Synopsis

Sultan Orhan's advance toward the Biga Gorge ignited unrest, compelling Demirhan to press Dursun to betray him in order to safeguard Temurtaş. Meanwhile, the conflict between Nilüfer Hatun and Asporça deepened existing tribal divisions. Unseen, Şahinşah subtly advanced his claim to power through Fatma Hatun's betrothal, placing Flavius in a difficult position. In Constantinople, Orhan’s negotiations took a startling turn when the emperor demanded he marry Asporça, whose mounting rage now fueled