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…?”

taking good care of me for the past few days when I was sick. I don’t use

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

pick one

a secret between us because it’ll be difficult if

end of her

maid, who had pretended to hesitate for a moment, soon picked up the biggest

I guessed it looked the

smile rushed to

the expression of a pushover being

“…thank you, madam.”

kindness. How

“Three years, ma’am.”

must know that maid. How long

unrelated question, the answer

very young. I heard she

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

type to bother someone because

you. Then, you

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

the point of discomfort? But thank you for your

stable after all preparations, Ellenia was waiting ahead with Freya as scheduled. Freya, who was stroking a white stallion in a riding

looked like a dog in the rain. Was this the power that came with being

everyone to think that Freya deserved

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

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

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

“Oh, those over there…”

them,

call them devil’s

that’s right. But isn’t it a little rough for my lady to

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

like young masters. Look

like you either. No, I don’t

morning, on the way in or

you doing

is going out with us today. Do you want me to let you

“What?”

being stabbed when I wasn’t even

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 seeing

fell

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

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

you look really cool today.

I don’t do anything

this answer? Was

are you

horse riding meeting with

“I’m busy.”

doing nothing because it was Sabbath. Of course, I

is it okay if I pick any

have