During the period when the Cloistered Emperor Goshirakawa was in power, the close adviser TAKASHINA no Yasutsune of the ministry of the Treasury, a favorite mistress TAKASHINA no Eishi were active.
後白河天皇院政期にも後白河側近の大蔵省・高階泰経、寵妃・高階栄子が活躍する。