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

“You mean me? Why…?”

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

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

one

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

was the end

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

emerald butterfly-decorated comb. I guessed it looked the

rushed to her previously angry face, hiding the decorated comb in

was the expression of a pushover being

“…thank you, madam.”

kindness. How long have you been

“Three years, ma’am.”

that maid. How long has she worked

I asked a completely unrelated question, the answer was immediately

was very young. I

I just remembered that maid as a loyal maid character, but if she was Ellenia’s nanny, she must have a special affection for

the type to bother

you. Then, you can

—

I was so worried when I heard that you were sick. I wanted to visit

of discomfort?

preparations, Ellenia was waiting ahead with Freya as scheduled. Freya, who was stroking a

dog in the rain. Was

think that Freya deserved to be in my

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

and Freya alternatively with that expressionless face of hers, soon

all well-trained stallions, so you can choose who you like. Except for the ones on the

“Oh, those over there…”

my brother rides them, so

them devil’s spawns instead.

But isn’t it a little rough for my lady to

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

them looked like young masters. Look at those

you either. No,

morning, on the way

you doing

lovely wife is going out with us today. Do

“What?”

of being stabbed when I wasn’t even hiding like last

my head 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

silence fell

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

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

cool today.

don’t do anything on

answer? Was he being

you doing

riding meeting with the two

“I’m busy.”

kept contradicting me, just a moment before, he said he was doing nothing because

if I

you even have an eye for