Süleyman confronts his siblings over the hidden gold, and Malkoçoğlu’s sudden revelations shock the palace. Refusing to believe Hatice is innocent, Süleyman decides to marry her off, while Mustafa is sent to crush a rebellion—only to make a dangerous choice that places his fate in his father’s hands. Rüstem spreads a rumor that throws the harem into chaos, and when Hürrem tries to catch him in the act, she is stunned by what she discovers.
