His position in the capital city was however low (Jushiinojo (Junior Fourth Rank, Upper Grade)) and he served as Zuryo (the head of the provincial governors) at the same time as Keishi (household superintendent) for FUJIWARA no Tadanobu.
しかし、都での身分は高くなく（従四位上）、受領であり藤原斉信の家司である。