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

“You mean me? Why…?”

when I was sick. I don’t use it much,

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

one up

between us because it’ll

end of her

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

comb. I guessed it looked the

to take it back, a smile rushed to

expression. That was the expression of a pushover

“…thank you, madam.”

kindness. How

“Three years, ma’am.”

maid. How long has she worked

I asked a completely unrelated question, the answer was immediately

since she was very young. I heard

seem 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

she the type to bother someone because they looked

you. Then, you

—

glad you’re well. I was so worried when I heard that you were sick. I wanted to visit you in the hospital, but I couldn’t

what’s the point of discomfort? But thank you for

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

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

everyone to think that Freya deserved to

if you let me live, I can transfer this position to you any

me and Freya alternatively with that expressionless face of hers,

who you like. Except for

“Oh, those over there…”

brother rides them, so they’re

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

a little rough for my lady to ride? You just

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

of them looked like young masters. Look at those glares.

either. No,

the way in

you doing

with us today. Do you want me

“What?”

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

close to me in a black uniform. He seemed unfamiliar because

strange silence fell

at her brother and said nothing. And Izek looked straight at me, holding onto the stable fence,

If he keeps

you look really cool today. Where are

don’t do

answer? Was he being

are you doing

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

“I’m busy.”

doing nothing because it was Sabbath. Of

is it okay if I pick any

even have