After the execution of Mustafa, rumors reach the sovereign that Rustem Pasha is guilty of Mustafa's death, and that just before the execution, the Pasha gave the order to kill two janissaries in Mustafa's camp.
Rustem Pasha explained his actions by the fact that he was worried about the safety of the sovereign and suppressed the uprising by his decision.
Suleiman, having taken the life of his own son, of course was looking for someone to shift the burden of responsibility, and at this moment Rustem is the most suitable pawn.
Suleiman removes Rustem - Pasha from the post of Grand Vizier and drives him out of the camp, promising that he will decide his fate upon returning from the campaign.
For two long years Rustem Pasha lived in exile and fearfully awaited the return of the sovereign.
And finally the day has come. The sovereign returned to the capital, but neither his relatives nor he himself had any joy.
Mihrimakh, at the request of Rustem, immediately went to talk with her father. She said that Hyumashah misses his father very much, because all this time they had to live separately.
Mihrimakh also recalled that Rustem was always loyal to him, and never cheated. And the fact that Rustem gave the order to kill the Janissaries, just to save the life of the sovereign.
“You know the truth. If you hadn't killed brother Mustafa, he would have killed you.
The overlord said that the conversation was over, and later ordered to call Rustem.
Rustem-Pasha, going to the chambers of the sovereign, was shaking like an “aspen leaf”, he was sure that the sovereign would now execute him.
However, Suleiman said that he saved his life only because of Mihrimah, but henceforth Rustem should only deal with his family and not come across his eyes.
Of course, Rustem hoped to return to his previous position, but at the moment he was happy with such a decision.
