Süleyman returns to the capital as Bayezid gains allies and Selim sets a trap that makes him appear complicit in the Düzmece Mustafa revolt. Accused of rebellion, Bayezid is summoned in anger, while Hürrem confronts Süleyman to protect her son. As the sultan names his heir, Bayezid faces a stark choice: submit to his father’s judgment or fight for his own destiny.