However, even after the separation, he has secretly exchanged letters with Kumoi no Kari for six years, and the Minister of the Center finally gives in to him and approves their marriage (Fuji no Uraba (Wisteria Leaves)).
その後も雲居雁とは密かに文を交わし続けること六年、とうとう内大臣が折れて二人の結婚を認めた（「藤裏葉」）。