Since doubts surrounding the Shishigatani incident had not yet disappeared, it can be imagined that Yorimori was doing everything possible to eliminate any question regarding his loyalty that might still be harbored by Kiyomori.
鹿ケ谷事件の衝撃も冷めやらない中で、清盛の疑念を払拭するための必死の行動とも考えられる。