Original sentence: Kōnin 14, 17th day of the 4th month  823): In the 14th year of Emperor Saga's reign (嵯峨天皇14年), he abdicated; and the succession (‘‘senso’’) was received by a his younger brother, Emperor Kammu's third son.Shortly thereafter, Emperor J.ter stepping down from the throne, two former Emperors were alive
Edited sentence: After Junna stepped down from the throne, two former Emperors were alive.Kōnin 14, 17th day of the 4th month  823): In the 14th year of Emperor Saga's reign (嵯峨天皇14年), he abdicated; and the succession (senso) was received by a his younger brother, Emperor Kammu's third son.Shortly thereafter, Emperor Junna abdicated