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,

“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

same time, her eyes glanced at the colorful ornaments greedily. One of the smallest hairpins would exceed

pick one up

because it’ll be difficult if

end of

hesitate for a moment, soon picked up the

comb. I guessed

a smile rushed to

That was the expression of

“…thank you, madam.”

kindness. How long have you been working

“Three years, ma’am.”

maid.

I asked a completely unrelated question, the

she was very young. I heard she was a

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 culprit for the first day was that maid. She didn’t do that

bother someone

you. Then, you can

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were sick. I wanted to visit you in the hospital, but I couldn’t because I didn’t want

point of discomfort? But thank you for

was waiting ahead with Freya as scheduled. Freya, who was stroking a white stallion in a riding dress

that a horse looked like a dog in the rain.

to think

if you let me live, I can transfer this

of hers, soon placed her hand on my

you can choose who

“Oh, those over there…”

rides them, so they’re a little

It would be more befitting to call them devil’s

But isn’t it a little rough for my lady to ride? You just

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

young

either. No, I don’t like

morning, on the way

you doing

lovely wife is going out with us today. Do

“What?”

being stabbed when I wasn’t even hiding like

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 him wearing

fell

stared at her brother and said nothing. And

he keeps

look really cool today. Where are you

I don’t do anything on

was this answer? Was he being

are you

meeting with the two of them here. Would you like to

“I’m busy.”

a moment before, he said he was doing nothing because it

it okay if I pick any

you even have an eye for