They are partnered up for training and engage in a heated practice duel. She grows close with Chen Honghui, despite their drawing her sword on him upon arriving at camp. Despite not fully understanding what it is like to be a man and making some remarks considered to be suspicious, none of the soldiers suspect she isn't truly Hua Jun. She uses this time to train and better herself. Later that night, Mulan volunteers to keep watch over the camp rather than bathe with the other soldiers. Mulan arrives at the camp and realizes she must be more aggressive in order to fit in and changes her name to Hua Jun. Hua Zhou and Hua Li pray their ancestors will protect her.Īs Mulan rides, a Phoenix flies above, reminding her of what her father said. The next morning, he sees his conscription notice is gone and replaced by Mulan's decorative comb. Once her father goes to bed, Mulan steals his armor, sword, and horse, and rides off towards the camp. He again reminds Mulan of the Phoenix and how his ancestors will watch over him. He discusses his previous conflicts and his sword which has "Loyal", "Brave", and "True" engraved into it. Later that night, Mulan talks to her father as he prepares to head off to the war. Despite not being required to fight as he is a veteran, Hua Zhou is the first to step forward in order to bring honor to his ancestors. The messenger gives conscription notices to each man who is eligible to fight. Once they get outside, they hear an important announcement that the emperor of China is requesting more men to defeat the Rourans. Standing up for her sister who is horrified by spiders, Mulan interrupts the matchmaker and ruins the meeting. The meeting starts off according to plan, but disaster strikes when a spider crawls down from the ceiling. Joined by her mother and her sister they meet with the town matchmaker. Despite her objections to the process, Mulan goes along with it. Mulan, now a teenager, is preparing to find a groom. He gained much support, including Xianniang, a powerful witch with strong, unbalanced qi. His father was slain by the Emperor of China when he was younger, causing him to vow revenge. However, unbeknownst to him, his chancellor was impersonated by a witch in an attempt to trick the leadership of China.Īt his camp, Böri Khan discusses his motives for taking over China. Hearing of this attack and similar ones in five other northern cities from his chancellor, the Emperor of China demands additional forces to protect China. The Rouran's are able to capture a Northern outpost by launching a surprise attack, dealing a drastic blow to the Chinese forces. Years later, Böri Khan and his barbarian forces ride on horseback towards the Great Wall. Zhou uses this moment to talk to Mulan about how she has a very strong qi and that she must find balance. A statue of a phoenix, the symbol of Mulan's ancestors, is damaged in the chaos. Mulan engages in a chase to retrieve the chicken which causes much distress among the townsfolk and dishonor to Hua Zhou. However, one of them escapes into the crowded courtyard. Many years ago in the Chinese Village of Tulou Hua Mulan helps her father, Hua Zhou guide chickens into a pin.
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