Mansion of the Imperial Son-in-Law Mo

Mansion of the Imperial Son-in-Law Mo

This mansion is located at No. 25, Mojia Lane, Cicheng

The Imperial Son-in-Law Mo, without mentioning his surname, is said to have migrated from Yuyao to Cicheng. Both East and West Mojia Lanes were part of the original site. According to the Yuyao Annals, during the Shaosheng era of the Song Dynasty (1190–1194), his uncle served as a Zhongshu Sheren, and his nephew Chunting became the Zhuangyuan and Imperial Son-in-Law in the Yuan Dynasty’s Bingchen year. It is believed that his descendants settled here.

The mansion has five bays, with central pillars in the main section. It features deep layout with ten bays, and between the columns are either single-step beams or combinations of single-step beams, dwarf pillars, and double-step beams. The front columns use small octagonal pillars, and the bracket arms resemble cicada belly-style dougong. Its architecture reflects Ming Dynasty characteristics and style. The central bay has an earthen floor, while the side bays have wooden flooring adorned with thin ceilings. In the main section, between the second and third bays, there are five-panel doors under the double-step beams leading to the side bays, which distinguishes it from the Danai Hall. Behind the second column are six-panel doors. At the rear, there is a small decorative archway. It is a well-preserved example of Ming Dynasty architecture.