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,

“You mean me? Why…?”

was sick. I don’t use it much, so I wanted to give something to you

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

pick one

a secret between us because it’ll

the end

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

butterfly-decorated comb. I guessed it looked the most

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

the expression of

“…thank you, madam.”

kindness. How long

“Three years, ma’am.”

maid. How long has she worked

completely unrelated question, the

has been here since she was very

maid as a loyal maid character, but if she was Ellenia’s nanny, she must have a special affection for her. That was

the type to bother someone because they looked

you. Then,

—

I heard that you were sick. I wanted to visit you in

discomfort? But

who was stroking a white stallion in a riding dress that seemed to

that a horse looked like a dog in the rain. Was

everyone to think that Freya deserved to be

what you think yet, but if you let

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

stallions, so you can choose who you like. Except

“Oh, those over there…”

brother rides them, so they’re

call them devil’s spawns instead.

But isn’t it a little rough for my lady

it won’t be too much,

like young masters. Look at those glares. Haa, I

No, I don’t like this town

morning, on the way in

you doing

today. Do you want me to let you in if

“What?”

was this strange feeling of being stabbed when I wasn’t even hiding

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

fell for a

Ellenia just stared at her brother and said

cold as ever. If he keeps that up,

really cool

I don’t do

answer? Was

are you doing

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

“I’m busy.”

nothing because it was Sabbath. Of course, I knew he’d

okay if I pick

you even have