"If I say you can, then you can!" Hongli had been secretly pondering this for a long time, and since such a good opportunity had finally come his way, he certainly didn't want to miss it.

“When I first made her empress, I did not object. However, she was unable to fulfill her duties of managing the affairs of the inner palace. So I had to find someone else, and you are the best choice.”

But Su Yushan never had such thoughts. She always felt that these things had nothing to do with her. "Managing the harem is not an easy task. I may not be able to handle it."

"There aren't many concubines in this harem. I've already placed the Empress under house arrest. Gao Xiuwen is a pragmatic person, so she shouldn't cause you any trouble. Consort Hai and Consort Chen are familiar with you, so you don't need to worry about them. They're actually quite easy to manage."

He said it so casually, "What about Consort Xian? If I manage the harem, I'll have no reason to keep her out. She'll probably come over every few days, and I don't want to see her. Besides, three women make a drama. What if they have a conflict? How am I supposed to handle that?"

The thought of all the troubles she might face gave Su Yushan a headache. "I'd rather spend more time with my child than waste that time on that."

"If you really have any trouble, you can come to me and I'll help you handle it."

This is not something he can help with just because he wants to. "As the saying goes, even an upright official finds it hard to settle family disputes. He can handle the affairs of the previous dynasty impartially, but the affairs of the inner palace are much more difficult to settle!"

"Only by having you assist in managing the harem will I have a better reason to promote you to the rank of Imperial Concubine in the future."

Hongli didn't want her to suffer either. In the past, when she was in the Prince's Mansion, she said she didn't want to manage household affairs, so he didn't force her. But things were different after she entered the palace. Yushan had no family background, so he could only pave the way for her and help her slowly climb up the ranks.

She remained silent, her brows furrowed slightly, as if she had some concerns. Hongli couldn't help but think of a certain possibility.

"Are you worried that the Empress Dowager will stop you, which is why you're unwilling to take it on? Yushan, I just want to know your true thoughts. You don't need to worry about the Empress Dowager's opinion. I'll find a way to deal with her. As long as you agree, I will fight for it for you!"