However, as the blood relationship with the Emperor became more important in appointment than the political discernment, the Shikibu no Taifu (Senior Assistant Minister) came to be recognized as the substantial Secretary instead of the Imperial Prince appointed to the Shikibu-Kyo.
だが、次第に見識よりも天皇との血筋関係が任官において重要視されるようになると、式部卿である親王に代わって式部大輔が実質的な長官となった。