Ten tips for Muhtesem Yuzyil's version of Topkapi Palace

Everyone always holds "secret" conversations in very public places, hallways, stairwells, the gardens...and they are always overheard. Keep this mind when you want to discuss secret matters. There is always someone listening. Pro Tip: Don't listen in on the Sultan, he has anger management issues.

Please just learn from Fahriye and don't even trust your husband's table. Get your own drink.

Don't bother. They won't tell you where the Sultan is. Tip: You can still push past them though and enter the chamber anyway.

Don't send love letters through him. He will sell you out instantly if caught. Pro Tip: Don't send love letters. They will turn up in the hands of those you are trying to keep them secret from!

If things are going great for you, don't brag. Just don't. It looks bad, everyone will hate you, and, you might even pay for it later. Trust this girl.

They're powerful. They run things. Just nod and obey. Pro tip: They like jewels and bribes. But, to obtain their loyalty, you must win their hearts over.

Only if you sit with the right crowd. The Sultan's table? No. They are always worried or calculating.

If you don't want to be yelled at, or worse, punished, just scrub that floor. Because you will be doing a lot of that at some point.

Really. Take it from Gulshah. Ottoman Slaps hurt.

Riots happen. A lot. And the rebels can enter the palace. Please just learn self defense. All 5 of the guards are busy holding the gate, which will open. Don't rely on the aghas either, there are only 5 of them too. Or 4. Do yourself a favour and don't rely on these guys.

Good. Because they will be recycled. Again and again, and again. You might end up wearing them, unless of course your gown is a recycled curtain or bed sheet.