The youthful brothers Korechika and Takaie grew impatient and moved toward self-destruction; meanwhile, seasoned Michinaga took his time and started to concoct an elaborate plan to oust them.
しかし、焦燥して自滅の道を歩み始めた若い伊周・隆家兄弟に対し、老練な道長の方は気長に構え、しかも緻密な追い落とし策を練り始めていた。