Because members of the Taira clan were assigned to Togubo (Crown Prince's Quarters), and Tokihito had been placed under the control of Taira clan, Goshirakawa became increasingly displeased with Taira clan.
春宮坊には平氏一門が就任し、言仁は平氏の管理下に置かれることになったため、後白河は平氏に対する不満を高めることになる。