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.
昨夜探寒梅,先报一阳消息。 天遣花神妆点,衬贤侯清白。 试将玉蕊比修龄,算枝头千百。 更有不凡风味,付调羹仙客。