Soon the Emperor tried to let Prince Korehito resign from his position as the crown prince, as he wanted Prince Koretaka to become the crown prince instead; however, Sadaijin MINAMOTO no Makoto, advised that it should be stopped since he was concerned about Prince Koretaka's safety.
やがて、天皇は惟喬親王の立太子を条件に惟仁親王への譲位を図るが、惟喬親王の身に危機が及ぶ事を恐れた左大臣源信の諫言で取り止めとなった。