Sun is recalled to the capital in…

Sun is recalled to the capital in 128, but continues to lack actual influence to effect reforms.

Another major influence on Emperor Shun is his wet nurse Song E, who is described as a kind woman who, however, also lacks ability, and as she is effectively acting in the stead of an empress dowager, she is not much actual help to Emperor Shun.

Still, the period of Emperor Shun’s rule is generally one during which the empire rests from previous periods of political turmoil.

Although the emperor lacks ability, and corruption continues to run rampant, his personal kindness allows the people a measure of peace.