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but she ignored it and embraced the lion instead. The gesture took the guardian by surprise, for he let out a small, strangled cry. Then he relaxed and patted Mulan’s back with a paw. “You’re stronger than you look, little soldier. I will miss you.” “Thank you for everything,” she whispered in ShiShi’s ear.
“You’re delaying us from leaving Diyu to tell me that?” “And that Ping was right about his sister.” Now Mulan lifted her chin, curious. “Why is that?” “She’s strong and kind and beautiful and brave.…” “And also speaks her mind,” Mulan reminded him. “…Honest, in the way that counts most.” “And she occasionally disobeys orders,” Mulan warned him, “even from her commanding officer.” “…She has discerning judgment.”
“With your permission, I’d like to tell the Emperor that our best soldier—the soldier who saved us and defeated Shan-Yu—is a woman.” Mulan blinked, not sure she’d heard correctly. “It’s against the rules, Shang. He’ll—” “He will honor you,” Shang replied, knowing what she was about to say. “You saved China, Mulan. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a man or a woman. You’re a hero. I know he’ll see it that way. When he does, the rest of China will, too.”
“You told me in Diyu that you set your matchmaker on fire. Does that mean she never made you a match? I mean, do you have someone waiting for you at home?” Mulan’s mouth curved. She had an idea where this was going now, and she had to press her lips tight to keep from smiling. “I have my parents and my grandmother.” “Would they object if I visited?” “Object?” A laugh tumbled out of her throat. “They might never let you leave.” At that, Shang grinned.