His aunt (Cai Feng's sister) married Zhang Wen, who served as the Grand Commandant (太尉) during the reign of Emperor Ling.
It's worth noting that Lady Cai's niece, Huang Yueying, was married to Zhuge Liang, a famous strategist who later become chancellor of Shu Han state.
The Cai family would later be robbed and massacred by bandits during the Yongjia era (307–313) of the Jin dynasty (266–420).
Liu Qi willingly assumed the role of Administrator of Jiangxia, located about 250 km southeast of Jing Province's capital in Xiangyang.
[5] Lady Cai's endeavors led to Liu Cong's appointment, but his rule in Jing Province was brief.
Initially, Liu Cong harbored thoughts of resistance, but he eventually heeded the counsel of Fu Xun and abandoned the idea.
[7] Later, following the Battle of Red Cliff, Liu Qi was appointed Inspector of Jing Province, partially fulfilling his father's role.
[8] In the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Lady Cai posed as a potential adversary to Liu Bei during his time in Jing Province.
Lady Cai overheard her son conferring with his advisors and urgently urged him to heed their counsel and surrender.