However, it was impossible to keep such sexual relations secret among so many persons, and in July and August 1609 information on the fact reached the ears of Emperor Goyozei to his vehement wrath.
しかし、このように大人数の乱行が発覚しないわけはなく、慶長14年（1609年）7月、後陽成帝の耳に達し、逆鱗に触れることとなる。