Sunday frowned in confusion when he heard Xue Qinghe say that.
"Ning Fengzhi? What about Ning Fengzhi?"
At that, Xue Qinghe's expression grew serious.
"That old fox has grown suspicious again. After I came back, I temporarily placated him by letting him tour the factory, receive finished products, and provide sales channels in exchange for a share of the profits.
"But you know how crafty that old fox has always been. He may only be putting on a show.
"I'm worried Ning Rongrong might become a spy he plants among us. After all, he's already begun to suspect me. The crown prince's faction really has been getting rather close to Spirit Hall lately.
"Being personally summoned by His Holiness the Pope is a privilege even Spirit Hall's cardinals don't enjoy.
"And Spirit Hall, which has always remained neutral, extended an invitation to an empire's crown prince. That alone is rather suspicious."
As Xue Qinghe spoke, he shook his head helplessly. At the time, he had been so focused on seeing Bibi Dong that this had never occurred to him.
Xue Ye might not take it to heart. After all, in his eyes, Xue Qinghe was the next Heaven Dou Emperor. As long as he caused no trouble while Xue Ye was alive, whatever happened after his death was none of his damn business.
But Ning Fengzhi was different. Although he was currently cooperating with Spirit Hall too, from the perspective of his long-term interests,
the two great empires, including Heaven Dou, had to remain opposed to Spirit Hall. Otherwise, there would be nothing in it for him.
Xue Qinghe's plans were not yet complete, so he could not move against Ning Fengzhi or the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for now.
He could only ask Sunday to investigate and see