Süleyman rejoices at the prospect of a new child while Hürrem plots revenge against Fatma Sultan, who hides a dangerous secret. In Manisa, Selim faces a scandal that Nurbanu’s meddling only worsens, and Bayezid seizes the chance to expose his brother. Mustafa struggles with his feelings for Nisa as Mahidevran and Atmaca try to stop the romance, but Nisa’s confession shakes him deeply. Meanwhile, Süleyman learns Rüstem was behind the Janissary unrest, giving Mustafa and Barbaros their first major victory, and Hürrem prepares a new plan to break Barbaros’s power.