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

“You mean me? Why…?”

past few days when I was sick. I don’t use it much, so I wanted to give

her eyes glanced at the colorful ornaments greedily. One of the smallest hairpins would

one up

let’s keep it a secret between us because it’ll

the end of

maid, who had pretended to hesitate for a moment, soon picked up the biggest

I guessed it looked

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

familiar expression. That was the expression of

“…thank you, madam.”

kindness. How long have you been

“Three years, ma’am.”

must know that maid. How long

unrelated question, the answer was immediately

since she was very young. I

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 even more. It would be funny if the main culprit for the first day was that maid. She didn’t do that

type to bother someone because they looked

you. Then, you can

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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 you

what’s the point of discomfort? But thank you

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

believe that a horse looked like a dog in the rain. Was this the power that came with being the

everyone to think that

don’t know what you think yet, but if you let me

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

stallions, so you can choose who you like.

“Oh, those over there…”

them, so

call them devil’s spawns instead.

rough for my lady to

going to be a long ride, so it won’t be too much, but

was the most docile one. All of them looked like young masters.

either. No, I don’t like this town

the way in or

you doing

today. Do you want me to

“What?”

stabbed when I wasn’t even hiding like

a black uniform. He seemed unfamiliar because it was my first time seeing him wearing

strange silence fell for

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

If he keeps that

cool today.

I don’t do

answer?

are you

was picking horses to attend a horse riding meeting with the

“I’m busy.”

because it was Sabbath. Of course, I knew

is it okay if I pick

even have an eye for