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[the-bloody-ruby]

Okay I was wondering if you could write a fic about BaldwinXyan!reader?? Because I think it'd be fun if like the reader was a badass and completely head over heels for Baldwin while the king is like clueless. They get married and all of a sudden his enemies start to disappear, he has less work to do and is just enjoying life while the reader is making sure he's having a nice time which is her way of showing she loves him? Idk if that's in your style if not then it's totally okay! I love your fic btwꨄ︎

Baldwin IV X Yan!Reader

⚠Warnings⚠ historically inaccurate, yandere themes, death (not baldie or Reader), reader is a menace.

✎Note✐ reader is a female in this. This is not the actual historical figure but the figure from KoH movie. The author has been awake for the past 17 hours so please bear with me-

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You can't believe it's actually happening!!

You are getting married to your love, your soulmate, your everything ♥︎.

Not that you were surprised since this marriage mostly happened because you worked hard for it to happen, you got your hands dirty so an arranged marriage could happen between the Duke's household and the household of Anjou, the King's household. But it's okay, your beloved is worth is all the hard work ♥︎♥︎.

You know that it's an arranged marriage and that Baldwin may not hold feelings for you, at least for now. You will win him sooner or later, what matters now is getting rid of those pests who is ruining the peace you're trying to create for Baldwin. after all he deserves a peaceful court, he deserves the best.

Just because you two got married doesn't mean your work is over, in fact the hardest challenge is yet to come. You got a lot of work to do, a lot of nobles and ladies to get rid of.. Ugh.. And of course on top of your list is none other than old dear Sybilla and her husband.. What was his name again? Oh, guy.

Guy is annoying but he is not that much of a memorable 'rival' anyone who stands in your or Baldwin's happiness is a rival in your opinion the problem lays with his wife, your Beloved's sister, princess Sybilla of Jerusalem. She is actually quite the powerful opponent because you can't just kill his sister.

But she's asking for it! - probably y/n while holding an axe.

anyway, if you can't kill her then just banish her, after all you're a queen now so technically you can do that.. You just need an excuse to do so. Not that winbald would mind, Sybilla is just a threat to his throne as long as she is alive but he is just too kind to get rid of her so you'll just do it yourself :D.

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It was evening when you and Baldwin were having 'bonding time' which is him reading a book and you staring at him for hours but this time, you were dozing off while staring at floor "Something on your mind?." He ask as he puts the book down "Mm? Yes." You answer with loving smile as he waits silently for you to continue "sybilla, don't you think it's time we send her and her husband away from court?."

After that sentence he stared at you for a holy moly 10 minutes without blinking "why would I banish my own sister?." He said in a curious and not in a defensive tone like you had expected. You took this chance to plant seeds of doubt "well.. Don't you think about it from time to time?.. As long as she and guy is in the heart of the heart both of them is a threat to you. Many would support her if not guy, especially since she has a son, a son that could be a promising heir if she becomes queen."

You don't expect him to immediately exile them, Baldwin isn't like that. What you do is simply plant the seeds of doubt and just leave it to mother nature to do it job and make the seeds grow into a tree. "I get your concerns but don't worry about it, whatever does sybilla feel towards me, it doesn't mean she is stupid enough to actually try to kill me." he says it in a smooth voice, gentle and free of concern and doubts, but not for long.

He stared at your 'worried' face "But if it brings you some peace I'll consider it." He says it like it's a promise before grabbing his book.

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Ever since that conversation, despite his better judgement, he can't help but grow suspicious of every action sybilla takes. Fights for the throne is a very real thing and considering his condition, many nobles may not see him as a good enough of a ruler. He doesn't want to think this way but sybilla has the upper hand if she tries to dethrone him.

He tries to ignore this growing concern but he can't, he knows how sybilla hates him and her husband definitely wants him out of way to the throne. He thinks about your words from time to time, if he just sends sybilla away from court that means he would weaken her since she wouldn't have much influence over the court..

He could trail her for treason but he doesn't want that, especially since it would terribly effect his nephew, With his condition he will probably never have kids, no heirs. Making his nephew is only successor, he can't afford to execute his nephew's mother and exile him away. The kid will grow resentment and Baldwin won't be able to forgive himself knowing he caused such a pain to his own blood.

Sending sybilla and her family away is the only safe option available and if this is the safest way then he will do it.

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"I had considered your concerns regarding my sister and her family." He stated flatly without looking at you as both of you were enjoying the view of the grand garden from the terrace, you stare at him of the corner of your eye as you try to read his body language "And what do you think, your grace?." You replied with calmness, because you already know what he would say. You just feel it, and up till now your gut feeling never failed you.

He kept quiet for some time before letting out a breath he didn't know he was holding "I have come to the realization that your concerns are valid. It is unfortunate but my sister is a threat to me, I rather not end her life over a throne that I would not live long enough to enjoy unless she actually tries to do something.." He sighs "what do you think I should do?.." He finally looks at you.

Ah.. The fact that he trusts you this much to be this vulnerable with you... It just makes your entire year...

Does that mean that you wouldn't use this trust for your advantage? No. Of course not! don't be a such a party spoiler! >:D

you collect all your courage and hold his hands in yours, trying to make him see you as more then a queen.. More than a political deal.. See you as a wife, a lover. "This may be a rough decision but remember when making this decision you are not just king Baldwin IV, you are also Baldwin, just Baldwin. I know it would pain you to cause pain for your own blood so I'd recommend again my idea. Exile them, it's the safest way without hurting anyone or causing real damage.."

He didn't pull away, he just started down at your hands holding his for a minutes before he tightens his grip on your hands. Not painfully but rather a gentle grip as if you are fragile despite him being the fragile one in the relationship "you're right, this is the safest decision. I'll send the order." He said as he pulled his away and stood, you stood up as well and bowed for him as he walked away.

As soon as you make sure he is out of sight you break into laughter, it is not very ladylike to laugh like this especially when you're a queen but right now you could not give a fuck. "I guess I should send servants to help her highness pack her things.." You say to yourself as you try to control yourself before anyone comes in and sees the queen tweakin.

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Sybilla was obviously pissed off when she heard that she and her family is sent away to live in a different palace and that palace happens to be the furthest one from the capital! It's an obvious exile yet she can do nothing about because even refusing an exile order from the king is considered rebellion then she would even face a far harsher sentence then exile, death sentence.

So shutting up and swallowing it is the only thing she can do, oh and she does know that this is your doing. It's not that she actually has evidence, she just knows it.

Nobles who didn't really see Baldwin as a suitable one to rule? Gone. Generals who would rebel at any given chance? Executed for treason. Cardinals who were corrupted? Exiled.

She just knows it's you. You had always looked out for her brother and she hated you for it. You were a nuisance and become even more of a threat when you married that stupid leper brother of hers.

'This isn't over yet.' Is what her eyes scream as she glares at you while getting into the carriage that will take her away from here. On this particular day you decided to hold a ball because why not celebrate your latest victory!?.

Nothing could spoil this for you and you took all necessary precautions to ensure that she will never be able to survive this accident..

After all, this palace is located in the middle of nowhere and on the way it a high possibility that the carriage will be attacked by bandits.. Bandits would not waste this chance of stealing literal royalty.. It's like jackpot if they manage to find one in the middle of nowhere and defenseless..

Well bandits are bandits wherever they are people you paid for them to attack the carriages or not. Yeah you said before that you would not or can't kill her but guess what? change of plans!.

Don't worry, the kid will not be harmed. The main target is sybilla and guy.

You're not that heartless ♥︎

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[the-bloody-ruby]

Hi!💕 if you do requests, could you do a fanfiction with Baldwin IV? Like where the readers is not from Jerusalem and do not understand the language and when she is strolling through the royal library, looking through some books and their pictures. Baldwin watches from afar, and reader is not aware of that, and accidentally opens a book filled with sex education, like some description and a painted position and gets all flustered and Baldwin watches everything happen and he knows which book they picked up?💕😮‍💨

Love your work btw❤️

Baldwin IV X Reader

You didn't specifically said if its a yandere or not so I did a not yandere version so here you go 💕

⚠Warnings⚠ historically inaccurate, baldiwn being a tease, sex mentioned but not detailed.

✎Note✐ reader is a female in this. This is not the actual historical figure but the figure from KoH movie. Baldiwn and reader are married here.

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This is a living hell.

You don't know how you did survive up till now in this frankish court, you're most likely a Saracen considering you know nothing of Latin, the official language of the church and because of that, everything from official papers to books are written in Latin.

You do know little bit of France since its the day to day language spoken here but still, EVERYTHING IS FUCKING LATIN.

Well, as a queen of Jerusalem, you should learn to speak and write Latin whatever you like it or not since it's the language used for official documents and apparently the only words you know of Latin is.. Nothing.

They say the best way to learn is to try to read or write and with little bit of help you will master whatever language, best way they said. With that idea on your mind you head to none other than the library.

It was big and filled with books, it was expected since the king is quite fond of reading and you are fond of teasing him about it "can you get any more boring?." You say as you playfully poke the cheek of his mask which he didn't bother responding to yet you can tell he isn't bothered by it.

You look around a bit, looking for an interesting enough book to read, soon enough you found a book that looks almost torn apart, it seems like no one used it for a long time since it was quite hidden away, I wonder why? Well you got your answer.

As soon as you opened the book you saw something that made you instantly rethink all your life decisions, a full drawn image showing two human beings, both are naked and one is entering the other. While your cheeks are burning red you didn't notice someone watching you from away, you didn't notice him at all.

Baldwin originally came to the library to return some books he took and to take another ones, that's when he saw you from afar, he got curious since you know nothing about Latin if he remembers correctly so what are you doing in a library filled with Latin books? Are you lost? No it can't be, it's been months since you two got married and moved here, by now you know the palace well enough to at least know where you are.

So what are you doing- is that.. a sex education book?... He knows that you didn't pick on purpose, for God's sake you can't even read the title.. But does that mean he won't tease you back for all the times you teased him? No.

While you are busy being flustered, you suddenly left someone's hand on your shoulder and you pray to whatever is in the sky for it to be some servant to help you out of here but unfortunately for you, whatever is in the sky seems to have put you on mute for the day.

As you turn around your eyes met his, you immediately shut the book and held it so tight to your chest, he just looked at you and stated "I never thought you'd be interested in such books, considering my condition." With that you wished death upon yourself, you were never redder before "it's not what it looks like.. Baldwin-" you tried to save whatever is left of your dignity but he just grabbed the book away from your grasp.

"Well.. I'm not judging" he is definitely judging "if you want I could translate it for you-" "NO!!." you yelled so loud that some servants came to check on the situation, he sent them away fastly. this was too much, you never ever thought Baldwin could be such a tease, if he continues like this you might get a heart attack or throw yourself out of the window.

You kept looking down at the floor as he returned the education book back to it original place "Mm.." He hums, he turned to you and lifted up your chin to meet his gaze "if you want, I could order some books of that type in your own language if you want.. Or I could still translate it for you if you want." You glare at him, you're on the edge of tears "I don't want it.. Go away..."

"As you wish, but my offer is always available." With that he left, as soon you made sure he's out of sight, you grabbed the book from the shelf once again.

You went to the fireplace and threw the book there, watching it turning into ashes, god.. After this you will avoid Baldwin till he eventually forget about this or stop teasing you about it.

Spoiler alert: he neither forgot nor stopped bringing it up.

[the-bloody-ruby]

Could you do Yan!Baldwin IV x a fem!reader who has a personality similar to Irish mythology’s Emer (Basically, Emer was said to have the ‘six gifts of womanhood’:beauty, a melodious voice, skill in needlework, eloquence, chastity, and wisdom. But despite having all the trappings of the ‘proper lady’ archetype, Emer was actually sharp-tongued and feisty, doing things like boasting that all the men in ulster would leave their wives if only she encouraged it, at one point insulting King Conocbar (to his face) and then giving all his warriors a tongue lashing, when her husband angers her she arms herself with a dagger and has fifty of her handmaidens don armor and they go confront him, etc)

(Ignore this if you want. I won’t take it personally)

Yan!Baldwin IV X Emer!Reader

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⚠Warnings⚠ historically inaccurate, sibylla being a bitch, forced relationship, slut shaming (not by Baldwin).

✎Note✐ reader is a female in this. This is not the actual historical figure but the figure from KoH movie. Sorry if I didn't match Elmer's personality but it was quite hard to write about her cuz I didn't know about her story and couldn't any videos about her to explain her story so this was written based of your description and my understanding.

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Being the face of the court is no easy job or title. You are the daughter of a high ranking noble in the Frankish Court of Jerusalem but that not what made you the face of high society, it's your six gifts of womenhood.

Beauty.

Melodious voice.

Needlework.

Eloquence

Chastity.

Wisdom.

Being the perfect lady in the eyes of high society according to standards didn't came without hatred.

Haters gonna hate - Probably Y/n.

Up till now, no matter what the other ladies tried to throw at you, you always came at top. No other woman was ever and will ever overshadow you. That includes sibylla, princess sibylla of Jerusalem, the oldest sister of king Baldwin IV of Jerusalem.

Although you did not have the pleasure of meeting his majesty yet, you had the displeasure of meeting her highness sibylla. You and her highness are on everything but good terms.

She hated you. you were everything that she should be as a princess, and also her sweet husband has been given you some glances through almost every ball you attend.

It's not like you mind the attention, you don't love men stares but you love women glares. It's entertainment in it finest form.

One evening, the princess approached with her ladies in waiting following right behind her. "Don't you have any shame?." She asks, her blue eyes stare right into your eyes, you couldn't help but smirk. "Did I do something inappropriate, your majesty?." You replied with mocking, playful tone.

"Yes, you are whoring yourself." Her words wipe the smirk off your face completely. "I don't quite understand, what are you referring to?-" "you know exactly what I'm talking about." She cuts you, getting closer to you.

You decided to play along, if she says you a whore then you will be a whore. "Guy?.. Don't worry dear, he's not my cup of tea... Besides if I really had my eyes set on him, he would not be spending the night by your side every night-" with that her hand comes hard at your cheek, if you could you would stab her with a dagger but unfortunately you would be executed on the stop if you even dared to harm a hair from the Royal blood.

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Despite months passing since that event, your pride was still wounded from the slap. You want revenge and you got an idea on your mind. Christmas is near so a celebration ball is near. It's time to put your needlework skills to the test.

Tonight is the night you execute your plan or you get yourself expected, you either fail miserably or succeed.

Turn by turn noble gave their gifts to his majesty, king Baldwin IV. The finest of Silk fabrics, weapons, jewelry, books and tapestries. As much as it seems like innocent gift giving it was more of trying to gain political favors. Soon enough it was your turn 'come on, Y/n! Remember who you are!!' That ego of yours loves to put you in awkward situations but here we go, you were trying to calm yourself because you are actually.. Nervous.. You thought that your gift was a good idea to leave him interested but from what you see, he didn't react much of the other's lavish presents, it's probably the mask. But Would your gift be enough to leave an impression on him?.. God you should have thought this through, where did your wisdom go!?!...

But you can't just run now! It's your turn for God's sake! It would be more embarrassing if you ran away and as they say, anything is better than nothing..

You bow before looking up at him with that infamous smile of yours "your grace.." You begin, trying to find the right words "it it well known your fondness of chess and accordingly, I brought you chess." You tried not to break out as his eyes stare at you through his mask.. 'God please take my soul away already...' "A-and.. I brought you another gift, a personal one if you would." Ah, that caught his attention, you can feel it.

You went up to him, kneeled down in front of him.. You were never this close to him. You held his hand in yours before kissing the back of his gloved hand then you directly looked into his blue eyes, you felt lost in the moment, forgetting the nobles that are shocked at your boldness, yes you were always this daring but this was too much even for you.

You pulled away your hand as your grab something.. A handkerchief?.. "Your majesty.. Please accept this handkerchief as I had embroidered the coat of arms of our holy Jerusalem.." Ah, kingdom of Jerusalem's cross.. A large central cross with four smaller crosses in each quadrant. It's not a bad gift if you think about since his majesty does value his kingdom but the deeper meaning of the handkerchief is something else.. And it smells nice, is it perfumed?.

You see in Medieval times, gifting handkerchief could mean a love token, especially if embroidered, perfumed and 'personal' gift which matches the description of your lovely gift, it is out right flirting.. You are risking your pride, if he rejects this handkerchief you will be forever the laugh stock of the court and sibylla will forever taunt you- he took it..

He. Took. It

HE. TOOK. IT

One point for Y/n and zero for sibylla.

You finally rose up, you bowed then left, the ball continued with tension.. "Is she aiming for marriage?.." Many whispered, others whispered "probably looking for favor.." But all said "the king accepted it."

As usual Christmas celebration in court lasts for 12 days. In these days your grin never faded no matter what others whispered or what sibylla had to say, ever since his majesty accepted your intimate gift your ego had been fed.

You went out to the grand garden to catch a break from all the gossip, you felt someone behind you. You prepared yourself mentally to yell at this man to get lost but as soon as you turned around you were surprised to find his majesty few steps away from you. It is quite awkward after the handkerchief.

He didn't speak yet his eyes said a lot "the handkerchief you gifted me was made well." He stated, his blue eyes never leaving yours. You smirk and get even closer "I'm pleased that you like it.. I made it myself for you." Your words just more the situation more 'inappropriate' then it already is, if someone from the court saw you the gossiping would never end.. It didn't matter now.. What matters is that it's only you two in this grand garden..

"I'll keep that in mind." He commented before taking off his ruby ring and handing it to you, you simply stared at him with genuine shock. For once it's you who are taken off guard by a man.

At first you thought he only accepted the handkerchief out of pity that you will be forever mocked if he rejected it but now since he gave a ring, a jewelry he previously wore. It means he officially accepted your 'romantic' feelings.

Now if you play your cards right he will be yours, the court will be yours, Jerusalem will be yours. You be more powerful than ever and then not even Sibylla can do anything against you.

You decided to shot your shot "A ring?.. Now my handkerchief seems dull but I expected nothing less from a king." You teased, he hummed "dull? Even small simple things can have deep meanings so don't look down on it just because it's a handkerchief." It feels like he's scolding you and he is.

You glare at him which didn't go unnoticed by him as he stopped his lecture and returned to his looking-through-your-soul stare which made things awkward again before you cut the tension "how is the chess, your grace?." You ask with a smile yet gentle smile, trying to change the topic.

"Huh.. I haven't tried it yet, care enough to join me in a game?." This is your chance to get closer to him, to get to know him better, to understand him better. "It would be my honor, your majesty."

With that you two ended up spending hours playing chess and much to your annoyance he won most all of the time, you don't know how yet it feels like he could read your moves like an open book.

Finally, you managed to win. 1 for y/n, 21 for Baldwin. By the time that happened it is almost midnight and the sounds of music and people talking in the main Hall has faded completely. God, for how long have you been in his office? As you stood to leave he grabbed your wrist gently "what kind of king would I be if I let a lady leave in the middle of the night?." With that you had to stay in the palace for the night.

Soon enough the sun rose up, servants dressed you up and before you could order a carriage, his majesty 'requests' you to join him in breakfast and remember, refusing a King's 'request' is never an option so here you go. "I hope you had a good sleep." He comments as he dig into his breakfast.

"It was alright, thanks for your concern your majesty." You answered, you looked at the food before looking back at him "Will you grant me permission to leave afterwards?." You ask, he stops eating "Why?."

"Do you find displeasure in my company?."

His voice was gentle yet it felt an unsettling feeling in you, why is he acting like this?.. "No.. Is it wrong for me to desire to go home?." You try your best to avoid saying anything that can be twisted into a different meaning.

"Home..?" He stated, before letting out a chuckle. It was soft and gentle like you'd expect.. But it left a bitter taste in your tongue. "This is your home."

This is your home

This. Is. Your. Home.

Four simple words that sent a shiver down your spine, his voice was cold when he said it. "What?." It came out naturally as he holds your hands with his gloved ones, his fingers brush against the Ruby ring you're wearing. "Is there something wrong?.. This is your home now.. Aren't we lovers?." As you attempted to say something he cuts you with placing a piece of bread in your mouth, with that this conversation was left unfinished.

Time passed fast, weeks turned into months and soon enough your wedding day came in spring. You don't understand yourself, you never truly did, you had always thought that once you marry someone with such power like a king, like Baldwin, all your problems would disappear, no one would ever dare to disrespect you, no one will be able to order you around, you would never ever kneel to someone, to sybilla, once again and it's true, that what would happen when you marry him.

But why aren't you happy?, why such emptiness in your heart? Is it about love? No you aren't foolish, in this time and age love is never an option really, love doesn't feed bread, it doesn't pay for luxuries and definitely it doesn't raise you in statues.

Yes Baldwin is a sweetheart, truly. He never raised his hand or voice at you, he may have quite literally held you hostage in his palace but he never treated you badly, in fact he was quite the generous man in his 'hospitality' yet you can't find it in yourself to love him.

At the start you did like him. despite his illness, he is quite the match but his actions lately, as loving as they may be, they couldn't make you feel...

Safe

It felt wrong, this is wrong.

No matter how this may be sugar coated it doesn't change the fact that you are being forced in this relationship! Baldwin didn't ask for your hand! He simply just took it because he can!

You were living in this cage of a palace when he just announced that you two will get married out of nowhere! He doesn't get to do this, right.. He can't.. He doesn't own you..

This... It boils your blood.. You wish to smack the shit of him and run away..

Yet

For once in your life, you truly feel helpless, powerless...

Weak

You hate it but what can you do..? Unfortunately, unfortunately.. Killing the king and running away is not an option.. Killing him would be almost impossible, even if you did, where would you go? The entire kingdom would be looking for you and your family would never help you.

'You have to endure' you tell yourself as you look into the mirror one last time before turning away and head into the door, heading into your inescapable fate.

You have to endure..

You will endure..

And he will by your side till you accept him.. And maybe.. Love him?..

Oh sweetheart Baldwin is no fool.

He knows you don't love him, he can tell. He has some sort of sixth sense that allows him to read people like an open book. After all, thanks to this 'trustful' court with time you will learn to know, to understand when someone is lying to your face with full confidence guy of lusignan

Now, now. Don't keep him waiting, he's waiting for you to become his under the eyes of God, his lawful wife under the eyes of everyone, including sybilla despite her displeasure. Part of him likes to see her pissed

Tonight everyone will wish you long and happy marriage, don't keep them waiting.

May it be blessed ♥︎.

Sorry pookies for not posting for sometime but write block killed me (#×_×)

I got many unfinished darts 😭 but I'll try to finish requests first then I'll start with the series then secondary stuff, I'll try to post about different fandoms but I'm quite scared to do so plz give me advice ♥︎♡

[the-bloody-ruby]

Yan!Baldwin IV X Reincarnation!Reader

✎Summary✐ you got reincarnated as Baldwin's wife.

⚠Warnings⚠ historically inaccurate, sibylla being a bitch, racism?(I don't if it counts as racism btw it has nothing to do with skin color).

✎Note✐ reader is a female in this. Author hates this but decided to post it anyway. This is not the actual historical figure but the figure from KoH movie.

✎Tags✐ @jsprien213 @lunamoonbby @random4137

✎part 1✐✎coming soon✐

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You were in your bedchamber taking a 'nap'.

At least that's what you told the maids in order for them to leave you alone. In reality you were busy thinking of a plan to get money without catching attention.

You can't just borrow money from the treasury. Yes as a queen you do have that authority but borrowing a good amount that will make you live comfortably once you get away will raise many eyebrows and in a court like this any innocent action can be twisted into treason and besides, doing such a mistake is very stupid when you have an enemy like Siyblla.

Yes an enemy. Up till now she has done nothing but hurt you and if you are correct, both of Baldwin and Sibylla weren't on good terms as in Siyblla wanted the throne for herself and her husband.

You don't understand how he tolerates her or guy for that matter but for sure Baldwin has the patience of a saint.

Anyway, you would make a good amount of money if you sell your jewelry, but you will have to do it slowly so no one would suspect anything because it would be weird if half of Queen's jewelry just disappeared out of nowhere and you can't keep getting out of the palace to sell it to jewelers.

You thought of selling clothes but then you remembered that at this time and age they didn't sell already made clothes but rather fabrics and you can't tear off the fabrics of your dresses without damaging them so it will be a big effort for little payment so no.

As you try to secure plan 2, let's work on plan 1.

In order to make good terms with Baldwin, you two have to spend time together. You will try to find an excuse for you two to spend together but you pray for whatever holy being out there that he doesn't refuse you. After all you guys have been married for a year, yes a year since it was recorded that king Baldwin IV and his wife got married in 1180 which was a year ago and you two probably haven't talked much during that time and Baldwin ain't dumb, he will be suspicious if you wanted to spend time with him out of nowhere so you will mention that topic but will not press on it.

In fact you will try now just to test the waters.

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A knock on the door was heard. "Enter." Baldwin's voice was gentle yet loud enough to be heard for the Chamberlain to open the door as the Chamberlain enters and bows down. "Your majesty. the queen is here, she requests an audience. Should I tell her to that you're not available?. Baldwin paused for a solid minute and looked down on his gloved hand before turning back to the Chamberlain. "Let her in." He states as the Chamberlain bows down again before he left the Chamber.

As you come in he sets his quill aside, he looks up at you as you bow down. "Your majesty." You greet him before you look up and stare at him, he signs for you to keep going. "It has come to my attention that we hadn't had proper time together as a married couple despite being married for a year. So may I ask of you to make time for me? Not just as the queen but as your lawful wife." You feel like you went too bold with your last words but if you don't act with boldness you won't change anything in your fate.

His blue eyes stayed locked with yours, god he has to stop doing that.. It's scary especially when he stays quiet as well!..

"...."

It's been 6 minutes and he has been just staring at you, He didn't say anything but you already have took no as an answer so to cut this awkwardness and save yourself from further humiliation you turned around to leave.

"Where do you think you're going?." His words sent a chill down your spine. "Your majesty-" he cuts you off "we're having dinner together, alone, in my chamber. Isn't that what you want?."

Holy moly...

He accepted it! What a good process you're making here y/n!

You couldn't stop yourself from grinning and he noticed that, after all he can notice anything with these watchful eyes of his. He finds that grin of yours enduring for some reason.

Soon after the food came you two started eating in pure silence but for the first time he was the one who broke it up. "I must say that I'm quite surprised that you requested this." You give him a loving smile before replying "your majesty. I have been keeping my distance from everyone but I have decided that I can't keep living like this. I want to be happy, I want to be happy by your side." You aren't exactly lying so it counts as sincere v(￣∇￣)v

"Keep your distance?... Is it because of the court?." Ah so he isn't gonna address the last part? At least you are spared from Embarrassment. "Yes as you know the court does not quite accept me.. But it's okay I'm used to it-" "you don't have to."

"..." You didn't say anything. You also didn't notice till now how close up he is to you, isn't he supposed to keep up distance because he's a leper? Whatever.

"I'm not a tyrant, if anyone bothers you as the king and your husband I will deal with them, even if it was Sibylla." His words seems.. Feels genuine.

"Ah? So even Sibylla's treatment hasn't escaped your watchful eyes?." You say that unconsciously. it earns a chuckle from him, usually it would send a chill down your spine but this time it seems to spread warmth across your chest. "Then better get used to it since I plan on keeping my watchful eyes on you." He mumbles.

"..." You couldn't catch that but decided to ignore it, you don't want to ruin this moment.

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"So she is with him now? Eating dinner together? AND YOU'RE ONLY TELLING ME THIS NOW?!." Sibylla snaps at the poor servant, clearly seeing you get along with her brother doesn't set right with her.

"Y-your highness.. I-i only f-found out moments ago.." The poor thing couldn't help but stutter. "Who do you think you are? Did you forgot your job? Your job is to be my eyes and ears around that filthy Saracen.. I don't accept failures." She said as her hand comes hard at the servant's cheek.

Sibylla looked at the servant, her blue eyes were filled with anger. "I have decided to let you off the hook with a simple red cheek, next time you will pay for your mistake with your life. Get out of my sight." The servant left while shaking like a leaf.

Sibylla groans in annoyance. "This can't go on.. Y/n will become powerful if Baldwin sides with her.. Why can't he just die?.. It doesn't matter, I'll have to be patience.. He has few years left anyways." She sighs before her lips curl up into a mischievous smile. "As for Y/n..I'll deal with her soon.. As the saying goes, crush the viper's head while it's still small."

It was evening yet you were still in Baldwin's chamber. You two had got comfortable with each other for the past hours and had quite the conversations which they were cut by a knock on the door. The Chamberlain entered, he bowed down to you two, as he raises his head, he says "your majesty, her highness princess Sibylla requests an audience." You look at Baldwin as he sighs. "Tell her to come later, I'm busy." His words were firm despite his gentle tone.

The Chamberlain nods as he bows down to Baldwin then to you then he left. "I thought you'd let her in." You commented. "I had my fair share of guy today in court, I have no need for another disturbance at the moment. Besides whatever she has to say can wait for tomorrow, of that I'm sure."

You chuckle at his exhausted tone. "You have the patience of a saint, Baldwin.." You got quite comfortable with him that you didn't even notice that you're calling him by his name which he didn't comment on. He liked it.

On the other hand Sibylla was waiting outside the chamber, her smile never leaving her face till she heard that Baldwin rejected her. "This is starting to get on my nerves.." She muttered under her breath before looking again at the Chamberlain "tell his majesty that I must speak with him, it's important that it can't wait."

The Chamberlain looked hesitate as he repeated his words from earlier "your Highness, the king rejected your request for an audience. He is busy, Please come back later." She glared at him. "Who do think you are? Go tell him what I told you, it's an order!." With that he didn't have a choice but to obey.

The door was opened again as the Chamberlain enters once more. "Your majesty, her highness-" Baldwin glares at him which he took as a 'get out' and left. Few minutes has passed before the doors were pushed open roughly, Sibylla enters and the Chamberlain enters behind her. "Your majesty! I swear I tried to stop her highness but she just pushed me and got in-" Sibylla glared at him as a sign for the Chamberlain to leave the chamber which he did.

Your eyes wondered between the two, both of the siblings stared at each other with these blue eyes that they share. You may have not mastered reading Baldwin's emotions yet you can tell that he's displeased with sibylla's actions.

Sibylla turned her blue eyes from Baldwin's to yours, signing you to leave. As you stood up to leave Baldwin raised his gloved hand (the same way he raised it in the movie in the infamous sence when he raised his hand to silence the crusaders.) as a sign to you to stay here. "If you have anything to say to me, you should say it in front of my wife as well, especially since you don't seem to respect me." His words were cold but his blue eyes were colder.

Sibylla could only scoffs "I hope I didn't interpret you two while you were discussing politics since your wife seems to interested in it. I just hope she isn't trying to get you to give favors for her Saracen people..." Here she goes again..

Baldwin didn't even blink while she kept talking about you, he sighs. "I guess I have to set clear boundaries. First of all y/n has the right to recommend anything she wants, including giving favors to whoever she wants but in the end of the day it's me who can decide on that and I think you know me well enough to know that I don't listen to recommendations only but to reason as well."

Sibylla tried to explain her situation but Baldwin just kept on going. "Second of all y/n is not just my wife, she is your queen and she should be treated as such. Saracen or not you have to show respect as she is in a higher status then you are."

"Lastly. you didn't just disrespect me by busting into my chamber like a madman, you also disrespected my authority in front of my wife and the Chamberlain by refusing my command. You do realize that this is a crime, right?. I will only let you off the hook because you're my sister but remember, I may be patient like a saint as my wife would say but my patience has limits."

The silence was really loud, no one spoke after Baldwin, the atmosphere didn't allow any comments to be made so you kept quiet.

"..."

In the end, sibylla just left without saying a word, leaving you with a displeased king in the chamber. You excused yourself and went to your chamber.

You don't understand, how can sibylla do such mistake? She was never one to act by emotions yet her action was out of anger. I guess she was blinded by anger that she acted out by emotions this time rather then planning her words like she usually would.

Whatever, it's not your fault. What matters that Baldwin defended you so I guess 1 point for y/n and 0 for sibylla.

It sucks to suck. (￣∇￣)

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[the-bloody-ruby]

Yan!Baldwin IV X Reincarnation!Reader

✎Summary✐ you got reincarnated as Baldwin's wife.

⚠Warnings⚠ historically inaccurate mentions of death, guy of lusignan, racism?(I don't if it counts as racism btw it has nothing to do with skin color).

✎Note✐ reader is a female in this. Author hates this but decided to post it anyway. This is not the actual historical figure but the figure from KoH movie.

✎Tags✐ @jsprien213

✎Part 2✐

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You don't understand how it happened.

How did you end up in Jerusalem?. It's Not our modern day Jerusalem, it's 1181 AD.

From what you understood, you are during the anjou household reign of Jerusalem, most likely during king Baldwin IV time due to Saladin's name being mentioned so it must be around that time. But that's just a guess, if it is true then The king must be about 19 at this point.

When you first opened your eyes you found yourself laying on an a soft mattress, According to who they seemed to be maids, you had fainted while walking through the garden. You do have some blur memories of walking through a grand garden even though you know for sure that you did not walk through such garden ever in your life.

the last thing you remember, that you know that you actually did, that you went to sleep on your bed in your home, that's it. You didn't die while sleeping, did you?.

maybe you somehow took someone's else life, a someone from history none the less. It may sound bazaar but it's the only logical explanation in this unlogical situation.

While you were dozing off, trying to think of a solution to this disaster, The door was pushed wide open. a woman with fine clothing and jewelry enters with servants following her in. "I see you have finally decided to wake up." Her tone was sharp so was her glare.

You stared back at her, not with the same coldness but with confusion. "Who are you..?" You do know that she has to be a noble due to her clothing, but which noble? And why did she visit you? Why is her tone was as if you two know each other?.

She scoffed "It seems like the maids were right, It seems like you actually went mad this time." 'This bitch-' you thought to yourself, you can only say such things in your mind because you don't want to insult someone who might has the power to execute you on the spot. "Who are you?." You ask again, this time with determination.

"Sibylla of Jerusalem." You face went pale, you thought knowing her identify would make you understand the situation better but it only confused you more, why would she visit you?.

You look away, you feel like you're gonna faint again. "Tsk.. Pathetic.." She mumbles as you grip on the bedsheets, she grabs your chin and makes you look directly to blue eyes. "Hold yourself better, you are no common girl, remember that you are queen of Jerusalem, wife to my brother, you are y/n of Jerusalem.. Even if I don't deem you worth of such honour yet here we are.."

You are not sure if she wanted to scold you or mock you, either way her words hurt you even though you don't know why, it just stungs.

"We're having dinner this evening, you should be fine by then." She stated as she turned her to leave. you wanted to protest, you are in no condition to join a stupid dinner. "But-" "absence is unacceptable." she cuts you, she doesn't even bother to turn around to look at you yet her words held a warning in them. With that she finally left you alone.

Now you know whose life you are in, yes life not body because you are 100% sure that this is your own body, whatever. In history her name was forgotten so she's only known as Baldwin's IV wife or the Saracen queen.

Basically Baldwin and her got married to secure an alliance between Jerusalem and some Saracens, and to prevent Saladin from getting anymore power since your people are also in odds with Saladin.

You pity her.

No one cared about her, she was just a tool for her family to gain more power, Jerusalem's court despited her because she is still a filthy Saracen in their eyes and not to mention that king Baldwin IV, her own husband did not spare her a single glance during the entire of their marriage. It's not personal, it's just she's the least of his concerns.

In the end of the day she was executed because she attempted to poison to Sibylla but failed, it is unclear whatever she was truly guilty or framed.

No.. No. You won't die like this.. You won't live like this! You don't want to die with sorrow and tears!.

You won't allow history to repeat itself, you don't care if it's gonna change tomorrow's history or not, you value your happiness more than history that you might not live to see.

If you want a peaceful life, you have two potions.

you earn the King's favor and then you will live peaceful as the queen.

Which you are mostly to take, run away after securing a good amount of money.

Just in case, you're gonna try to secure both plans. You will try to earns his favor while earning enough money to escape.

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Evening came fast.

You didn't want to leave bed but you also didn't want to piss off sibylla so it sucks to suck. Even though you still don't understand, how can she threaten you?! I mean yes she is a princess but you are the queen here for God's sake!. Damn was the old owner this weak that no one respected her title as queen?, however this will change, You didn't die to live again to take bullshit again.

The maids may not be fond of you but they sure did well in dressing you up, you don't like you're about to throw up at any given moment at all But the hard part isn't not looking like you're about to throw up, the hard part is not actually throwing up in front of everyone.

"Come on y/n!." You cheer up on yourself in front of mirror, you were right about the body thing, it is your body. you look like you, not like the actual historical figure (even though there is no surviving portraits of her but okay). 'I'm happy that i didn't lose you, my sweet sexy asf face' you wink at yourself before someone's voice interpreted your flirting session with yourself. "What are you doing?." God.. Why can't they leave you the fuck alone?. First Sibylla, now this?.

"wHaT aRe YoU dOiNg?." You repeat mockingly before turning around only to see Baldwin IV in flesh and blood standing in front of you, you recognized him easily due to the mask. Your face went paler then it went with sibylla, why is God doing this to you? You are praying for the ground to open in half and sallow you.

His blue eyes just stared into yours, it felt like he is staring right through your soul. "..." He didn't mutter a word, You don't know what he is thinking but whatever it is, it doesn't seems like something you want to know about.

You wanted to cry, really. But not in front of him because it would only worsen the situation, after all you just mocked a king.

"..."

It's been quite the few minutes, he didn't say anything yet. 'You know what? I already ate shit so let's just walk away and pretend that nothing has happened.. Maybe he will just ignore it and then I'll get to keep my head..' You thought to yourself.

You proceeded your plan and it actually worked! He let you walk away although you felt his eyes still watching you like a hawk.

Dinner was as awkward as you'd expect. You tried your best to just focus on your platte and ignore everyone else on the table. "Are you alright?." It's Sibylla, even though her words seems out of concern, her voice holds no kindness to it.

You looked up from your plate, you stare back at her but this time with more confidence since the last time you two spoke. "Yes, I am fine." You replied to her question with a calm yet confident note.

That caused sybilla to stare at you. You have never acted like this before, you were always quiet and shy, never once you looked right into her eyes with such directness.

"I heard that you fainted in the gardens today. you should look out for your health more your Highness... It would be a shame if you become so sickly like someone we know.." Said the man who is seated next to Sibylla, who you assume is guy of lusignan.

At his words Baldwin looked up at him, that caused guy to shift uncomfortably in his seat, he hated everything about Baldwin, especially his blue eyes when they stared right through his soul.

'God.. It's so awkward...' You thought before deciding to gamble with fate again. "Your majesty.. Your food will get cold.. Please eat." You hold his gloved hands in yours as you tried to give the kindest smile you could manage. He moved his eyes from guy's to yours before he pulled his hands away and continued his meal.

That went as smooth as possible.. You could feel Sibylla's glare but you couldn't care less, what matters now is to earn Baldwin's favor.

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[the-bloody-ruby]

Yan!Baldwin IV with a darling who has a personality like Catharine Howard (naive and enjoys lavish life).

♰ you are an orphan to low rank noble parents who died due an illness.

♰ you lived with your grandma, being a female made you the last of her concerns since your male cousins also lived along with you because of the same reason.

♰ in order to get rid of you faster your uncle decided to take you with him to court.

♰ your girlish smile and lively spirit catches the attention of his majesty, Baldwin IV.

♰ you two made eye contact multiple times, to your 'family' this was a good news but also bad news.

♰ good news: you could become a queen and that would be very benefiting to them.

♰ bad news: the King's dowry... In this time and age, women had to pay dowry for the man in order for him to marry her, how can your family afford that?!.

♰ your family had already beginning to dream about the benefits of having a queen in the family... Even though you and Baldwin hadn't even talked to each other, only glances at each other.

♰ till that one ball where you and him talked.. Even though it was only for 3 minutes.

♰ you didn't think anything of him besides a king who is ugly (I could never).

♰ but to him... You were something he wants to learn about more, he just couldn't understand How can someone be so... NAIVE.

♰ suddenly the king requests for you to company him in his office.

♰ you had no choice but to accept, who can refuse a king?.

♰ the first times you two sat down by the fireplace of his office, it was quiet, none of you started a conversation till he started asking if you knew how place chess.

♱ you wanted to end the conversation and just go away from a leper king so your response was a simple. "No your majesty, may I be dismissed?."

He stares at you before sighing. "Then I will teach you how to play."

"What?. No-" he cuts you off with a cold "this is an order."

And here you are, learning chess from a man who wouldn't spare you glance in the average circumstances.

♰ when it was really late and you needed to leave the palace, he just ordered a room for you so he could continue teaching you about chess.

♰ to you, the boring hours of learning chess and spending time with the king become days to weeks to months, by now it has been 7 months since that night and you had to admit that you begin enjoying his company.

♰ but... His company wasn't the only company you enjoyed, there was a servant who you talked to couple of times, he's nice isn't he? I think his name was thomas culpepper or something?.

♰ life has changed a lot for you, especially since the king really favors you to the point where even you aren't obvious to it, especially with the gifts he sends to you each day from dresses to jewelry, etc.

♰ finally on Christmas Eve he proposed to you publicly in the ball that was held that day, you just couldn't- no you can't say no, it's not an option to reject the king unless you're not interested in life.

"Your majesty.." Everything felt so blurry but you managed yourself and muttered the words that these blue eyes are looking for.. "Yes, I do your majesty."

♰ by this time you were not just a simple girl, to Baldwin you were the only one who showed any other emotion besides disgust and fear towards him.

♰ oh and that culpepper guy somehow got accused of treason and was found guilty.

♰ your family is frustrated because even though Baldwin didn't ask for a dowry yet he made it clear that he is not interested in giving them any favors, whatever financially or politically.

♰ oh and manipulating you to gain political favors won't do anyone any favors since Baldwin knows when you're saying something because you're told to say it or it's out of your heart.

Baldwin just knows it.

On the bright side, you are spoiled rotten.

Both of you are happy, isn't that what matters?.

My first time writing for him so if you guys have any advice tell me 💃🏻