On July 3, Emperor Junnin and retired Empress Koken decided to return to Heijo-kyu Palace due to their bad relationship, and Emperor Junnin entered Chuguin Palace while retired Empress Koken became a priest and entered Hokke-ji Temple.
5月23日、淳仁天皇と孝謙上皇の不仲で平城宮に戻ることになり、淳仁天皇は中宮院に、孝謙上皇は出家して法華寺に入る。