Duvarları içinde - within the walls

Chapter 15

I wonder if you remember the meaning of the name of Mihrimah's sword, Yağmur and horse Toprak 🫠

Sheikh Edebali managed to deliver the message to Malhun, who informed him of Osman's situation and whereabouts.

Mihrimah awaited the arrival of Sheikh Edebali with anticipation. She wondered whether or not he managed to deliver her message to Osman.

As Sheikh Edebali entered the inn, his presence radiated with an aura of wisdom. Mihrimah greeted him with her hand and her chest and a warm smile. ''Sheikh Edebali. Akça Derviş, it is an honor to welcome you. Your wisdom and guidance are always greatly valued.''

The sheikh returned Mihrimah's greeting with a gracious nod. ''Thank you, Mihrimah.''

With a sense of purpose, Mihrimah led Sheikh Edebali through the inn. As their footsteps echoed softly against the floor, Edebali spoke. ''The Rain that supplies the Soil with richness has arrived at the hidden ruler of the tribe.''

Mihrimah didn't need anyone to interpret what he said to her, and she was more than relieved of the good news.

As they reached the door to Alemshah's room, she pushed the door open and her eyes met Alemshah's. He gestured for the sheikh to sit on a cushion across him and Mihrimah to sit on the sofa beside him.

''Greetings, Vizier Alemshah.'' Sheikh Edebali started. ''I actually came to ask for permission about something. If you allow us... Tomorrow, for the transition of our apprentices to mastery, we'd like to hold a belt ceremony. ''

''You don't even have to ask me, of course. How could we say no to Sheikh Edebali? You can do it.''

Edebali smiled. ''Vizier Alemshah, I would like you to be by our side while our young Ahis* receive their mastery.''

''It makes me very happy and surprised too.''

Akça Derviş spoke. ''All Ahis and I are now under your command. We'd like all of Sögüt to see that.''

Mihrimah knew that they had something planned, it was most likely to get him away from the inn so her uncle could save his Alps. Mihrimah shifted to face the Vizier. ''If you want to, I can take you to the bazaar in Inegol and oversee the preparations,'' she suggested.

Alemshah pondered about it for a while and spoke. ''Good, Sheikh Edebali. I will gladly be there.'' he said and looked at Mihrimah proudly. ''And I can't express how grateful I am to have you by my side, Mihrimah.''

Mihrimah wanted to laugh but bit her lip slightly to restrain herself. ''Of course I'm always happy to help.''

The Sheikh thanked them and then left.

The Vizier turned to Konur, who was also present in the room. ''Edebali is a very dangerous man, Konur. He's definitely in contact with Osman. They're setting up a game. I will let them win their game. For now.

Tomorrow, while I'm with the Ahis, be very careful. You too, Mihrimah, you never know what can happen on the road. I'll make sure that a couple of soldiers will accompany you to Inegol.''

Mihrimah nodded in confirmation and said. ''Uhm.. I am kind of in need of a horse... You know, Toprak isn't around...''

''Very well, I will take care of that too, and I'll send a soldier for your horse tomorrow.''

''Thank you, but let someone who Toprak knows hand him over to the soldier. Otherwise, he'll be as stubborn as a mule and won't budge.''

Then she realized something. ''Oh, I also need a sword. Also tell the soldier to fetch Yağmur.''