Prince Biladis asked eagerly, "What should I see, Borzan Pasha? Don't prolong, tell me!"
Borzan Pasha responded in a respectful tone, "Your command, my prince. It is mentioned that from the face of Prince Mustafa, it is no longer evident that he is a whimsical and headstrong child as before; on the contrary, he has taken on the character of his father, becoming stern and determined. It seems that over the years, Sadi Pasha has successfully transformed him into an inscrutable and cunning individual. I had told you before, my prince, if we don't intervene with this man, we may face significant troubles over time."
Prince Biladis, narrowing his eyes with cunning, replied with a sly smile, "Just wait, Borzan Pasha... The game is not over yet... On the contrary, it is just beginning. Surely, one day, Sadi Pasha will fall into my hands. On that day, I will make you pay the price of being by Mustafa's side, multiple times over."
When Valide Sultana embraced Prince Mustafa, Leyla Sultana immediately to his right and Sevda Sultana beside her eagerly awaited their turn to meet Mustafa with great joy and satisfaction.
With an emotional tone, Valide Sultana expressed, "My son, my prince, how much I've missed your scent," as she embraced Mustafa.
Prince Mustafa, in a respectful manner, replied, "Mother, thank God. It was granted to see you again with these worldly eyes." This heartfelt reunion created an atmosphere within the family filled with love and longing.
Valide Sultana, looking into the eyes of Prince Mustafa with deep concern, asked, "Are you okay, my son? Tell me, how did you get those wounds after the last battle? I can't contain my worry; my Mustafa, my heart is pounding."
Prince Mustafa, to alleviate his mother's concern, smiled and said, "My mother. I'm fine. Difficult days are behind us. If it weren't for Sadi Pasha by my side, I wouldn't be standing here unharmed after the severe injury I sustained in that battle."
Sadi Pasha, standing beside Prince Mustafa, added with a cold expression, "Certainly, Valide Sultan. I did everything in my power for our prince. By Allah's grace, that severe wound is healing now."
As he spoke, his face displayed the same cold, protective demeanor, with vigilant eyes filled with careful attention against the various troubles of the palace; the Pasha of Pashas, Sadi Pasha.
When Valide Sultana heard Sadi Pasha's name, her eyes swept over him with eyes filled with hatred as she stated, "I appreciate you for standing by my son on this path, Sadi Pasha," accompanied by the anger reflected in her facial expression.
Sadi Pasha, accustomed to Valide Sultana's hateful glares, responded with a composed tone, "I extend my respects, Your Majesty Valide Sultana. No need to mention it, your son Prince Mustafa is already a courageous and valiant young man. His accomplishments are already being heard across seven realms, and he has even begun instilling fear in the Byzantine Empire, my lady."
After listening to Sadi Pasha's response, Valide Sultana took two steps closer to Prince Mustafa, placing her hand on her chin and positioning herself to look directly into his face, expressing with emotional tones, "My lion, my blue-eyed butterfly, he has always been this brave." 🦋🔥
Upon hearing this expression, Sultan Sevda, Leyla, and especially Prince Bora instantly had smiles on their faces. However, in an effort to maintain their seriousness, they tried to conceal their smiles by covering their faces with their hands.
Noticing that Prince Bora was chuckling, Prince Vural immediately nudged his arm and, in a tone audible to both, slowly exclaimed, "Shh, what's going on? Why are you laughing like a fool! Show a bit of seriousness! Be a bit more restrained."
Meanwhile, Sevda Sultana, Leyla Sultana, and Prince Bora attempted to suppress their secret smiles by covering their faces with their hands.
Prince Bora chuckled as he said, "Bro, what can I do? It's funny. Just like when we were kids, mentioning a blue-eyed butterfly makes me burst into laughter, what can I say. Do you remember? Mustafa used to chase butterflies all the time."
Prince Vural remarked, "Come on, be serious a bit. If you ever take the throne one day, I'm sure this palace will crumble. I remember, how could I forget?"
Prince Bora continued with a hint of nostalgia, "Oh, those were the days, weren't they? No worries, no troubles. No power, no authority. We used to play games in the palace backyard all day long. Once you started riding horses, no one could beat you. But, no one could defeat Mustafa in arm wrestling either. But looking at him now, my brother has changed a lot. His spirit has grown a lot," he added with a mix of melancholy and longing for the old days.