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Literature

Love in War - Chapter 31: The Daughter of Li

Mushu hurried toward Mulan. He didn’t care about what ShiShi had to say about the proper roles of guardians; he’d never been one to play by rules of convention anyway. The serpent waited patiently in the rafters for the remaining midwives to clear the area before making his descent down the wall and to the girl’s side, sure he was just loud enough to alert her to his presence without startling her. “Mushu!” Mulan exclaimed in a whisper upon taking notice, inviting him next to her. He complied, taking a moment to examine her. Her eyes were tired, but he could tell she was brimming with love. “Mushu, meet Jin, ” she said, angling the bundle so he could see her better, “the newest member of the family.” The baby opened her eyes at the shift in position and her gaze lingered on the red creature who’d settled itself on her mother’s shoulder. He took the moment to get a look at her as well. He wasn’t well-versed in dealing with infants, but something about her he could tell was