An aspect of arrangements for marriage at that time is described vividly as Akoki, who was a nyobo (court lady) serving the himegimi, acted as a romantic go-between through her husband, Tatewaki.
姫君に仕える女房あこきが、夫の帯刀を介して姫君と右近の少将の仲を取り持つなど、当時の貴族の縁談の一端が生き生きと描かれている。