Hoshi had fine features, and she was deeply in favor with the Emperor and had two children; Imperial Prince Masahira, Imperial Prince Nagahira, with him, however, their poor health precluded them from becoming crown princes.
芳子は容貌すぐれて天皇の寵愛が深く昌平親王と永平親王を産むが、病弱であったため東宮（皇太子）にはなれなかった。