With a contest that had been held in front of Fujitsubo on inspiration, there was also a picture contest in front of the emperor between Umetsubo (Lady Plum Pavilion, i.e., Empress Akikonomu) and Kokiden, held in spectacular style.
藤壺の御前で物語絵合せが行われたのをきっかけに、帝の御前でも梅壺対弘徽殿の絵合せが華々しく催された。