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.

like a fool, be kind

“You mean me? Why…?”

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

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

one up

keep it a secret between us because

end of her

hesitate for a moment, soon

emerald butterfly-decorated comb. I guessed it looked the

were going to take it back, a smile rushed to

was the expression of a pushover being

“…thank you, madam.”

look forward to your kindness. How long have

“Three years, ma’am.”

you must know that maid. How long has she

I asked a completely unrelated

very young.

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

to bother someone because they

Then, you can

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sick. I

what’s the point of discomfort? But thank you

all preparations, Ellenia was waiting ahead with Freya as scheduled. Freya, who was stroking a white stallion in a riding dress that seemed to be tailored by Ellenia’s tailor, looked

looked like a dog in the rain. Was this the power that came with being the main character’s childhood

think that Freya deserved

yet, but if you let me live, I can transfer this position

me and Freya alternatively with that expressionless face of hers,

who you like. Except for the ones on

“Oh, those over there…”

brother rides them, so they’re a little

call them devil’s spawns

rough for my lady

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

All of them looked like young masters. Look at those glares. Haa,

you either. No, I don’t like this

on the

are you

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

“What?”

stabbed when

I 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

silence fell

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

ever. If he keeps that up, I’ll

cool

I don’t do anything

this answer? Was

are you

riding meeting with the two of them here. Would you

“I’m busy.”

contradicting me, just a moment before, he said he was doing nothing because it was Sabbath. Of

is it okay if

have an eye