The war is over. Now a renowned hero, Mulan spends her days in her home village, training a militia of female warriors. Then Shang arrives with an invitation to the Imperial City. The aging emperor decrees that Mulan will be his heir to the throne. Such unimagined power and responsibility terrifies her, but who can say no to the Emperor? But not everyone is on her side. Her ministers undermine her, and the Huns sense a weakness in the throne.

Sequel to: Rebel rose by Emma Theriault.