During the reigns of Empress Koken and Emperor Shotoku, Shirakabe no Okimi feared that he would be assassinated, so he resigned as dainagon (chief councilor of state) and stayed at the Tamura-tei residence in the suburbs where he spent 'wild' days indulging in the sensual pleasures of drink and women.
孝謙・称徳天皇の時代、白壁王は暗殺を恐れ、大納言を致仕し郊外の田邑邸で酒色にふける「陽狂」の日々を送っていた。