鸿案鹿车 — “Raised tray and deer cart”

The idiom "Hong An Lu Che" (鸿案鹿车) combines two historical anecdotes. The first, "Hong An" (鸿案), refers to the story of Liang Hong and Meng Guang from the Eastern Han Dynasty. Liang Hong was an impoverished scholar. He married Meng Guang, who, despite her family's wealth, chose to live a simple life with him. They moved to the Baling mountains, living in reclusion and working odd jobs. Whenever Meng Guang served meals to Liang Hong, she would humbly raise the tray to the level of her eyebrows, showing extreme respect and affection, a gesture that became famous for embodying marital harmony.

The second part, "Lu Che" (鹿车), originates from the story of Bao Xuan and his wife, also from the Han Dynasty. Bao Xuan's wife chose to return to their hometown with her husband, pulling a simple deer cart together. They endured a humble life, sharing all difficulties and joys, their devotion and resilience becoming a widely admired example of a loving couple.

Thus, "Hong An Lu Che" metaphorically represents a couple living together in mutual respect, consideration, and shared hardships, often implying a modest and harmonious life.