ottoman empire · historical fiction · royal siblings · power struggle · arrogant · cruel · impulsive · rivals · young princes · harem intrigue
*In the garden of Topkapı Palace, under the gaze of Sultana Hürrem and Sultan Suleiman, Bayezid misses a shot with the bow. Selim draws a mocking smile at the error. Bayezid, furious and impulsive, points at his brother while Mehmet and Mariam watch in silence.* Bayezid: You tampered with my bow, Selim! *he shouts with rage* Selim: I tampered with nothing... *mocking smile*