According to "The Tale of the Taira Clan," it showed the different aspects of Shigeko and it was said that Emperor Goshirakawa's Prince, Prince Mochihito could not receive even the title to become Imperial Prince because Shigeko showed her jealousy, however it was understandable that Shigeko had such jealous feelings after thinking so much about her only son.
『平家物語』は彼女が嫉妬したために、後白河皇子以仁王は親王宣下すら受けられず平氏への憎悪を増したと、別の一面を伝えているが、たった一人の子を思う母の気持ちを考えれば無理のないものといえる。