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.

a fool, be

“You mean me? Why…?”

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

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

one

keep it a secret between us because it’ll be

end of

hesitate for a moment, soon picked up the biggest and most colorful out of

butterfly-decorated comb. I guessed it looked the most

smile rushed to her previously angry face, hiding the decorated comb

That was the expression of a pushover

“…thank you, madam.”

kindness. How long have you

“Three years, ma’am.”

know that maid. How long has

completely unrelated question,

was very young. I heard she was a nanny

to like the maid much. Anyway, I just 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

bother someone because they

Then,

—

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

discomfort? But

stroking a white stallion in a riding dress that seemed to be tailored by Ellenia’s tailor, looked very friendly with

horse looked like a dog in the rain. Was this the power that came with being the main character’s

to think that Freya deserved to

but if you let

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

who you like. Except for the

“Oh, those over there…”

brother rides them, so they’re

see. It would be more befitting to call them

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

won’t be too much, but

of them looked like young masters. Look at those glares. Haa, I

No,

the way in or

you

us today. Do you want me to

“What?”

strange feeling of being stabbed

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

silence fell for a

and said

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

cool today.

don’t do anything on

this answer? Was

you

meeting with

“I’m busy.”

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

okay if I pick any

you even have an eye