Guagua: [Think of the civilians and soldiers at the border, then think of your maternal grandfather's family. Host, stop slacking off.
You're the only person here who understands guns and cannons. If you don't step up, who will?]
Song Yaoyao: [Fine. For the sake of all those lives, I agree.]
Song Yaoyao hurried forward to accept the decree. "Yes, Your Majesty."
The emperor took a Command Token from his waist and handed it to Song Yaoyao.
"Take this Command Token. If something happens and there's no time to report it, you may act as circumstances require!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Song Yaoyao accepted the Command Token.
Today's commotion had been so great that the spies and factions from various countries lurking in the shadows would soon begin to stir.
Even if the emperor ordered strict security, there would still be a gap in the tightest net.
The emperor feared that Song Yaoyao might face an emergency. With this Command Token, she could handle it herself.
Although Little Lord Song was a little lazy most of the time, she was still very dependable when trouble arose.
The emperor trusted her!
Over the following days, Song Yaoyao became exceptionally busy.
After Morning Court, she went straight to the Ministry of Works and did not return home until very late each day.
Had Song Yaoyao been a man, she probably would have stayed at the Ministry of Works.
Because she was a woman, she had to return home every night.
The minister of works and the others brought bedding and changes of clothes and moved into the Ministry of Works.
Time was pressing. They had to produce the weapons as quickly as possible.
The emperor specially assigned two female Shadow Guards to protect Song Yaoyao at close quarters.
During this period, Song Yaoyao had