305 Returning to Chang’an City

In the end, Gao Peng rejected Chen Xuehe's invitation.

From the moment that Chen Xuehe had uttered that sentence, Gao Peng had roughly understood its cause and effect.

From the Chang'an military district, a high ranking senior military officer sacrificed his life while on a mission in the Dali Desert. Of course, the authenticity of the task and sacrifice was subject to discretion.

The high ranking officer wasn't well acquainted with Grandpa, otherwise he wouldn't have needed to contact Gao Peng through Chen Xuehe. He could have contacted Grandpa directly.

Looking him up was just a ruse. Taking advantage of his relationship with his grandpa and getting Ji Hanwu to act was the real intention.

If Gao Peng had acted to help, whether it was fake or not, Grandpa would definitely follow him secretly to ensure his safety.

Gao Peng resented being taken advantage of by others. He despised this behavior.

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