Whether it was because Tadazane's prior fall from grace was regretted or not, Retired Emperor Toba became increasingly close to his favorite consort, Tokushi, as well as his favorite vassal, Ienari, and made an effort to revive the house of Regents.
忠実は前回の失脚の反省からか、鳥羽上皇の寵妃・得子や寵臣・家成とも親交を深めて、摂関家の勢力回復につとめた。