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.

always, act like a fool, be kind

“You mean me? Why…?”

the past few days when I was sick. I don’t use

at me with a wary look, but at the same time, her eyes glanced at the colorful

one up

secret between us because it’ll be difficult if others

end of her

a moment, soon picked

butterfly-decorated comb. I guessed it looked the

smile rushed to her previously

expression. That was the

“…thank you, madam.”

I look forward to your kindness. How

“Three years, ma’am.”

must know that maid. How long

completely unrelated question, the answer was immediately

since she was very young. I heard she was a nanny

was Ellenia’s nanny, she must have a special affection for her.

she the type to bother someone because they looked

Then, you can

—

I wanted to visit you in the

discomfort? But thank

who was stroking a white stallion in a riding dress

dog in the rain. Was this the

for everyone to think that Freya deserved

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

alternatively with that expressionless face of hers, soon placed her hand on

all well-trained stallions, so you can choose who you like.

“Oh, those over there…”

brother rides them, so they’re

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

that’s right. But isn’t it a little rough for my lady to

not going to be a long ride, so it won’t be too much, but if you don’t mind,

looked like young masters. Look at

either. No,

morning, on the way in

you doing

out with us today. Do you want

“What?”

being stabbed when I wasn’t even hiding like

in a black uniform. He seemed unfamiliar because it

strange silence fell

her brother and said nothing. And Izek looked straight at

as ever. If he keeps that up,

look really cool today. Where are

I don’t do anything

was this answer? Was he being

are you

to attend a horse riding meeting with the two

“I’m busy.”

just a moment before, he said he was doing nothing because it

okay if I

have an eye for