According to "Masukagami" (a history book on the Kamakura period) the Retired Emperor Gouda on Daikakujito (imperial lineage starting with Emperor Kameyama) fell in love with Imperial Princess Reiko who was the most favorite daughter of Emperor Gofukakusa on Jimyointo (imperial lineage from Emperor to Emperor Gokomatsu) and he could not stop loving her, therefore the Retired Emperor Gouda abducted her at last from her residence.
『増鏡』によれば、後深草上皇（持明院統）の秘蔵の愛娘であった姈子内親王を後宇多上皇（大覚寺統）が見初め、恋心止みがたくついに盗み出してしまったという。