Introduction
"Happy Ever After" is originally written in Chinese by me. Its original title 《迷糊格格》meant more like "A blur/cute/mischievous/playful Princess", but I just could not find a suitable word to fit hence named it "Happy Ever After", hinting Yong Qi and Xiao Yan Zi's life after the marriage.
This novel is completed and consists of 8 short stories in total and each short story has at least 15k words in Chinese. I will only update when a full short story has been translated and not chopped the story into several chapters for random short updates.
Also, please note that I'm not exactly fluent in my English hence do forgive if you spot any grammatical errors. But do let me know if you find some phrasing seriously awkward that it affects the reading or understanding.
Last but not least, I want to have a shout out to Ruan Chun Xian who has encouraged me to translate my HZGG fanfic. It's her passion that reignited mine and it is really cool to discover that I could contribute more to what I love. So, THANKS A LOT ! And I finally did it! (:
Sneak Peek:
Chapter 1: A New Beginning
Xiao Yan Zi has finally started her new life as Yong Qi's wife. But what would happen, if Lao Fo Ye was really up to make things difficult for her and Yong Qi isn't around to save her?
Chapter 2: A Series of Unexpected Events
What?! Qing Er is about to get married and the groom isn't Xiao Jian? Then, the night before the wedding, the groom escaped, saying that he only agreed the marriage to please Lao Fo Ye. With no groom, Qian Long stormed into Yong Qi and Xiao Yan Zi's residence seeking for opinions. When Xiao Yan Zi votes against Qian Long's idea on Er Kang, the frustrated emperor delivers his verdict, "Qing Er will either marry Yong Qi or Fu Long An tomorrow. You have up till sunrise to make a decision. No matter what, the wedding shall goes on."
Chapter 3: The Smarter The Better
Xiao Yan Zi found out that Yong Qi has been making new friends and he's hiding it from her. Soon, she realised his intention meant well as the new friends were all scholars, and even their wives were as smart. Xiao Yan Zi panicked when she found out that she couldn't keep up with them and feel that she's a disgrace to Yong Qi. Hence, she decides to put in effort in reading and learning... "I want to be smart too! The smarter the better!" That's what she insisted and Yong Qi has no choice but to assist his beloved wife in accomplishing her new agenda.
Chapter 4: Here Comes The Intruder
Du Juan, a young lady from Lao Fo Ye's distant family came to the Palace with her father. Everyone in the palace knows about Du Juan's history with Yong Qi, and was surprised when Yong Qi agreed to let the father and daughter settle in his residence. At the same time, Xiao Yan Zi was carrying their second child, and risked a miscarriage when Du Juan's closest maid decides to help her lady in getting back what used to belong to her.
Chapter 5: In The Breeze of Autumn Night
Yong Qi finally told Xiao Yan Zi of a secret that he had held for too long- The existence of her family members other than Xiao Jian and the truth of her father's death. He had revealed the news to Xiao Jian before Xiao Yan Zi, and upon seeing Xiao Jian's reaction, Yong Qi has the gut feeling that it wouldn't goes well with Xiao Yan Zi too. Nonetheless, secrets are poison to a relationship and he had to let her know the truth.
Chapter 6: When a Little Jealousy Makes No Harm
Xiao Yan Zi was caught by the leader of the Wu lin society when she trailed after Yong Qi to a martial arts tournament. The price to pay for the return of Xiao Yan Zi was simple- An one-to-one exchange. The imperial court captured the leader's brother not long ago, and he wanted him back. The leader actually meant no harm to Xiao Yan Zi, and upon realising that, Xiao Yan Zi led a period of carefree and wonderful life while Yong Qi frantically search for a solution when the grand officials just wouldn't let go of the leader's brother.
Chapter 7: When Yong Qi's Business Trip Becomes a Family Excursion
It's time for Yong Qi to fulfill a promise he made five years ago! It felt so quick, that his son was already five years old and his daughter one and a half, with another unborn in Xiao Yan Zi's belly. During the trip, he makes sure that his children and wife were well taken care of, and wouldn't let either of them came across any danger. Or rather, that's what he told himself. But the fact is, he took his daughter along for a river inspection trip and left her in the care of an official when emergency happens. By the time he was back, the official was found unconscious and his daughter nowhere to be seen.
Chapter 8: There's Always Sunshine After Rain
A war has started and Yong Qi needs to carry out his obligation as a Prince who holds military power. For two years he had gone and Xiao Yan Zi was left alone to raise their three children. The youngest was only newborn when he left and in a blink of eyes, she's already a toddler who knows how to walk and talk and ask about her father. Finally, words of victory was delivered to Beijing and Yong Qi is back! But to Xiao Yan Zi's horror, Yong Qi was being carried down from the carriage on a stretcher, and even the bestest of the Tai Yi-s has no resort in saving him from the coma.