3 years later.
The previous war, once the news and topic of conversation for citizens of the Skymist Empire every day, has been forgotten except for reference or ridicule.
Many thought at the time that the citizens of the former kingdom would be abused or murdered, but only minor murders occurred and the vast majority of citizens continued with their lives.
The nobles maintained their status by serving their new kings with complete loyalty and constant vigilance.
Although there was a revolt of soldiers and officers in different areas, the vast majority were put down and the survivors were hanged and their bodies exposed for example.
General Ji Hao is still a fugitive and the bounty on his head was removed, he was just a man without any authority or influence.
There is peace in the kingdoms and the empire, and kings and nobles from all sides are elated by a single piece of news.
In 3 days, recruitment for the martial academies begins.