Shan Yu had finally met his demise. Mulan helped the Emperor outside where The Hun quickly dispersed after seeing her emerge instead of their leader.
The Emperor: Stand here before me. In this battle you have faced seemingly insurmountable odds yet you have persevered, saving not only me, but all of China. I hereby pronounce you all Saviors of China.
Mulan took this chance to have a word with the emperor.
Mulan: Your excellency, I cannot accept this title knowing that I have disobeyed my commanding officer, dishonored the Imperial Army, and dishonored…my father by fighting here today.
The Emperor: It seems in these times we often forgot that even though a woman cannot wield a sword, she can still be slain by one. By taking up arms today Fa Mulan, you have saved us all.
Feeling slightly relieved Mulan still had one more person to deal with before she went home.
Mulan: Shang, listen I…
Shang: No. You don’t have to say anything. I overreacted, and if you hadn’t been the stubborn person I know you to be China would be in great trouble. You see…the thing is… (Shang took notice of the emperor watching.) You uh…fight good.
Mulan: Oh…thank you.
Shang: Yeah.
With that Mulan said her goodbyes to her new found friends Ling, Yao, and Chien-Po. Then she turned away to make the long trek home and face the most troubling situation…being reunited with her father. As she took her leave, Shang looked after her with great longing.
Mulan finally reached her home, where Henri was waiting for her. Word of the war’s ending had already made its way to the town.
Mulan: Father, I joined the army against your wishes.
Henri: I know.
Mulan: But I defeated Shan Yu, and saved the emperor!
Henri: I know.
Mulan: I just want you to be proud…
Henri: I pushed you away, and sat here most days wondering if I would ever see you again. All this time I’ve tried to protect you from the world, and I failed to realize that I could lean on you too for support. There is no greater gift, no greater honor, than having you for a daughter.
When spring finally set in, Shang could no longer rest and soon found himself at the Fa residence where he found Mulan outside.
Mulan: What brings Captain Li Shang to my home?
Shang: Please do not be so formal this is a friendly visit…I hope.
Mulan: (Laughing) Well it’s good to see you. I hope you are well.
Shang: Not quite. You see I…well you…I mean, I love you.
Shang then proposed marriage to Mulan, which she happily accepted in high hopes that her love story would end on a slightly lighter note than her parents’.