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.

a fool, be kind to

“You mean me? Why…?”

me for the past few days when I was sick. I don’t use it much,

wary look, but at the same time, her eyes glanced at the colorful ornaments greedily. One of the smallest hairpins

pick one up

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

end of

to hesitate for a moment, soon picked up the biggest and most

guessed it

if I were going to take it back, a smile rushed to her previously angry face, hiding the decorated

the expression of a

“…thank you, madam.”

forward to your kindness. How long have you been

“Three years, ma’am.”

must know that maid.

I asked a completely unrelated question, the answer

she was very young. I heard she was a

added in a polite tone, her eyes flitting side 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

to bother someone

Then, you can

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my lady, I’m glad you’re well. I was so worried when I heard that you were sick. I

the point of discomfort? But thank you

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

like a dog in the rain. Was this

much for everyone to think that Freya deserved to be in my

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

hers, soon placed

stallions, so you can choose who

“Oh, those over there…”

rides them, so

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

isn’t it a little rough for my

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

most docile one. All of them looked like young masters. Look

either. No, I don’t like this town

the way in

you doing

with us today. Do you want me to let you in if you’re

“What?”

strange feeling of being stabbed when I

black uniform. He

fell

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

as ever. If he keeps that up, I’ll

cool today. Where are

I don’t do

this answer? Was he being

you

with the two of them here. Would you like to

“I’m busy.”

just a moment before, he said he was doing nothing because it was Sabbath. Of course, I knew

okay if

even have an