Part 1: A Dream Within A Dream / Rebirth of Ill Fated Concubine

Chapter 088 Ambush

He wanted to be the best and enjoy the admiration of others. In fact, he did it, so he didn't expect that one day he would be defeated so badly, especially by a twelve-year-old girl!

In the past few days, he thought about the whole story and finally determined that Jiang Ruan was right. He couldn't hide his shock. Since Jiang Ruan castrated Li Yang, it seemed that she was targeting the Li family step by step in a planned way. No matter what she did, such a naked provocation made the Prime Minister's Mansion suffer such a big loss. How could Li An be willing?!

In particular, there has been news in the market recently that the emperor saw countless jewels in the Prime Minister's Mansion, which were even more abundant than the national treasury. He was furious and had the intention to kill. Otherwise, the Prime Minister's Mansion would be executed soon.

Although this is a rumour in the market, it comes from the palace. And the truth and falsehood are so mixed that people can't tell the truth. Li An himself knew that even if it was to fill the treasury, the emperor would probably kill Li Dong.

But in this case, the Prime Minister's Mansion would never be able to turn things around!

No, something must be done. He can't just sit there and wait for death, and he can't watch the Prime Minister's Mansion collapse just because of a small reservoir.

He had already heard the news that the rain in Capital had not stopped, and the rich and powerful often went to the most famous temple in Capital, Baoguang Temple, to pray for blessings.

And Jiang Ruan would go there with the other young ladies of the Jiang family the day after tomorrow, and donate money for incense.

Baoguang Temple is located in Xueyi Cliff, far away from the city. The mountains are high and the valleys are deep, and the journey is long. Because of this, the incense is strong, and people think that this shows sincerity.
And all the young ladies of the Jiang family going to Baoguang Temple is undoubtedly a great opportunity.

He must win back a game before the emperor makes a decision on the Prime Minister's Mansion. This matter must start with Jiang Ruan, but now he can't show up openly, let alone get close to Jiang Ruan.

The only way is to kidnap her first, and then... let her admit that everything is a conspiracy.

Li An has been using tricks to hurt people since he was a child, and he has never made such a direct decision. But this is the only way.

This is also the first time he has taken action himself, and he believes that Jiang Ruan will not be able to escape.

Slowly, he took out a copper plate-like thing from his arms. The thing was the size of a palm and was made very delicately. Li An held the copper plate tightly in his hand, and then slowly laughed.
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The spring rain in Capital was about to stop, but suddenly the rain intensified, and the original hope was shattered, which made people very disappointed. 

The people prayed to the gods and Buddhas all day long, hoping that the heaven would not continue to punish the Dajin Dynasty, but the sky did not follow people's wishes, and the rain still did not slow down.

Xia Yan proposed to ask the daughter of the Jiang family to go to Baoguang Temple to pray for blessings. On the one hand, every year at this time, the Jiang family would indeed go to Baoguang Temple to donate some incense money to seek the blessing of the Buddha. Secondly, Baoguang Temple, as the most famous temple in Capital, is very effective and popular. 

Every year, many wealthy families argue over the first incense stick. This year, due to the rain, there are not as many pilgrims as in previous years.

When Xia Yan made this request, Jiang Ruan agreed very readily. Lu Zhu said nervously: "Miss, she must have bad intentions. Why did you agree?"