The Golden Peacock Cloak

[Seeking follows for my upcoming novel, A Basket of Gold!] In the fifth year of Jing Rui's reign, heavy snow blocked the mountain passes. The emperor led a campaign in person and never returned. The three-year-old crown prince ascended the throne, and Jiang Yuejian ruled as regent, taking the title of Empress Dowager Shengyi. Jiang Yuejian thought life as a widow would be miserable. Who knew it would just get better and better? Her imperial son obeyed her in everything, the civil and military officials bowed in submission, and peace reigned throughout the land. She could simply lounge around and enjoy life as the most powerful woman in the realm. Once the mourning period for her late husband was over, she would immediately go looking for a new love. A handsome man was a rare find, and Jiang Yuejian was ready to make her move. But why did the new top scorer of the imperial examinations look so familiar? Those aloof eyes seemed so familiar that Jiang Yuejian suspected he was mocking her every time he saw her dozing off in the Golden Hall... * The young emperor loved clinging to his empress dowager, and had noticed more than once that the top-scoring scholar, a man as beautiful as an immortal, often crawled out of his mother's phoenix tent with his clothes in disarray. That shameless bastard... The young emperor unleashed his imperial might: "Traitor, get on your knees!" Su Tanwei narrowed his eyes and didn't move. "?" You little brat. Aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning? Reading guide: 1. Also known as My Emperor, Who Died in Battle, Has Returned. 2. A real married couple, both scheming and unable to stand each other. 3. A story about raising a child, marriage first and love later. 4. Everyday life with playful romance. This isn't political intrigue; the fun is in the thrills. Theme: Sincerity, trust, and passion can ultimately overcome loneliness, defiance, and coldness.