The whole family is gathered having dinner. The Sultan asks Hatice if she is happy in her new palace. She replies that she has no complains. Mihrimah tells Bali Bey that she is going to marry Rustem and he is shocked. She tells also that she considers him responsible for her wounded heart and she leaves entering her father's room. Suleiman welcomes her, saying that she is the light of his life. When he announces her wedding with Rustem, Sah and Hatice are surprised. Rustem gets a letter from Hurrem and while he is reading it, smiles satisfied. He remembers how he suffered as a kid, that he was the son of a Croatian swineherd and orphaned by mother....that, as they leaded them in Adrianople, many children died...that he was never afraid and the meaning of his name "Rustem" is "brave". He calls Nigar and reminds her that their marriage was not his own wish. Nigar wonders why he tells so and Rustem shows her Hurrem's letter. He says that, at one time she laughed on him, saying that it's a dream his thought of the marriage with Mihrimah. He said three times the word "You're free" and in this way he divorces Nigar. In the Council, Suleiman is informed that the plague has almost been eliminated and that Seyh Masuki continues to ignore his orders and continues to curses. Sumbul tells Hurrem that Mihrimah refused to choose fabrics for dresses and Hurrem said she will undertake it. When Afife says there is no rush for marriage, Hurrem says that she wants to be held as soon as possible, at the same time with the circumcision ceremony of princes Beyazid and Cihangir. Hatice says ironically to Sah, that it is not enough that she managed her husband to become a Vizier, but she must try to keep him in this position. When Sah says that the marriage hasn't been held yet, Hatice says that, the only possibility not to be held the marriage is if Rustem dies. Matrakci tells Bali Bey, that he pushed Mihrimah Sultan to marry to Rustem ...that because Rustem knows her feelings for him (Bali Bey), he is not going to leave him calm. Bali Bey tells him that since this marriage was Hurrem Sultan's wish, it should be done definitely. Mihrimah asks help from Mehmet, who wonders seeing her crying. She says she does not want this marriage and that it was a decision of anger. Mehmet wonders and asks her with whom she gets angry. He says that nothing can be changed, once the decisions of his Majesty are written down. Masuki continues the sermon and Janissaries arrest him and throw him to jail. Mahidevran learns about Mihrimah's marriage and informs Mustafa. Yahia says that Mihrimah would accept this marriage only under force. They realize that it is Hurrem's plan in order to get Rustem into the Council, so she can get rid of Lutfi and later can turn against Mustafa. Mahidevran says they must get rid of Rustem and when Mustafa stares her, she says it is not necessary to kill him. Sah reads Mahidevran's letter in which she describes her plan and Lutfi considers not necessary to do anything since he is the head of the Council. Hatice believes that they should not leave it to chance and Sah is satisfied about Mahidevran's plan. Mihrimah goes to her mother's room and asks her not to marry with Rustem. Hurrem reminds her what she had said when Mihrimah was a little girl: that, Mihrimah was born as a Sultana and can do things that a slave cannot do...that her feeling will soon be changed, since everything is done for their own good. When Mihrimah seems offended, Hurrem says that after she says that she has to marry .... then she will marry...in this way, Mihrimah declares her devotion to her mother and dedication is more important than love. Lutfi informs the Sultan that he had news that Rustem has leprosy. Nigar tells Rustem, that even if he marries Mihrimah, he will know that her heart will always beat for Bali Bey. Rustem agry after slapping her , tries to strangle her. Suleiman informs Hurrem about Rustem's illness and Hurrem says that many people hate him and all these are rumors. Suleiman furious with her calm, tells her that this is the future of his daughter. Husrev and Hatice's children have fan and talk and Hatice tells him that he will never replace their father. Husrev says he is not a prisoner and the only thing he would like is a smile or a look of her and then leaves. Sah tells Suleiman that she is concerned about Mihrimah and Suleiman says he does not know anything yet. Gulfem says ro Mihrimah about Rustem's illness. Hurrem learns that Sah is with Suleiman and goes to his room. She says that all these are rumors, causing Suleiman's discomfort. When Suleiman says to stop the preparations, Hurrem recommends to send the doctor to examine Rustem. The Aga who follows Bali Bey, informs Mihrimah that Bali Bey spent the night with segniora Sylvia. Sylvia tells Bali Bey about the woman who threatened her and asks him who she is. She says that this woman is very much in love. Mehmet expects his leaving to sancak unpatient and his father promises him that he will go immediately after Mihrimah's wedding.
