When the people heard that there was such a big mess in Cui's house, they didn't panic, and they all stood quietly in front of the coffin, waiting for Cui's to come out and give orders. It's not that everyone is big-hearted, but there is a well-known fact in it: their hostess has never been crushed by a difficult situation, as long as she can still speak and act, she can always make the things at hand progress in an orderly manner, even if she has suffered a lot because of this, there will be no complaints, and she will still complete the tasks according to the established plan, so that everyone is satisfied. From top to bottom of Cui's house, whether old or young, all the servants of the family were amazed by her ability to adjust her emotions, and respected her greatest merit, which was extremely admired.

Sure enough, before even half an hour arrived, Cui's came out to preside over the funeral, and there was no emotion at all. After crying for a while, she ordered someone to cut the white cloth, cleaned the guest hall, put on the spirit card and the offering table, and gradually arranged the mourning hall; Subsequently, he paid for the invitation of Taoist priests and monks, and for several days they continued to chant sutras and pray, fasting and setting up Jiao. Colleagues, relatives and friends also came, crowded in front of the door all day long, and there were endless condolences, so Cui asked his father's old friend to inscribe the inscription, and urged the slave to serve tea and pour water, and kept busy. Fortunately, Cui Yi was helping outside, so that there would be no chaos.

Seeing that the entertainment was over and there was no major event at home, Cui Yi went out of the house and went to Ye Yongjia's yamen to hear the news.

He followed the Zhou officials to the criminal department, saw Ye Yongjia sitting in the middle, saluted in a panic, and sat down on the left hand side.

"You're here to ask about the marriage, aren't you?" Ye Yongjia glanced at him and shook out a piece of paper from his cuff, "It's just in time." I have already discussed with Master Cai and written a document for engagement. If you agree, go back and sign it, and it's over. Remember, don't let anyone see it. ”

Cui Yiwei said yes, stretched out his hand to take the document, and saw that it was written: 'Yu Ye Yongjia and Cui Longhuai's daughter Cui Shi made a contract together: Cui and Ye Yongjia have a marriage contract first, but when Cui's father is dead, he needs to be cut down, and it is difficult to treat him for three years, so he should violate the etiquette system a little and marry first. This is a secret agreement between the two parties, only evidence, and the title of the book is on the left: ......'

"Yes, yes," he smiled respectfully at Ye Yongjia, folded the text, and stuffed it into his sleeve, "It's just that the date for passing through the door has not yet been decided, and you have to do it yourself." ”

Ye Yongjia said: "Although this matter is your helpless move, but after all, it is against etiquette, many pairs of eyes are watching, and you should be cautious." It's not a day or two, so let's wait until after the 77th day. ”

"...... on the day of seventy-seven?" Cui Yi showed a worried expression.

Ye Yongjia raised his eyes: "Don't worry, I won't snub your sister, and after three years, the marriage ceremony will be made up for her." ”

"Then thank you......

"If you still don't feel at ease, I can promote you to an official, don't you want this?" Ye Yongjia finished approving a piece of paper in front of him, bundled it with the big stack, and pushed it aside.

Cui Yi smiled again: "My lord forgot." ”

"Forgot what?"

"The villain is just a showman, teaching children to learn in the village." When he said this, he didn't have the previous twisting and pinching, but straightened his waist and spoke loudly, and the clerks on the side also looked at him and were taken aback.

"Master Cai said that you have something extraordinary, I have seen it today," Ye Yongjia nodded and said, "A talented person wants to be an official, and his ambition is not small." Then I ask you, what kind of government do you want to do as an official? ”

Cui Yi slowly made a long gesture and said solemnly: "Although the villain has achieved nothing in the imperial examination, he has followed his father as a child, and he has a lot of entertainment everywhere, and he is also used to seeing many people in the officialdom. Therefore, the villain hates the people who do nothing, and often thinks about sitting in the hall, and will cheer up the world! I heard that Lord Ye has been engaged in a new deal for many years, but he has been hindered by the traitorous party and has not succeeded; The villain is here to ask the adults to reintroduce the new deal and compete with that class of 'clear streams'! The villain is saying a crazy thing here, if he is not famous for eternity and history, he will be an official for a lifetime! ”

Ye Yongjia listened to him word for word, and actually smiled from the bottom of his heart, and secretly thought: "This Cui Xiucai is quite like me back then, and all kinds of opinions are the same. I have a 'A' in my name, but this person is a 'B', just like my shadow! When forming a party, I must reuse this person, with my wish back then! ’

"I originally recruited talents for the formation of a party, thinking that the people from all over the world were all disciples of Lilu, but I didn't expect to meet Hexun, it was really like a confidant who forgot his year! Your spirit is truly commendable! Ye Yongjia praised from the bottom of his heart.

"Your Excellency is overrated," Cui Yi's expression looked very proud, "With virtue like you, my lord, forming a party should also be a gentleman's party. ”

"Anyway, what do you want to do?" Ye Yongjia was very happy and asked bluntly.

Cui Yi lowered his head and said: "The villain doesn't dare to ask in a hurry, the money for the donation is very expensive, plus the silver to make up for the shortage, I really can't afford it." Let's just be a guest in front of you. ”

Ye Yongjia smiled: "You really don't know anything about officialdom. So what can the donor give? Most of them are idle jobs, and they may not be able to be sent to me, and they are still looked down upon by others. ”

"That'...... The villain has no chance to be an official. Cui Yi looked unwilling.

"Elder Cai had an idea before, I can go up and ask for the seal for your father, and now is the time for Qingliu to buy people's hearts, and it is impossible for them to have any objections to this. Once the posthumous seal and posthumous are down, it is reasonable to be kind to the descendants, and when the time comes, I will give you a Jinshi background, and then I will try to get you into the criminal department and be the head of the criminal department, how so? ”

Cui Yi saw that he was so loved by Ye Yongjia, and he was so grateful that tears rained down, and immediately knelt down, bowed three times and bowed to Lord Ye, and thanked him endlessly.

Ye Yongjia saw that he stumbled too hard, and hurriedly pulled him up, and said to him: "I am cherishing my talent, you don't want to thank me so much." In the past, your father's position was replaced by Minghuiguang, and this Mingda will be your future chief. As for the number of rites, you will also go and worship him. ”

When Cui Yi was excited, he was very enthusiastic about these officialdom affairs, and he wished he could go through the six departments now, so he naturally obeyed: "I listen to you, you show me a way, I'll go to see Ming Shilang!" ”