When Lady Murasaki hears about her from Genji, she feels jealous of lady Akashi because she doesn't have a child, but she is pleased to know the Genji's plan to adopt the baby girl for her in the future.
源氏に事情を聞いた紫の上はみずからに子のないことに引きくらべ嫉妬を覚えるが、ゆくゆく姫君を紫の上の養女としようという源氏の言葉に喜ぶ。