15. Shang Li Spares Her Life
The general and the men in the army now know that “Ping” is actually Fa Mulan, the daughter of a highly esteemed man. And despite her accomplishments, she has brought shame on everyone, including her father.
But she did save the life of the general. The law required that Shang Li put her to death for impersonating a man, but she had saved his life in the avalanche. His moral conscience requires that he spare her life. He throws down his sword and orders his men to move out, leaving her behind.