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…?”

I don’t use it much, so I

time, her eyes glanced at the colorful ornaments greedily. One

one

let’s keep it a secret between us because it’ll be difficult if others to

end of

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

butterfly-decorated comb. I guessed it looked the most

smile rushed to her

was the expression of a

“…thank you, madam.”

to your kindness. How long have you been working

“Three years, ma’am.”

you must know that maid. How long

completely unrelated question, the answer was immediately

has been here since she was very young. I heard she was a nanny

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

bother someone because

you. Then,

—

my lady, I’m glad you’re well. I was so worried when I heard that you were sick. I

discomfort? But thank you

Ellenia was waiting ahead with Freya as scheduled. Freya, who was stroking a white stallion in a riding dress that seemed to be tailored by

couldn’t believe that a horse looked like a dog in the rain. Was this the power that came with being the

too much for everyone to think that Freya deserved

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

that expressionless face of hers, soon

you can choose who

“Oh, those over there…”

them,

to call them devil’s

a little rough for my

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

one. All of them looked like young masters. Look at those

you either. No, I

the way

are you doing

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

“What?”

was this strange feeling of being stabbed when

to me in a black uniform. He seemed unfamiliar because it

strange silence fell

Freya, who was smiling cheerfully, Ellenia just stared at her brother and said nothing. And Izek looked straight at me, holding

keeps that up,

cool today. Where are

don’t do

answer?

are you doing

a horse riding meeting with the two of them here.

“I’m busy.”

nothing because it

is it okay if I

even have an