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Chapter 273: Teasing Yin Susu, Huo Qingtong Draws Near
After spending several days at Swallow Dock, Lin Xuan finally remembered Huang Rong and the others waiting for him in Hangzhou.
He bade farewell to the reluctant women and rode a swift horse back to the Yin residence alone.
He had barely stepped through the main gate when clear laughter drifted out of the front hall.
Entering the hall, Lin Xuan found Huang Rong, Yin Susu, and Huo Qingtong sitting together, drinking tea and chatting.
Three women were enough to make a lively gathering, and these three were especially striking. Huang Rong’s grace, Yin Susu’s elegance, and Huo Qingtong’s spirited bearing seemed to brighten the spacious hall.
“Well, our esteemed Young Master Lin has finally decided to come back?”
Sharp-eyed Huang Rong was the first to notice him. She set down her teacup and gave him an amused look, her voice tinged with teasing.
“I thought you had forgotten all about your master.”
Lin Xuan laughed and walked over, settling naturally into the empty seat beside her.
“You jest, Master. Your disciple merely had some personal matters to attend to these past few days. As soon as they were settled, I hurried back to pay my respects.”
As he spoke, he quietly squeezed Huang Rong’s hand beneath the table. She rolled her eyes at him but did not pull away.
“Young Master Lin, you’re back!”
At the sight of him, undisguised delight flashed in Huo Qingtong’s eyes.
She rose to greet him, a cheerful smile softening her usually martial bearing.
“Miss Huo, have you been comfortable staying in Hangzhou these past few days?” Lin Xuan asked warmly.
“Thank you for your concern. Madam Yin has been