Lianjuren Historic House Introduction
In the sixth year of the Qing Tongzhi era (1867), Lian Xuchun, a descendant of Lian Yuanqiao, traveled to Fuzhou to participate in the provincial examination, achieving the third rank in the imperial examination and becoming the first successful candidate (juren) from the Shuangxi District. As a result, his residence is honored with the name "Juren Cuo" (Scholarly Residence). The Qing Dynasty's appointed circuit inspector Liu Mingdeng inspected the area of Garmalan and specifically visited the residence when passing through Ding Shuangxi. The residence of Juren Lian is an ancient house built in the Sanhe courtyard style, with the plaque "Wenkui" (Literary Champion) hung above the main hall door, which was established by Ding Richang, the governor of Fujian, in 1875. On the side doors, the characters "Chuzhong" (Loyalty Out) and "Ruxiao" (Filial Piety In) are engraved. Juren refers to someone who passes the provincial examination and then the county examination, also known as the "Dahui Zhuang" or "Grand Spring Yuan," commonly referred to as "Laoye" (Lord).
