Emperor Goshirakawa was removed from politics and became deeply involved in religion; it is said that he built Renge o in and wished Emperor Nijo to come and see him to Renge o in on the special memorial day, and that he also wished to have a reward for hard work of his religious activity; however, Emperor refused to do so and Emperor Goshirakawa felt bitter about Emperor Nijo. ("Gukan sho")
政治から排除された後白河は信仰の世界にのめりこみ、蓮華王院を造営して供養の日に二条の行幸と寺司への功労の賞を熱望するが、二条が拒んだことから後白河は恨みを抱いたという（『愚管抄』）。