By January 31, when Shinzei committed suicide, Nobuyori, having secured the persons of both Emperor Nijo and Retired Emperor Goshirakawa inside the palace and seized political power, next convened a Rinji jimoku (special promotions session).
信西が自害した14日、内裏に二条天皇・後白河上皇を確保して政権を掌握した信頼は、臨時除目を行った。