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After Lady Agnes left me with Princess Sibylla, it was determined that I would embroider a handkerchief as part of my queenly training... something that I didn't enjoy, But I was relieved that Lady Agnes wasn't around as we embroidered. I still have a long way to go to appease Baldwin's mother... She is just like any other unpleasant mother-in-law, Princess Sibylla, on the other hand, looks to be different; she appears to be pleasant.... As I observed her, "Ouch!" I injured my finger by accident with…
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Servants rush in and out of the huge dining hall, carrying refreshments to Lady Agnes, the mother of King Baldwin and Princess Sibylla. "Why is that girl taking so long?" inquired Lady Agnes, who, despite her age, possessed a refined and dignified appearance, with a thin and delicate stature, fair white skin, blue grey eyes, and a sharp nose, as she sips her tea. "Patience, mother... I am sure the new queen was well informed that we were going to visit her," Princess Sibylla, who sat next her mother,…
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Baldwin's POV : She was as beautiful as the stars in the sky as she walked down the aisle, I reached out for her hands and as we walked to the altar, I was completely dazed throughout the wedding... I can't believe she's going to be my wife so soon... I'm not sure if I'm deserving of her. She is stunning and dazzling, and I... Her exact opposite... I was utterly lost in thought when I heard William ask me to kiss her, which made my heart race yet I couldn't bring myself to do so... It is not because I…
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Today is the day King Baldwin and I will marry. He rescued me from Bohemond by proposing marriage, a marriage bound by my loyalty and mutual trust in each other. This marriage was not recorded in history books because King Baldwin IV never married in the first place, he died at the young age of 24; now the course of history has changed and I am not sure how it will affect the future; I am nervous about the outcome because I am aware that I did change some events during this time, but it is the only way I…
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Mabel, the Head Governess, came to meet me for the Queen lesson a week before the wedding. She was a sophisticated tall, slender elderly woman with dark eyes and a prominent nose. She was dressed in a traditional mediaeval green gown and a white whimper that covered her head and neck. She had a stoic expression on her face, but she was also graceful. "It is an honour to serve you, your grace," she says gracefully. "The honour is mine," I say as I return the curtsy. "I've heard you're the personal…-
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"Now... we've already decided to marry.... and I wanted to propose a plan," I said nervously "A plan?" he inquired. "Yes..." I said, clasping my hands together, "I know that Bohemond will not concede defeat until he gets what he wants, and I only know one solution." "What is it?" "I will have to promise to give him power once I am crowned Queen, but it will only be for show until I find a way to permanently stop him," I explained. "I know I'm in no position, but we need to act as if he will benefit…
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The late morning sun was warm on the stone floor of the study. King Baldwin IV sat alone, sleeves rolled up, one gloved hand resting beside an open manuscript. He was deep in study—maps, letters, and reports sprawled around him like a silent army. He barely looked up when a knock came—not at the door, but lightly on the window. Brows raised, he turned, only to find Lady Philippa crouched outside the arched window frame, her face flushed with mischief and a grin that could outshine the sun. "Your…
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It was the same nightmare... But this one was different; it felt genuine... I was walking aimlessly... It was extremely dark. Someone familiar took my hand... She was the same child from my previous dream; she is pale, with long thick black hair pulled back in a fishtail braid and dressed in a white satin gown. Where are we going?" I enquire, and she did not respond, instead pointing outside. Then it became extremely cold... Then there's a strong gust of wind... Then I found myself standing outside a…
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"I thought she was just a strumpet..." Before he could finish his sentence, King Baldwin thrust his sword into his stomach and disembowelled him. "Death is the punishment for your crime," Baldwin said coldly to Gustav. "May God have mercy on your soul," King Baldwin said grimly as he chopped off Gustav's head and told his knights, "display his head at the castle gates, let it be an example to anyone who will commit the same act." There was blood everywhere... His silver mask had become stained with fresh…
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I couldn't see anything because it was pitch black. I've been running nonstop. I tried to yell, but my voice wouldn't come out; instead, I heard someone crying. "Why do you do that, Mother?" The voice said It was a young girl's voice. I scream at the top of my lungs, "W-who are you?!" but there is no response. "Help me please," she begs in agony. "Where are you?! " I scream as I keep running. "Here," a whisper comes from behind my ears, and as I open my eyes, I realise it was just a nightmare. I am back…
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After Emma helped me clean up, I went straight to my work area, excited to try out the DIY water filter system that I learned in high school, and Abu was equally excited. We built the first water filter system in the mediaeval era, and after filtering the water, I instruct Abu to get the filtered water and boil it. We finished two drums of filtered cured water. "I believe we require a larger filtering glass jar for large amounts of water," I stated. "Well, we should talk to the glass maker and see if…
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I ran like a crazy woman into the castle hall, thinking to myself, What the hell is going on with me? As I ran, I'm so embarrasseddd!! Then I was knocked over. "Oh milady! I am sorry, are you all right?" a familiar voice said, reaching out his hand to help me stand up. "I'm fine," I say as I reach for Sir Roger's hand to help me stand. "What happened to you?" he inquired, "did someone do this to you?" he added solemnly. "Huh?" I exclaimed, inspecting my tea-stained dress and unruly hair. "No one…
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My heart was racing with a mix of guilt and excitement... Is it because I forced him to remove his mask when I knew it would make him vulnerable, but I needed to disinfect and clean his facial wound. Under the moonlight, as he raised his head, he carefully removed his silver mask and white vail, and I was surprised to see his bare face for the first time. If it weren't for his leprotic wound, which covers his right face over his right eye and extends all the way to his ear with fresh wound you could…
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"I heard that the lady left the castle grounds with Omar, Aimery told me in detail on how they argued earlier. I understand Omar's reaction to my decision to let the lady work with him. He was my personal physician after his master's death. he is very passionate and an intelligent man. he rarely speaks and follow orders meekly. this is the first time I heard him complaining." As I looked out the window of my workplace, I let out a sigh. " Lady Philippa certainly knows how to get the castle riled up. I hope…
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"My lady, may I ask you a question?" Aimery asked as we walked down the hall to His Majesty's Royal Physician Chamber. "Yes.. shoot," I say. "Shoot?" What should I shoot? , my lady? he asked "No, it means go ahead and ask," I said. "Oh... my lady, I've been meaning to ask you why you joined the king's court," he asked. "Well, I'd like to gain my independence." "Independence? That is very unusual for a noble lady to ask, because a lady like yourself cannot live alone, and noble ladies must rely on…
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"I am sorry, My Lady, if I am unable to show you around the castle; perhaps next time, but don't worry, I will let my attendants accompany you to your new residence," King Baldwin said. "Don't worry, your majesty, I can manage from here," Lady Philippa say as she gracefully bow to his majesty. Lady Philippa was escorted to her residence following the High Court trial, while King Baldwin went to meet his other vassal for the war meeting. As she entered the castle hall, Lord Roger De Moulin greeted her.…
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