Hürrem returns to the palace seeking Süleyman’s forgiveness just as the sultan, triumphant in the West, prepares for an Iranian campaign and appoints Mustafa as regent. Nurbanu uncovers Eftalya’s secret, Selim faces a dangerous scandal, and Huricihan proposes a deal to Hürrem. Meanwhile, Mustafa learns the truth Atmaca hid from him, Mihrimah decides to divorce Rüstem, and Süleyman is crushed to discover Mustafa’s secret marriage—another blow that fuels his growing anger.
