She entered the imperial court in the spring of her 14th year when she married Emperor Ichijo, who was three years younger, on January 25, 990 (old lunar calendar) and eventually received the title of Jushiinoge (Junior Fourth Rank, Lower Grade) and also became his Nyogo (or consort).
正暦元年（990年）1月25日(旧暦)、数え14歳の春に、3歳年下の一条天皇に入内し、まもなく従四位下に叙せられ、ついで女御となる。