Everyone mourned the death of Hürrem Sultan, except for one unexpected person who found joy in the situation.

The death of Hürrem Sultan was a profound blow to the Ottoman Empire. The powerful Haseki, who had transformed from a simple concubine into one of the most influential women of her time, left this world forever. Her passing, caused by an incurable illness, plunged not only her family but the entire court into deep sorrow.

During her years in the harem, Hürrem managed to eliminate all her rivals and create a circle of loyal supporters around herself. Her death was a significant loss not only for Sultan Suleiman but also for the many people who depended on her patronage.

Despite the widespread mourning, there was one exception among the palace inhabitants. One person seemed completely unaffected by the passing of the Haseki. This unexpected and mysterious reaction raised numerous questions and speculations.

The hardest hit by the Sultan's demise were her husband and daughter. Mihrimah Sultan understood that she was now without her main protector and advisor. Sultan Suleiman, breaking all traditions, allowed Hürrem to spend the last weeks of her life in his chambers. He could not come to terms with the thought of her imminent death and did everything in his power to delay the inevitable.

Hürrem's sons also mourned their mother. For the subjects, the death of the lady marked the end of an entire era. Haseki's loyal friend and ally, Sümbül Ağa, could not recover from his grief.

However, no one expressed their relief as openly as Nurbanu. The young concubine, who once received Hürrem's patronage, gradually became her secret rival.

Nurbanu was ambitious and aspired to a high status in the palace. She viewed Hürrem as a significant obstacle in her path. The Haseki, wielding immense influence over the Sultan, could easily thwart the plans of the young concubine, especially after Nurbanu began to weave intrigues, trying to set Hürrem's sons against each other.

Nevertheless, she never gained any real influence. The Sultan ruled for another seven years, and when Selim finally ascended the throne, almost all power was concentrated in the hands of Mihrimah.