As the empire prepares for a major European campaign, İbrahim receives the prestigious Serasker title, fully aware that such honor brings danger as much as glory, while Süleyman quietly shapes a far more personal plan for him. Bali Bey’s investigation into the killing of Hürrem’s horse uncovers an unexpected truth, adding new tension to the palace. Meanwhile, Hürrem’s decision to reclaim the concubines taken from her provokes a harsh and ominous retaliation from the Valide Sultan, escalating the power struggle within the harem.
