My Dear Husband, Let's Keep It Business-Like! ~Countess Anastasia, Raised in The Downtown, Won't Give Up Her Way~ - Episode 90

While the subjects were showing incredible enthusiasm, I, who was stunned by the situation, was suddenly lifted up gently by my husband.

“Ana, will you walk home with me?”

Even though I was already flustered just from being suddenly picked up, my husband asks such things with eyes like an abandoned puppy.

The gap between the count’s dignified demeanor when addressing the subjects earlier and his current expression is astounding.

Ugh… Master is being so unfair…

Embarrassment, happiness, love, and guilt.

Even though my brain was on the verge of bursting from all the mixed-up thoughts, my heart was secretly fluttering, and all I could manage was a small, “…yes.”

Ahhh, a flower field is rushing into my brain! These flowers have such incredible reproductive power!

When my husband heard my response, he gave a melting smile and placed me on his beloved horse that was waiting nearby.

“Since we have received permission from my goddess, let’s head back! Have a great day, everyone!”

Waaaah…!

Waving to the subjects who were once again showing incredible enthusiasm, my lord lightly jumped onto the horse behind me and then galloped away.

Because this kind of thing looks good in pictures, being good-looking is a problem.

I was told things like “I like you” and “I love you.”

Afterwards, what is a goddess?

My mind and heart were overwhelmed with various things, but riding the horse after a long time felt really good.

As I feel the wind and surrender my body to the pleasant vibrations of the horse, my mind gradually begins to calm down.

The word “horse” might become a trauma for a while… pun intended. Just thinking about it makes my face burn with embarrassment.

“Sir. I apologize for the trouble caused by my own misunderstanding…”

Even though my heart races like crazy from feeling my husband’s body heat through my back, I somehow manage to convey just that.

“No, I’m the one who should apologize for not noticing Anna’s feelings. From now on, I would be happy if you could tell me anything.”

“Yes”

Just thinking that I won’t have to lose this warmth makes me feel truly at ease; I might actually be in pretty bad shape.

When we returned to the mansion, all the servants were waiting for us with worried looks, and I felt incredibly sorry.

I apologized to Marie, who had come to me half-crying, and was thoroughly lectured by Dahlia, who had received a special mission from Michelle for situations like this.

It seems that guiding someone like me, who still has little experience as a noble, is also an important duty of the head maid.

The earl’s territory has good security, and I’m also familiar with the town.

I thought it would be fine to leave the house for just a few hours as an adult, but it seems I lacked the awareness of my role as a countess. I deeply regret it.

Although there was such a commotion right after our arrival because of me, the time spent in the territory afterwards went smoothly.

The date for the parade was set for a month later, and to my surprise, I received a request from my brother-in-law and Princess Carmilla to attend the parade.

To be honest, I felt a bit embarrassed, but my happiness outweighed it, so I consulted with my husband and replied that they should definitely come.

The fact that my brother-in-law is now able to leave the royal capital means that the fate of the duke and Christina has also been officially decided.

They are no longer people I have any connection with, but I want to see how things turn out until the end, so I think I’ll ask my brother-in-law when I see him.

Well, with that vitality that used to bully me so much, Christina will surely manage somehow.

Duke? I don’t know.

The consciousness reform of the villagers, led by Marie, was significantly advanced by the Earl’s arrival incident, bringing them closer to the reform.

Whether this will end as a temporary celebration or whether they will be able to continue stable work even after the parade is likely to be crucial.

I also want to think of various strategies.

After that, I finally succeeded in getting a “yes” from Ana, who had previously asked for some time to think about the commercialization of the textile business.

The dress appeal at the ball was a success, and there were many young ladies who seemed interested in Hamilton Silk.

I would like to cherish and cultivate this Hamilton Silk as a specialty of the earldom.

Because I was dramatically exposed, it turned out that Marie is also a maid of the count’s family, but even so, Marie can still go to the town as usual.

According to what Marie told me, regarding myself as well

“Wow, I can’t believe Ana-chan was Mrs. Anastasia all along! What a surprise!!”

It seems like they are accepting it in a casual way.

It’s a story that increasingly makes me worry about the kindness of the people in the count’s territory, but for me, who felt guilty for having deceived them, it was a very welcome story.

There was also the time with the dress, and I definitely want to repay everyone in the territory.

At this point, I think I’ll just bite the bullet and put on a grand parade that will make everyone in the territory happy.

But, before that…

My husband properly conveyed his feelings to me.

So this time——— it’s my turn.