He never chose a concubine every time his trusted retainers recommended and was finally forced to choose one by Okitsugu TANUMA, but on condition that Okitsugu TANUMA have a concubine.
近臣が側室を進められてもなかなか選ばず、遂に田沼意次の薦めで側室を選ばされたが代わりに田沼意次も側室をもつことを条件にした。