However, Yoshiko's sudden death caused Emperor Kazan to become a priest, and afterwards, Emperor Ichijo ascended the throne and Kaneie, who was the new emperor's maternal grandfather, became Regent, frustrating Tamemitsu with his ambition.
だが、忯子の急死と花山天皇の出家、続く一条天皇の即位とその外祖父・兼家の摂政就任によって、為光の野心は挫折することになる。