The previous Emperor of Wu Li was Wu Shun's father, and his name was Wu Yusheng. Just like Wu Shun, Wu Yusheng was also a good ruler for the people of Wu Li. He was more strict and sometimes harsh, but he just wanted his people to get the best.
He was known for his dedication to his people, and he was also known for his loyal character. Unlike the previous Emperors in Wu Li, Wu Yusheng had no concubines and only had one Empress in his life, and that was why his character was quite admirable.
That was why one day the Emperor was found dead in his bed was a big shock. The Emperor and Empress were living in different places at the time, and it was the Empress who first found the Emperor lying lifeless in his bed. There was quite a lot of blood visible in the area of his mouth, and it was suspected that he had been poisoned by someone.