In those days, there were many rules and the idea of ​​valuing sons over daughters was still very serious. Even if a young lady from the main family played with the young masters, it didn't really matter, because they were all women and were born unworthy to be the head of the family. They had no competitive ability, so playing with the young masters was pointless.

But since we're talking about making games, there's no need to be so serious about it.

To demonstrate his approachability, Wei Liguo allowed the two girls to participate as well, just for fun.

The result of this action was unexpected.

No one expected Peng Meijie to perform so exceptionally well.

Because Peng Meijie answered the first question correctly.

This turn of events was clearly unexpected, but at the time they didn't take it to heart; it was just the first question, perhaps a fluke.

However, as Peng Meijie answered more and more questions correctly, many people's expressions became very unpleasant, including Peng Meijie's father.

The two young masters of the Wei family were also inspired by Peng Meijie's competitive spirit and tried their best to surpass her in the subsequent questions, but it was no longer of much use. Peng Meijie's abilities were recognized by everyone, even if she was just a little clever at the time.

Whether it was a misperception caused by the bad weather or not, Peng's father felt that Wei Liguo's face was becoming increasingly gloomy.

His own feelings were also very complicated.

On the one hand, Peng Meijie's overshadowing of the two young masters of the Wei family would obviously displease Wei Liguo. On the other hand, Peng Meijie's father never expected that his daughter would have such talent. It's a pity that she is a girl. If she were a boy, she would definitely be able to lead the Peng family to great success.

Mr. Peng's concerns were not unfounded. Even though he made many jokes at the time and formally apologized to Wei Liguo, saying that his daughter was young and didn't understand, and asked everyone not to mind, and praised the two young men a lot, saying that they were the real young heroes, future talents, and indispensable figures in Yuzhou, etc...

However, none of this truly made Wei Liguo happy; it was all just a show.

"Mr. Peng, there's no need to worry so much. Patriarch Wei isn't the kind of person who holds grudges. How could he possibly do anything to the Peng family just because of a child's competition?"

"That's right, it's just kids playing around, it's a pity, Meijie is really smart and clever."

"Actually, doesn't this also show that Mr. Peng has done a good job in teaching, and I think Peng Ke has also performed well. He will definitely be of great use in the future."

These people were just trying to comfort him; how could Peng's father not understand?

Compared to Peng Meijie, Peng Ke was worlds apart. With so many questions, he stood at the back like a fool, only realizing the answer when the other person gave it to him.

He knew his son very well, but he truly hadn't expected that Peng Meijie, whom he had always overlooked, would be so talented. If she were properly taught...

But no matter how much she is taught, she is still a woman!

Mr. Peng was truly filled with regret and sorrow.

However, I don't know if I was just being cynical, but after that, I didn't see Wei Liguo do anything to target the Peng family. But the Peng family's development stagnated, which was obviously because someone was interfering.

Without evidence, Peng's father was helpless.

Even if there is evidence pointing directly at Wei Liguo, what can he do?

However, after that, at banquets and other occasions, Peng Meijie would always be called upon to perform, or she would still play games with these people, and Peng Meijie always performed well.

Some were jealous, some were resentful, and some wanted to see a good show...

In fact, after that puzzle game, Peng's father specifically told Peng Meijie not to show off like that, as it was not good for the Peng family's development.

Peng Meijie was indeed quite young at the time, and it's unclear whether she understood what she was saying; in any case, she appeared very confused.

"Why? If I'm good enough, can't I lead the Peng family to continue its glory? I also want to bring honor to the Peng family!"

Little Peng Meijie has great ambitions, something Peng Ke has never said.

As Mr. Peng listened, he felt a mix of emotions. How could he make his youngest daughter understand that she, as a woman, was not incapable, but simply unworthy of doing these things?

"In short, listen to your father, and he will never harm you."

But even though Peng's father didn't say it, Peng Meijie knew it in her heart.

She had heard these adults say things, but she didn't agree.

So, she continued to act somewhat independently, which is strange, but over time, people came to see it as just her personality and stopped finding it odd.

After all, everyone had the same thought: what earth-shattering things could a girl do? No matter how capable she was, she would just get married, have children, and live her life.

Whenever I think of these things, I feel a sense of regret and sigh.

Then many people would tell their sons, "See Peng Meijie? You are a boy, you should strive to be like her, and you will be able to do much more than her."

In this way, Peng Meijie felt much better and was able to do more things.

She lived amidst admiration and regret, yet she couldn't escape the suspicion and distrust of others...

Then, she grew up.

When Peng Meijie was sixteen, she did something that shocked all the families at the time, and it was from that moment that they truly began to look at her with new respect.

In those days, it was just becoming fashionable for girls to participate in some family affairs or do some small business, but the idea of ​​being a good wife and mother was deeply ingrained, and many women would not seize such opportunities.

Peng Meijie was different; she joined the family business.

At that time, the Peng family had another young master, who was much more outstanding than Peng Ke. Peng's father placed great hopes on this youngest son.

When Peng Meijie asked to join the company, Peng's father considered it briefly and felt that she was intelligent and that if she helped Peng Ke and his youngest son, it would definitely help the Peng family develop further.

For so many years, the Peng family has been subtly suppressed and has never been able to earn the title of a small family. Meanwhile, the Han, Chu, and Zheng families have all developed quite well. They are not to say that they are on par with the Wei family, but they are certainly second only to the Wei family.

Mr. Peng was really too anxious; he had been waiting for far too long.

However, Peng's father never expected that Peng Meijie thought the same way.

Moreover, Peng Meijie is much more daring and decisive than him.