At that time Hongan-ji Temple was declining in power, and in order to get the support of the Kujo family who were the Sekke (line of regents and advisers), it was necessary to assist with their household duties, and it is believed that Kyokaku's mother had a relationship with Tsunenori while she was working for the Kujo family.
当時本願寺は零落状態にあり、摂家である九条家の保護を受けるためにその家司的な事も行っており、経覚の母も九条家出仕中に経教の手が付いたと考えられている。