According to the Bamboo Annals, Yao abdicated his throne to Shun in his 73rd year of reign, and continued to live during Shun's reign for another 28 years.
Menurut Sejarah Bambu, Yao menyerahkan tahtanya kepada Shun pada tahun ke-73 pemerintahannya, dan masih hidup selama 28 tahun selama pemerintahan Shun.