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Enough, Mother!
I've had enough.
I'm tired of listening to Sadettin's advice.
Why did Father forgive him?
Why did you give him back his title? Speak!
I'll go talk to Sadettin.
You're poisoned by Ertuğrul's words, just like your father.
You've lost your sense.
Tomorrow, you'll pass judgement.
Enough!
When Sadettin...
killed my father, were you in league with him, Mother?
Tell me the truth.
Were you in league with my father's killers?
The dog only did what I commanded.
Just like Altun Aba.
If you don't have Ertuğrul executed, this will all lead back to us.
So, stop.
So, even my tutor had something to do with it?
Ertuğrul was right.
Murderers.
Murderers!
What have you done?
How could you?
How could you kill my father?
Kılıçarslan, his mother and his tutors
would have your head the day he was crowned!
My sin is great.
But I only did it for you, Gıyaseddin.
I did it so you wouldn't be involved.
How could you kill him?
It was also me who gathered...
the palace council...
and made you Sultan.
Don't forget it, Son.
Don't call me son.
I curse the day you gave birth to me.
Please don't, Son.
He has to die.
Tomorrow, you must have Ertuğrul executed.
Ertuğrul will die for our honor.
But know
that I'll only spill his blood to save the honor of our family
and our country.
His only fault was his loyalty to my father.
Door!
If Sungurtekin Bey
came to speak with the castellan Günalp,
he won't let him get away with it.
Let's not lose hope.
Brother, we surrendered so we wouldn't be rebels.
But if that castellan or whatever doesn't listen to Sungurtekin Bey
I'll break these bars and I'll destroy this castle.
Even if we somehow escape, what will our bey do?
How can we protect our bey from the lies of that dog Sadettin?
He's gotten away from the Mongols and slavers,
but this is entirely different.
Oh, Brother, if only we could get out,
I'd go straight to Ertuğrul Bey without seeing my wife and baby.
This time the traitors come at us with all the power of the state.
Whatever happens to our bey, we will never abandon his cause.
This time we'll be united.
We'll be strong.
We only need to get out of here.
When we get out of here,
we'll never let anyone leave Ertuğrul Bey's path.
I swear that we won't welcome those who ran away from hardship.
We all swear, Brother!
We'll not leave Ertuğrul Bey's path and cause, and we'll never forgive
those who do!
We swear!
All right.
In short,
Sultan Gıyaseddin knows everything.
So, we're meant to be killed by the Sultan we risked our lives for.
I said that I'd protect you if my son did something childish.
And I will.
I'll never let him touch you.
He knows he has to kill me first.
How will you prevent our Sultan's rage against us?
I already did.
He was going to kill Sadettin with his sword last night.
I stopped him.
How?
It won't become public knowledge.
He doesn't want to be the Sultan who poisoned his father for the throne.
And Ertuğrul?
The Sultan will execute him tomorrow
to protect the honor of his dynasty.
Good.
Mother Hayme?
Halime Hatun?
What's the matter?
We couldn't just sit there. We've come to see Ertuğrul Bey.
But Mahperi Hatun prevented it.
She didn't let us stay in the palace either.
We saw Günkut on the road.
The traitor Emir Sadettin isn't alone in his plots.
He's in league with Mahperi Hatun.
How are you, Ahmet?
I'm fine. Thank you.
Mother H...
Mother Hayme.
I'm fine, Mother Hayme, thank you.
We're aware of the plots against Ertuğrul Bey, Mother Hayme.
We'll give our lives to save our bey.
I know, Son, I know.
We spoke with the alps.
We'll wait for the decision first.
If they decide to execute Ertuğrul Bey,
we'll attack the place of the execution and save him.
His Highness, Sultan Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev!
Bring Ertuğrul Bey.
Ertuğrul Bey!
You're accused of murdering Sultan Alaeddin Kayqubad.
I wish to hear from you before passing judgement.
No matter if you execute me or let me go,
this unjust trial here...
and the black lies said about me...
will curse those responsible for the rest of their lives.
Ertuğrul Bey, the Council of Justice did their investigation.
There are no lies.
If the Council of Justice were just
and you passed judgement with the truth,
half of these men wouldn't be here now.
-What? -What do you say?
-What? -What is this, Ertuğrul Bey?
-How dare you! -What do you imply?
Enough!
Time for judgement.
I've decided....
Ertuğrul Bey, son of Suleyman Shah, Bey of Kayis
You come without permission. Who are you?
A poor fellow who will remind those who forgot what justice means
of Allah's fury.
My name is Ibn Al Arabi.
Ibn Al Arabi?
Alps, don't touch your swords unless necessary.
Those are the soldiers of the state.
They only do what's ordered.
We don't want to spill blood, only save our brothers.
As you order.
Where is Ertuğrul Bey?
It's not okay to do this without our Bey.
Welcome, gentlemen.
Hello, my bey.
I'm Günalp Bey, the castellan. I come from Ahlat.
I control Karacahisar and these lands.
Ertuğrul Bey...
is accused of poisoning and murdering our Sultan.
He and his collaborators will be punished.
-No way. -Impossible.
Ertuğrul Bey wouldn't do that.
Men!
I rule these lands.
So, know well who to obey from now on.
Ertuğrul Bey is a frontier bey who dedicated himself to his state.
Ertuğrul Bey risked his life many times for his state in war.
I won't believe that he's a traitor who killed our Sultan.
-Not possible. -No.
-Ertuğrul Bey is not a traitor. -Impossible.
Not even...
What possibility do you speak of?
The great Seljuk State has investigated
and has passed judgement.
Nobody is perfect in this world.
Thank Allah that the state and tradition still exist.
This gold is gifted to you by the state.
May you obey the will of our state.
For if anyone dares to disobey the state
and rebel,
their turn shall come.
We will always obey the state, no matter what.
Our late Sultan Alaeddin Kayqubad respected you.
Why are you here now?
The reason why I'm here
is to show you the way to reestablish the rightful justice
that has been lost here.
Ertuğrul Bey is a brave man, who has been loyal to your father, Alaeddin Kayqubad,
who fought many battles for the country,
who conquered many lands for this country,
risking his own life.
Now, treating Ertuğrul Bey like this
only because of slander,
is against mercy, conscience,
justice and the truth.
I respect you.
But the investigation has been done.
Ertuğrul Bey is found guilty.
Surely the investigation is finished.
But investigations may have lies and false evidence.
But the judgment is based on the truth.
Only the heart can know the truth.
Have you investigated within your heart too?
The hesitation I see in your eyes
shows that you're not sure of your decision.
Obviously, your heart tells you...
Ertuğrul Bey is not guilty.
My Sultan!
I don't want to overstep.
But how dare this dervish question your decision?
His Highness, Sultan Alaeddin Kayqubad and everyone
has recognized your wisdom.
But this wisdom doesn't give you the right to speak at the Council of Justice.
Also, is it your duty to protect Ertuğrul Bey?
Our Prophet has said,
whoever stays silent against injustice,
is the devil himself.
Ertuğrul Bey is right and being persecuted.
We defend the truth here.
Whoever sees the truth, is responsible for it.
If a man doesn't see reason with his knowledge,
his wisdom and knowledge don't matter.
He who does not defend the truth with his life
is not wise but a tyrant!
I believe that Ertuğrul Bey is innocent.
I vouch for him.
I'm sure that you believe in his innocence as much as I do.
Now, if you decide to execute him despite all this,
you'll have to execute me first.
I have decided...
that the evidence is insufficient,
and given the confidence of our late Sultan in Ertuğrul Bey
and Ibn Al Arabi's vouching, I have decided
that Ertuğrul Bey is innocent and must be freed at once.
My Sultan, how?
-My Sultan, this man-- -Enough!
Who is the Sultan here?
Everyone, know your places.
I've made my decision. Everyone will obey it.
Any objections?
Ertuğrul Bey, rise.
Any words, Ertuğrul Bey?
I hope that the justice held here, thanks to Ibn Al Arabi,
will be eternal, my Sultan.
May Allah protect you and our state.
Now, go to your village and do the duties given to you by our late Sultan.
Who are you?
Sungurtekin! My bey!
You came fast.
My brothers!
Sungur Bey.
Patience, Artuk Bey. I'll break the lock now.
Be quick.
-My bey! -Sungur Bey!
Traitors!
Brothers! Hang on, brothers!
Scum. Are you okay, brothers?
I didn't want to spill the blood of the sons of Suleyman Shah,
but you asked for it.
Set up gallows for these ones too.
Get them all out.
Go!
Get in.
Are you okay, brothers?
Still no news.
Waiting like this is killing me.
Halime Hatun, we'll leave early tomorrow.
I only have one life and I'll give it for Ertuğrul Bey.
-Welcome, my bey. -Thank you.
Ertuğrul Bey!
Welcome.
Thanks, Halime.
Thanks.
-Mother. -My son.
At last.
-Ahmet. -My bey.
-You look well. -I'm well, my bey. Thank you.
-My friend. -My bey.
Praise be!
My bey.
Praise be!
Justice has been served, thanks to Ibn Al Arabi.
He risked his precious life.
Sultan Gıyaseddin accepted my innocence, Mother.
It's Allah who gives justice.
We only contribute.
We serve those who serve Allah.
Your name is at last cleared, my son. Nothing matters anymore.
Thank you as well, sir.
Ertuğrul Bey, Günalp Bey, the castellan,
has imprisoned Artuk Bey, Turgut Bey and Bamsi Alp.
He will execute them for helping you.
I know, Halime.
Ahmet, alps.
Prepare. We'll leave.
As you order, my bey.
As you say.
If we were quicker, we would all be safe.
Sungur Bey. You did your best.
Don't torture yourself.
You risked yourself as soon as you came.
My bey, don't lose hope.
Nothing is over yet.
And my brother?
What does my brother Ertuğrul do now?
If we were out of here, we'd pass through the roads quickly
to get to my brother.
Do you wonder the fate of your brother Ertuğrul, Sungurtekin?
His trial was today.
Probably already decided.
If there's justice for you, our bey will return here.
Don't be hopeful.
The gallows are ready for him, just as they are for you.
You thought you defeated us today with this tyranny you call justice,
but how will you face divine justice?
Even if we die, those we left behind will avenge us.
A state built by its people, will not be the tyrants' toy.
You and your bey will be punished for rebellion against the state.
If your descendants rebel as well,
we'll crush them too.
When your bey hangs by the gates of Konya tomorrow,
I'll hang you here.
I'll make an example out of you.
Ertuğrul Bey, ever since we got this news,
my heart burns stronger than this fire.
We came to the palace, but they didn't even let us see you.
But justice was served.
What would we do if you were killed by injustice?
Allah protect us.
If we stay true,
the lies will find their end, Halime.
Nobody escapes from justice.
What now, my bey?
This isn't over yet, Halime.
Sultan Gıyaseddin knows
that his mother, tutor and Sadettin killed his father.
But he'll stay silent to protect his mother.
That's why Sadettin is stronger than the Sultan.
Halime, we have no state at our backs now.
What do we do, Ertuğrul?
There's a new door for us now.
But the passage is tight and dangerous.
But I know that the other side is good.
We won't leave our path no matter what happens.
I hope that Allah will help us as well.
Come on. Time to leave.
Let's go, my bey.
Our Sultan has shocked us all with his decision.
He listened to a dervish and freed him.
It's nonsense.
I hope that it won't harm the strong alliance we formed for our state.
Do you doubt that, Sadettin?
My son did what he thought was right.
So will we.
Altun Aba has already left to kill Prince Kılıçarslan and his mother.
Good.
I'll take care of Ertuğrul, be sure of it.
Is Günalp strong enough to pull out Ertuğrul's teeth
-as you say, Sadettin? -Of course.
Not only that, Mahperi Hatun,
when Ertuğrul reaches Karacahisar,
he'll find his most trusted alps and beys dead.
That's not all, Mahperi Hatun.
First, I'll ensure peace at our western border
by throwing Ertuğrul to the Governor of Bilecik, whose son he had killed.
Your experience is most impressive, Sadettin.
I have no doubt that you'll do your duty.
But I'm worried.
If Sultan Gıyaseddin becomes as stubborn as his father
about justice,
this will be bad for us all.
My son's hands have the blood of his father, even if he doesn't want it.
Those hands have to obey me forever.
May Allah never take you from us, Mahperi Hatun.
Subtitle translation by Berk Meydanlı