Once, I wanted to be a good person
Chapter 898 - 230. Slapping He Weidao! (7,000 words)_4

Chapter 898: 230. Slapping He Weidao! (7,000 words)_4

After speaking, he softly asked again, "Why?"

He said, "Is someone trying to frame me against you?"

Fang Ze pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Of course not. Someone just provided some evidence from those years, hoping I would reopen the case."

Upon hearing Fang Ze’s words, He Weidao squinted slightly, as if trying to discern whether Fang Ze was speaking the truth or lying.

After a moment, he said, "Councilor Fang is now busy with public duties, shouldn’t he have no time?"

Fang Ze smiled, "Actually, I’m not that busy. After all, the work of an Executive Councilor is quite simple. It doesn’t consume much energy."

He Weidao took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and thought for a moment. Then, he said, "Normally, to ensure the independence of each state, the heads of departments overseeing large districts cannot serve in the State Council."

Fang Ze feigned surprise and said, "Then wouldn’t the Black Shark Commander be unable to serve as our state’s Vice Chairperson?"

He Weidao opened his eyes, nodded slowly, "In theory, yes. I will discuss this issue with the Black Minister tonight and see his opinion."

Fang Ze smiled and said, "The Chairperson works hard."

After saying this, Fang Ze continued, "By the way, Chairperson. Normally, the directors of the State Security Bureaus are the Executive Councilors, but in our Xida State..."

He Weidao said, "This indeed wasn’t well considered when nominations were made. If a position opens, Director Lan Bing will be prioritized for supplement."

Fang Ze smiled, then said, "Additionally, I have a few talents I want to recommend to you, Chairperson."

After He Weidao recovered from his initial lapse thanks to more than ten years of Qi Cultivation, his entire demeanor returned to an unfathomable state, making it difficult to guess what he was thinking.

And upon Fang Ze’s suggestion, he merely gave Fang Ze a deep look, nodding to acknowledge Fang Ze’s proposal.

Seeing He Weidao’s cooperation, Fang Ze wasn’t shy and directly introduced half of the experts from his own household and proactively proposed suitable positions for them. He also mentioned some Bai Family vassals who hadn’t been taken by the Bai Family, had stayed with the Provincial Government, but were downgraded.

He Weidao listened quietly, neither agreeing nor objecting. It was only after Fang Ze finished speaking that he slowly said, "I will consider arranging them."

Seeing this, Fang Ze smiled and said, "Then I will thank the Chairperson on their behalf."

After speaking, Fang Ze checked the time and said, "If there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving now."

Seeing Fang Ze offer to leave, He Weidao didn’t keep him, he nodded and hmmed from his nose.

Fang Ze knew he was displeased, so he didn’t provoke further, having achieved today’s goals satisfactorily, he got up and left the study.

After Fang Ze’s departure, the whole study instantly fell silent, He Weidao sat there with an imposing demeanor like an abyss, like a prison, making one feel immensely fearful.

After a moment, a figure moved softly in the corner of the room and appeared before He Weidao, softly asking, "Lord, do you need me to kill him?"

Upon hearing the figure’s words, He Weidao was silent for a while, then shook his head, saying, "No need. Killing him would fall into his trap instead."

The figure, upon hearing, said in surprise, "Fall into his trap?"

He Weidao said with an expressionless "uh",

"He lied twice while discussing this matter."

"The first was when he said he had evidence. That time, he concealed it well, almost unnoticeably."

"The other was when he said he had made arrangements in advance, and letters would be sent on schedule to the entire district’s high-ranking officials upon his death. This time, he was obviously lying."

"This indicates the former is something he wants me to believe. The latter is something he wants me to find out."

"Therefore, he actually has no evidence and hasn’t made any advance arrangements. Just waiting for me to try and kill him, thereby cementing my crime."

The figure paused for a moment, then asked, "Does he have means of self-preservation?"

He Weidao seriously nodded, "He does."

"He knows my strength, wants me to kill him, yet has no death wish, indicating he’s extremely confident he can escape from a master at the Absolute Pinnacle."

"Though I don’t know why he’s so confident, I’ve already made enough mistakes today and don’t wish to gamble again."

The figure thought for a moment, "Then Lord, are we just going to let him have his way?"

He Weidao leaned back on the sofa, smiled and said, "If he wants it, then give it to him."

"A Vice Chairperson, an Executive Councilor, and a few Council Members. They can’t stir up any storm."

"The wheels of history won’t stop for anyone. The aristocratic faction being replaced by us real humans is only a matter of time."

The figure said unwillingly, "But won’t you be controlled by him doing this? He can constantly use this matter to blackmail you in the future."

He Weidao smiled and returned to his thoughtful way, "That’s good. It’s something I’ve been seeking."

The figure was bewildered for a moment, almost failing to understand He Weidao’s meaning.

Seeking?

Why would his Lord consider being "controlled" as desirable?

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The next Chapter, which is Chapter 231, will be updated around 2:00 AM on December 19th in the ’Qidian’ app. Hope everyone comes to read~