The Cloistered Imperial Prince, at first against the proposal, was eventually persuaded and Tsunayoshi, wishing to avoid worsening relations with the Imperial Court in the early days of his new position, also consented.
法親王は当初は反対したものの押し切られ、綱吉は就任早々の朝廷との関係悪化を嫌ってこれを承諾した。