During this time Shigemori came into conflict with Motofusa MATSUDONO in the Denka noriawase jiken (Incident occurred between Motofusa MATSUDONO and the family of TAIRA no Shigemori) and resigned from his position of supernumerary chief councilor of state.
この時期の重盛は殿下乗合事件で松殿基房と対立し、権大納言を辞任していた。