When the Duke of Zhou stepped down as regent, the remainder of Cheng's reign (1042–1021 BC) and that of his son King Kang of Zhou (1021–996 BC) seem to have been peaceful and prosperous.
Ketika Adipati Zhou mengundurkan diri sebagai wali penguasa, sisa pemerintahan Cheng (1042–1021 SM) dan putranya Raja Kang dari Zhou (1021-996 SM) tampaknya telah damai dan makmur.