Shigekuni went to the Rokujoden Residence, where Emperor Goshirakawa was confined, together with Noriyori and MINAMOTO no Yoshitsune and guarded the residence.
重国は範頼・源義経と共に後白河天皇が幽閉されていた六条殿へ参じ、仙洞御所の警護にあたった。