34. Episode 97

Hürrem, weakened after losing her influence, pushes Mihrimah toward marrying Rüstem while secretly trying to break Şah Sultan and Lütfi Paşa apart. Süleyman demands Mihrimah’s consent, but she is still fixated on Malkoçoğlu—until jealousy and her mother’s harsh truth shatter her hopes. Meanwhile, Süleyman punishes Mustafa for sailing without permission, deepening the rift between them. A furious clash between Şah Sultan and Lütfi Paşa gives Hürrem an opening, and Mihrimah’s final decision shocks the entire palace.