Whatever he wanted came right to him.
The subtle change in Viscount Albert's expression told Zong Shen everything.
The other party had no idea that Marquis Eckmell Ding Clift had also sent an envoy here.
Perhaps he was not as loyal to Grand Duke Koyi as he appeared to be.
At the same time, it meant that Zong Shen's rapidly rising territory had long ceased to be a secret among the native factions in the region.
He did not answer immediately. Instead, he gave Albert Jenkins a faintly amused look.
Then, in a teasing tone, he said, "Sir Albert, it seems Marquis Clift's thoughts are more delicate than you described."
"Look, the envoy he sent is waiting to meet me."
The situation before them proved that Marquis Eckmell Ding Clift had his own little schemes.
Moreover, Grand Duke Koyi had not discussed his actions in the region with him at all.
Their relationship was nothing like as close as Viscount Albert had claimed.
Otherwise, they would not both have sent envoys to Zong Shen's territory on the same day in an attempt to communicate with him.
Faced with this awkward matter, Viscount Albert gave an embarrassed smile.
He did not refute it, nor was there any point in doing so.
In the eyes of the natives, it was only natural for great nobles to exploit lesser nobles.
Just as lesser nobles exploited the Farmers under their command.
That was precisely why Grand Duke Koyi had never intended to discuss matters with Marquis Eckmell Ding Clift in advance.
He only needed to speak with Zong Shen.
Then, based on the outcome of those talks, he could decide on his subsequent strategy.
Zong Shen did not continue mocking him.
Through the verbal probing just now, he gradually understood how to seize the