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.
多情多爱。 还了平生花柳债。 好个檀郎。 室女为妻也不妨。 杰才高作。 聊赠青蚨三百索。 烛影摇红。 记取媒人是马公。