Sofia plans to take revenge on the Kayis by drawing them into a deadly trap, putting Bala Hatun at risk of becoming a martyr. The fate of Gonca Hatun and Holofira is uncertain as they fall into Sofia’s scheme. Lucas realizes there’s a traitor causing their defeats and plans to uncover this person. Ilbay, now exposed, faces the threat of martyrdom at Lucas’s hands. Boran and Cerkutay blame Begüm Hatun and Yusuf for their troubles and are disturbed by Begüm’s presence at the council. Begüm uses her market duty to escalate tensions between Gonca and Holofira, prompting Bala Hatun to take action against her. Gonca Hatun, upon learning of Begüm Hatun’s love for Osman Bey, must decide how to handle this sensitive information.