In April 1168, as an Imperial letter permitting Teishi to use the word "In" in her title was issued, and she became Kujoin, whereupon Yorimori resigned as Kotaigogu gon no daibu.
翌仁安3年（1168年）3月、呈子が院号宣下を受けて九条院となったため、頼盛は皇太后宮権大夫を辞任する。