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,

“You mean me? Why…?”

sick. I don’t use it much,

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

pick one

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

was the end of

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

guessed it looked the most

rushed

familiar expression. That was the expression of

“…thank you, madam.”

look forward to your kindness. How long have you been

“Three years, ma’am.”

you must know that maid. How long has

I asked a completely unrelated question, the answer was immediately

was very young. I heard she was a nanny

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 main culprit for the first day was that maid.

to bother someone because

you. Then,

—

I wanted to visit you in the hospital,

discomfort? But thank you for your

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

in the rain. Was this the power that came with being the main character’s

for everyone to think

don’t know what you think yet, but if you let me

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

stallions, so you can choose who you like. Except for the

“Oh, those over there…”

my brother rides them, so

to call them devil’s

that’s right. 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

docile one. All of them looked like young masters. Look at those glares. Haa, I was being discriminated against even

No, I

morning, on the way in

are you

going out with us today. Do you want me

“What?”

of being stabbed

in a black uniform. He seemed unfamiliar because it was my first time seeing him wearing anything other than

strange silence fell for a

just stared at her brother and said

ever. If he keeps

really cool today. Where are

don’t do

answer? Was

you

was picking horses to attend a horse riding meeting with the two

“I’m busy.”

he was doing nothing because it was Sabbath. Of

it okay if I

have an eye for