Süleyman hides his worsening illness while Selim arrives in the capital as regent, growing ever more intoxicated by the allure of the throne. Mihrimah exposes Fatma and Elkas, leaving Fatma at Rüstem’s mercy, while Bayezid and Mustafa clash over Huricihan. As an Iranian spy tempts Mustafa with a dangerous offer and a plot to assassinate Süleyman comes to light, Atmaca reveals the truth. Mustafa is forced into a fateful choice: save his father’s life or seize the throne he believes is rightfully his.