Valide Sultan’s forced marriage plan shocks Ay Bige and Mustafa, pushing Mustafa to confront Süleyman and triggering tension in the palace. İbrahim is forced to reveal the truth about Nigar, and her divorce shakes the harem. İbrahim’s self‑commissioned bust angers Süleyman, while Ay Bige’s engagement rekindles her bond with Bali Bey. Meanwhile, Mahidevran works to separate Mustafa from Efsun, stirring new emotional turmoil.