Prince Bora said with a teasing smile, "Come on, has she really grown up? She's still the same little witch who argues with me morning and night, brother."
Prince Mustafa replied, "Wait, your turn will come too."
Meanwhile, Valide Sultana, signaling Prince Mustafa to advance in the garden, directed her attention towards Sevda Sultan, who eagerly awaited the meeting. Sevda Sultana instantly noticed the signal and stepped forward, expressing sincerely, "My Prince, how wonderful to see you again at the Edirne Palace."
Witnessing Sevda Sultana, Prince Mustafa joyfully responded, and between them, a heartfelt exchange of greetings took place, all filled with mutual joy and excitement.
Prince Mustafa asked in a mysterious atmosphere, "Sevda Sultana, do you still keep them? The butterfly collections I entrusted to you."
Sevda Sultana replied sincerely, "Of course, my prince. Would I ever discard them? Even the black stone you gave me is invaluable to me."
In the midst of this magnificent reunion, Prince Vural's feelings were deeply wounded. However, Vural and Mustafa, despite being stepbrothers, had grown up together, playing and studying in the palace. Therefore, despite Sevda Sultana's interest in Prince Mustafa, he always buried the pain deep within.
After meeting with Sevda, Prince Mustafa promptly joined the other princes. He first embraced Nevzat, saying, "My blood brother," and their eyes were genuinely filled with emotion. Next, it was time to meet with Prince Biladis. Prince Mustafa and Biladis had never been in harmony, so Mustafa didn't hesitate to have a rather cold encounter.
With a cunning demeanor, Prince Biladis said, "My Prince, I see you well. They said you couldn't recover after the last injury, even walk. We suffered a lot because of the Byzantine traitors."
Prince Mustafa, with a cunning demeanor, stated, "Yes, Biladis, you're right. I was severely wounded, but look, I'm standing. This time, I returned even more determined against my enemies. From now on, whoever tries to undermine the Ottoman Empire, fear me," he declared with a stern look directed at Prince Biladis. Biladis was well aware that these words carried a sharp emphasis against him. Throughout Prince Mustafa's presence, there was never a peaceful moment for him in the palace, and he acknowledged this reality.
Prince Mustafa stood before his beloved brother this time, facing Prince Vural. Prince Vural immediately embraced Mustafa, saying, "My blood brother." At this magnificent reunion, everyone present seemed content, except for Valide Sultana and Prince Biladis.
Prince Bora interjected, "My prince, no hug for me? What, did you forget about me too, my brother?"
Mustafa responded, "Come here, you," embracing both Vural and Bora simultaneously. While this reunion brought tears to the eyes of Leyla and Sevda Sultana, Valide Sultana found Mustafa's closeness to Vural very concerning.