Compared to previous years, since Viscount Melbourne became Prime Minister, Arthur has indeed heard more rumours about Viscount Melbourne.
In fact, if you put aside Viscount Melbourne's feud with Scotland Yard, his life experiences have indeed been rather tumultuous.
His wife, Caroline Ponsonby, had an entangled and unresolved affair with Lord Byron, which tarnished Viscount Melbourne's reputation in high society, while his only child, Augustus Lamb, suffers from severe mental and intellectual disabilities. From a young age, Augustus has had delayed speech development, has difficulty communicating with others, cannot receive normal education, is emotionally unstable, and even exhibits aggressive behavior. Even though he is already 28 years old, he still requires special care.
Because of this child, Viscount Melbourne has long been emotionally burdened in life. He has never been willing to publicly mention his son Augustus, nor does he allow this child to appear in public.
