On May 31, 1787, Ienari was promoted to Shonii Naidaijin (Senior Second Rank, Inner Minister) and also served for the position of Konoe no Daisho (Major Captain of the Palace Guards).
天明7年（1787年）4月15日、正二位内大臣に昇叙転任し、近衛大将を兼任。