Song Ci is an important part of ancient Chinese literature, known alongside Tang poetry as the "twin peaks". Ci originated in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty, featuring masters like Su Shi, Xin Qiji, and Li Qingzhao.
丞相有才裨造化,圣皇宽诏养疏顽。 赢取十年闲。
满斟绿醑留君住。 莫匆匆归去。 三分春色二分愁,更一分风雨。 花开花谢、都来几许。 且高歌休诉。 不知来岁牡丹时,再相逢何处。