"So you're talking about the Liu Family at the end of West City Alley. I actually do know a bit about them," the Shopkeeper said, lowering his guard as he realized the nature of their visit. He looked at them with a touch of sympathy. "They moved away a few years ago, and the house was abandoned. I heard it was sold later on, but no one ever moved in.
"However, quite a few noblemen have recently arrived in Lingnan, making things rather lively lately. That courtyard of theirs has changed hands several times. I'm afraid it's going to be difficult to find your relatives. It's hard enough to track down people who haven't been heard from in years."
"That truly is a pity," the handsome man replied. "But having traveled so far, I'm reluctant to leave just like that. Do you know if the people who bought the house later might know where they went?"
