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.
碧玉云深,彤绡雾薄,芳丛乱迷秋渚。 重城傍水,中有吹箫俦侣。 应是琼楼夜冷,月明谁伴乘鸾女。 仙游处。 翠帟障尘,红绮随步。 别岸玉容伫倚,爱浅抹蜂黄,淡笼纨素...