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.
瑞气氤氲入绛纱。 水沉香荐碧流霞。 疏梅欲破风前蕊,冷菊犹开霜后花。 销粉黛,减铅华。 药炉经卷好生涯。 络滨侍从他年贵,便是蟠桃王母家。