The officials exchanged glances, and one of them replied, "Speak freely!"

With a smile still on his face, Jin Shuai slowly asked, "May I ask the three of you, you keep saying that you put the people in your hearts, but is that really the case?"

The official snorted coldly and replied indignantly, "Of course we care about the people, how could we be as cold and heartless as you?"

A sly glint flashed in Jin Shuai's eyes as he pressed on, "Since the three of you are so righteous and awe-inspiring, you must be willing to go through fire and water for the people, without hesitation?"

"That's for sure. It's not just the three of us; the entire court is concerned about the world and the people, and everyone is working tirelessly to improve the lives of the people and do practical things for them," the official said with a firm gaze and earnest, powerful words.

Jin Shuai's lips curled up slightly, and he asked in a half-smile, "I was asking about the three of you. Why did you bring others along? You've already said all the nice things."

The official stood up straight and answered without hesitation, "Your Majesty, we officials are willing to serve the people."

A sly glint flashed in Jin Shuai's eyes as he continued to press with a smile, "And what about these two beside you? Do they share the same sentiment as you?"

The two men shouted in unison, "We are willing! We are willing!" Their voices were perfectly synchronized and resounded throughout the court.

Jin Shuai couldn't help but sneer, mocking, "Since ancient times, many officials have been known for their remonstrances even unto death. If one of you dares to crash into this hall and die, I will go and save the people of the outer city; if two of you do the same, I will save the people of the inner city; if you die here, I will save everyone in the palace. Everyone is watching, so don't disappoint them!"

Upon hearing this, the official's face turned red with anger, his eyes widened, and he roared, "Hmph, how can a coward who fears death be fit for the position of official? I will prove my innocence with my death today!" With that, he strode forward and charged straight toward the palace pillar.

Seeing this, Jin Shuai quickly waved for everyone to make way, and said with a mocking laugh, "Come, come, everyone, quickly make way! What does this good official, willing to sacrifice his life for the people, really look like!" In an instant, the entire court was plunged into a tense and eerie atmosphere…

The officials were all eager and itching to act, their eyes constantly glancing at Emperor Renzong. Renzong, however, was frowning, about to speak, when Jin Shuai interrupted, "Your Majesty, please don't stop them! They're obsessed with achieving lasting fame, and they're counting on this one powerful crash! But you all need to put in extra effort and try to succeed on the first try, so they don't have to do it a second time." Jin Shuai thought to himself, "Hmph, daring to act like street thugs in my drama troupe, hehe!"

Nevertheless, Emperor Renzong finally spoke, saying in a deep voice, "The three of you shall step down for now and refrain from uttering another word."

Then, he turned his gaze to Jin Shuai and asked slowly, "Young Master Jin, the illness is urgent now, and we must not waste precious time on this meaningless argument. Let's be frank, what kind of reward do you expect?"

Indeed, he was in the style of Emperor Renzong. Upon hearing this, Jin Shuai's lips curled up slightly, and he actually asked in return, "Even if I told you, you might not be willing to give it to me!"

Emperor Renzong was amused and chuckled, saying, "Haha, as long as it is within my power and not too much to ask for, I will naturally grant your request."

Jin Shuai's smile widened, and he said loudly, "Then give me 20 Golden Iron Certificates!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Renzong was stunned into silence for a long time before finally regaining his composure and exclaiming, "Twenty?! Since the founding of the Great Song Dynasty, the number of imperial edicts and certificates issued has not even reached that number!"

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