When the Kingdom of Naples was made aware of invasion plans by Henry II, Duke of Guise, it was Azzolino who (in February 1654) concluded that the breach must have come from Camillo Astalli, the Pope's Cardinal-Nephew. Though likely accurate, his conclusion was convenient - Astalli was a rival for power to Olimpia Maidalchini, Azzolino's own patron.
When the Kingdom of Naples discovered Henry II's Duke of Guise invasion plans, it was Azzolino who (in February 1654) inferred that the breach must have come from Camillo Astalli, the Pope's Cardinal-Nephew. Although his conclusion may have been correct, it was convenient - Astalli was a rival for power to Olimpia Maidalchini, Azzolino's patron.