Since he was appointed Kurodo (Chamberlain) on the enthronement of Emperor Horikawa in 1086 he had served Emperor Horikawa as a trusted vassal, by being appointed Chugushiku (Office of Imperial Wives) at the investiture of the Imperial Princess Tokushi to Empress, and Kurodo no to (Head Chamberlain) in the following year. |
1086年(応徳3年)の堀河天皇即位に際して蔵人に任ぜられたのを皮切りに、篤子内親王の立后に際して中宮職、翌には蔵人頭に任ぜられる等、堀河天皇に近臣として仕えた。 |