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…?”

was sick. I don’t use it much, so I wanted to give something to you as a gift.

maid was still looking at me with a wary look, but at the same time, her eyes glanced at the colorful ornaments greedily. One of the smallest hairpins would exceed her ten-month

one up

a secret between us because

end of

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

emerald butterfly-decorated comb. I guessed

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

familiar expression. That was the expression of

“…thank you, madam.”

kindness. How long

“Three years, ma’am.”

must know that maid.

a completely unrelated question, the

since she was very young. I heard she was a nanny

polite tone, her eyes flitting side to side. Well, she doesn’t seem 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

she the type to bother someone because they looked

Then, you can

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glad you’re well. I was so worried when I heard that you were sick. I wanted to visit you

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

arrived at the stable after 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 friendly with

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

wasn’t too much for everyone to think that Freya

let me live, I can transfer

Freya alternatively with that expressionless face of hers, soon placed

you can choose who you like. Except for

“Oh, those over there…”

my brother rides them, so they’re a little

more befitting to call them devil’s spawns

a little rough for my lady to ride? You

be a long ride, so it won’t be too much, but if you don’t mind, we’ll pick the most docile one for you.

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

like you either. No, I don’t like this town

on the way in

are you

today. Do you want me

“What?”

strange feeling of being stabbed when

to me in a black uniform. He seemed unfamiliar

fell for

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

as ever. If he keeps

look really cool today. Where are you

do anything on

was this answer?

you doing

attend a horse riding meeting with the two

“I’m busy.”

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

okay if I pick any

have an