Although Suzakuin (Retired Emperor Suzaku) had requested Genji to have the high priestess as his empress, Genji decided to have her enter the court of Emperor Reizei following the advice of Fujitsubo.
朱雀院から斎宮を妃にとの要望が来ていたが、源氏は藤壺の助言を得て、斎宮を冷泉帝へ入内させることにした。