In the meantime, he married Onna Ninomiya of the current emperor (Genji Monogatari) who became his legitimate wife and his prosperity reached its height (he was also promoted to Gon Dainagon (provisional major counselor) and Udaisho (Major Captain of the Right Division of Inner Palace Guards) around this time).
一方、今上帝(源氏物語)の女二宮が降嫁し北の方となり、栄華はこの上なきものとなる（権大納言兼右大将に昇進したのもこのころ）。