The following year, in February, 1160, Emperor Nijo welcomed FUJIWARA no Masaruko, the former empress of Emperor Konoe, into his court, and worked at stabilizing his own power and influence.
翌永暦元年（1160年）正月に天皇は近衛天皇の皇后だった藤原多子を入内させ、自らの権威の安定につとめた。