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.
碧洞青崖著雨,红泉白石生寒。 朅来十月九湖山。 人笑元郎太漫。 绝壑偏宜叠鼓,夕阳休唤归鞍。 兹游未必胜骖鸾。 聊作湖南公案。