Mulan Legend

In 424 A.D.,

the Rouran led its cavalry

to storm Yunzhong City at Northern Wei's border.

Northern Wei's new emperor had just ascended the throne,

and the dynasty had yet to find stability.

They could only hope to contain the Rouran

by allying with the Northern Liang through a diplomatic marriage.

PRINCESS PINGYANG'S MARRIAGE LETTER

There's something in the sand!

What is it?

- Quick! - Protect the Princess!

- Protect the Princess! - Retreat!

What is this?

Everybody, stop!

Turn around!

Protect the Princess!

What is that?

Chakan,

the north is plagued by snow.

If we successfully capture the Princess,

the Rouran will be in a position to negotiate with the Great Wei.

Then my tribe's herdsmen

will have plenty of provisions for the winter.

You and I shall share this glory.

I never ask for glory.

I only hope to help you fulfill your ambition!

- Good! - Brothers, attack!

Charge!

Save the Princess! Quickly!

WEI

Ergou, how long do you think Leader can keep it a secret?

You know what she is capable of.

If she were to marry in the future,

she might be the one

who wears the pants in the relationship.

It's possible.

General, the bridal procession is already 20 li out!

Wait.

General Hua is changing

and preparing to greet the Princess.

- That's right. - You cannot...

General, I...

Leader?

Attention, everyone from Dagou Squad!

- Yes! - Yes!

Quickly prepare the light cavalry and fetch the Princess with me.

- Understood! - Understood!

MULAN LEGEND

Princess!

Wei's reinforcements have arrived!

Kill them!

Charge!

Ergou, go!

Protect the Princess!

Chakan!

Princess, quick!

Northeast! Eyes!

Princess.

Wang Kaishan!

Don't mind me! Save the Princess!

The Princess was taken hostage by the Rouran.

Any hope the Great Wei had for an alliance with Northern Liang

has instantly evaporated.

Now, the Rouran will not hold back.

The citizens of Great Wei will never know peace!

Hua Mulan, as the general in-charge,

you failed to protect your charge!

An unpardonable crime!

By law, you shall be beheaded!

A flogging of 50 lashes for everyone else!

- Leader! - Leader!

I, Wang Kaishan,

am willing to die with General Hua!

Silence!

Enough with your nonsense!

Please forgive them, sir.

I failed to protect my charge. I have nothing to say.

I accept my punishment.

I was a real bastard

back when I was roaming the desert.

I was lucky to be defeated by the general

who was kind enough to spare my life

and give me a chance to redeem myself.

I owe my life to the general!

I will follow the general to death!

Me too!

Ever since General Hua shared food with me,

I have recognized her as my leader.

My leader is about to report

to the netherworld.

As one of her men,

I need to scout the way first.

I don't want to die.

But I don't fear death.

Just like our Dagou Squad's slogan,

"There is no turning back."

General Hua isn't the only one who failed to protect our charge.

I, Li Ergou, will take responsibility too!

They don't deserve to die!

Show mercy, sir!

- Pardon their death! - Outrageous!

Nobody escapes military discipline!

Are you all trying to rebel?

Show mercy, sir!

Pardon their death penalty!

All of you, stand up!

You...

- You! - Reporting!

You all...

Rouran has delivered a negotiation letter.

Leave!

"Great Wei must cede ten cities.

Provide a contract in exchange for the Princess.

Otherwise, collect the Princess's body in two days.

For each day without a contract,

ten people shall be executed.

Mian Ertu."

Someone release them.

The Emperor will not agree to the humiliation of ceding territory.

Hua Mulan.

Yes, sir!

It's time for you to redeem yourself.

You have two days

to rescue the Princess

without losing any territory.

If you fail,

all of you will be executed,

including your families!

Do you accept this order?

I do!

Now, Great Wei's cities

are being destroyed by the Rouran.

The Great Wei's Princess

is being held captive by the Rouran.

Great Wei's territory

will soon become the Rouran's pastures.

Since peace is no longer possible,

there's only one option left.

I will not hesitate

to risk my life

to save the Princess.

Good!

Organize the rescue quickly.

I will report to the Emperor immediately

and request military support.

Please grant me a special privilege.

I request sole authority over mission planning

and member selection of the rescue team.

No one else is to interfere.

What did you say?

Excellent.

Impenetrable.

You built Yunzhong City.

Isn't it impenetrable?

How come the Rouran army broke through so easily?

There must be a traitor!

General Ye and his soldiers have all died in battle.

Only you survived.

You must be the traitor!

Nice kick!

That felt good!

My city is ruined again.

You underlings are so weak.

You'll have to try harder to kill me.

That was barely a tickle!

Damn reckless jerk. Beat him up!

Stop!

DECREE

- General Hua. - General Hua.

Leave!

Murong Di.

Are you all right?

I'm great.

Can't you see?

I won't die.

You're always like this.

You choose to suffer alone no matter how much your heart aches.

I'm running out of time.

- I came to... - Say no more.

I know why you're here.

For General Hua to condescend to visit the dungeon,

something must have happened.

If it's not about me,

then it must have something to do with Yunzhong City.

You were supposed to welcome the Princess today,

but you suddenly showed up here.

Something must have happened to her.

It can only be that

she was carried off to Yunzhong City by the Rouran.

But I've been sentenced to death.

I cannot leave here alive.

You were holding a medallion bestowed by the Emperor.

I'm guessing

you want to recruit me to help you save her.

The reward is granting me a pardon for my death penalty.

Am I right?

Since you know everything,

are you in?

Let's go.

My eyes!