-Proceed. -I was in Shah Huban's palace.

She summoned me.

Sultana Hatice was there too.

I hope you didn't blurt anything out and ruined it all.

Of course not, Your Highness.

I will not breathe a word about your secrets.

They offered an agreement.

They asked me to ask His Majesty to be dismissed with my own will.

They will give chests of gold in return.

What did you say in return?

I said I need time to think.

I have to decide until the next morning.

If I say no, you know what would happen.

I need your help, Your Highness. Help me.

Don't be afraid, Sahin Agha.

They wouldn't dare to kill a gate guard.

That's why they offered an agreement.

Sahin Agha, you will continue your duty.

Sultana Hatice is furious.

She'd strangle me with her bare hands if it weren't for Shah Huban.

Sahin Agha, your duty is pretty important.

Apparently they'll get you dismissed and assign someone who serves them.

I won't let it happen. Otherwise they would capture the palace.

Sinan Pasha.

Bali Bey.

You don't leave the palace very often.

It seems that you don't want to go to Diyarbakir.

I have important duties here, Bali Bey.

Ibrahim Pasha's treasure hasn't been found yet.

The investigation is ongoing.

I see you investigate lot.

I guess you were investigating my room too.

Why would I?

Are you hiding something?

Everyone knows who I am, Pasha.

I don't have anything to hide from anyone.

Don't you worry.

You must have forgotten about Sahip Giray Khan's daughter, Aybige.

Prince Mustafa almost beheaded you.

Listen to me Pasha...

That was a trap.

Both the Prince and His Majesty believed that I was innocent.

That's why I am still here.

I am the closest one to His Majesty.

I swear I won't fall into such a trap again.

Whoever dares to do such thing...

...will die by my hand.

No doubt.

But still, be cautious.

You should learn lessons from the past, Malkocoglu.

Mihrimah, this is great news!

-You were angry at Bali Bey in vain. -Be quiet.

So? What did he say?

I guess he asked what you wrote to him.

No. We didn't talk about it.

He wanted the letter I got. So I gave him the letter.

There is that letter too...

Who do you think wrote it?

I am wondering too.

What?

Do you think I wrote it?

I can't believe you. How can you think that?

Because nobody else knows.

I saw you with him today.

And that letter incident afterwards.

I can't think of anything else.

If you got jealous of me...

...this means you fell in love with him.

I wonder what he thinks.

Maybe he doesn't want any of it.

In fact this is good.

I mean the letter incident.

It shows that Bali Bey is not indifferent towards you.

I wish I was as sure as you.

Don't worry. Nobody can refuse you.

I wonder who wrote the letter.

Someone is trying to drive a wedge between you two.

Bali Bey must have a rival.

In fact I thought about it.

-But who might he be? -He might be anyone.

Because you are the only daughter of an Emperor.

Your Highness.

I was summoned.

I heard that you sent a letter to Sultana Mahidevran.

Did you think we wouldn't find out?

I wanted to inform her about my situation.

Mahidevran is not here anymore.

You will forget her and Manisa.

Because that is what she wants.

You have no responsibilities for her.

You'll only serve to me.

Understood?

-Your Highness, I... -I asked a question.

As you wish, Your Highness.

Good.

Let's get to the point.

I talked to Sahin Agha.

But I'm sure he ignored most of what I said.

He visited Sultana Hurrem today.

He was very anxious.

Sultana Hurrem asked me out, so I couldn't hear what they spoke.

Your Highness, you were right.

Apparently Sahin Agha prefers to betray you instead of obeying you.

Stating the obvious, Mercan.

He won't wake up tomorrow morning.

He will be executed tonight.

-Don't make any mistakes. -As you command, Your Highness.

Cafer Agha will help you.

You may leave now.

You brief her.

Follow me.

Gulfem.

Your Highness.

What was she doing here?

I summoned her. Why?

Don't you know?

Hurrem went mad last night. She almost burned herself.

Fahriye saved her just in time.

Are you sure?

I don't know if it is true. I heard some concubines talking.

The magic is very effective.

Hurrem doesn't leave her chamber.

She had Quran read in the morning.

Mercan Agha.

It seems that Fahriye will trouble us.

How are you, Your Highness?

Although I'm always informed of your well-being.

May God bless Sir Yahya.

I will feel better with his recommendations and prayers.

Talk about the gold. Haven't you found them yet?

Unfortunately, Your Highness. There are no signs.

But there is a way to find it; Sultana Hatice.

She definitely knows where it is.

-Shah Huban? -She is probably informed.

Lutfi Pasha might be a part of it too.

Right. Sultana Hatice wouldn't dare to do these on her own.

Let's hope that's true.

Because that'd mean stealing imperial treasury money.

They'd be banished immediately.

And Lutfi Pasha would be beheaded.

Then keep an eye on them.

We can kill three birds with one stone.

Your Highness.

Bali Bey.

I wanted to ask if you learned anything about the letter.

I am investigating, Your Highness.

But who did this, is still unknown.

According to what he did...

...he must be a brave person.

You are right, Your Highness.

Therefore it is not appropriate for you to come into my room.

You are right, I haven't thought of it.

I don't want you to get into trouble because of me.

Aren't you wondering what is written in the letter?

I can guess, Your Highness.

I will be waiting for your answer then.

Don't linger around if you are done.

Your Highness.

-Your Highness, if you don't have any-- -You may leave.

Wait.

You go out, out.

I wasn't fine last night. I don't know what I did or said.

You saved me one more time. Make your wish.

Your Highness, my sole wish is gaining your trust.

I trust you. Otherwise I wouldn't keep you here.

Anyway.

-Are you going to your room? -Yes, Your Highness.

-Good night. -Good night.

Gulsum?

Find Sumbul Agha.

Bogdan is important, Your Majesty.

Petru Raresh crossed the line.

Let alone not paying the taxes, he also threatened Poland.

Apparently he has a death wish.

He gets his courage from Ferdinand and Charles.

This mistake will cost his life.

Warn the traitor called Raresh one last time.

He either pays his taxes and obeys me...

...or I will get the tax along with his head.

-I will send an envoy tomorrow. -Good.

Your Majesty. Do you have any other wishes?

No. You may leave Sahin Agha.

-Your Majesty. -Come in, Ayaz Pasha.

I got a letter from Iskender, Governor of Teke province.

He wrote about an issue with high importance.

Sahin Agha?

What is it? Does Sultana Hurrem have an order?

He wants to see you.

Alright. I will visit Her Highness later.

She orders you to come immediately.

Fine then.

What's that important matter?

He wrote that Piri Pasha is in cooperation with Tahmasp and Mamluk Amirs.

According to the last intel he got, they are preparing for a revolt.

These are serious accusations. Does he have a proof?

He saw some letters. He says he is still investigating.

Forgive me Your Majesty but I doubt that.

Because Piri Pasha is loyal to you and to our supreme state.

As you know he served greatly to quell some riots organised by...

...Safavid leaders such as Baba Zunnun, Veli Halife Domuz Oglan and Yenice Bey.

You got a point, Lutfi Pasha.

I considered him as a loyal servant and assigned his brothers to Rumelia.

I made it sure that Piri Pasha take complete control of the region.

But many governors in our history couldn't quench their greed in power.

Come in.

-Your Majesty. -Come in, Bali Bey.

What do you think, Rustem Pasha?

I had heard something about Piri Pasha when I was a governor, Your Majesty.

It was said that he was unsettled about Ibrahim Pasha's execution.

But I don't think he will do any treacherous act.

Bali Bey, matter is this.

There are some serious accusations about Piri Pasha.

It is said that he is in cooperation with Tahmasp...

...and Mamluk Amirs, to prepare a riot.

Your Majesty, I don't know much about him.

But I have never heard anything bad about him, up to now.

There is a first time for everything, Bali Bey.

We must consider all options and be cautious, just in case.

Spring is getting closer.

There are problems in Bogdan. We might start a campaign.

Rustem Pasha is right.

Ayaz Pasha, investigate this matter.

But keep it short and inform me as soon as possible.

As you command, Your Majesty.

What's going on? Where are you taking me?

Where is Sultana Hurrem?

Shah Huban's spies are all around the harem.

She will accept you in the classroom for security.

Classroom?

What happened to him?

Your Highness. Sumbul Agha, what happened?

Did you check Fahriye? Is she in her chamber?

No, Your Highness. She's missing.

Get away now. I will go to my room before we get busted.

Wait. You are coming with me.

No. I should go back.

You are coming with me. This is the order.

Your Highness!

This is Sahin Agha. He is dead!

Your Highness, wait here.

What is happening there?

Okay...

Fahriye?

Your Highness...

What happened? Speak right now!

Unfortunately we couldn't get in touch with Cafer Agha.

How so? He should've come back by now.

Let's wait more.

We will learn what happened before morning.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

How is she, Sumbul?

Her wound isn't deep, Your Highness. She's blessed.

She almost died while trying to save Sahin Agha.

I think you meant to say while trying to kill him.

Tell me, who are you?

What have you done so far?

Who did you serve? I want to know what you caused.

My real name is Diana.

I was Sultana Mahidevran's servant in Manisa.

I came to the capital with her.

She put me under Sultana Hatice's order.

So Mahidevran took you here.

You were the one who tried to kill me in the bath, right?

Yes, Your Highness.

I had to abort when Sumbul Agha appeared at the door.

Because I was ordered to do it without getting caught.

Why didn't you do it later? You had many chances.

Shah Huban prevented it.

Shah Huban?

She didn't know about the bath.

When she learned, she took control of the situation.

When you promoted me and took me to your service...

...she told me to be a spy.

God knows what you told them.

Your Highness, give the order and I'll take care of her!

Go on.

-Bali Bey. -Get well soon, woman.

I've been waiting for you to wake up.

Tell me what happened last night.

She is as sly as a fox!

How didn't I realise it? She even managed to trick me!

I vouched for her.

I feel embarrassed, Your Highness.

Sumbul Agha, the damage is done. We should worry about the future.

Bali Bey must be questioning her now.

With all due respect, but how can we trust her after what we've been through?

Trust someone who was once your enemy but turned out to be your friend.

As she would never be your enemy again.

You were my enemy once upon a time too, Sumbul Agha.

But you are here now. You are loyal to me.

You know the best of course. But I still recom...

I was heading to my room.

I heard noises.

Sounds of struggle.

I ran there.

Then I saw Sahin Agha dying on the floor.

-Another Agha was in front of him. -Are you sure?

I saw you close to the privy chamber.

You were walking together with Sahin Agha.

Yes, that's right.

He summoned me himself.

We walked together for a while.

Then I left him.

Why did he call you?

-What did you talk about? -He was anxious.

He told me he wanted to see Sultana Hurrem.

What was the matter?

There was a concubine who testified against Sultana Hatice.

The one caught at the port.

She was missing.

He told me to inform Her Highness.

Just as I was leaving, this incident happened.

I barely saved my life.

-Your Highness. -Bali Bey.

An Agha manages to get inside of the harem freely.

He kills the gate guard and injures my closest servant.

I am investigating the matter directly, Your Highness.

Bali Bey, I have complete faith in you. Find whoever did it.

Because if a gate guard can be killed that easily...

...that means none of us are safe.

Your Highness, as we've guessed.

Fahriye is wounded but alive. Cafer Agha is dead.

She'll tell everything.

Everyone thinks she serves Hurrem.

Nobody will care what she says.

But Hurrem will know.

Hurrem is must worry about her own problems.

Her most loyal servant is dead now.

She lost her gate guard.

We must assign someone loyal there.

Only then we will be surrounding Hurrem.

Don't worry, Your Highness.

I told everything like you wanted.

They'll fall on their own trap.

But they got what they wanted. Sahin Agha is dead.

May he rest in peace.

He was loyal to me.

They'll want to assign a guard who serves them, Your Highness.

That was the motive.

I know.

But I won't allow it.

Tell me about the magic matter.

I don't know what exactly Saliha did, Your Highness.

But whatever they put in the incense...

...is what's troubling you.

You'll sleep well from now on.

That's why...

I questioned Fahriye in person, Your Majesty.

The guard called her and said he wanted to see Sultana Hurrem.

When she left him to inform Her Highness...

...the incident happened

Who might have ordered it?

Your Majesty...

Gate guard interacts with many people because of his duty.

He might have had enemies in the palace.

May it have anything to do with the Sultanas?

I wouldn't want to think so.

But there was a concubine who got arrested at the port.

Sultana Hatice's concubine.

She testified against Her Highness.

Yes?

She is missing.

Nobody knows where she is.

Attention! His Grace, Prince Mustafa!

My lions!

The swords of Islam, The nightmare of infidels!

My Veterans!

You have returned from the campaign proudly!

May God always sharpen your sword!

Amen!

His Majesty marched on the infidels with the soldiers hunting our enemies!

And the infidels couldn't withstand my warriors' wrath!

Lion of the seas, Barbarossa Hayreddin is here to see you too!

Since Barbarossa Hayreddin became Chief Admiral...

...infidels are afraid to even sail a rowboat.

May God bless Chief Admiral and our soldiers!

Amen!

Signora?

-Are you alright? -I am fine, Your Highness.

Sultana Nergizsah, is a very beautiful baby.

May God protect her for you and our Prince.

Amen.

You look anxious.

Because of your ship that burnt down?

How can I not be, Your Highness?

I lost a lot. I am aggrieved.

I wish I could help you but...

In fact you can help me, Your Highness.

As you know there is a trade quota for olives and grapes...

...that we trade around Izmir.

If His Grace allows to increase the quota of this business...

Do you ask for a trading privilege?

I hope I didn't say something wrong, Your Highness.

I heard some privileges can sometimes be provided on special occasions.

May golds be distributed to our valiant warriors!

Long live Prince Mustafa!

Your Grace.

May God never bring sorrow and grief upon your radiant and joyful countenance.

Amen.

Apart from our brave soldiers...

...our people and soldiers praise you all around Ottoman Empire.

Hear their voices.

But don't let it deafen you.

Don't worry, Chief Admiral.

No voice can overcome the voice of my conscience.

I will talk about the privilege matter with the Prince.

He will be happy to help you if it is not against the traditions.

I am grateful, Your Highness. You are very generous.

There comes His Grace.

Mother.

Signora, you are here.

Sultana Mahidevran invited me.

It is a great honour to spend time with her.

-Good. Are you leaving? -Yes, Your Grace.

I would like to host you some time again.

With your permission.

Your Grace.

Your Highness.

Mother.

I talked with Architect in Chief, Your Majesty.

They are working hard for the mosque Sultana Hurrem wants to have built.

When can we see their work?

I guess it will be finished in 10 days, Your Majesty.

Ebussuud Effendi will present it to you himself.

Good.

Grand Vizier, His Grace Ayaz Pasha.

Your Majesty.

Where have you been Ayaz Pasha?

Forgive me Your Majesty.

I got the news I've been expecting about Piri Pasha.

I was checking it.

Report now. What's the truth of it?

Unfortunately I received news proving Teke Governor Iskender Pasha was right.

Piri Pasha thinks the empire's gotten weaker with Ibrahim Pasha's execution...

...and encourages everyone to riot.

Your Majesty.

Never! I don't think it's possible.

Piri Pasha is an honourable Ottoman Governor who's been loyal to the empire.

We thought so too, Pasha.

But we shouldn't forget the past.

Piri Pasha's family used to serve Mamluks.

He might want to follow his ancestors.

We can't accuse anyone for their pasts and probabilities, Rustem Pasha.

Stop hoodwinking with delights and drinks. Where are my goose livers?

Rest a bit, Seker Agha. I'll prepare them now.

Hey folks! Hear ye!

Late Ibrahim Pasha's priceless private belongings will be sold with an auction!

Did I hear that right?

Yes, Agha. But who could afford to buy late Pasha's accessories?

Only the foreigners and rich people will buy his stuff.

Get the goose livers ready. I'll be right back.

Be very cautious.

Whatever the rules are, must be exactly followed as it is.

Don't worry, Judge Sir.

Ebusuud Effendi?

Sir Nasuh, what's going on? What brought you here?

I heard that Ibrahim Pasha's private belongings will be sold.

You know the rules, Sir Nasuh.

I will supervise to prevent any incidents.

Sultana Hatice is here.

Where there's smoke, there's fire Kasim Pasha.

Grand Vizier investigated it, and apparently Piri Pasha is betraying us.

There must be a mistake, Your Majesty.

I am waiting for your order to allow me to investigate it.

Let me take care of this incident.

No need.

Lutfi Pasha.

Get 3000 soldiers from Silahtar, Sipahi and Jannissary corps.

Edicts will be sent to neighbour provinces to help you.

Behead Piri Pasha and whoever supports him.

The decree and command belong to our sublime Sultan.

Your Majesty, if you wish, let Prince Mustafa solve this issue.

It would be a good experience for him.

Good idea.

My Prince can march there faster from Manisa.

-Send word to Mustafa -As you command, Your Majesty.

Rustem Pasha, return to Diyarbakir as soon as possible.

Delve into the issues there, don't leave it empty.

As you command, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

I don't want to waste your valuable time...

...but there is a matter that I want to report you.

Come Lutfi Pasha.

Pasha, Your Grace. Congratulations.

You solved the problem quickly.

I wonder which Ottoman Lord will be the next?

What are you accusing me with, Kasim Pasha?

What you did during Italy Campaign is clear.

Is this how you requite your failure?

You're talking to the Grand Vizier!

How dare you talk this way?

Who are you to correct me, Pasha?

Kasim Pasha! Get out of the palace!

Get out of my sight!

Why didn't you inform me?

Your Highness, forgive me but it wasn't my decision.

Stop mister, stop right there.

Take that off.

Who are you? I paid a lot for this robe.

Cut it out. Take this.

There is much more than what you paid for. Take it off now.

I want to buy everything, Ebussuud Effendi.

I guess you can help me with it.

May God give you patience, Your Highness.

May he grant you strength.

Amen.

Pray to God without being rebellious towards God Almighty.

Pray and your heart shall fill with peace.

Could you be...

...ever peaceful if the memories of the person you loved the most...

...was being sold in an auction?

Auction is over.

Put away the goods, as they're sold out now.

How so Judge Sir? Everything can't be sold at once according to the tradition.

I'd get reported.

Just do what I say.

If anyone questions you, send them to me.

Calculate the price of the goods, you'll be paid more than its price.

-Alright Sir. -Come on now.

Your Highness.

Thank you Ebussuud Effendi. I'll never forget your kindness.

You're welcome, Your Highness. It's more than welcome to serve you.

Good.

I have one more request.

Sir Nasuh.

What's up Seker Agha?

I had some orders, I'm waiting for them.

Isn't that Sultana Hatice?

Don't see, don't hear, Seker Agha.

Or I'll hurt you bad.

Goose livers should be ready by now. I shall get going.

What's that you want to talk about Lutfi Pasha?

As you know, the gate guard Sahin Agha passed away in a grievous incident.

Nobody has been assigned to replace him yet.

Apparently you have someone on your mind.

If you approve it, I'd like to recommend Mercan Agha...

...who has been serving me and Shah Huban for years.

Who is Mercan Agha?

You sent Mercan Agha to serve me years ago.

He is a smart and talented Agha who was educated in imperial palace.

More importantly, he is loyal to both you and the dynasty.

Your Highness.

Aslan Agha, the man I told you about is here.

-Your Highness. -Sumbul Agha praised you.

Thank you, Your Grace. He may be exaggerating.

Aslan Agha...

...the duty I will recommend you to is highly important.

The only thing I want in return is loyalty.

You will be deaf and blind when needed.

You'll be treading on eggshells if needed.

May my life be sacrificed on your path, Your Highness.

I am honoured to serve you.

Wait until you hear from me.

You may leave.

God is always with the ones who repent, Your Highness.

Do you repent for all the sins you've committed so far?

-I have. -Have you?

-I have -Have you?

-I have. -If that so...

...repeat after me, Your Highness.

God Almighty...

From the moment I reached the age of maturity until this very moment...

...I repent for my erroneous and corrupted beliefs that I acquired by...

...falling into the hands of the enemies of Islam and the proponents of innovation.

God Almighty...

From the moment I reached the age of maturity until this very moment...

...I repent for my erroneous and corrupted beliefs that I acquired by...

...falling into the hands of the enemies of Islam and the proponents of innovation.

I regret the sinful words I spoke...

...the things I listened to, the sights I witnessed...

...and the actions I committed.

Come in.

Your Grace.

-I hope I am not disturbing. -Of course not Esmahan, come in.

Did something bad happen?

I just wanted to come and see you.

We haven't chatted for a while.

I was told that you are always in your chamber.

There are some books I should to finish.

I don't know this language.

Will you tell me what's written here?

Mother?

I was told that you came to my chamber this morning.

Nothing unusual, mother. I just wanted to visit you and Cihangir.

Good.

How are you Esmahan?

Praying for your wellness, Your Highness.

With your permission, Mihrimah must be waiting for me.

Your Grace.

-Your Highness. -Esmahan.

-Does she visit you frequently? -She sometimes visits me to chat.

Why are you asking? Is there a problem?

There is no problem in just seeing her, Mehmed.

But you not in your chamber.

It is not appropriate at all to meet her by yourself.

What are you saying, mother? Esmahan is like my sister!

Mehmed, that's why I am warning you.

I don't want any rumours about you.

Besides, always keep your distance.

So as to she won't misinterpret your interest.

Your Highness.

Welcome Pasha. Did you talk to His Majesty?

I hope you convinced him.

As you wished. I recommended Mercan as the gate guard.

But he told me that he wants to think about it.

I hope he won't consult to Hurrem. She would prevent it one way or another.

If we want to end Hurrem's reign...

...someone loyal to us has to be assigned.

As long as Ayaz and Rustem is there...

...even the gate guard wouldn't do us much good.

Their end is near, as well.

As long as you support Sultana Hatice...

...you can't be sure whose end will come sooner.

What do you mean?

I mean watch your steps.

We don't have to like Sultana Hurrem...

...but we have to show respect to her.

Don't get her hostile towards us openly with your behaviour, Your Highness.

How can I stay calm, Suleiman? The gate guard was killed in the harem.

You're aware of the scheme prepared against me as well.

I am afraid to even get out of my chamber.

You manage the harem.

Everything is under your power.

But incidents still keep happening, Hurrem.

Suleiman, that's the matter.

The Sultanas don't want me to rule the harem.

How can a slave rule the harem, they say.

A slave...

Suleiman...

My raison d'être.

I don't want to bother you with such nonsense.

I take precautions. From now on there won't be any problems in harem.

But a gate guard needs to be assigned as soon as possible.

Don't worry about it.

There is an Agha called Aslan.

Matron Afife and Sumbul Agha praised him dearly.

He was educated in the palace academy.

He is very talented. If you approve it...

I have assigned someone else.

-Really? Who? -Mercan Agha.

Summon Rustem Pasha! Now!

He hasn't answered back.

I haven't seen him ever since.

-He might be hesitating. -I don't think so.

Why would he hesitate?

You sometimes forget that you are a Sultana.

He's not even allowed to stare at you.

Besides don't forget that there is someone constantly following you.

-He could somehow send a message. -I told you. He hesitates.

It is easier for you to do it.

No, I can't. I don't want to be seen that interested.

He is the one who should answer.

Sir, I see you are troubled. You have been daydreaming often.

Is there someone in your heart?

Who could be, Sir Nasuh?

For instance, Sultana Mihrimah.

Do you hear what you're saying, Sir Nasuh?

Listen to yourself.

Why not? It's obvious that Her Highness is interested in you.

It is a naive interest ongoing since her childhood.

Come, Mercan.

Lady Afife has got news for you.

The decision will be announced to you today.

But since I visited Shah Huban, I wanted inform you too.

His Majesty assigned you as the gate guard.

The decree and command belong to our sublime Sultan.

You will start your duty as of tomorrow.

Prepare yourself.

Your Highness, with your permission.

I need to return to the palace.

You may leave.

What's wrong Mercan?

You got a promotion. Aren't you happy?

Your Highness, I was happy to serve you.

If possible, I don't want to leave my duty here.

You won't, Mercan.

You can visit whenever you want.

Besides, you will serve us better with your new duty.

If that's your wish...

Shah Huban got what she wanted.

Mercan is in the palace now.

It is important to get into the palace of course.

But what matters more is to be able to stay in palace.

They'd blame me even if his nose bleeds.

We have to wait patiently.

He'll go soon, Your Highness.

Not only him, but Shah Huban and Sultana Hatice as well.

What do you mean?

As you know...

I have been looking for Ibrahim Pasha's lost treasure.

I found it at last.

-Where is it? -As you guessed, it is in the palace.

It's being protected with caution by the Sultanas.

How did you discover that? Are you sure?

There was an auction today at the marketplace, Your Highness.

Ibrahim Pasha's private accessories were on sale.

But there was no auction. Because somebody bought everything.

Sultana Hatice.

She paid 600.000 coins for it.

Her Highness is rich enough to pay it, of course.

But every penny that a Sultana spends...

...is recorded in the palace logbook.

Somehow this wasn't recorded.

Couldn't she borrow the money from someone?

She might've borrowed from Jews, but I don't think so.

I don't think she'd dare to do that.

There is one option left.

Didn't you say they searched everywhere in the palace?

I am sure it is stashed well and impossible to find.

Rustem we have to reveal it.

We must prove this to His Majesty.

There is a way, Your Highness.

We can't locate the treasure...

...but it can come to us.

Your Grace.

-You are honouring me by visiting me. -Signore.

Sir Yahya, you're welcome as well.

Excuse me, Your Grace.

Signore Benetto and his wife are old friends of mine.

They live in Chios Island.

I didn't know they would come.

They won't be here for long.

But if it bothers you, I can send them away.

No need.

How is it going in Harem, Fidan? Is everything okay?

Yes, Your Highness.

I moved new concubines to the old common room.

I am preparing the smartest and the most beautiful ones for His Grace.

Don't neglect them.

My lion needs a woman who will bear a prince as soon as possible.

Come in, Ayse.

Your Highness.

How is Nergizsah?

-Is something wrong? -She's fine.

-I visited His Grace, but he is out. -He doesn't have to explain himself.

Forgive me, Your Highness. I thought you'd like to...

Go back to my granddaughter.

Where did the Prince go at that hour? Go and find out.

As you command.

It is a great honour to meet you Prince, Your Grace.

People love you.

Everyone praises you for your fair decisions.

It is His Majesty Sultan Suleiman's justice, Signore Benetto.

We only do our best to establish it.

Of course, Your Grace.

Signora Gabriella speaks highly of you.

You helped her with the commerce business.

To be honest, we have serious problems as well.

Problems that occured during Italy Campaign has been solved.

I know, Your Grace. We are grateful to you.

But as you know...

...we are allowed to buy some products in small amounts.

The sale limit is very low.

I understand your desire for trade.

Signore Benetto.

But your rights are explained with details in the treaties.

We can't disobey it.

The most important concern of the Ottoman Empire...

...is to provide products for cheap and in ample amount.

Therefore wheat, barley, leather, silk and nitre...

...are considered to be indispensable and have been banned from exporting.

They can be exported only if we have more than we need.

There are some exceptional situations, Your Grace.

For example, the privilege you provide for Signora Gabriella.

It is a temporary privilege, Signore Benetto.

His Grace bestowed it upon me.

Of course, but it is an inspiring decision that can renovate the Ottoman market.

If it can be provided for Genoans at least...

The privilege I provided to Signora Gabriella...

...is only for once, like she said.

Thank you for the delicious dinner, Signora.

Your Grace...

Your Grace, forgive me.

Trust me I warned him not to talk about it.

-But he disturbed you. -No big deal.

A merchant is always a merchant.

He will leave soon, Your Grace.

Please stay.

I would love to spend the night with you.

Is that why you invited your friends too?

Have a good night.

-Welcome Pasha. -Thank you.

Did you start the preparations?

We are leaving in a few days.

You said we would stay here for some time.

I was waiting to find the treasure.

But I don't need to anymore.

What happened? Did you find them?

Come.

Ayaz Pasha wants me to stay away from it.

Apparently he wants to do it on his own.

I guess he found out where it is.

They will search the palace again.

Which palace?

What do you think? Shah Huban's palace, of course.

Apparently he got an intel.

-It would be found if it was there. -That's right.

But the palace is big.

It might be buried somewhere.

Despite all my efforts, Ayaz Pasha will find them.

And he will get rewarded, for sure.

This can't be right.

I don't think they'll find anything.

I will set the table.

Set it woman. Set the table.

It is important to get Mercan as the gate guard.

This way we sliced one arm of Hurrem.

Yes. She can't pass through the golden road without our knowledge.

Yes.

But what we should do is to get Bali Bey serve us.

No need.

Because his mere existence prevents Hurrem from doing dirty works.

You say so, but...

...don't forget Mihrimah.

He loves Malkocoglu since she was a child.

If they get into a relationship, Hurrem will inevitably control him.

Is there anything special between them?

I don't think Bali Bey is interested.

But who can refuse His Majesty's precious Mihrimah?

Come in.

Your Majesty.

You may leave.

Come in, Mercan Agha.

You've bestowed an important duty to your subject.

May my life be sacrificed on your path.

A very difficult duty is waiting for you, Mercan Agha.

I am sure you will serve me loyally.

Ayaz Pasha is here, Your Majesty. He is waiting for an audience.

Good, let him in.

Your Majesty. Come in, Enes Pasha.

Mercan, you may leave.

What is it?

It's about Kasim Pasha, Your Majesty.

If you approve...

...I'd like him dismissed from his position.

Won't you congratulate me?

The feet has become the head...

You've become so chatty immediately! God praise!

Sumbul Agha.

Watch your steps from now on.

Because I'll have my eyes on you.

Your Highness.

Mercan Agha, it is good to see you.

Because I want to congratulate you myself.

Your duties are serious. May God help you.

Amen, Your Highness.

I'm honoured to serve you.

With your permission.

Sumbul Agha, forget about him. We have important things to do.

You are right, Your Highness.

Your Highness...

Rustem Pasha sent us a message.

He talked with Nigar last night.

Nigar left home as soon as Pasha did in the morning.

Sir Nasuh came here?

And you left the palace together.

Did you get me followed?

I am just curious. Where did you go?

We went to the marketplace together.

Ibrahim's private belongings were on auction.

Ebussuud Effendi helped me to buy all of them.

How did you buy them?

I hope you spent your own money.

Hatice, what have you done?

You can't spend a penny of that money!

Price was quite high. I didn't have time to borrow.

It would attract interest if I had spent on my pocket, I had to.

Your Highness.

What is up Nigar?

Your Highness...

I am sorry to disturb you.

I've heard some things.

Rustem said that Ayaz Pasha thinks the treasure is here.

Where did that come from?

He has been speaking against me for a long time, Your Majesty.

He keeps disrespecting me in front of everyone.

He crossed the line last time.

He tells everyone that your decision to behead Piri Pasha is not right...

...and that it should be prevented.

Then I dismiss Kasım Pasha.

-Tell the decision to him. -As you order, Your Majesty.

Come in.

Your Majesty, Sultana Hurrem is here.

Let her in.

You may leave if there is nothing else, Ayaz Pasha.

There is one more matter, Your Majesty.

Suleiman, you wanted to see me. If this is a bad time...

Speak, Ayaz Pasha.

I heard Barbarrossa Hayreddin is in Manisa.

He wanted to visit the Prince before returning to the capital.

Is there a matter?

As you know, soldiers returned to their place of duty after the end of campaign.

His Grace visited soldiers with Chief Admiral and distributed money.

What is Chief Admiral doing there?

Why didn't he inform me in advance?

How dare they distribute money to soldiers? Reward for what?

We returned without a victory, Ayaz Pasha!

I couldn't make sense of it either, Your Majesty

You may leave.

Suleiman, I don't understand the reason of your anger.

What if the prince distributed money to soldiers?

There is a time for everything.

He can't do whatever he likes.

Soldiers love Prince Mustafa.

Especially the Janissaries.

Prince Mustafa should reply to their interest, of course.

Besides isn't it one of the duties of a Prince?

I want to be alone for a while, Hurrem.

He didn't say anything else. That's all I know.

Your Highness. This is a serious matter.

If the treasure is found here, you'll be accused.

Hatice, Nigar is right.

If the treasure is found, we'd be blamed.

See what you caused?

This is happening because you bought those stuff.

You are worried in vain. They can't find it.

Even if they do, it is all my fault.

Your Highness...

Is the treasure...

Like I told you the first time.

All gold will be sent to the palace.

-No, never! -Hatice, don't be stubborn.

We can't be peaceful as long as the treasure is here.

Not only you...

...Lutfi Pasha and I will be blamed as well!

So we'll move the treasure somewhere else.

Where will you relocate such a big treasure?

Let's say you did...

...how will you keep it secure?

I'll take the necessary precautions.

They can be transferred at night.

Who could guess, if you don't tell?

Can't you see Pasha...

...that Ayaz Pasha is trying to undermine me?

You are making a mistake Pasha.

After all, he is a Grand Vizier. You can't disrespect him.

Otherwise you can end up in trouble.

Always try to keep calm.

Because I need you here, at the council.

You are right Pasha.

But I can't hold myself anymore.

Grand Vizier.

You ordered the council to meet.

That's right Lutfi Pasha.

There are many issues we need to discuss.

Kasim Pasha, you won't attend.

Because you are not a council member anymore.

What do you mean, Your Grace?

I recommended his Majesty to dismiss you.

He approved it immediately.

-Beware, Pasha! -Calm down, Pasha.

You lost your position.

But keep your head, at least.

Your Highness, I was summoned.

What's going on Taslicali?

Why don't you tell me anything?

Forgive me but I don't know what you are talking about.

Did I make a mistake, Your Highness?

Don't think I'm not aware of it.

My Prince goes out at night.

Explain it to me.

I want to know where you go and what you do.

Don't worry, Your Highness.

I take a walk with the Prince.

Sometimes we go hunting.

Sometimes we chat with poets and listen to their poems.

Is the Genoan woman one of the poems?

Don't even try to deny it!

He visits her, doesn't he?

Signora Gabriela...

He visited her a few times to chat.

But don't worry. Nothing ha...

Open the door.

Come in.

Mother, welcome.

I am about to attend the council meeting. Can we talk later if it is not urgent?

Leave us alone with the Prince.

Did something bad happen?

Signora Gabriella...

What's going on between you two?

What do you mean? Did she come here?

No. Because you visit her often enough.

I don't have to explain myself.

Mustafa...

Did you forget what happened because of Helena?

Do you want to experience the same things again?

Will you see the Prince today, Signora?

No, not possible.

Prince was bothered last night.

Convince the Prince for the privileges.

Sooner or later.

By this way you can meet your sister Lucrezia.

Maybe I should tell this to His Grace.

He'd find my sister.

It seems that you're dreaming of Prince Mustafa.

But, be careful.

If the Prince finds out who you really are, your dreams would end.

And you would never see your sister Lucrezia.

What are you doing here?

Your Highness, forgive me I didn't hear you.

I am taking care of the Sultana.

Where is Ayse?

She is in the bath, Fidan.

Apparently Nergizsah loves you very much.

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

Rumeysa, who gave you this name?

I did, Your Highness. Her real name is weird, I can't pronounce it.

What was it?

Lucrezia.

How are you Fahriye? Are your wounds healed?

I have a little pain, Your Highness. But I feel better.

I will be fine in a few days.

You'll be the closest to me from now on.

I will entrust my life to you.

I swear I will be loyal to you until my last breath, Your Highness.

Your Highness...

Hurrem

A carriage approached to Shah Huban's palace.

They are transferring the gold.

Come in.

-Your Majesty, Sultana Hurrem is here. -Let her in.

Suleiman...

Any news from the architect in chief?

He continues working. They'll show us when it is done.

My foundation is very active. There are many things to do.

Hospital, school, soup kitchen...

You'll get them in time.

I want them to be altogether in a complex.

Come in.

Your Majesty, Rustem Pasha is here.

Let him in.

Your Grace.

Sorry for disturbing you...

But it is highly important. I should report immediately.

Your Highness.

Good evening.

-Good evening to you too, Bali Bey. -Your Highness...

You told me...

...that you were waiting for my answer.

Sorry for making you wait.

Mehmed is waiting for me.

Bali Bey.

There is an important matter that I should discuss with you.

What's it, Mercan Agha?

What's the matter?

Take it easy Aghas!

Attention! His Majesty Sultan Suleiman Khan!