Although Michinaga persuaded Imperial Prince Atsuakira to change his mind (in form), his intention was resolute, and as a result, Imperial Prince Atsunaga (later Emperor Gosuzaku), younger brother of Emperor Goichijo, was named as the new Crown Prince.
道長は翻意するよう（形式的に）説得するが敦明親王の意思は固く、結果として後一条天皇の皇太弟である敦良親王（のちの後朱雀天皇）が新たに東宮として立てられる。