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.

act like a

“You mean me? Why…?”

care of me for the past few days when I was sick. I don’t use it

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

one up

a secret between us because it’ll be difficult if others to find

end of

pretended to hesitate for a moment, soon picked up the biggest and most

butterfly-decorated comb. I guessed it

going to take it back, a smile rushed to her previously angry face, hiding the decorated

That was the

“…thank you, madam.”

forward to your kindness. How long have

“Three years, ma’am.”

maid. How long

completely unrelated question,

since she was very young. I heard she was

the maid much. Anyway, I just remembered that maid as a loyal maid character, but if she was Ellenia’s nanny, she must

she the type to bother someone

you. Then, you

—

my 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,

point of discomfort? But thank you

at the stable after all preparations, Ellenia was waiting ahead with Freya as scheduled. Freya, who was stroking a white stallion in a

in the rain. Was this the power that came with being the main character’s childhood

think that Freya deserved to be

you think yet, but if you let

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

you can choose who you like. Except for the ones on

“Oh, those over there…”

them,

would be more befitting to call them devil’s spawns instead.

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

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

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

you either. No, I don’t

morning, on the way

are you doing

with us today. Do you want me to let you in if you’re

“What?”

strange feeling of being stabbed when I wasn’t even hiding like last

head slightly, I saw my husband trudging close to me in a black uniform. He seemed unfamiliar because it was my first time seeing him wearing

fell

just stared at her brother and said nothing. And Izek

cold as ever. If he keeps that up, I’ll also act

cool today. Where are

do

was this answer? Was he being

you doing

horses to attend a horse riding meeting with the two of them here. Would you like

“I’m busy.”

nothing because it was Sabbath. Of course, I knew he’d say no,

okay if

have