30. After Returning Home, She Revealed Her Identity
In the Disney movie, Mulan’s identity as a woman is discovered by accident after she was wounded. She was nearly killed by Shang Li, as the penalty for a woman impersonating a soldier is death.
In the Chinese legend, however, her identity is never “discovered.” She spent 12 years fighting alongside a group of male soldiers and was never found out. After being honored by the emperor and finally returning home, she at least reveals her true identity as Hua Mulan. But her family is just happy to have her home.