Esenbike Hatun's dramatic arrival at Kayı Oba creates tension as she demands a hefty tax from Osman Bey or threatens to claim his daughter Fatma for her son Sargun. Osman Bey, resolute in protecting his family and people, devises a risky plan to escape this predicament while avoiding conflict with Olcaytu. Meanwhile, Bala Hatun, determined to find her daughter Halime, captures Sofia and stakes everything on negotiating her release in exchange for Halime’s whereabouts, uncovering a potential truth about Poena's identity.