He served as dafu (大夫) during the reign of Duke Wen of Jin.
Zhao Cui had always accompanied Duke Wen of Jin during this period.
[2] Cui's brother was Zhao Su who served Duke Xian of Jin.
[4][5] Before the marriage with the Duke's daughter, Cui had married Shu Kui of Qianggaoru (a branch of the Red Di).
[6] His father, Zhao GongMing is a lagendary form of Cai Shen (The God of money in Chinese folk religion.)