Literature Reference: 名声逼扬马，交分过萧朱。—— 《东南行一百韵寄通州元九侍御澧州李十一舍人果州崔二十二使君开州韦大员外庾三十二补阙杜十四拾遗李二十助教员外窦七校书》 Fame rivals Yang and Ma, friendship surpasses Xiao and Zhu. Source from 'A Hundred Rhymes Journey to the Southeast'.
萧: Xiao Ran, desolate and sparse. Noble and detached, unconstrained.
朱: Vermilion, a deep red hue; the name of a mineral; an ancient geographical location; and a surname.
Meaning: Xiao Zhu refers to Xiao He and Zhu Bo, two famous officials of the Han Dynasty, symbolizing deep friendship and outstanding talent.