My Dear Husband, Let's Keep It Business-Like! ~Countess Anastasia, Raised in The Downtown, Won't Give Up Her Way~ - Episode 44

“Wow! Ma’am, you look wonderful!!”

Seeing me in the basted dress, Marie’s eyes sparkled with excitement as she exclaimed.

On the other hand, Dahlia, with a serious expression, adjusts the waist and side lines of the dress by millimeters while discussing something with the tailors.

The dress made from Hamilton silk that I received from Ada was so wonderful that even a novice like me could tell.

The fabric, with its elegant sheen and supple texture, gracefully envelops the body’s silhouette, and the fullness of the bustle-line skirt is exquisitely charming.

Wow, even though this dress is already so beautiful that it doesn’t feel off at all when they say it’s complete, we’re going to refine it even more from here. If I don’t work hard, I’m going to completely lose to the dress…

Once the fitting confirmation is successfully completed, it’s time to change locations and finalize the design.

When I was taken to the guest room by Dahlia, the master was already waiting while drinking tea.

How was the fitting of the dress?

“It was more wonderful than I imagined, and I was surprised. I’m really looking forward to the completion.”

While my husband and I were talking, several design sketches were laid out in front of us. The shape of the dresses was the same, but the embroidery and lace decorations were different for each one, making them all look quite different.

However, one strange thing is that the main color of all the designs is green.

Why is it so green??

Thinking that, I look at the husband next to me and feel satisfied.

I see, so it’s your color, my lord.

I’ve heard that in aristocratic social circles, there is a custom of wearing the colors of one’s partner. However, I also heard that this is something done by affectionate couples or fiancés, and is not a rule or a matter of etiquette.

In other words, such a dress with a strong green statement,

“We’re newlyweds! We’re so in love!”

Isn’t it something like that?

“Master, Master”

In a whisper so quiet that no one else can hear, I quietly speak to my husband sitting next to me.

“Your green eyes stand out a lot, but are you okay?”

“I don’t mind.”

A single word came back in a whisper.

Doesn’t matter to you… then fine.

To be honest, I think it would be better for my standing in high society if people believed that my husband and I were on good terms.

It will probably be a night party where all sorts of demons and spirits run rampant. Let’s have them protect us with their green gear.

We consulted and chose a design drawing.

The design, while lacking flashy embroidery, pays great attention to the thread colors, with a green gradient spreading from the center to the hem of the skirt.

It is a piece that has been meticulously crafted down to the finest details, with delicate lace and sparkling gem dust embedded in the fabric, which is almost imperceptible at first glance.

After deciding on the design, there’s nothing left to do but leave it to the professionals. All I can do is keep my waistline in check. Let’s stay focused and tighten our stomachs.

After lunch, I am supposed to go to the city with my husband to look at some accessories.

It’s been a while since I went to the city, so I was a little excited.

“Hehe! Madam, it’s your first date with your husband, isn’t it?”

While brushing my hair, Marie says happily.

“I don’t want to, Marie, a date? We’re going to look at decorations for the ball. This is also a proper job, you know? That’s right, I don’t know anything about decorations, so I have to study up…”

Saying that, I eagerly began reading the pages of decorations in Michelle’s book. The comprehensive coverage of Michelle’s book is amazing.

“I heard there are gemstone mines in the count’s territory, so I studied raw stones, but when it comes to processing them into jewelry, the scope is too broad, and I still haven’t caught up with my studies.”

Through the mirror, is it just my imagination that Marie is looking at me with a disappointed expression?

And in the afternoon.

With everything ready for the outing, I get into the carriage escorted by my husband. Come to think of it, this is indeed the first time we are going out together like this.

The gentleman, dressed in the noble attire befitting a count, has his beautiful deep green hair looking exceptionally smooth and sleek today.

A straight nose, long eyelashes, and clearly defined double eyelids. Despite not doing any special skincare, her skin is just as smooth and radiant as mine, which gets rolled around day and night. I don’t get it.

Without realizing it, I was staring intently at my husband sitting across from me, and when he shifted uncomfortably, I hurriedly looked away. I also felt a bit uneasy.

Your husband’s behavior at the jewelry store was sophisticated.

“Ah, so my lord was indeed an earl after all.”

And I ended up agreeing in a strange way.

As for me, I can barely manage to maintain an aristocratic smile while desperately trying to suppress the urge to grimace at the obviously expensive-looking jewels.

“These kinds of glamorous earrings would suit you perfectly, madam!”

And the ridiculously large emerald earrings I was given made me think, “My ears are going to get ripped off, my ears are going to get ripped off.”

It seems my inner thoughts were leaking out, and my husband next to me was trembling, trying to hold back his laughter. I didn’t mean any harm, so please forgive me.

“I wanted to shout ‘Stop!!’ at my husband who was buying jewelry in bulk, saying ‘You need everyday items too,’ but somehow I held back.”

As someone who can’t shake off the commoner’s sense of money, I actually wanted to cling on and stop it, but I remembered the words Michelle told me before coming to the territory.

“Maintaining dignity as a countess”

“Properly spend money to stimulate the economy.”

“To give the villagers a sense of pride that the lady of the lord is using their products.”

I followed what you taught me, Michelle!

Somehow, I managed to maintain the appearance of a countess inside the store, but I was exhausted in the carriage.

If it were my previous husband, he would probably say something like “sloppy” or “get your act together,” but when I glanced at him, he was furrowing his brows and deep in thought, looking troubled.

I think my husband has been treating me much more gently lately. Do you think he might finally be acknowledging me as a business partner?

While thinking about such things, I suddenly looked outside the carriage and noticed that a stall that was usually closed was unusually open.

“Ahh!!”

My husband, startled by my sudden shout, ordered the carriage to stop.

“W-What!? What’s going on?”

“That candy art shop! It’s always closed!”

Previously, I once saw it open and was captivated by the cuteness of the craftsmanship and the sweet aroma of the candy. I decided in my heart that I would definitely buy it next time! However, since then, I had never seen it open again.

“Ahh, of all days, why today…”

As expected, I can’t go shopping in this outfit… While I was peering into the store from the window with lingering regret, suddenly, my husband got off the carriage.

Huh, the Count has descendedーー!!

As I watched with bated breath, the sudden appearance of the lord caused a huge commotion around the stalls.

The guard who was riding a horse and following the carriage is also in a panic.

The lord, with a calm demeanor, waved to the villagers with a smile, bought some candy crafts, and normally returned to the carriage.

“W-w-w-what are you doing, sir!?”

“Huh? I just bought some candy crafts, you know?”

Look, you wanted this, right? I didn’t know how to respond to my husband, who was smiling and offering me the candy art.

The candy art I received was too precious, so I couldn’t bring myself to eat it.