Zhang Tie had indeed heard a little about marriage customs in certain parts of Great Xia over the years. In some places, there was indeed a tradition of "teasing the new son-in-law" or "teasing the son-in-law" when he first came to call. The few knights from Prince of Guangnan's Mansion blocking his way here bore absolutely no ill intent. They had probably long heard of his name and, driven by curiosity, could not resist taking this opportunity to "weigh his measure."
The knights of Prince of Guangnan's Mansion had already regarded Zhang Tie as their son-in-law. This filled Bai Suxian with delight, though it also made her a little bashful. Yet seeing these men bar his way and seek to make things difficult for him also irritated her. Worried that Zhang Tie might be angered, she found herself at a loss for words and could only cast him a cautious glance.
Had they been anyone else, Bai Suxian would have scolded them long ago. But these men before her were all retainers and household troops of Prince of Guangnan's Mansion. They had essentially watched Bai Suxian grow up and were like uncles to her, so she truly did not know what to say.
Zhang Tie smiled at Bai Suxian, telling her not to worry. He was not that petty.
"Since these elder brothers wish to get close to me, then please set your challenges. If I can take them, I will; if I cannot, I will admit defeat. We are all family anyway—just having a bit of fun. There is no question of losing face or not!" Zhang Tie laughed heartily.
Hearing Zhang Tie say this, the knights blocking the flying boat's door exchanged glances, and their first impression of him greatly improved. Each thought to himself, As expected of