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The Xiao Family Memorial Archway for Chastity and Filial Piety

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The Xiao Family Memorial Archway for Chastity and Filial Piety is located near Fuan Temple in Lane 304, Section 1 of Fuqian Road. It is the smallest and most delicate among the four stone archways, yet its simplicity still conveys a sense of solemnity. This archway was built during the Jiaqing era to honor Madam Xiao, the wife of the imperial scholar Shen Yaowen, for her virtuous act of remaining chaste after her husband's death, raising their young child, and serving her in-laws. Supported by two pillars, the single-bay facade...

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The Xiao Family Memorial Archway for Chastity and Filial Piety is located near Fuan Temple in Lane 304, Section 1 of Fuqian Road. It is the smallest and most delicate among the four stone archways, yet its simplicity still conveys a sense of solemnity. This archway was built during the Jiaqing era to honor Madam Xiao, the wife of the imperial scholar Shen Yaowen, for her virtuous act of remaining chaste after her husband's death, raising their young child, and serving her in-laws. Supported by two pillars, the single-bay facade has the bold Chinese characters “Chastity and Filial Piety” written across the central horizontal beam, while the couplets on the left and right pillars clearly illustrate Madam Xiao’s story of virtue. The words “Imperial Edict” are prominently embedded on the double-layered roof.