Shen Meimei took a few quick steps. The setting sun was shining brightly on the earth, making it difficult for her to open her eyes. She had to take a handkerchief and put it in front of her eyes.

She shielded her eyes from the sun with her hands and asked doubtfully:

"Brother, you've been gone for half a day, why are you back again? Did something happen?"

Moge led a black horse and slowly approached Shen Meimei.

He pointed to the little red horse beside him and said with a smile:

"Sister, this horse was halfway along the road when it suddenly turned around and ran away. I chased it all the way and found out that it missed its owner. It seems that this little red horse and you are destined to be together, so I specially sent it back to you."

When Shen Meimei heard Moge's words, a feeling of joy suddenly surged in her heart.

She looked at the little red horse with excitement in her eyes.

She reached out and gently stroked the little red horse's head, feeling its warm and soft fur.

The little red horse seemed to feel Shen Meimei's love. It wagged its tail happily, as if to welcome her.

Shen Meimei said with emotion:

"Thank you, big brother. This horse is really very human. I can't bear to part with it. Thank you for sending me the little red horse. I will call it Little Red from now on!"

When the little red horse heard what Shen Meimei said, he nodded to her, as if he liked the name very much.

Moge smiled and nodded, saying, "Sister, I have sent Xiaohong to her place. Please take good care of her. We will ride horses together across the grasslands again if we have the chance in the future."

After saying that, he turned his horse around and left. Moge didn't want to look at Shen Meimei again, because every time they met, he would feel reluctant and heartbroken.

Three days later, the Forbidden City was bustling with activity. The emperor, wearing a dragon robe, personally led civil and military officials to the palace gate to welcome Shen Meizhuang, Prince Guo and others.

The court band played passionate music, colorful flags fluttered, and the atmosphere was warm and solemn.

The emperor stood in the middle of the palace gate, smiling and looking ahead with his bright eyes.

The civil and military officials behind him lined up in neat rows with solemn expressions, looking forward to this grand welcome ceremony.

Finally, the sound of horse hooves and wheels rolling was heard in the distance.

After the carriage stopped, the door opened and Shen Meimei got out gracefully.

She looked up and saw the emperor, feeling very happy, but in front of all the civil and military officials, she could only suppress her inner excitement and slowly walked up the steps with the support of Jinxi.

The emperor was holding a large string of beads in his hand. He looked at Shen Meimei and wished he could take the woman in front of him back to the palace right now.

More than half a month of longing seemed like decades. During these days, the emperor finally understood what it meant to live every day like a year and to miss his wife so much that it felt like three years had passed.

Shen Meimei walked up the stairs for a long time. She felt her legs aching, and finally she arrived in front of the emperor.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be blessed with good health! God bless the Qing Dynasty. I have fulfilled my mission. Moge has led the army to retreat!" Shen Meimei said softly.

The emperor laughed out loud, "I am very pleased!"

Prince Guo stepped forward, knelt down and saluted:

"I have lived up to my brother's trust. Now that Concubine Hui has returned safely, I have completed my mission."

"That's right, Seventeenth Brother, in that case, I will also give you a reward. Tell me, what reward do you want?" The emperor was in a good mood and asked with a smile.

Prince Guo stood up, thought for a moment and said:

"Brother Emperor, all the civil and military officials know that I like to travel and enjoy the scenery, and I like landscape paintings even more. If I remember correctly, you have collected a painting of mountains and flowing water. Why don't you give this painting to me?"

"Oh, that won't work. I have already promised to give it to someone else!" The emperor shook his head.

Prince Guo was stunned for a moment, then asked, "Royal brother? Who has more face than this humble brother?"

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