On April 13, 772, her mother, Imperial Princess Inoue lost her position as Empress as she was suspected of putting a curse on Emperor Konin, her younger brother, Imperial Prince Osabe was also involved in this and he lost his position as Crown Prince on July 6.
宝亀3年（772年）3月2日には母の井上内親王が、光仁天皇を呪詛したとして皇后を廃され、5月27日には連座で弟の他戸親王も皇太子を廃されてしまう。