 After Liu Zhi, or Emperor Huan as he came to be known, ascended the throne, Cao Teng was rewarded with enfeoffment as the Marquis of Fei Village () for his participation in the succession debate.He was later promoted to Empress's Chamberlain () and was placed in charge of the household of Empress Liang Nüying.He also served as Coachman of the Changle Palace () of Empress Dowager Liang Na.