Michinaga ordered that Korechika be removed from membership in Agatameshi no jimoku (the ceremony of announcing the appointment of officials) which was to be held on February 21, and when the incident sparked controversy, he appealed to the Emperor to take action.
同25日の県召除目除目で伊周の円座を撤することを命じ、一件が世上の噂に上るのを待って上意を動かした。