However, once Tadamichi's real son Motozane KONOE was born in 1143, this relationship was bought to a grinding halt with Tadamichi and Yorinaga subsequently competing for advancement.
しかし1143年、忠通に実子近衛基実が生まれるとその関係に終止符が打たれ、忠通と頼長は出世を競うようになる。