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.

act like a fool, be kind

“You mean me? Why…?”

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

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

one

us because it’ll be difficult

the end

had pretended to hesitate for a moment, soon picked up the biggest and

comb. I guessed it

a smile rushed to her previously angry face, hiding

expression. That was the expression of a pushover

“…thank you, madam.”

kindness. How long

“Three years, ma’am.”

maid.

unrelated question, the answer was

here since she was very

she was Ellenia’s nanny, she must have a special affection for her. That was why she didn’t like me even more.

bother

Then, you can

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

point of discomfort? But thank you for your

was waiting ahead with Freya as scheduled. Freya, who was stroking a white stallion in a riding dress that seemed to be tailored by

couldn’t believe that a horse looked like a dog in the rain. Was this the power that came

wasn’t too much for everyone to think that Freya deserved to be in my

don’t know what you think yet, but if you let me live, I can transfer this position to you

Freya alternatively with that expressionless face of hers, soon placed her hand on my shoulder

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

“Oh, those over there…”

rides them, so they’re a

them devil’s

rough for my lady

so it won’t be too much, but if you don’t

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

you either. No, I don’t like this

on the way in or

you doing

out with us today. Do

“What?”

stabbed

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

strange silence fell

Ellenia just stared at her brother and said nothing. And Izek looked straight at me, holding

keeps that up, I’ll also

look really cool today. Where

do anything

was this answer? Was

you

picking horses to attend a horse riding meeting with the

“I’m busy.”

before, he said he was doing nothing because

okay if

you even have