Having fallen into slavery to the Ottomans, Alexandra did not intend to put up with fate and in every possible way expressed her displeasure in the harem. However, Nigar-Khatun was able to explain to the slave that if she wants to become a sultana, she must obey, study well and give birth to an heir to the sultan.
Alexandra did not want to remain a slave, so she decided to do something, to get into the chambers of the sovereign.
When the young padishah walked through the harem, Alexandra, contrary to all the rules, raised her head and called out to the Sultan by name. But even this did not seem enough to the Russian slave. In front of the entire harem, Alexandra fell into the arms of the Sultan. And then, in his arms, she lost consciousness.
Alexandra wanted Suleiman to notice and remember her. And she got her way. The young padishah thought about the Russian slave all day, and in the evening on the halvette, he threw her a purple kerchief.
Alexandra won her first victory - she was able to draw the attention of the padishah to herself and receive an invitation to his chambers. Only Valide the Sultan found out that the Russian slave intended to take possession of the heart of her son, and decided to teach her a lesson. At night, instead of Alexandra, his main concubine Mahidevran entered the ruler's chambers.
Valide was able to show the slave woman her place, but Suleiman could not allow decisions to be made for him. Even if these decisions are made by his mother. The next night, Suleiman received the desired slave in his chambers. Alexandra fell in love with the Sultan at first sight and her love was mutual.
Contrary to centuries-old traditions, the Sultan spent the sacred Thursday night not with the main concubine Mahidevran, but with the Russian slave, whom he gave a new name - Khyurrem.
Alexandra Anastasia Lisowska charmed the sovereign with her beauty and cheerful disposition and immediately felt her power. Now for Alexandra Anastasia Lisowska it was important to become the beloved and only concubine of his master, and of course give birth to his son.
