As Ma Chao said, the Cao Family has also been seeking Ma Yunlu recently. Ever since Ma Chao successfully secured the position of King of Qiang, the Ma Clan has leaped from a moderate force to a power capable of influencing the situation, making Cao Cao even more proactive in wooing Ma Teng.
Given the circumstances, forcibly annexing Ma Teng's power is no longer an option, so other methods must be chosen. If coercion doesn't work, then persuasion must be used. This has been the way since ancient times.
Coincidentally, Cao Cao has an unmarried son of the right age, Cao Ang, and Ma Teng also has a daughter of suitable age who is not yet married. Therefore, Cao Cao quickly decided to have Cao Ang marry Ma Yunlu.
Cao Cao's plan is quite reasonable. After all, bringing Ma Yunlu over as the Clan Wife of the Cao Family is a significant gesture, giving the Ma Clan ample respect. However, whether the Ma Clan would accept it is another matter.
