How to Get My Husband on My Side

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“I know Lady Furiana is an old friend. I don’t want you to worry about it, either.”

“…Everyone was shocked when Ruby suddenly collapsed.”

“I’m sorry to have troubled you. I didn’t know that would happen…”

“It’s our fault.”

Her sharp tone was the same as Izek’s. You could tell they were siblings, after all.

I smiled awkwardly and slid the spoon down again.

There was a moment of silence.

“I’ve never seen him that upset before.”

“I’m…”

“It’s not your fault he got upset. Anyway, I’m glad you recovered faster than I expected. If you’re feeling well, why don’t you join us this weekend afternoon for a horseback riding meeting?”

The meeting that Ellenia and Freya had every summer for a long time?

Of course, I had to go. It was a good opportunity to build an image in this society.

“Thank you for asking. Of course, I’ll come.”

Horseback riding meeting.

It wasn’t really about riding horses, but more of an outdoor party where young nobles gathered under the pretext of horseback riding to build friendships, gather information and search for partners. You could call it a social club.

As it is a club led by Duke Omerta and Marquis Furiana’s daughters, only important northern family members could visit. I had left a pretty insignificant first impression at the last court banquet, so I had to push forward to make a better one.

I had to use all the opportunities as much as I could for half a year or so.

The clothes I ordered from the tailor were yet to arrive, so I chose the simplest-looking dress I had brought from home.

A sky blue dress with ruffled sleeves cut off from the elbow, hair tied up in a long braid with blue ribbons.

“Are you sure you want to keep it this way, ma’am?”

The hard-faced maid who was combing my hair glanced at the dresser drawer I had left open.

I left it open on purpose. The hair ornaments I brought from Romagna were spectacular enough to make her eyes pop.

They were all given by Cesare, so it didn’t matter if it was fancy or not.

“Hmm, why? What do you think would be better?”

“……I don’t think it’s a good idea for me to give an opinion.”

“Then, what about you? While we’re at it, let’s pick one for you.”

The hands threading the ribbon stopped. Silence stayed for a moment.

Doubt slowly spread over the maid’s face, who was looking at me with a little surprise.

Yes, it was only natural. Either way, I grinned at the mirror.

like a fool,

“You mean me? Why…?”

few days when I was sick. I don’t use it

but at the same time, her eyes glanced at the colorful ornaments greedily. One of the smallest hairpins

one

because

the end

for a moment, soon picked up the

guessed it looked the most

smile rushed

expression. That was the expression of a pushover being

“…thank you, madam.”

to your kindness.

“Three years, ma’am.”

you must know that maid.

I asked a completely unrelated

been here since she was very

remembered that maid as a loyal maid character, but if she was Ellenia’s nanny, she must have a special affection for her. That was why she didn’t like me even more. It would be funny if the

to bother someone

Then, you can

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lady, I’m glad you’re well. I was so worried when I heard that you were sick. I wanted to visit you in the hospital, but I

what’s the point of discomfort?

stable after all preparations, Ellenia was waiting ahead with Freya as scheduled. Freya, who was stroking a white stallion in a riding dress that seemed to

a dog in the rain. Was

think that Freya deserved

you think yet, but if you let me live, I can transfer this

expressionless face of hers, soon placed her hand on

so you can choose who you like. Except

“Oh, those over there…”

brother rides them, so they’re

more befitting to call them devil’s spawns instead. Freya

right. But isn’t it a little rough for my lady to ride? You just

so it won’t be too much,

one. All of them looked like young masters. Look at those glares. Haa, I was being discriminated against

either. No, I

on the way

you

going out with us today. Do you want me to let you

“What?”

was this strange feeling of being stabbed when I

my head slightly, I saw my husband trudging close to me in a black uniform. He seemed unfamiliar because

fell

smiling cheerfully, Ellenia just stared at her brother and said nothing. And Izek looked straight at

If he keeps that

cool today. Where are

I don’t do

was this answer? Was he being

you doing

meeting with the two of them here. Would you like to

“I’m busy.”

nothing because it was Sabbath. Of course, I knew he’d

if

even have an eye for