Mulan Has No Elder Brother Volume 1 Chapter 10 Part1

After a short period of interruption, the atmosphere in the house became very awkward. 

Everyone was looking at someone at their sides with the expression of “it must be you, you are the one who implicated me”, or “I had the impression that you didn’t wash your legs last night but I washed mine”. 

He Mulan did not really mind this. Since finding out who was it at this time who emitted that smell did not matter. This group of people appears to have come here to cheer their idol up, and did not seem like they were seeking a marriage.

Which man who came to seek for marriage would tell obscene jokes in front of their beloved?

But of course, she believed that these people really came to propose to her. They must have mentally prepared to bring her back as their wife as well. It’s akin to someone asking you if you wanted to marry Daniel Wu or Takeshi Kaneshiro (1), you would nod your head like a little chick that is pecking grains.

But you must consider whether Daniel Wu or Takeshi Kaneshiro would want to marry you, isn’t that right. 

“General Hua, this one hails from Longxi, surnamed Li. In my family, I am the eighth oldest. For generations, my family has planted crops, and our family prizes heroes the most. This time, I am carrying with me 14 folds of thin silk and 24 folds of tough silk. I am sincerely seeking to marry you!” The general wearing a piece of silver armour who was standing behind DuGu Nuo raised his body up to a half-standing position as he proposed to He Mulan. 

Li family’s eighth son.

Eh, surnamed Li from Longxi, isn’t that the flying General, Li Guang, the family clan who had Li Yuan as his ancestor?　

Hailing from such a n.o.ble clan, with Dugu Nuo saying that the rest of the men behind him had n.o.ble blood, and they were the Yulin males/generals chosen from various military camps to stay by the emperor’s side to protect him, she felt that she should not keep them waiting. She adjusted her expression, and straightforwardly proclaimed to the 14 hors.e.m.e.n:  

“Hua Mulan had never thought of marrying into any rich of n.o.ble families and also never had thought of living her life with praises from everybody.”

They looked at each other.

“I appreciate everyone’s kind intentions. However, these sort of days are the days that Hua Mulan wished for, and it isn’t something without its perks.”

“You were scoffed by the villagers. They were saying that: was such an ugly woman that was a tiger-back, bear-waisted, black-skinned was considered pretty?”Dugu Nuo grinded his teeth and the sound of him grinding sounded out. “Is this the way you wanted to live, by letting others judge you just like how they pick goods?”

Just as Dugu Nuo said, the hors.e.m.e.n behind him all gritted their teeth in rage.     

“That year, I remember you were chosen amongst the 40 Xianbei men among thousands of soldiers. You did not shame the name of Xianbei warriors……”

“That year, I remember you followed and guarded our emperor, you were galloping in the wild like a tiger, so fast that smoke could be seen in the rear. You were a single man taking on five generals. You slashed your way till they were all squirming and screaming……”

“You……such a hero like you……” As Dugu Nuo had elaborated till the end, his sobs m.u.f.fled his voice. 

He Mulan watched as Dugu Nuo cried like a kid. For a moment, she did not know what to say. 

After all, she wasn’t Hua Mulan and did not know how heroic Hua Mulan was.

Honestly, she felt that Hua Mulan did not feel that this way of living was good. 

In her memories, the memories of everything that had happened in the army was very fuzzy. It was like a task that she had to get done, and since she was such a serious person, the task must be done properly. 
　　
Regarding Hua Mulan’s past, sometimes, He Mulan have to rely on others to point out certain parts for her to piece together her memories. 
　
“……My superior, the general of the town, Xia Hong, is still unwed……”

He Mulan blinked, opening her mouth to speak suddenly. 

He Mulan’s words caused Dugu Nuo to be stunned. That depressing atmosphere was swept clean in an instant.

The 13 hors.e.m.e.n took a while to respond to her statement. They hesitated for a moment before replying:

“What you mean is that the one in your heart is the town’s general, Xia Hong?” -x.x.x-

(1)  They are both actors who often appear in Hong Kong movies. My personal favourite is Takeshi Kaneshiro. (金城武) This man ages like fine wine.   -x.x.x- Fleur's corner:    Hey! It turns out I'm back. While I'm waiting for the other translator to send me her chapter, you will have my half translated chapter here~    Apologies for the late upload! I'm really busy these few weeks; so please bear with me.    Thank you everyone for reading!    As mentioned, I'll be back in c12. C11 will be translated by Pierrot.  -x.x.x-