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.
竹引牵牛花满街。 疏篱茅舍月光筛。 琉璃盏内茅柴酒,白玉盘中簇豆梅。 休懊恼,且开怀。 平生赢得笑颜开。 三千里地无知己,十万军中挂印来。