Yoshimoto's uncle Moromoto moved to the Southern Court, but Yoshomoto stayed in Kyoto despite his deep respect for Emperor Godaigo, after which he was promoted to Gon no dainagon (provisional major councilor) in the Northern Court under Emperor Komyo.
叔父の師基は南朝に参じ、良基もまた天皇を深く敬愛していたにもかかわらず、京都にとどまり、北朝_(日本)の光明天皇のもとで権大納言となった。