war of hearts

chapter four - mahidevran

" Mustafa should go to his Sanjak. He should have gone sooner. But I was have decided he should go within the following two weeks. Make your preparations"

That was what the sultan had told her after they had spent a Thursday night together. He told her as she was leaving.

the sultan said that he would be going alone and that she should prepare his household. She would spilt her time between both sons when Murad would go to his own Sanjak.

Firstly she made a list of concubines she would send with him. She had so far nine girls picked out. Since Manisa already had their own staff she would send only a few of her trustworthy kalfas. This way she may know what is happening.

Ibrahim went as far to offer that he would pay him visits whenever she couldn't. He would not be left unattended. She would make sure.

" my lion Mustafa will be going to his Sanjak within two weeks. I have selected nine concubines to leave with him along with two kalfas. Fidan hatun will be the head kalfa, she will take care of the financial needs and the matters of my son's privy chambers. Only the woman I picked out will be allowed to enter. Even before entering they will be checked. I want a medical update on the staff, concubines and my prince monthly.

You will inform me of everything and anything that happens".

She said as she walked past each person in her chambers.

" Ibrahim pasha will visit and so will I. Be prepared for suprise visits for we may just appear whenever we feel like it. No one is allowed to fall lazy and forsake their duties. If I hear of anything like this you will be punished"!

After explaining her expectations she dismissed the lot and went to handle other affairs. Sah sultan had kindly sent her husband to Manisa, he would make sure everything was safe and ready for her lion.

She would only have two weeks to train and make sure her chosen concubines were not traitors in disguise. She had selected the girls from the old palace and they would not arrive until he last few days. She would have to pay them a visit and send one of her trustworthy kalfas to train them.

" we will make preparations to visit the old palace. I have selected two of my loyal kalfas to train the concubines. They only have two weeks sumbal agha. I would like you to also have words since you are experienced in this field".

Sumbal aga had become one of her loyal supporters. He did turn towards hurrem when she gave birth to another boy but was quickly to support mahi after seeing how much people loved Mustafa.

Her only problem was gul aga, the stupid man had tried to trick her into trusting him. But she wasn't a fool. She'd rather trust a blind man then that leech of a snake. He was hurrem's firm supporter and wouldn't turn away from her unless she magically died.

The old aga nodded and left to manege other affairs. It was a busy time and she could not offered to make any mistakes.

The sultan had already informed her son, she assumed he broke the news to his siblings as well as Gulfem sultana.

" your son is leaving I heard" said the mother of Gevherhan sultana. They were sat in her chambers looking through some paperwork for her son's harem. Gulfem had very kindly offered to help her make the arrangements and was a great support.

" yes he is, I just wish I could go with him. But I can't leave my little ones unattended"

Gulfem deep in thought offered a solution to her worries.

" why don't you go for the first few months, I would happily take the little prince and Sultanas into my care. They will be safe and sound don't worry "!

After some consideration mahidevran said she would speak to the sultan about it. She had full faith in her friend and truth be told, it would worry her less if she could help him settle in.

" my brother is leaving, why can't I go with him" asked her daughter once news broke to everyone.

They were sat in the garden and were eating dinner, Mustafa was dining with his father and wouldn't be available for some time.

" because my angel he has duties and responsibilities. Just like you will one day"

" but then who will train us? Ibrahim"? She asked sadly.

Mahidevran almost forgot how much her daughters and Gevherhan loved to train. She herself had helped Gulfem in preparation all three Sultanas training leather.

" yes Ibrahim will train you, I will speak to him myself about this. Also you will visit your brother whenever I do. So don't be sad my darling " she said taking the girl into her arms.

Her sweet child she thought fondly

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