He had a good relation with the Nakanokanpaku family, and was punished by Imperial ordinance in relation to the demotion of FUJIWARA no Korechika, who had the title of Naidaijin (Minister of the Center), and FUJIWARA no Takaie, who had the title of Chunagon (vice-councilor of state).
中関白家と親しく、長徳2年（996年）4月24日、内大臣藤原伊周・中納言藤原隆家の左遷に連座して勅勘を蒙る。