Even after Amir continued his studies in legal school in Batavia (now Jakarta) the two remained close, only separating in 1937 when Amir was recalled to Sumatra to marry the sultan's daughter and take on responsibilities of the court.
Bahkan setelah Amir melanjutkan studinya di sekolah hukum di Batavia (sekarang Jakarta) keduanya tetap dekat, hanya berpisah pada tahun 1937 ketika Amir dipanggil kembali ke Sumatera untuk menikahi putri sultan dan mengambil tanggung jawab di lingkungan keraton.