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…?”

taking good care of me for the past few days when I was sick. I don’t use it much, so I wanted to give

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

pick one

between us because it’ll

was the end of her

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

emerald butterfly-decorated comb. I guessed it looked the most

back, a smile rushed to her previously angry

expression. That was the expression of a pushover

“…thank you, madam.”

look forward to your kindness. How long have you been

“Three years, ma’am.”

maid. How long has

asked a completely unrelated question, the

very young.

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 affection for her. That was why she didn’t like me even more. It would be funny if the main

to bother

Then,

—

I’m glad you’re well. I was so worried when I heard that you were sick. I wanted to visit you in the hospital, but I couldn’t

of discomfort? But thank you for

as scheduled. Freya, who was stroking a white stallion in a riding dress that seemed to be tailored by Ellenia’s tailor, looked

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

think that

know what you think yet, but if you let me live, I can transfer

expressionless face of hers,

stallions, so you can choose who you

“Oh, those over there…”

my brother rides them, so they’re a little

befitting to call them devil’s spawns instead.

little rough for my lady to ride? You just

won’t be too much,

the most docile one. All of them looked like young masters. Look at those glares.

you either. No, I don’t like

the way in

you

going out with us today. Do

“What?”

strange feeling of being stabbed when I wasn’t

to me in a black uniform. He seemed unfamiliar because it was my

fell

and said nothing. And Izek looked

ever. If he keeps

cool today. Where

I don’t do anything

answer? Was he being

are you doing

to attend a horse riding meeting with the two of them here. Would

“I’m busy.”

just a moment before, he said he was doing nothing because it was Sabbath. Of course, I knew he’d say no,

is it okay if I pick any

even have an eye