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

“You mean me? Why…?”

sick. I don’t use it much, so I wanted to give something to you as a gift. Choose whatever

same time, her eyes glanced at the colorful ornaments greedily. One of

one

a secret between us because it’ll be difficult if others

end

for a moment, soon picked up

emerald butterfly-decorated comb. I guessed it looked the

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

familiar expression. That was the expression of a pushover

“…thank you, madam.”

your kindness. How long have you been working

“Three years, ma’am.”

you must know that maid. How long has she

unrelated question, the

since she was very young. I heard she was a

to side. Well, she doesn’t 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 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

type to bother someone because they looked

Then,

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

what’s the point of discomfort? But thank you

stable after all preparations, Ellenia was waiting ahead with Freya as scheduled. Freya, who was stroking a white stallion in a riding dress

like a dog in the rain. Was this the power that came with

to think

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

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

choose who you like. Except for the ones on

“Oh, those over there…”

brother rides them, so they’re a little

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

But isn’t it a little rough for my lady

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

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

No, I don’t like this

on the way

you

lovely wife is going out with us today. Do you want

“What?”

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

to me in a black uniform. He seemed unfamiliar because it was my first time seeing him wearing

strange silence fell

to Freya, who was smiling cheerfully, Ellenia just stared at her brother and said nothing. And Izek

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

look really cool today. Where are

I don’t do anything

was this answer? Was he being

you

with the two of them here. Would you

“I’m busy.”

doing nothing because it was Sabbath.

okay if I pick

have an eye for