Originally, it was not the place for the maids and old women to discuss matters in front of their masters.
However, Mrs. Pei, the one with the highest status and rank present, did not stop them, which meant she allowed their discussions. Even if others wanted to stop it, they dared not overstep Mrs. Pei.
Thus, the humiliating remarks against Master Lu grew louder.
Yet this did not solve the problem. It was Master Lu who had issues with her conduct; she was the one truly lacking in virtue. She falsely accused the Young Lady, and this was not something that could be easily dismissed with a few words.
Moreover, her position as a Master could not continue. How could someone so lacking in virtue be qualified to teach others? Wouldn't it lead others astray?
But how to handle the matter specifically still depended on Mrs. Pei.
Pei Ji'an said, "Grandmother, how should this matter be handled?"
