In 557, shortly after Western Wei was succeeded by Northern Zhou, Dugu Xin, who was impressed with Yang Jian, the son of his subordinate general Yang Zhong (楊忠), arranged the marriage between him and Dugu Qieluo.
In 557, shortly after Western Wei gave way to Northern Zhou, Dugu Xin, who was taken with Yang Jian, the son of his subordinate commander Yang Zhong (楊忠), arranged for him to marry Dugu Qieluo.