Kadin Cecylia, still resolute in her decision to promote concubines after healing from labor, calls upon four members of the Harem which she has found worthy.
“Laila, Daughter of Mahmoud Agha, The Sultan was pleased with your surprise. My niece, you will enter my harem as Baş Ikbal,” with one sentence, Cecylia had stunned the room. As the Senior Favorite and newest member of the Harem made way to stand by her cousin, the First Wife spoke again, “You will be granted household staff, allowance, and entrusted with the care of the Third Prince.”
In the silence, Cecylia spoke again, “Usta Myra,” she stilled at her mistress’ address. “You will train Tasha Cariye in midwifery, alongside Usta Safaa, when it is evident their studies are complete and you have borne The Sultan a second son, you will be entitled to your own household and appointment as Godze,” the expectation was clear.
The First Wife, living up to her role, swiftly stood. “Usta Khyra,” she announced, taking the girl’s hand, “As Second Favorite, you will be entitled to household staff, allowance, and entrusted with the care of Hatice Hatun. Rise, Ikbal Khyra.”
She then turned to Usta Anna, “As Godze, you will be entitled to an allowance and a household after you have given The Sultan a child,” Kadin Cecylia hesitated, not wanting to endorse The Sultan’s desire for the woman, “Rise, Godze Anna.”