After the death of Emperor Sanjo, Michinaga invited Imperial Prince Atsuakira as the husband to his daughter, Kanshi, also in appreciation for removing himself from the position of crown prince.
三条天皇の死後、自ら皇太子を退いた敦明親王への返礼の意味も兼ねて、道長は娘寛子の婿に親王を迎えた。