This state of affairs had aroused resentment among many within the imperial court, until in 1170, the conflict between the Regent Motofusa MATSUDONO and TAIRA no Shigemori escalated into violence (the "Riding together in His Highness's Carriage" incident).
これには朝廷内部でも不満を持つものが多く、嘉応2年（1170年）には摂政・松殿基房と平重盛との間で暴力沙汰に発展した紛争が起きている（殿下乗合事件）。