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.
史君清德比清湘。 妙政古相望。 闲暇恩波万井,笑谈风月千章。 殷勤劝驾,几人怀德,刻意胜骧。 试问匣中长剑,也应增焕光芒。