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, be kind to

“You mean me? Why…?”

of me for the past few days when I was sick. I don’t use it much, so I wanted to give something to you as

the same time, her eyes glanced at the colorful ornaments greedily. One of the smallest hairpins would exceed her ten-month

pick one up

between us because it’ll be difficult if others to

was the end of her

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

emerald butterfly-decorated comb. I guessed

it back, a smile rushed to her previously angry face,

familiar expression. That was the expression of a pushover being

“…thank you, madam.”

your kindness.

“Three years, ma’am.”

maid.

asked a completely unrelated question, the

here since she was very

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 main culprit for the first day was that maid. She didn’t do that to the original

she the type to bother someone because

Then, you can

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was so worried when I heard that you were sick. I wanted to visit you in the hospital, but I couldn’t because I didn’t want

what’s the point of discomfort? But thank you for your

all preparations, 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 Ellenia’s tailor, looked very

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

too much for everyone to think that Freya deserved

don’t know what you think yet, but if you let me live, I can transfer

at me and Freya alternatively with that expressionless face of hers, soon placed her hand on my

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

“Oh, those over there…”

brother rides them, so

to call them devil’s

a little rough for my lady to ride? You just

much, but if you don’t mind, we’ll pick the most docile

so he was the most docile one. All of them looked like young masters. Look at those glares. Haa, I was

you either. No, I don’t like

morning, on the way in or

are you doing

going out with us today. Do you

“What?”

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

trudging close to me in a black uniform. He seemed unfamiliar

fell

who was smiling cheerfully, Ellenia just stared at her brother and said nothing.

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

you look really cool

do anything

this answer?

are you

attend a horse riding meeting with the two

“I’m busy.”

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

if

have an eye