However, his health had been poor since the previous year, and there was a record that the Emperor, together with his close aides, discussed the idea of adopting the youngest brother, Imperial Prince Satohito (later called Emperor Reigen).
ただし、前年から体調を崩しており、廷臣達と末弟の識仁親王（後の霊元天皇）を養子に迎える相談をしていたとする記録もある。