Shigeko had to work temporarily as the head of the Imperial Family while Emperor Goshirakawa was away from the Palace, she had to receive and hear people concerning Jimoku (a ceremony for the nomination of officials) or other political matters.
滋子は後白河が不在の折には、除目や政事について奏聞を受けるなど家長の代行機能の役目も果たすことになる。