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 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

her eyes glanced at the colorful

one

keep it a secret between us because it’ll be difficult

was the end of her

who 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

“…thank you, madam.”

to your kindness. How long have you been working

“Three years, ma’am.”

maid. How long has she worked

asked a completely unrelated

been here since she was very young. I heard she

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.

bother someone because they

you. Then,

—

I heard that you were sick. I wanted to

discomfort? But

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

a horse looked like a dog in the rain. Was

much for everyone to think that Freya deserved to be in

if you let

that expressionless face of hers, soon placed her hand on my

stallions, so you can choose who you like. Except for

“Oh, those over there…”

rides them, so they’re a little

befitting to call them devil’s spawns

rough for

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

like young masters. Look at those glares. Haa, I was being discriminated against

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

the way

are you doing

Do you want me to let you in if

“What?”

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

me in a black uniform. He seemed

strange silence fell

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

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

cool today. Where

I don’t do

this answer?

you

riding meeting with the two of them here.

“I’m busy.”

said he was doing nothing because it was

is it okay if I

have an