Lianju Ren Ancient House Introduction
In the sixth year of the Qing Tongzhi era (1867 AD), Lien Yuanchiao's descendant, Lien Xuchun, went to Fuzhou to participate in the township examination, and he became the first successful candidate from the Shuangxi District. As a result, his residence is respectfully referred to as "Ju Ren Cuo" (the Scholar's Residence). The Qing court appointed Liu Mingdeng, the governor's envoy, to inspect Kavin (Gao Jin), and when he passed through the upper Shuangxi, he specifically visited. The ancient residence of the scholar is a traditional Sanheyuan-style house, with a plaque reading "Wen Kui" hung above the main entrance, established by Ding Richang, the governor of Fujian, in 1875. On the doors to the left and right are inscribed the characters "Chū Zhōng" (Loyalty) and "Rù Xiào" (Filial Piety). The term "Ju Ren" refers to someone who has passed the imperial examination and become a successful candidate in the township examination, also known as the grand examination or Da Chun Yuan, colloquially referred to as "Lao Ye" (the Lord).
