The Eternal Night Valley was as dim as Anji remembered it to be. However, the people appeared happier than the last time she was here. The colourful lanterns and bustling town were now full of food stalls that were previously absent.
Heading to the grandest inn in the valley, Gu Ying handed the horses to the stable boy and checked them in under Mingshen's name.
"The second young master will join us shortly," she informed. "Until dinner, please rest up in the rooms upstairs. I'll be in an adjacent room with Lizi, who has gone to accompany the second young master to prepare for our journey to the capital city."
Lizi… Anji could not wait to meet up with her childhood maid servant. Her brothers had grown considerably and were now young gentlemen. However, Gu Ying did not appear to have aged much. Was Lizi the same?
