After Hürrem’s death, Süleyman collapses into grief as palace power shifts erupt: Selim corners Rüstem, Nurbanu clashes with Defne, and Mihrimah confronts Gracia over Rüstem’s suspected affair. Selim exposes Bayezid to Süleyman, leading to betrayal and a harsh punishment that pushes Bayezid toward open rebellion.

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