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.
风渐软,暖气满天涯。 莫道穷阴春不透,今朝楼上见桃花。 花外碾香车。 围步帐,羯鼓杂琵琶。 压酒燕妓骑细马,秋千高挂彩绳斜。 知是阿谁家。