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.
淑质生当良月,晬辰喜遇今朝。 掌心托个儒人苗。 早晚夫人争叫。 阿母神仙苗裔,阿爷宰相丰标。 阿兄气宇更飘飘。 阿弟看看速肖。