In the original story, Lin Shikang was the first to discover the food problem, which led to a promotion in his official position.
However, the one who actually rebelled was not the eldest grandson of the emperor, but the current emperor's younger brother, Prince Qingyang. It was only after Lin Shikang discovered the grain matter that Prince Qingyang's heir took the opportunity to frame Prince An.
Later, the Prince of Qingyang rebelled, and General Cen led troops to quell the rebellion. The Prince of Qingyang was defeated, and the Prince of Qingyang's heir fled. He was eventually captured by the protagonist, Lin Shikang, who then performed another meritorious service and was promoted again.
Now that I think about it, the General Cen mentioned in the original work must be Cen Xiao.
In the original novel, Lin Shikang is the protagonist, and the story focuses more on the people around him. Even a high-ranking official like Cen Xiao doesn't appear in the original work; he doesn't even get a full name.
The door creaked open.
Cen Xiao walked in: "What are you spacing out about?"
"You have a good relationship with the eldest grandson of the emperor?" Yang Cui asked him.
As soon as he asked the question, Cen Xiao heard someone outside and made a shushing gesture.
Then, taking advantage of her unpreparedness, Cen Xiao suddenly opened the door, and there stood Qiao Mai in the doorway, holding several brand-new clothes in her hands.
"General, winter is here. I made you a winter coat and some inner garments for you to change into. My mother used to say that you must protect your joints in winter, otherwise you will suffer when you get old, so I also made knee pads."
Yang Cui looked at Cen Xiao with great interest.
Then Qiao Mai said, "General, please try it on and see if it fits."
Qiao Mai blushed, nodded slightly, and secretly glanced at Yang Cui to see her reaction.
Cen Xiao was about to speak with a cold expression when Yang Cui smiled and took the clothes and knee pads, inspecting them: "The handiwork is quite good. You even made an undergarment. You really put your heart into it."
Yang Cui said meaningfully, "An undergarment, a close-fitting garment, is never something a woman who has no relation to a man can make for him."
Yang Cui added, "I wonder if the others in the mansion have any clean undergarments. Since you are so skilled and kind, why not make an undergarment and a winter coat for everyone in the mansion before the Lunar New Year?"
Qiao Mai's expression changed drastically.
Her eyes were wet as she looked at Cen Xiao, hoping he would say a word for her.
Cen Xiao ignored her and said, "Do as Madam wishes. Dao Ba works hard every day, braving wind and rain. These knee pads are just right for him."
Qiao Mai could no longer hold back, and tears streamed down her face.
"Why are you crying? Are you dissatisfied with my arrangements? Or is it that I can't order you around? Hmm?"
Yang Cui smiled, but her words carried an undeniable air of authority.
"This servant wouldn't dare; this servant will do it right now."
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