Shah Sultan looks out the window and sees her husband has returned..she goes to sit down and Lutfi arrives, realizing his wife has been waiting for him.
Lutfi
says: "you have not yet slept, Sultanim?" Shah Sultan replies: "I tried
to find you, but impossible! Where did you go?" Lutfi says: "I went to
inspect the soldiers, they didn't tell you?" Shah Sultan: "I would
prefer you to inform me...and I am curious what is this sudden
inspection?" Lutfi recalls Hurrem's last words saying " Shah Sultan
never loved you, but you know this better than me...but, there is
something you do not know...a secret between Shah Sultan and Hatice
Sultan...they have both fallen into the claws of the same love...Ibrahim
Pasha!"....
Shah Sultan, surprised by his random pause, says: "What is going on?"
Shah Sultan, surprised by his random pause, says: "What is going on?"
Lutfi
replies that he wishes to rest as he is very tired. Lutfi wishes her a
good night and leaves...Shah is quite nervous after seeing his strange
behaviour...
Meanwhile,
Bali Bey and Suleyman are together on the terrace. Suleyman tells Bali
Bey that he has instructed Moshe Effendi to take measures from Ayaz
Pasha. Bali Bey says that the plague has killed many and that Moshe
Effendi should be careful.
Just
then, Mihrimah arrives. Mihrimah greets her father who stands up and
greets her. Mihrimah says: "My Hunkar, I am troubling you, but I will
not stay long, I cam to ask your permission." Suleyman asks her what the
subject of her inquiry is and Mihrimah replies: "Along with Shehzade
Cihangir, I would like to visit our mother...if you see it it as
appropriate." Suleyman responds: "Mihrimah, I spoke to you on this
matter...isn't that right?" Mihrimah says: "Hunkarim, we will only
remain for a short time...I beg of you, allow me...I miss my Valide so
much...Bali Bey adds: "Hunkarim, give your permission and order me, I
will accompany our Sultana and our Shehzade personally, so they can go
to Edirne safely and return safely." Suleyman notices that Mihrimah's
eyes light up and he smiles and she says: "Please, Baba...we must
go...Cihangir will not calm down any other way...once again he has
stopped eating and drinking...After a moment, Suleyman says:
"Malkocoglu, the liability is with you...not a hair on their heads
should be harmed." Bali Bey reassures the Sultan: "Do not worry,
Hunkarim." Mihrimah is so happy and kisses her father's hand and says:
"Cihnagir will be very happy..I am going to go get ready." and she
exits...
Meanwhile,
at the Edirne Palace, Hurrem and Rustem are together. Hurrem is looking
very worried and troubled by what has just occurred. Her back is
turned... Rustem says: "Won't you say anything, Sultanim?" Hurrem
replies: "What can I say, you already thought of everything!" Rustem
says: 'Sultanim - " but Hurrem holds her hand up, cutting him off and
growls: "What kind of insolence is this Pasha! How can you see yourself
as a suitor for my daughter?! On top of that without asking me?!" Rustem
replies: "I had no other choice, Sultanim...Shah Sultan wanted me to
kill you...In order to save myself and you, this -" Hurrem looks at him
so angrily that he is silenced. Hurrem says: "Don't you dare tell me
that you had no choice! Since the beginning you must have had this
particular thing in mind..you found an oppurtunity...shame on you!...are
you also working behind my back?!" Rustem: "Never!...Up until this day I
have never betrayed you...and from now on I never will..Right now you
are in Edirne...your enemies are doing everything possible to make sure
you do not return..And this is why I was threatened! All my efforts are
to foil these games and get you back to the Pay-i-taht ." Hurrem
replies: "Are you going to do this by marrying my daughter?!" Rustem:
'Everything happened in a moment, Sultanim...by not consulting you, I
have made a big mistake, I accept that, only I had no time for
this...Anyway, in spite of you, without your consent, for this marriage
to happen would be impossible...may the life of your slave, Rustem be
sacrificed on your way, Sultanim. The decision is yours..." Hurrem still
looks angry but she is calmer now and her mind is working in silence...
In
the next scene, it is daytime and we see the bazaar, which is quite
busy and then we see Seker agha walking and people randomly greet him
here and there...up ahead Seker sees a man selling chickens and comments
they are good, he asks how much the chickens are for, and the man has
trouble responding that they are three akces...when he suddenly cannot
breathe, wheezes and collapses. everyone gathers around...Seker wonders
what is going on... But another man checks the man's hand, then looks at
his neck, where he finds a pus filled wound....the man shouts for no
one to approach as the man has the plague! People start moving away out
of fear and horror. Seker agha's face changes "Plague? Oh Allah, save
us!"....he rushes off, scared and worried...
In
the Divan, Suleyman, Husrev, Ayaz, Lutfi and Ebusuud are present.
Suleyman turns to Ebusuud. "Kazasker Effendi, that hot blooded man you
spoke about from Edirne.." Ebusuud: "The son of Piri Ali Efendi, Sheyh
Mashuki, Hunkarim." Suleyman: "Yes him...what is the situation of that
heedless one...provide information at once." Ebusuud: "Hunkarim,
unfortunately despite my warnings, he is continuing preaching in the
capital and all around...unfortunately there are present many unwary
permitting his twisted ideas..." Lutfi speaks and says: "We examined the
matter, Hunkarim, his followers are increasing every day..the
hypocrite!" Suleyman says: "At an appropriate time, bring him to
me...let us see what his problem is." Then an agha comes and announces
that Moshe Efendi has arrived and that he wishes to be allowed in the
presence of the Sultan, and Suleyman allows it. Moshe enters and greets
the SUltan. Suleyman says he hopes he has brought good news. Moshe says
that unfortunately,, the news is bad...this morning your Kubbe Vizier,
Mustafa Pasha passed away..." Suleyman prays for him and everyone says
Ameen. Suleyman then tells Ayaz Pasha to personally take care of the
funeral preparations and that it should be done properly. Moshe
continues to tell the Sultan that what was feared has happened, it has
come to the Palace and he suggests that the Sultan and the Shehzades be
removed from the Palace until the plague is gone..but the Sultan gets
annoyed and says there is no need, and that they have seen worse...that
no one can run away from what God has willed for them..whatever is in
their destiny they shall live it...if it has come upon his servants,
then he should not run away from it either...Ebusuud and Ayaz are quite
proud of what the Sultan says.
Mercan
questions an agha if he found anything out about Lutfi and the agha
tells him that he had gone to Edirne. Mercan mumbles that he must have
gone to meet Hurrem Sultan. Meanwhile, Seker agha approaches looking
very worried and distressed. Mercan asks him what is the matter since he
has come earlier than expected and Seker responds that it is a calamity
and that when he was in the market, a man fell in front of him suddenly
they see the man has all these wounds and it turns ot it was the
plague! Mercan tries to be cool, but steps back and he is quite
distressed about this news. "Plague?! Hopefully you have not become
infected!" Seker answers: "I did not even touch the man, I fled from
that area right away! It can't infect me that quick, right? It can't
right?!" Then Mercan looks to the other agha only with his eyes, and
orders him to take Seker to the hospital at once to be examined. Seker
says: "Hey! I am alright! I swear nothing touched me....I ran away right
away..." Mercan says: "Hurry Seker agha! Hurry!" Then as Seker is
passing by Mercan covers his nose and mouth...Seker is traumatized and
is praying to God..."Oh Allah, please save me, Oh Lord!"
Somewhere
on the road to Edirne, Malkocoglu dismounts and Mihrimah exits her
carriage and Bali Bey is wondering if she is alright, but she replies
she is overwhelmed and wanted some water and a break. Bali says of
course, and asks how Cihangir is doing. Mihrimah replies that he is so
happy that he wishes the journey to finish already. Bali says that they
are halfway there...Mihrimah gets water, drinks, then looks at him. She
says: "I am indebted to you...only for my sake we left on this way..."
Bali says: "Never! What debt, Sultanim? My duty is to serve you..."
Mihrimah says: "You do not have a duty such as this, Malkocoglu...being
by our Hunkar, you did not have to support me. He would never allow me
to go without you." Bali Bey says: "For a long time now you do not have a
smile on your face...albeit unintentionally, I have a hand in this...if
I could do something for you, how great!" A guard shouts that someone
is approaching. Bali Bey tells Mihrimah to get into the carriage which
she does and Bali Bey looks worried...
Meanwhile,
Suleyman is in his room when Shah Sultan is announced and Suleyman lets
her in. They greet each other and Suleyman tells her that he was wanted
to see her. She says that if it is about the plague, she already has
found out. The Sultan motions for her to sit, and Shah Sultan is curious
to know why she has been summoned. He asks how Hatice is and if she has
become familiar with her new palace and if she visits Shah. Shah Sultan
looks distressed, but says that she is keeping an eye on her and that
as time passes, she will be even better for certain. She adds:
"Hunkarim, I see you are distressed, God Willing it is nothing bad?"
Suleyman says that Mihrimah and Cihangir have gone to see their mother
and that they left this morning. Shah says that while there is the
plague circling, what was the need...Suleyman responds that they took
precautions of course...that Cihangir was very unhappy and that he
stopped eating and drinking...and that if he did not see Hurrem that he
would be ever worse. He adds that they will not stay too long and will
return, and that he sent Malkocoglu to go and come back with them for
their safety. Shah says: "So in that case, what is the matter?" Suleyman
replies: "Ayaz Pasha and I were chatting...he gave some recommendation
concerning Mihrimah.." Shah Sultan is curious to know. Suleyman
continues: "Earlier I was so amazed beyond my mind...I wonder what you
think...do you think the time has come for Mihrimah to marry?" Shah
Sultan: "It is possible of course...because at her age I had a
daughter...Hunkarim, forgive my curiosity, but whom did Ayaz Pasha
recommend as Damat (groom)?" Suleyman responds: "Diyarbakir Beylerbey
Rustem Pasha." Shah Sultan is shocked...
Meanwhile
outside on the road to Edirne where Bali Bey has stopped for Mihrimah
to get a drink, Bali Bey is curious to know about the approaching
riders, the men behind Bali Bey have their hands on their sword hilts
ready in case of something bad...The rider in the middle dismounts and
walks forward, uncovering his face. Bali Bey recognizes the man: "Rustem
Pasha..." Rustem says: "What is happening Bali Bey? Where are you
journeying to like this?" Bali Bey responds: "Our Hunkar has wished me
to take Mihrimah Sultan and our Shehzade Cihangir to Edirne." Rustem
smiles and looks over to the carriages: "Where is our Sultana? in the
carriage?" Bali Bey to one of the aghas: "Tell Mihrimah Sultan that
Rustem has arrived." Mihrimah gets out of the carriage and Rustem
approaches her. Rustem says: "Sultanim, Hurrem Sultan will be very
pleased to see you." Mihrimah responds: "What are you doing here, Pasha?
Or did you visit my mother?" Rustem says he did not, that he has a farm
nearby in Uzunkpru...and was visiting there before going to Diyarbekir.
Bali Bey is smiling to himself at the way the conversation is
turning...Mihrimah cynically says: "How are you handling your affairs
there Pasha, I am curious? You are here more than you are in Diyarbekir.
" Bali Bey smirks to himself. Rustem: "As you know it has not been long
since we returned from war - " Bali Bey interrupts: "We should be
going, Sultanim. We shouldn't be any more late." Mihrimah is about to
get back in the carriage, when Rustem says: "For the safety of our
Sultana, aren't there too few guards?" Mihrimah pauses and listens as
Rustem says: "There are a lot of bandits on this road." Bali Bey says:
"You do not worry, Rustem Pasha, while I am here, no one can harm the
Sultana" "Good" Rustem says and Bali Bey says: "Good" and Mihrimah
smiles and gets in the carriage. Bali Bey mounts his horse and Rustem is
left watching...
Meanwhile
back in the Sultan's room, Shah comments that this recommendation could
not have just come of nowhere, that it is obvious, that Rustem has seen
himself worthy of her! Suleyman: "It is apparent that you do not see
Rustem suitable?" Shah replies: "When you see something suitable,
afterwards who dares to say anything, Hunkarim? Only, the matter is
about Mihrimah's happiness...she is your most precious...I think it
would be beneficial to measure this thoroughly" Suleyman: "Yes, in fact,
I am not going to make any decision yet...there is not hurry" Shah
Sultan says: "I do not think Mihrimah has even had this thought in her
head yet..." Suleyman: "What she thinks and wants, is very important to
me, but, if not today, tomorrow she will certainly be married..." Shah
says: "You are right, if you wish, when she comes back from Edirne I can
speak to her and open this matter." Suleyman says: "Good thinking, for
her peace and happiness I want to do the right thing..." Shah Sultan and
Suleyman smile at each other...
In
the Divan, Lutfi, Ayaz and Husrev are together. Lutfi says: "Mustafa
Pasha was a respected and precious Pasha for everyone. I wonder who our
Hunkar will appoint in his place...May his place be in heaven." Ayaz
Pasha says: "Ameen...our Hunkar knows the best as always. There are many
worthy and capable Pashas in this Devlet." Husrev: "Saying this, while
the funeral has not even been done, you have someone in mind. Probably
you have already recommended someone." Lutfi replies: "We do not need to
be astrologer, Husrev Pasha...Ayaz Pasha has twice recommended Rustem
Pasha! But It is apparent that our Hunkar did not respect it..." Husrev
has a small smile on his face and Ayaz says: "You are the damat (groom)
of the hanedan, Pasha, and you also Husrev Pasha, you are both Damats.
despite this, you are taking your orders from me, because our Hunkar's
absolute minister...and for as long as this is, everyone will know their
limits!" They all stand. Lutfi: "Pasha Hazretleri...you should take
precautions and exit that way from the Palace...as you know, the death
toll from illness is mounting these days in the Pay-i-Taht...we must be
careful!" Ayaz goes close to Lutfi and says: "Do not trust in being a
Damat this much...do not forget that it takes three words, divorce,
divorce, divorce..." Ayaz smiles and leaves...Lutfi is left with
Husrev...Husrev asks him what he is doing, what is the need for such
tension...then Husrev comments that there is something that must be
bothering him (Lutfi) and that hopefully nothing is the matter." Lutfi
is quiet and praying to God under his breath.
Meanwhile,
Shah meets Mercan in the corridor. Shah asks: "Did you know about
this?" Mercan replies that no, he just heard from her and that it is
obvious Hurrem Sultan wanted this as Rustem would not dare to do this on
his own, and Shah says that Rustem went to Edirne, but not to do what
they wanted him to do and that it was obvious that they had all thought
of this game from before. Mercan says that it was not only Rustem Pasha
that went to Edirne but also Lutfi Pasha. Shah asks what this means and
Mercan says that he wondered when he suddenly disappeared so then he
investigated. He does not want to take anyone's sins (as in he does not
want to blame Lutfi) but that this secret meeting is not a good sign is
apparent. Shah says that this was all that was left, and she says she
will get to the truth of the matter and that meanwhile, Mercan should
keep an eye out on Rustem - what he does, where he goes, she wishes to
know. And that they need to prevent this marriage at all costs. Mercan
tells Shah that if she would order him, he would take care of Rustem
(get rid of him). But Shah replies that he will certainly pay for what
he has done, but that they must be patient and that obviously, Hurrem
has other things in her mind...
In
Edirne, Hurrem is in her room thoughtful, when Fahriye enters.
"Sultanim, do you need anything?" Hurrem, whose head is turned says "I
need to go back, my enemies are digging my grave day by day in
my absence." Fahriye asks what Rustem wanted, since he did not come a
long way for nothing, Hurrem turns to look at her, then Fahriye
apologizes for her curiosity. Hurrem says that Rustem Pasha has big
dreams...even she would not have guessed that much. Hurrem says:
"His intelligence and capabilities on one side, his audacity and
ambitions keep surprising me...being a Pasha in my service should
absolutely have this type of quality...only what I expect from them is
one thing, loyalty...this is more important that anything...because
serving me, they should be breathing my dreams not their own..." Fahriye
asks: "Did he propose something Sultanim?"
Hurrem:
"He wishes to marry Mihrimah...heh.. it is obvious he has thought about
this for a long time...and considering his anger towards Malkocoglu.
Behind this courage is no thought, he is moving based on his emotions."
Fahriye
asks: "What answer did you give, Sultanim? Are you going to permit this
marriage?" Hurrem: "I am thinking about this, Fahriye...although I am
not the only one to have think, our Hunkar knows of the situation..."
Meanwhile,
Nigar, Shah and Hatice are together. Nigar: "Sultanim, I told you, the
only thing in his mind since the beginning was this..." Shah says: "You
said he will turn whichever way the wind blows...but he didn't turn..he
did not take our my order." Hatice: "What order was that?" Shah is
silent so Hatice turns to Nigar. "Nigar?" Nigar: "To take Hurrem
Sultan's life." Hatice says: "I thought killing was not allowed? When I
had given this type of order you did not let me." Shah pauses then says:
"It was only a test for Rustem...let us think about after
this...apparently Hurrem intends to use Mihrimah for her ambitions...we
must prevent this marriage." Nigar: "Our Hunkar was not too enthusiastic
about it, you said?" Shah: "Today yes, but we cannot know what he will
think tomorrow.." Hatice: "You are getting worried for no reason,
Mihrimah will never want to marry Rustem" Shah replies to Hatice: "And
you did not want to marry Husrev Pasha, but you married him, is that not
right?" Hatice: "Continue, my sister...of every two words you say, one
of them is meant to wound me, and you do this in front of our subjects
(servants)...Nigar looks uncomfortable...Shah tells Nigar: "Nigar you go
home...you know about the plague right? take precautions..." Nigar
tells her not to worry and then bows and leaves...when she is gone, Shah
says to Hatice: "Hatice, now is not the time to be offended...Rustem
has gone to Edirne...I do not have any doubt that he has found a way to
bring Hurrem back...if he suceeds, Hurrem will return and Rustem will
have Mihrimah as promised!" Hatice says: "Are you going to say what is
on your mind or should I guess?" Shah replies: "I have to think for a
bit...because in my mind there is another issue...we will talk about it
later...I will rest for a bit Hatice.." she leaves Hatice
wondering...then Shah passes the servants and tells them to give her
word when Lutfi Pasha arrives home...
In
Edirne at night, Mihrimah and Cihangir sit with their mother. Cihangir
is leaning on his mother. "I missed you so much Anne!" Hurrem: "I missed
you too, Aslanim." Mihrimah says: "No matter how proud you are of
Cihangir, it is not enough...because us coming here, he had the most to
do with it." Hurrem watches surprised and pleased. Mihrimah: "He sent me
to my father, and told me to tell him he wasn't eating or drinking."
Hurrem pleased, but knowing she has to teach them a lesson says with a
smile: "There is nothing to be proud about lying to your father,
Mihrimah, right Cihangir..." Cihangir nods. Mihrimah says there was no
other way to see her...and that actually Malkocoglu was the real one who
helped...he accompanied us. Hurrem looks at her daughter's eyes that
are glowing...then she quickly asks how Mehmet, Beyazid and Selim are
doing and Mihrimah says that they miss their mother just like herself
and Cihangir and that outside of this, everyone else is fine...Hurrem
says that there is a plague in the city and hopefully no one in the
Palace got anything and then she tells Mihrimah that she must be very
careful...Mihrimah says that Bali Bey told her on the way and how did
she learn about it, and Hurrem responds that in order to protect her
children she has to know about everything..."
Meanwhile,
Lutfi stands by the window enjoying some walnuts (I think it is walnuts
and once again, he seems to really be enjoying his food. He probably
would have been a food critic, or a chef or something - oh no, they
replaced apples with walnuts! Mercan doesn't get to have any though
hahaha! ) Lutfi hears the door and turns and sees Shah who greets him.
He walks over and Shah says "finally you came..." Lutfi is about to put a
walnut into his mouth when she says: "Or again did you go to Edirne to
Hurrem Sultan..." Lutfi turns around. Shah: "What happened? did you
think this type of meeting would remain secret? Or are you going to deny
it?" Lutfi: "I was never involved in any incident that I would have to
deny. It is true that I met with her, because she called me." Shah
angrily says: "Why was I not informed about this? And more importantly,
what did you talk about Pasha?! Is this an alliance? If it is, I count
an alliance against me as one against the dynasty!" Lutfi: "For God's
sake, what alliance are you talking about? She wanted me to help her to
come back, to terminate the animosity finally..." Shah asks why he hid
it then and Lutfi replies that a rejected proposal is not worth talking
about and Shah ask what Hurrem promised in return and Lutfi says that
she offered him the position of Grand Vizier and that if he were to help
her that she would do her utmost to get Ayaz Pasha fired. Shah asks
what kind of proposition this is since there is no serving Hurrem in
spite of me..." Lutfi says that Shah is right and that this is why she
proposed first to get rid of Shah..." Shah is surprised and silent...
Meanwhile,
in Rustem's house, Nigar and Rustem are having their meal. Nigar says:
"So you are a suitor to Mihrimah..." Rustem stops for a moment and then
continues as if it did not bother him...Nigar says: "You made a mistake,
my Pasha...when you could be under Shah Sultan's wings (protection),
you chose her wrath...you made a mistake... Rustem says: "Time will
tell." Nigar: "You've fallen into the sea of dreams...you are going to
drown and you have no idea...our Hunkar will never give you his
daughter" Rustem replies: "If that is the case, why the worry, woman? It
is clear that you are afraid that you will thrown out into the street
which is why you are stressed out." Nigar says: "You cannot do this...I
will not allow you to remove me from your life this way!" Rustem says:
'You are not in my life anyway...now go inside and leave me alone!" Just
then, Olivia brings him a drink and he thanks her and she wishes him
'bon appetite'!
Back
in Hatice's palace, Shah is still speaking to Lutfi. Shah says "Is that
all Pasha? What other lies did Hurrem put into your head?....Because,
this silence is not a good sign..." Lutfi replies after some
chewing..."Since you want to listen... then listen..." Shah says: "i am
listening, Pasha." Lutfi says: "Hurrem Sultan said that you wish to be
rid of me. That once my job is done and you are finished with me, you
will throw me in a corner and go on your way..." Shah says: "Just the
other day you were talking about that snake's poisonous tongue...do not
dare tell me you believed it?!" Lutfi: "I did not believe any of her
words...and I won't..only this..that does not mean that all is well
between you and me...right? As you know, it has been years since we
slept in the same bed..." Shah is annoyed by this and says: "She wants
to put discord between us...if you get into this game, Hurrem will win,
is that what you want?" Lutfi: "I know what I want, Sultanim...if you
want to lose Hurrem Sultan...then the condition is me becoming Grand
Vizier!" Shah Sultan replies: "This is my intention anyway...you will
get what you want Pasha..." Lutfi asks what they are waiting for and
Shah says: "We put Hurrem in a corner, there is only one obstacle left
in our way." Lutfi says: "Ayaz Pasha!...he is powerless...especially in
Hurrem Sultan's absence..." Shah says: "You are right...that is why I
will let him get out of our way..." Lutfi: "God Willing..."
Meanwhile,
Suleyman is eating with his three boys in his room. Mehmet pauses and
asks when Mihrimah and Cihangir will return and Suleyman says in a few
days. Beyazid says: "My mother will come with them right?" Suleyman
becomes uncomfortable and says " What is this interrogation?! Eat your
food." Suleyman gets up and goes out to the balcony...Mehmet goes after
him but Afife calls out and tells him to stay with his siblings and then
she goes out to Suleyman. She tells him that he has always called her
his mother and if he still thinks this way and Suleyman says of course,
"the time and hard work you have spent on me is great." Afife says:" In
that case, be kind enough to listen to what I have to say...this
punishment you gave Hurrem Sultan is too heavy..." Suleyman replies: "Do
not interfere in this issue Afife Hatun." Afife says: "Forgive my
audacity, but separating a mother from her children is a big sin,
Hunkarim,...on top of this, this is not only a punishment for her, but
also for your children - not even knowing the reason for your
separation...you are wounding their pure hearts...I am certain this is
not what you wanted...Hunkarim..." she leaves to go..but Suleyman says:
"Afife hatun! Hurrem is not only the mother of my children..but she is
also my wedded wife! Only, this does not give her the right to do
whatever she wishes...no one can dare to attack my sister, my harem...if
they do, they will receive their punishment...she should pray that I
saved her life!" Suleyman turns back angrily and Afife goes away...
Meanwhile
back in Edirne...Cihangir is alseep and Mihrimah and Hurrem sit
together. She tells Mihrimah that everything happened just as she
said...Shah Sultan has sent her far away and is not losing
any opportunities to cast doubts about her in the Sultan's heart.
Mihrimah tells her mother that while giving this punishment, the Sultan
has only hurt himself the most...and that despite the lies and
accusations, that only Hurrem is in his heart..and that he misses her.
Hurrem smiles with tears in her eyes forming and says that she prays for
this everyday...to stay in his heart...for him to miss her...she prays.
Mihrimah says that she also prays that if she is to marry one day it
will be bound by love ...just like the Sultan and her mother. She puts
her head on her mother's lap and her mother strokes her hair and is
worried about her...
The
next scene, it is day in Manisa. Mustafa is in his room reading some
documents. Yahya enters and says: "The one whose son was kidnapped,
Sheyh Hassan Efendi, sent word..the pirates have requested to leave the
ransom around Sisam..." Mustafa asks how the meeting will be and Yahya
answers that he (hassan) is going to go with three people, and if you
wish I (yahya) can send the gold...Mustafa asks what happened to the
ships he has requested and if they have arrived in Izmir port. Yahya
says they should arrive soon. Mustafa says that he should prepare as it
is time to catch the Pirate Da Gama, and that Mustafa will personally
give him the ransom. Yahya says that this is not possible because
Mustafa is not allowed to travel on the seas without the Hunkar's
permission. Mustafa says that he has promised the Sheyh and that in
order to carry out the promise it is necessary for him to bet here and
Yahya says that he cannot allow him (Mustafa) to take part in this type
of dangerous adventure, as he (Mustafa) is the heir apparent. Mustafa
says: "I know exactly who I am, if you are going to tell me what to do
just like my mother, then step away from me, or stay, but obey my
commands."
Meanwhile
in Mahidevran's room, Fidan and Ayse enter. Mahidevran asks Ayse to
come close. Mahidevran asks Ayse why she cannot get along with Rumeysa
(as according to Fidan the two have been constantly arguing). Ayse says
she is not to blame and Mahidevran says "how can it not be your fault?
You are a Shehzade's woman! You gave my son a Sultana! Does it befit you
to fight with the cariyes? On top of this, my son has become agitated
because of this situation." Ayse replies that Rumeysa is not innocent
the way Mahidevran thinks and that "she is deceptive like a snake, she
hides herself..when I heard what she said, my blood boiled!" Then
Mahidevran tells her she is curious to know what Rumeysa said? Ayse
responds that Rumeysa said that she would make the Shehzade fall for her
and then she will be a Sultana and then she will rule the
Harem....Mahidevran tells Ayse to go back to her room and busy herself
with her child...and that she does not want to hear about a single
incident..Ayse begs Mahidevran to believe her, but Mahidevran says:
'Don't make me say it twice!" and Ayse bows and leaves...
Fidan
says that what Ayse said about Rumeysa cannot just be ignored, but
Mahidevran does not take it seriously...she replies that Ayse is saying
such things out of jealousy and envy and that Rumeysa is still so
young...and scolds Fidan saying that they, Ayse and Fidan have totally
twisted a innocent fantasy..." We see that Rumeysa has been listening
and she smiles....
PART 2
Meanwhile,
in the Sultan's chamber, Lutfi and Husrev are standing in front of the
Sultan. Lutfi says: "I examined the issue of Sheyh Mashuki, he returned
to Uskudar this morning." Husrev says that Mashuki was preaching at
Kalednerhane Mosque. Suleyman is annoyed by this and asks how they could
allow such a thing in a mosque to cause trouble among the Muslims.
Suleyman tells Lutfi to tell Ebusuud to arrest Mashuki at once and that
he would like to be there for his hearing. Lutfi: "As you comman,
Hunkarim" and leaves.
In the corridor, we see Rustem arrives
waiting to be let in to see the Sultan. Lutfi has left the Sultan's
room, so he sees Rustem and stares at him. Rustem avoids his eyes for a
while and then suddenly looks up and says: "Is everything alright my
Pasha? you probably did not expect to see me?" Lutfi tells him to get
out from under his feet, otherwise he will step over him like an insect.
Rustem tells Lutfi that it is not that easy and that if he was in his
place (Lutfi's place) he would give heed to Hurrem Sultan's words...an
agha tells Rustem he can be seen by the Sultan now and Rustem goes off,
with a smile on his face...
Inside
the Sultan's room meanwhile, Suleyman is speaking to Husrev and asks
him how Hatice is, Husrev answers his slow voice (so I don't know if he
is nervous or if that is just the way he sounds). Suleyman advises him
not to be negligent about this family, and that he even gives him
permission to go on an trip with Hatice to get some fresh air and Husrev
smiles awkwardly and says when the time is suitable hopefully they can
go (because they are not even living together).
Rustem
arrives and Suleyman tells him to enter. Rustem informs him that there
is something important he should be aware of - that the plague is
spreading day by day and that it has gone to Edirne and that he has
found out that there have been some deaths there... Suleyman is shocked
and says: "What are you saying Pasha? Moshe Efendi said that Edirne is
more safe?" Rustem says that of course, but that the Edirne Palace is
not as safe as this palace and that in addition to this, all of Hurrem's
needs are from Edirne and its surrounding places and who knows who
enters and leaves the Palace there...Husrev interrupts and says that
they had done everything they were instructed and that they took all the
necessary measures... Rustem replies that of course, but that that
Palace is far...that if God forbid, something were to happen, that
intervention would be difficult. This has all worried Suleyman so he
asks Rustem what he suggests, and Rustem replies that the Sultan knows
better but that until the plague is gone, it would be best to transfer
Hurrem to a safer Palace. Suleyman is worried and ponders what to do. He
then says that they should send word to Moshe Efendi, for him to go at
once to Edirne and to examine the matter himself....
In
the Marble Palace, Ayaz Pasha and Shah Sultan are meeting with a screen
between them. Ayaz asks why he has been called and Shah says that the
Palace is in an uproar and he does not even notice and asks why this
so... Ayaz says "forgive me, Sultanim, but I am busy these days with the
plague issue, and on the other hand with the matters of the state."
Shah Sultan says: "I know just what is keeping you busy Pasha, you go to
the presence of our Hunkar and recommend Rustem Pasha has a groom!"
Ayaz replies with a small smile: "As Grand Vizier, it is my duty to give
some recommendations and findings...." Shah Sultan: "What inability is
this?! You let a powerless person like Rustem trouble you!" Ayaz:
"Sultanim, if Rustem were to be the Hunkar's groom, than he will be
quicker to be in the Divan...the Divan I am ruling." Shah Sultan: "You
mean the Divan Hurrem Sultan is ruling...If Rustem enters the Divan, the
person with the most troubles on their head will be you...on top of
this, an ambitious man like Rustem in the Divan...you can imagine...in a
short time, he will want to be Grand Vizier!" Ayaz: "That is
impossible!" Shah Sultan: "It is possible, Pasha...you keep being this
way, and these can be possible...however you...you are a good man of the
Devlet...a good soldier...but you forget these qualities, and you have
become a servant to Hurrem Sultan's fantasies!" Ayaz: "Never, I..." Shah
Sultan: "Today you will make a decision Pasha...everything on one
side...for your own honour you will make a decision...either like all of
our subjects, you will serve this Dynasty and be an honourable Ottoman
Pasha...or like right now, you will continue to live without
self-respect....of course if you can call this living..." Ayaz looks
troubled and distressed...
In
Edirne, Bali Bey is waiting in a corridor when Hurrem and Fahriye
arrive. Bali Bey: "Sultanim...I must take Mihrimah Sultan and our
Shehzade to the Pay-i-Taht...I wanted to inform you." Hurrem says: "No
matter how much I thank you for bringing my children to me, it will not
be enough. Take them safely back." Bali Bey: 'Do not worry, Sultanim..."
Hurrem wants to ask him if he loves her daughter or not. Hurrem:
"Malkocoglu. I have a question for you...I hope you will give me a
genuine answer." Bali Bey: "You should have no doubt." Hurrem: "Is
there anything between you and my daughter Mihrimah that I don't know
about? Do not be shy...and just tell me what is in your heart...I swear
on my children's head it will stay between us...and will never be used
against you." Bali Bey: "Sultanim, believe me...there is nothing that
you or Mihrimah don't know about. I am only a soldier serving our
Hunkar...there is absolutely no other wish, or dream of mine." Hurrem,
pauses and then says: "Get the carriages ready...Mihrimah and Cihangir
will come soon..."
Meanwhile,
Rustem leaves the Sultan's chamber and in the corridor, meets Shah
Sultan. Rustem: "Sultanim" Shah Sultan: "Rustem Pasha...so you have
returned...I believe there is no good news (in your saddle-bag) for
me...(you brought me no good news) isn't that right?" Rustem: "Sultanim,
I am sure you can appreciate that the task you wanted me to carry out, I
had to take out of my mind...because that would be suicide!" Shah: "And
what about (this other thing) you have done then? You think you will
prolong your life by being a suitor to Mihrimah Sultan??" Rustem
replies: "Your slave, Rustem is accepting of anything that befalls
him..." Shah says: "Arrogance and pride has already stricken you! Heh!
This idiotic dream of yours will not make you a Vizier! But it will
disgrace you! Now get out of my way!!" Rustem bows and takes his leave
smiling and Shah is thoroughly annoyed...
Meanwhile,
Mihrimah and Cihangir are bidding farewell to their mother. Mihrimah
says to Hurrem: 'I am certain that soon you will be with us. Hurrem
says: "God Willing" and gives her a letter: "I wish you to take this to
our Hunkar. I do not trust anyone else! You must give this to him..."
Mihrimah: "Of course, Validem." Hurrem says to Cihangir: "Cihangir, my
little lion!" Cihangir is crying: "Anne?" Hurrem: "Cihangir, what did I
say to you? A shehzade does not cry. Tell your siblings that I am very
well, they should not worry. Do not be negligent in your eating and
drinking. When I come back, I want to see a strong, powerful Shehzade!"
They hug. Cihangir is sad. Hurrem tells Gulsum to take him and she asks
Mihrimah to wait for a moment. She tells everyone to leave and leave her
alone with her daughter. They all leave and Hurrem holds her daughters
hand and takes her over to the sofa. Hurrem says: "My sun and
moon...most beautiful of the beautiful...Sultanim. First of all, I want
you to know that whatever I do, is for your future, and the future of
your brothers." Mihrimah asks what is happening. Hurrem continues: "It
has been long I have been thinking about your future...finally I am able
to make a decision." Mihrimah: "What kind of decision?" Mihrimah starts
to smile: "Or is it..." Hurrem looks troubled because she knows what
her daughter is thinking, but continues despite herself: "Yes, I wish to
marry you." Mihrimah: "Validem, you made me so happy! You have given me
the world! I am indebted to you. Finally, me and Malkocoglu..." Hurrem
stops her there: "Mihrimah, listen to me, without cutting my words
listen to me..." Mihrimah: "Excuse my excitement." Hurrem: " Yes, I am
going to have you married...but not to Malkocoglu. You will marry
Diyarbekir Beylerbey, Rustem." Mihrimah is shocked!
Meanwhile,
Ayaz Pasha has called Rustem and Rustem comes. He asks him why he is
still here and why he hasn't gone to Diyarbekir. Rustem says he is here
because of what has happened to Hurrem Sultan and he is trying to help
her. Ayaz tells him that he should go back to Diyarbekir, as he stands
out here. Rustem notices something is wrong and asks Ayaz what is wrong
and what is the matter with him, and Ayaz replies that Rustem is the
problem...walking around under foot, that he is tired of the flimsy
ideas...he tells Rustem to go back to Diyarbekir, or he will have him
removed from his position! Rustem is shocked and then Ayaz looks up and
says "You may leave!" so Rustem bows and leaves...
Meanwhile,
Hurrem is with her daughter. Mihrimah says: "What are you thinking,
mother? How can this be How can you see Rustem Pasha worthy of me??"
Hurrem: "Mihrimah, be calm" Mihrimah: "No...do not wait for me to be
calm...I never hid anything from you...whatever you wanted, I did...but
in return you..." Hurrem: "Mihrimah do not be all agitated yet, I am not
going to make a decision yet. This is just a thought." Mihrimah: "Take
this thought out of your mind...I will not marry Rustem Pasha! Do you
understand? I will not marry him!" Hurrem: "This is not my thinking
alone, Mihrimah...our Hunkar has word of this...today or tomorrow, he
will give a decision..." Mihrimah: "Our Hunkar...oh Allah, this is like a
nightmare...where did this marriage come out from?! When was this all
discussed...why did I not know about it?!" Hurrem holds her daughter:
"Mihrimah look at me! Look at me! Did I ever want something bad for
you?" Mihrimah shakes her head. Would I ever do something to make you
unhappy?!" Mihrimah: "Then, my Valide, please do not let it happen! I am
begging you, prevent it!" Hurrem: "we cannot stop the Sultan's decision
but I will do what I can my daughter." Mihrimah: "Thanks, Validem!" and
she hugs her. Hurrem looks distressed. Hurrem says: "But I want
something from you. Think about this marriage...without refusing
absolutely, think first...' Mihrimah's eyes fill with tears and Hurrem
softens: "This might be the best for you maybe...Everyone is an enemy to
us and your brothers...Rustem Pashs is loyal to us...He is a smart,
capable and talented Pasha...and his future is very bright... "
Mirhrimah: "No! I will not think about this...because my heart is..."
Hurrem: "Forget Bali By! You have no future with him, no happiness, no
hope! Believe me, this is impossible!" Mihrimah looks at her mother and
walks out angrily...
Gulsum
has brought Cihangir to the carriages. Bali Bey greets him and Cihangir
says: "Can we not stay for another day?" Bali Bey: "Shehzadem, our
Hunkar is waiting for you." Bali Bey sees Mihrimah coming and greets
her. She is sad so he says: "Do not be sad. Later I will bring you here
again..." Mihrimah says: "Let us go at once!" Bali Bey is left wondering
(as always). Hurrem goes out on the balcony and watches Mihrimah and
Mihrimah gives her an angry look...Hurrem cries...
In
Istanbul, Suleyman is visiting Ebusuud, and Ahmet, Ebusuud's son,
remakrs that he has made them fortunate with his visit...Suleyman smiles
with his eyes...The Sultan goes and sits, and Ebusuud tells him that he
has arranged for Mashuki to brought soon..Ahmet says that if he wishes,
he can leave..but Suleyman tells him to wait and wishes him to be
present and Ebusuud is pleased.
Meanwhile,
in a mosque, Mashuki is preaching that the plague did not come from God
but from people...and then he sees in the distant guards coming. Then
he continues to speak and the guards say that they have gotten orders to
take him and Mashuki asks from who, they say from Kazasker (High
Military Judge and Official Rank in Ottoman Judiciary), Ebusuud Effendi.
One of Mashuki's followers says that he will stay but then Mashuk tells
them it is okay, he will go as it is an honour to see Ebusuud. So he
goes with the guards...
The
next scene shows him in front of the Sultan. Suleyman says: "So you are
Piri Ali Efendi's son, Sheyh Mashuki." Mashuki: " I am always proud of
being such a father's son, Hunkarim." Suleyman: "Is this why,
disregarding your father, you are after trouble-making and sedition?"
Mashuki: "My service to my father and you our Hunkar is eternal...but
this service does not prevent me from going on the path I think is
right." Lutfi says: "Your path you call right...is it, God forgive me,
falling into disbelief by going against Allah's commands and
contradicting your Lord?" (Lutfi is very worried about even mentioning
such things, so he asks God to forgive him). Mashuki: "It is possible
that many people are not pleased by what I say, most of them are
probably angry with me...it is possible...but I did not contradict the
Mighty Lord Allah...." he continues to say that nothing he has said is
in contradiction...Ebusuud says how can it not be contradictory, you
have denied the Islamic commands and you call prayer an oppression...you
call eating and drinking worship...(which is considered by most Muslims
as also worshiping but prayer is considered as the best form and
mandatory expression) Mashuki replies that this is true... he says the
moment you open your eyes, until you close them that they are answerable
to God for everything, for oppression, envy etc. Ebusuud says: "But you
were saying other things in the Mosques and the schools and here you
are saying something else! Mashuki says everywhere he says what he sees
right to say there...some listens with their hearts, some see with their
eyes...some see wrong.. and ultimately what was not said, is not being
said..." Ebusuud tells him not to twist words, that he listened to his
sermons personally, and that every word of his was disbelief to Islam...
that he was blaspheming, that if he kept his ideas to himself it would
be fine, he could believe whatever he wants, live whatever way he wants,
no one will interfere, but that he is confusing and causing trouble and
discord among loyal subjects and making them enemies! Suleyman says
that Ebusuud is right...and that on top of his service to his father
Piri Ali and Ebusuud, that he will close the case without opening
it...and that although it is a requirement to take his head (execute
him) he will let him go and forgive him...and orders him to go back to
his own hometown Aksaray. If he hears one more incident from him, at
that time he will not be happy and he should know the consequences!"
On
the road to Istanbul, Mihrimah is distressed and she suddenly can't
take it anymore and asks for the carriage to stop. Mihrimah gets down
and Bali Bey dismounts...she says she wants some air and goes off. Bali
Bey looks at her in the distance and then approaches her. He says:
"Sultanim, forgive my worry, but why are you so troubled? Not because
you left Hurrem Sultan right?" Mihrimah shakes her head...and says: "My
mother and our Hunkar wish to marry me...they will marry me to Rustem
Pasha..." Mihrimah is crying. Bali Bey is taken by surprise. "Rustem
Pasha?!" Mihrimah nods and says: 'And I do not want it! Even thinking
about it is scary!" Bali Bey says that if the Sultan had been thinking
about this, he would have known about it before...Mihrimah says: 'I do
not, my mother said this...what should I do, Malkocoglu? It is better to
die than marry him!" Bali Bey says: "Sultanim...do not be
sad...everything will turn out alright..." Mihrimah gets close and says:
'Malkocoglu only you can save me...please help me!"
The
next scene shows us a house...it is Ayaz Pasha's house...there is a
party and dancing. An agha standing nearby and Ayaz asks who the woman
is and the agha says the woman is a slave of Shah's and a gift to him
(Ayaz). Ayaz is pleased...
Meanwhile
in Hatice's Palace...Shah is sitting and Nigar stands in front of her.
Nigar says that Rustem has said they will be going on their way tomorrow
and Shah replies that, good and that Nigar should listen to her well -
she should go with Rustem to Diyarbekir and not leave him alone and
watch him carefully...she does not want him to walk around free.." Nigar
says do not worry, and that she will be informing her...Nigar leaves
and Lutfi enters and sits beside his wife. Shah looks distressed so
Lutfi asks if here is something important she has to tell him about the
issue they were talking about before. Shah says not yet, but not to
worry...soon he will get what he wants. Lutfi says he is fortunate and
happy that she sees eye to eye with him on this issue because in order
to push Rustem and Hurrem aside, Ayaz Pasha being fired from his
position is a condition. That he (Lutfi) will look after the mighty
empire. Shah looks at him and tells him to be patient...that he waited
for years, just wait a little longer. Lutfi is pleased as a peach.
Mihrimah enters the Sultan's corridor and goes to his room...Rustem is watching from the corner...
The
Sultan is in his room when there is a knock. Mihrimah enters and
Suleyman welcomes her and asks how she is. He asks where Cihangir is,
and she says he was sleepy so she sent him to his room...she asks if he
won't ask about her mother? Suleyman says he has sent his most trusted
personal doctor, because the plague has gone to that place as
well...Mihrimah says her mother is not well...she is very sad...missing
him (the Sultan) and her boys...she says she wished me to give this to
you and hands him the letter. He says that she looks very tired if she
doesn't have anything else to say she should go sleep and she starts to
say something, then changes her mind and says goodnight and leaves.
Outside Rustem is in the corridor. She tries to ignore him, but he
approaches. "Because I am going to Diyerbekir...tomorrow I will be
leaving...I came to say goodbye to our Hunkar..." Mihrimah does not look
at him and says abruptly: "May your way be open, Pasha" and walks
away...He calls out to her. "Sultanim..." she pauses. He walks over and
looks at her: "whatever is written in our destiny we have to live
out...if my Lord gives me the chance to return....be certain that, other
than seeing you again, I have no other wishes..." Mihrimah finally
looks at him and says : "(basically she says not in your dreams/don't
dream about it) I will never marry you!" Rustem looks sadly after her...
In Suleyman's room. Suleyman reads her letter:
Suleyman.
My star of happiness. My reigning Padhisah (King). The Sultan of my
pitiful/poor, thrown heart...What number letter is this, I have even
lost count...maybe you have not written me an answer...maybe they are
not letting a single letter reach you...If, by this fire of separation
you mean to kill me, then know that my breath has stopped, since that
day I have been separated from my love, my Padishah. My Sultan, my
master! Your wretched slave, servant, your worthless cariye has caught
fire/is alight by the fire of yearning, dreaming of the day of seeing
you again. Oh how I have fallen into the clutches of cruel separation
that...I am afraid of drowning in my own tears...your poor one, Hurrem.
Suleyman is sad...
Meanwhilel
Ayaz Pasha is with the cariye Shah has sent and in the morning he
notices that he smells something and then he sees that the woman beside
him is dead and has wounds all over her and he shouts for the agha and
the agha says she has the plague...Ayaz's face fills with dread...
Meanwhile,
Shah is eating breakfast with Hatice and Hatice asks her what she is
doing. That she doesn't say anything to her. Shah says that it is better
if she does not know...and that she should be concerned about her own
problems...that Suleyman was asking Husrev Pasha about her...and that he
might be suspicious. Then Shah adds that it would be good for Hatice to
go to the YeniBahce Saray...Hatice says no, that Shah had made her a
promise! Shah says that nothing will happen, she can stay in a separate
room. Hatice is agitated and says that it is apparent she wishes to send
her away. Suleyman is suddenly announced and he enters to the shock of
Hatice and Shah. He sees Hatice and Shah welcomes him and Suleyman asks
what Hatice is doing there and she says she came to visit and he says
that she should not lie to him, as Lutfi Pasha said that she did not go
to her palace at all. Hatice looks away and Shah is disturbed...
Meanwhile
In Edirne, Moshe has arrived to visit Hurrem. They speak behind the
screen. Moshe tells Hurrem that there is the plague in the city and that
the Sultan has asked him to examine the situation. Hurrem says she is
fine and there are precautions in the palace and Hurrem says he may go
do his duty to examine as he says he has to and calls the aghas to help
him. Hurrem asks Fahriye if everything is ready and Fahriye says do not
worry.
Meanwhile,
Suleyman is talking to Hatice. He says: "You are now a married Sultana,
your place is next to your husband. Prepare immediately and go to your
palace!" Hatice says: "Living under this roof is the only thing that
gives me happiness." Suleyman responds: "This marriage is not a
punishment for you, it is for you to get well, to return to your
life...but you staying here, what could be the meaning of that?" Hatice
says: "Not in the same Palace...You threw me into the same prison as
Husrev Pasha...he will never be my spouse!" She bows and leaves....
Suleyman turns to Shah and says: "Only you are left to do things behind
my back." Shah says: "forgive me, Hunkarim, being scared of her taking
her own life, I found this solution...after a while she would go to her
own palace anyway." Suleyman says: "Ensure she leaves at once."
In
the Palace, Mihrimah is in the corridor where she meets Esmahan who
says: "I came to see you since you came back." Mihrimah says: 'Then you
know who took me and brought me back!" and Esmahan says: "Yes,
Malkocoglu took you! Although....other things have reached my ears...for
example, Rustem Pasha!" Mihrimah looks at her annoyed. "Tell those
birds that bring you news that soon I will break their wings!" Esmahan
says: "If you recall someone was secretly admiring you...It is obvious
it was Rustem Pasha...who you intend, who you end up with, haha!"
Mihrimah says: "Stop dreaming, I will not marry anyone except
Malkocoglu. Now go away!" Esmahan says: "Don't talk big...no one knows
what will happen tomorrow!"
In
Edirne...Moshe asks the agha if he is sure it is the plague and he sees
someone on the ground. He tells everyone to move aside. He covers his
face and puts a mask on and gloves and goes to inspect the person much
to the wonder of the aghas around...Moshe inspects the man with a stick
pulls away his shirt and sees plague wounds on him. Then he tells the
aghas to put a thick lanket on him immediately... and to wrap him in
layers and then bury him away from the city...and to inform the doctors
to inspect everyone in the Palace...especially whoever came in contact
with that particular agha on the ground, then he instructs them to
prepare the Sultana's carriage.
Meanwhile, in Istanbul...Ayaz Pasha goes to see Shah Sultan....
Later
in the Edirne Saray, Moshe is there to speak to Hurrem. He rushes over
to the screen and says, unfortunately, Sultanim, there has been someone
with the plague! He says without wasting any time that she has to get
away...Hurrem says to Istanbul? But Moshe says not, to Bursa. She is
shocked and says she understands...but that she will not go anywhere. He
says he will not allow it and she will not go anywhere.
Meanwhile
in Istanbul, Shah Sultan's agha tells Ayaz that she will see him later.
Ayaz is annoyed and distressed. He walks away. Shah is watching from
her window.
Meanwhile,
the Sultan is in his room putting his seal on a document or letter,
when Mercan arrives. He says there is bad news, that the Grand Vizier
has caught the plague. Suleyman is shocked and says are you sure? Mercan
says that he got it from a woman. Suleyman is very sad. He says send
him a doctor and that no one should know about what happened...Suleyman
is sad and distressed...
Meanwhile,
out in the sea, some Pirates are on a ship and Mustafa (in disguise) is
on board. Mustafa asks if the man is Cristova Da Gama and the man
confirms and says finally you came! He says if anything goes wrong, that
he will hang them from the mast...Mustafa says in Portugese...where is
the kid? the pirates laugh...Da Gama pulls a dagger and holds it to
Mustafa's throat. Mustafa, showing no fear, says in Portugese: "I wish
to see the kid" Yahya watches warily. The man calls for the kid..
Meanwhile,
Mahidevran meets Barbarossa. They greet each other and he says he found
out Shehzade has gone out...and Mahidevran says that he left to go save
a kid...and Barbarossa asks how this is possible and why didn't he send
word and Mahidevran says that is why she is worried, he is not even
allowed to be on the sea and he is fighting crazy pirates. Barbarossa
says this is not good and the Sultan has sent him to speak to Mustafa.
Mahidevran is worried...
Back
on the pirate ship, they bring out a young boy. Mustafa tells Yahya to
take the kid but the pirate says "I give the orders" and then Mustafa
says that he had heard of Vasco Da Gama and that he was a great seafarer
and that look at his son, who captures children for ransom! The pirate
is furious on hearing this. He circles Mustafa and looks at him. "What
did you say?" Mustafa says: "I know you know what I said." The Pirate
says: "If you are this courageous...either you have something to trust
in, or are stupid?" Mustafa says: 'Whatever you decide... " and looks
over to the other side and the Pirate sees ships and asks "Who are
you?!" and Mustafa says: "I am an Ottoman soldier, come to take your
life!" And him and Yahya take the pirates on single handedly.
At
night, Shah visits Mihrimah in Hurrem's room. They greet each other and
Shah asks about Hurrem but Mihrimah replies that as if you care. Then
Shah says that Mihrimah must blame her, however, it was the Sultan's
decision...and that this is not why she came...she came to talk about
something else. Mihrimah says she knows what she came to talk about,
about Rustem Pasha? Shah Sultan says that the Sultan wonders what
Mihrimah thinks about this marriage, because without her acceptance, he
would never marry her to him. Mihrimah asks if that is really what the
Sultan thinks and Shah says of course, otherwise would he want me to
talk to you? You are the Hunkar's eye pupil (beloved and precious).
Mihrimah tells her she can tell her that she can tell her father she
does not wish to marry Rustem. Shah says, well think about it...Rustem
is a Pasha with a bright future. Mihrimah says she has no need to
think...she does not want to marry Rustem. Shah asks if she has someone
else in mind and Mihrimah says no, there is no one in mind and Shah
says, I know about your interest in Bali Bey, is this why you are
protesting to this marriage? Mihrimah says Sultanim, there is no one in
my heart...and Rustem Pasha? never!
Meanwhile,
Suleyman is staring at Hurrem's letter when there is a knock at the
door and Shah is announced and accepted and enters. She tells Suleyman
that she spoke to Mihrimah and that she does nto want to
marry...Suleyman says there is no hurry...Shah looks at him because he
looked worried and he says what should he tell her? that Hurrem is in
Edirne and his children are sad...Hatice is in a bad condition and
Mustafa is doing things from his own mind and on top of this the
plague...and that Ayaz Pasha has perhaps contracted the plague. Shah
plays like she does not know and says she hopes it isn't and then
Suleyman says how can a Grand Vizier be so negligent?
In
the day in Istanbul, in the Divan and Suleyman asks how Ayaz is and
Lutfi says that the doctors have said it is the plague. Matrakci says
that the incident happened at Ayaz' home...one of his slaves at a party
had it...and he got it...Suleyman silences him. "Nasuh Effendi, Bali
Bey, this should be a lesson to you two - the things you eat, the things
you drink...where you walk...be careful." Matrakci looks thoroughly
scolded and Bali Bey says: "Do not worry Hunkarim." Moshe Effendi
arrives and Suleyman dismisses all the Pasha. Suleyman asks how Hurrem
is and is relieved to know she is alright.
Outside
Bali, Matrakci, and the Pashas are discussing Ayaz. Bali Bey asks how
this could happen as Ayaz Pasha is very cautios and careful. Matrakci
hints that people who spill blood, this will happen to them. Matrakci
warns him then Matrakci says is it a lie? and that after Ibrahim's death
Ayaz' doings are apparent. Lutfi agrees with him and says that you
cannot build on oppression/persecution (oh the irony since his wife sent
Ayaz the plague lol!).
Husrev
comments that in this case, Ayaz cannot continue his job and that the
issue of the moment will be the Grand Viziership, hinting at Lutfi and
Lutfi says he swears to God he does not look at position and power...he
is alright with serving the state...
Meanwhile
Mustafa is walking with the boy he has rescued and his Janissaries and
the boy's father is overcome with joy at having his son back. The father
thanks Mustafa and says : "My my life be sacrificed in your service!"
and expresses his joy at having his son back saying that Mustafa brought
him the world! Everyone standing around praises Mustafa. Mustafa says
that they should be calm...Da Gama has found what he was worthy of
(punished and killed) and that no one can touch their families,
their possessions their lives, if they do they find Mustafa in front of
them! Everyone is so happy and shouts Long Live Shehzade Mustafa...
Mahidevran
is with Barabarossa and asks why Mustafa would do such things...does he
not think about his own life? and Barbarossa answers that his courage
is known to all, not just in Manisa...Mahideran says that first of all
he has to save himself...Barbarossa agrees that he has to be more
careful...
Mustafa arrives and greets them...and then Barbarossa says he heard that he had taught the pirates a lesson...
Meanwhile,
Suleyman is with Moshe and is angry that he did not carry out his order
and Moshe said he could not force her...he said she said: "I do not
have any concern towards my life anymore...Since I am living far from
our Hunkar, then it does not matter even if I die." Suleyman is shocked
to hear this...
Hurrem
and Fahriye are together and Fahriye says that Sultanim, you staying
here is very dangerous...do you not even think of yourself? At least
think of your children..Hurrem says there is no other choice...either
she will leave alive or if she has to, dead...
Barbarossa
is talking to Mustafa and telling him that he is a Shehazade how can he
throw himself into trouble like this and Mustafa says that his life is
what? How could he let the bad things happen and then answer to God when
he meets Him? Mustafa says don't worry I am here now...Barbarossa says
the Sultan sent him and that he was not happy and that he should have
sent word...Mustafa says he sent word and no answer and Barbarossa
realizes what has happened...someone must have prevented it. He tells
Mustafa don't you know your enemies are sorrounding? and do not doubt
that this recent incident will reach his ears too and then Barbarossa
informs him that the Sultan has ordered the shipyard to be closed and
Mustafa says in order to prevent the pirates, the shipyard is important
and Barbarossa says that it is impossible...Barbarossa says I warned you
before...while your enemies are circling...you must be careful. Mustafa
says tell the sultan about the shipyard and Barabarossa tells Mustafa
to forget the shipyard...Mustafa is surprised and Barbarossa says that
he will try his best to keep this recent incident a secret.
In
Edirne, Hurrem walks quickly almost running to a room, the doors open
and Suleyman is standing with his back turned. She bows, breathless. he
sees her and stares..angry but missing her...She says: "Suleyman, it
means you came!"
Meanwhile,
Hatice, Gulfem and Shah are together. Gulfem says she is shocked at
Rustem, but Hatice says that why is she surprised he would do anything
to achieve his goals...Mercan enters suddenly and informs Shah that the
Sultan will be away for a while...Shah wonders where and Mercan is
quiet...Shah says Edirne? Mercan says he does not know...no one
knows...everyone looks at Shah...
Back
in Edirne...Hurrem walks slowly to Suleyman whose face is angry. She
looks at him and he looks at her and they are face to face. Hurrem: "My
pain and the cure to my pain..My life, my Padhisah, You came, you
brought pleasure and joy...she kisses his hand and holds on to it and
says: "With these blessed hands of yours, you removed me from the well
of pain and grief and have brought light to me with your
face..."Suleyman takes her hands and looks at her... Then he removes her
hands...she looks down: "I told you to go to Bursa, but you did not
obey my order. The situation is serious, Hurrem, an agha died from
plague...why are you still here?!" Hurrem says: "And you came to this
Palace of death....I stayed for the same reason...love...because of
love.." He turns away...She looks down and says " all the disasters,
loss and hurt and pain and troubles that fell upon me, is not the reason
for all this love?" and then she suddenly holds him from behind "You
are my Pahisah, do you not know that, the illness is not killing
me...the separation is...not on the face of this earth, or the sky or in
this world, is there a worse painful illness than this? It took my
life!" Then she lets go and goes to face him and kneels before him.
"Suleyman, I have undergone my punishment...I am asking for your high
forgiveness. Please forgive this helpless cariye of yours...shelter me
in your mercy...let this torture stop... already...let it
finish..."Suleyman's eyes change. He lifts her "O my night, O my
darkness, O my day...my brightness...If you put poison in one hand and
in the other hand is my curing lover...what can I do, who am I to heal
my pain..when itself is the manifestation of the Padhishah (Sultan) who
persecutes me..." they make up.... and they embrace...
In
Istanbul, at day...there are doctors checking Ayaz Pasha...but realize
he is dead...they close his eyes and put his arms on his chest and cover
him with a blanket...
Suleyman
is announced into his Diva...the Pasha as present. Suleyman asks what
happened to Ayaz and Lutfi says it is the same...they pray for him when
Bali Bey arrives. He says forgive me, but there is something you must
know...he says: "Vizier-i Azam (The Grand Vizier), Ayaz Pasha, has
died...They pray for him...
In
the harem the doors, Sumbul has the doors open and Hurrem arrives. All
the cariyes bow...Sumbul says: "Finally you have come...and brought
honour by stepping with your blessed feet" he tells her he took care of
everything while she was away...
Meanwhile,
Suleyman asks Ebusuud about funeral arrangements for Ayaz...and Ebusuud
says that the plague is contagious, so the arrangements will have to be
done differently... Suleyman is saddened and says first Mustafa and now
Ayaz and then prays for them...then he says the State must
continue...so he appoints Lutfi Pasha as Grand Vizier. Lutfi bows and
goes to kiss the Sultan's robe...
Shah
is surprised to see Hurrem. Hurrem bows and greets her. She says means
you returned and Hurrem says no one can get in between me and our Hunkar
and perhaps you will learn from this and not try to do it again and
Shah says you may have returned...but this isn't the Palace you once
left...things are not as they seem...for example, Ayaz Pasha has
died...and my husband, Lutfi Pasha has been appointed!
THE END
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