utfi says to the Sultan that Mehmet became 20 years old and seems to be sad as he hasn’t been sent for sancak yet, so he fears that his father doesn’t trust him. The sultan says that Mehmet is the blood of his soul and he fully trusts him. Rustem is annoyed, as soon as, he hears about the discussion. Hurrrem, pretenting being sad, tells Mihrimah that her father is very upset with Mustafa, because wanting to keep the janissaries happy, gave them money. Mihrimah tells her that Mustafa does not have bad aim and Hurrem tells her that the only thing she cares about, is Suleiman....that she can not sleep at nights because she worries if something happens to her Majesty with all what is happening. Rustem comes and says that the princes will leave for training on proposal of Lutfi, but Hurrem feels uncomfortable hearing this. Mihrimah tells them that this would be happened some time. Nigar asks for Sah's help, but Sah says she can not keep her because this would make the Sultan feel discomfort. Nigar tells that if she helps her, she have a important proposal for her (Sah). Hurrem tells that Rustem must be do something not the Princes go away, because then she could not stay at the palace. The discussion is interruptedd by the nurse Emine. Suleiman discusses with Bali Bey and Barbarossa about the princes. Both say it's time the Princes to go for training. Sah and Hatice are happy when Lutfi says, that the sultan agreed to send the Princes for training. They consider that they will get rid of Hurrem, as she ought to go with Mehmet. Emine who is Sah's spy, informs her that Hurrem is very uncomfortable and she does not want to leave Mehmet for training. Suleiman says to the envoy of Hungary that he is the one, who will decide who will get the throne of Hungary and that if Ferdinand dares to do so, let him go and get it. Suleiman agrees with Lutfi's proposal to send Mehmet to Amasya for training. Mehmet listens to them excited. They also decide, to send Selim to Konya and Beyazid to Kütahya. Sah is glad to be rid of Hurrem and tells Lutfi that she has a plan to get rid of Rustem. Hatice and Sah visit Mihrimah's palace, to see the baby. Among women accompanying them with covered faces, is also Nigar. Hurrem tells Rustem that since they can not prevent Mehmet to go for training, they have to make sure to send him in Manisa training leading to the throne. Rustem tells her that Mustafa is there so many years and it is difficult to get rid of him. Hurrem tells him that she did what he wanted and got married with Mihrimah. Thus, he should find a way to throw Mustafa away Manisa. Hatice tells Mihrimah that she seems sad and Mihrimah replies that she is just tired. Nigar manages to escape from the other women and is hidden in Mihrimah's palace. Mihrimah asks her mother to stay with her at night, not to leave her alone, so that in the morning to go along to the palace to see and her father that she missed him. Sah has restless night and Mercan wonders if they should have trust Nigar. He is afraid if she hurts Mihrimah's baby, instead of Rustem. After everyone has slept, Nigar appears. Having a candlestick for weapon, she manages reach the baby's room and looks at it with eyes lost.
English summary of Episode 288 (mutesem yuzyil 99 bolum)
