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

“You mean me? Why…?”

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

a wary look, but at the same time, her eyes glanced at the colorful ornaments greedily.

pick one up

keep it a secret between us because it’ll be

the end of her

who had pretended to hesitate for a moment, soon picked

guessed it

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

expression. That was the expression of a pushover being

“…thank you, madam.”

to your kindness. How long have

“Three years, ma’am.”

maid.

asked a completely unrelated

very young. I heard she was a nanny at

character, but if she was Ellenia’s nanny, she must have

bother someone because they

you. Then, you can

—

you’re well. I was so worried when I heard that you were sick. I

discomfort? But thank you for

after all preparations, Ellenia was waiting ahead with Freya as scheduled. Freya, who was stroking a white stallion in a riding

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

too much for everyone to think that Freya deserved to be in my

let me live, I can transfer this

hers, soon placed her hand on my shoulder and led me into the

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

“Oh, those over there…”

brother rides them, so they’re

see. It would be more befitting to call them devil’s spawns

rough for my

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

one. All of them looked like young masters.

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

the way

you doing

today. Do you want me to let you

“What?”

was this strange feeling of being stabbed when

I turned my head slightly, I saw my husband trudging close to me in a black uniform. He seemed unfamiliar because it was my first time seeing

silence fell

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

If he keeps that up, I’ll also act the

really cool today. Where are

do anything on

was this answer?

you

to attend a horse riding meeting with

“I’m busy.”

just a moment before, he said he was doing nothing because it was Sabbath. Of course, I knew he’d say

okay if

you even have