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 kind to

“You mean me? Why…?”

me for the past few days when I was sick. I don’t use it much, so I wanted to give something to you as a gift.

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

one

secret between us because it’ll be difficult if others to find

the end

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

I guessed it looked

going to take it back, a smile rushed to her previously angry face,

familiar expression. That was the expression of

“…thank you, madam.”

to your kindness. How

“Three years, ma’am.”

that maid. How long has she

asked a completely unrelated question, the answer

very young. I heard she

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

type to bother someone because they looked

Then,

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

what’s the point of discomfort?

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

think that Freya deserved to be in my

but if you let me live, I can transfer

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

well-trained stallions, so you can choose who you like. Except for the

“Oh, those over there…”

rides them, so they’re a little

be more befitting to call them devil’s spawns instead. Freya burst

little rough for my lady to

ride, so it won’t be too much,

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

morning, on the

are you doing

is going out with us today. Do you want

“What?”

feeling of being stabbed when I

to me in a black uniform. He

fell for a

and said nothing. And Izek

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

look really cool today. Where are

I don’t do anything on

this answer?

are you

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

“I’m busy.”

doing nothing because

it okay if I pick any

even have an eye