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

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

one up

a secret between us because it’ll be difficult if

was the end

for a moment, soon picked up the biggest and most

comb. I guessed

smile rushed to her previously angry face,

familiar expression. That was the expression of a pushover

“…thank you, madam.”

look forward to your kindness. How long have

“Three years, ma’am.”

you must know that maid. How long

completely unrelated question, the answer was

since she was very young. I heard she

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.

to bother someone because

Then, you

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

point of discomfort? But thank you for

arrived at the stable after 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 very friendly with the

the rain.

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

think yet, but if you let me live, I

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

all well-trained stallions, so you can choose who you like.

“Oh, those over there…”

my brother rides them, so they’re

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

a little rough

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

was the most docile one. All of them looked like young masters. Look at those glares. Haa, I was

No, I don’t

morning, on the way in

you

is going out with us today. Do you want

“What?”

being stabbed when I wasn’t even hiding like last

slightly, I saw my husband trudging close to me in a black uniform. He seemed unfamiliar because it was my first time seeing him wearing anything other than

silence fell

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

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

really cool today. Where

don’t do

this answer?

you

meeting with

“I’m busy.”

he was doing nothing because it was Sabbath. Of course, I knew he’d say no, so

is it okay if

even have