At that time, it was found out that there was only Imperial Prince Morisada's third son, Imperial Prince Yutahito available who did not enter into the priesthood, so, it was decided to let Imperial Prince Yutahito succeed to the throne (Emperor Gohorikawa) and especially appointed monk-Imperial Prince Gyojo as Chiten no kimi to rule the cloistered government.
このとき、親王の3男・茂仁王以外に出家していない皇族がいないことが判明したため、茂仁王を即位（後堀河天皇）させ、行助入道親王を特別に治天の君として、院政を行わせる事になった。