When the Emperor was tonsured after their arrival at Gangyo-ji Temple, Michikane fled the temple to explain the situation to his father, Kaneie, and it was at this point that the Emperor realized he had been deceived.
元慶寺へ着き、天皇落飾すると、道兼は親の兼家に事情を説明してくると寺を抜け出してそのまま逃げてしまい、天皇は欺かれた事を知った。