After that Emperor Gosanjo abdicated from the throne after being in power around five years and he died, Yomeimonin adopted the granddaughter left by the Emperor, Imperial Princess Tokushi and gave her much affection while bringing her up.
そののち後三条天皇は在位5年余りで譲位・崩御したが、陽明門院は忘れ形見の孫娘篤子内親王を養女として愛育するようになる。