Guan Yu felt the Xiahou family was insurmountable. The three letters and six etiquettes were all indispensable. If his sworn brother wanted to marry Xiahou Juan, following the procedures would take until autumn.
Yet, while the Xiahou family may be challenging, other families could be easier to deal with. Zhang Fei was a brother, and Zhao Yun was a brother too, so let's deal with Zhao Yun's marriage to Ma Yunlu first.
Unlike the big family of the Xiahou clan, the Ma clan, although once very prosperous, had fallen into decline, and having long dwelt among the Miscellaneous Hun, their Han customs had absorbed much Hun influence.
Of course, Hun customs aren't entirely bad; being straightforward and easy-going can make any conversation smooth without any deceitful tricks.
