Since he also remained as kinju during the time of Emperor Higashiyama, who was known for not getting along with Retired Emperor Reigen, he seemed to be good at maneuvering.
霊元上皇と仲の悪いことで知られる東山天皇の時代にもそのまま近習として留め置かれているので立ち回りのうまい人物だったと思われる。