It is believed that Nakamaro enjoyed the deep trust of the Empress Komyo, his aunt, and had a good relationship with her Crown Princess, the Empress Koken, at that time.
仲麻呂は叔母にあたる光明皇后の信任が厚く、また皇太子孝謙天皇ともこの時は良好な関係にあったとされる。