Peng Yao spoke with such resonance that, at first glance, one might truly believe he was being wronged.
The onlookers began to gossip. Some unearthed old rumors and, stitching them together with Peng Yao’s claims, suggested that Lord Lu was only causing this scene because of a personal grudge with his family. They began to condemn Lu Beiming for being unfilial.
"No matter what happens, they are family. Making such a scene is truly disgraceful."
"Indeed. If I had an unfilial son like that in my own house, I’d be so angry I’d drop dead in my sickbed."
"Lord Lu has gone too far; after all, it is his own father..."
Chapter 225